Hotels near Shandaken, NY

“We booked a 2-night stay for our hiking trip to nearby Kaaterskills Falls. It's a beautiful, quaint hotel tucked away in the mountains, 2.5 hours from NYC. The front desk is at the pub and Caitlyn was very friendly and checked us in. Rooms use a door code rather than a keycard, which is more convenient than a key card. We returned back to the pub for dinner. The food was great and so was the local beer they served. We got to chat with some friendly locals too.

Our room was more spacious than initially thought. There was a large dining table, chairs, a small kitchen with appliances, dishware, and cookware. The balcony was also very nice with a set of chairs facing a beautiful view of the mountains. Beds were clean and very comfortable. We had plenty of towels too.

My only minor complaint is that the rooms are not very sound-insulated. You can hear footsteps and muffled TV noises from neighboring guests. But it is not as bad at it seems (and I am a light sleeper). The nearby river is loud and opening the window gave a nice natural white-noise to drown out noise. We were able to sleep well.

I met the manager Cassandra during breakfast. She was very kind and friendly, gave me some nearby points of interest to check out. She also offered us a late check out since no one else was coming in after us. That was much appreciated since it really helped us out a lot schedule-wise.

I plan on returning here for future Catskills trips. While not the most luxurious hotel, it exceeded my expectations. It is on the nicer side compared to other nearby options. After all, this is the rural mountainside; don't expect Hilton-level places up here. If you're like me and only require basic amenities, this place has more than enough of what you'll need.

Rooms: Large, spacious, clean and comfy beds. Kitchen has a stove, microwave, toaster, utensils, cookware, etc. Bathroom is stocked with towels and body wash. Doors use a keycode assigned at check-in. Balcony has chairs and nice views of the mountain.

Nearby activities: Major hiking trails like Kaaterskill Falls is a short drive away. So are small towns like Tannersville, Phoenicia, and Woodstock which have great shopping and restaurants. There are also some trails behind the resort.

Safety: We felt safe. It does get dark at night so carrying a flashlight helps.

Walkability: You can walk around the resort but there is no paved road/lot, only gravel.

Food & drinks: Small menu, but good food and drinks. Try the local beers.”

“Only 2 hours from NYC, the Foxfire Mountain House was a fantastic time. We attended a wedding here and had the whole resort to ourselves with all family and friends. The food was out of this world good both from the restaurant and the wedding. I can’t remember the last time I ate so well for an entire weekend.

Staff was very friendly and personable. I gave the room 4/5 stars only because we could have used a few more hooks to hang suites and dresses from, but other than that I would definitely recommend.”

“Beautiful location, the staff did a wonderful job for my daughters wedding. I would highly recommend this location!Rooms: The cabins were very nice and quaint.Nearby activities: There isn't much close, but if you don't mind driving you can find some good restaurants.Food & drinks: Everything we had was wonderful!”

“Loved the place, don’t skip their breakfast, quiche and banana muffins are fresh and delicious. Comfortable and clean rooms with a great view of the vast backyard.
Very quaint and antique home.”

“Nice clean rooms. Snacks, robes, comfy beds.Peter and Rose are top notch chefs serving superb dishes. This will be our place from now when visiting Woodstock and Phoenicia. Would love to come in the summer.Rooms: Clean, everything you need.Nearby activities: WoodstockFood & drinks: Top of the line food”

“Rained out of our first two nights of a four day camping trip we stumbled upon this delightful motel. Old fashioned, clean, full kitchen and lovely backyard with trees, birds, comfy chairs and barbecue grills. Centrally located for hiking, biking and sightseeing. We will definitely go back when we want to enjoy the mountains and don't want to camp.

Rooms: Very clean room with lots of hot water and a full kitchen.

Nearby activities: It's the heart of the Catskills so if you are a hiker you'll be happy. Also very close to the fantastic Ashokan rail trail for biking.

Safety: Felt completely safe.

Noteworthy details: Lovely backyard with beautiful trees, birds and comfy places to sit.”

“What a sweet little lodge close to everything in phonecia! The continental breakfast was a lovely touch, our suite 13 was perfect for us. Had everything we needed. Jennifer and Maureen are such kind hosts. Loved this getaway for my husband and I. Definitely recommend!!”

“A very serene, beautiful vacation! Service and food are top notch. Rooms are basic but very clean. The pool is beautiful. My family had the best time, thank you!”

“Had the pleasure of spending a night at the Graham & Co and can’t wait to return in the summer to take advantage of the pool and outdoor spaces. Beautiful property, lovely room and the staff was so beyond friendly.”

“Very relaxing, Spent a weekend with family here really had a Great time grilling and firing ? that pit every night was Awesome the kids enjoyed Smores...No real complaints Cabin 4 was very comfortable needs some minor touch ups but not a deal breaker...The Staff was very friendly and very Helpful..Rose was a really Wonderful host Was available when needed ..Definitely going back before the Summer ends. Very relaxing place to get away from the hustle and Bustle can't wait to get back.

Rooms: Rooms was nice and beds was very comfortable. Windows needs some repair..

Nearby activities: Small Town about 25mins away ..restaurants, cafes , Supermarket...Very historic town.”