Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a library at Friends Lake Inn. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking and snowshoeing at this hotel. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Main Dining Room, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self parking
Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and beach towels
A porter/bellhop, a billiards/pool table, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in room
No elevator
Visual alarms in hallways
More
1 building
3 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1860
Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
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Air conditioning
Free local calls
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Friends Lake Inn Chestertown
Friends Lake Inn
Friends Lake Chestertown
The Friends Lake Hotel Chestertown
Friends Lake Inn Hotel
Friends Lake Inn Chestertown
Friends Lake Inn Hotel Chestertown
Frequently asked questions
Is Friends Lake Inn pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Friends Lake Inn?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Friends Lake Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Friends Lake Inn?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Friends Lake Inn located?
Situated in the mountains, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Friends Lake and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Loon Lake Beach. Loon Lake and Tripp Pond are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Friends Lake Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 89 reviews
10 - Excellent
59
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 89 reviews
8 - Good
15
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 89 reviews
6 - Okay
7
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 89 reviews
4 - Poor
6
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 89 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10
Quiet lodging and friendly staff
John
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
Quiet, comfortable bed, very clean. Decorated nicely, very cozy feeling. Nice continental breakfast in bright cheery sunroom. Great hiking nearby. Staff responsive to questions and had good recommendations for dining and hiking. Very responsive via text prior to stay even had hiking trail directions printed out for us prior to our arrival.
Overall very enjoyable stay. Everything was perfect!
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Location
John
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
Great room, very nice staff. Nice weekend getaway.
Andrew
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
Very peaceful, clean, and friendly place. Great food also.
MATTHEW
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
10/10
Staff was very helpful and friendly
Scott
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10
We had a great time at Friends Lake Inn. We'll definitely be back.
Jordana
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
4/10
I only saw staff on the day I arrived and the day I left. There was no staff around while I was there. They didn’t tell me that there wasn’t any staff available or that there would only be “continental breakfast”. I was depending on the restaurant being open during my stay but I learned that the restaurant was closed when I went down to try and get some dinner.
I had wanted to cut my stay there short but no one was there. When I told the front desk of my disappointment, all she said was “I’m sorry” and didn’t really try to make amends.
This place had wonderful memories for me. I returned to this inn after a very long
Sung-Hee
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
Lovely rooms
marion
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10
The inn’s waitstaff, Allison and Kim, were amazing! They were so welcoming and treated us more like a treasured friend than a customer.
John
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
6/10
The food was made to order and very good prices were fair.
The cost to stay there is overpriced.
Denise
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
8/10
Stay was off season, mid week. Quiet, Dove room was nice and cozy. Bed comfortable and warm. Breakfast offered in the am, staff friendly and helpful.
Yeah nice…
Dave
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
6/10
Breakfast was supposed to be included. They changed without telling us in advance that it was Continental this week.
Shawn
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
2/10
Our room at Friends Lake Inn had some kind of fungus growing on the wood floor outside of the the shower door. There were moths in the room and overall, the room was dirty.
When we arrived (at about 4pm) there was no one at the front desk, just an envelope with our name on it. The security code for our room was in the envelope.
The manager drove to the Inn and was very sweet and apologetic and refunded our stay. It's possible they have other updated rooms.
Krista Leigh
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
6/10
This hotel is beautiful, old style Adirondacks with cute rooms and great dining. While it is charming, the bed at least in the room I had was a springboard type of mattress you’d find at a koa camp. For the price to stay there I was shocked with it being one of the most uncomfortable sleeps I’ve gotten at any hotel and I travel a lot. Beds are an important piece to me. Aside from the super uncomfortable bed, the place was really nice. They didn’t skip on any Adirondack decor, the food for dinner and breakfast were superb and the people working there from the front desk, wait staff, and bar tender were top notch excellent. The bathroom and items they supplied were phenomenal as well. But truthfully as ideal of a cozy all Adirondack charming place as this is, I won’t return unless they upgrade their mattresses. If they do then I’d be back in a heartbeat!