The Anchor Inn

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Staff

9.1

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About this property

Situated in Watkins Glen, 32 km from Ithaca, The Anchor Inn features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The motel has a terrace and views of the lake, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site. Certain units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. A flat-screen TV is featured. You can engage in various activities, such as fishing and canoeing. There is also boating, jet skiing, kayaking, and swimming. Watkins Glen State Park is 3 km from The Anchor Inn, and Watkins International Race Track is 7 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 large double beds
1 sofa bed
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2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Carol
United States United States
“The view was spectacular and the balcony was a big bonus especially for morning coffee. Didn't matter that it was shared. The beds were really comfortable and the room temperature good. We were pretty early for check-in, but they said to come...”
Brenda
Australia Australia
“Stunning views, convenient location, easy check in.”
Jacqueline
New Zealand New Zealand
“Was clean and comfortable. Great location. Friendly staff. Watkins Glen was a great place to visit. Highly recommend this accommodation”
Stuart
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was good for us, the room had a great view and was very comfortable. Nice terrace overlooking the lake. The Tiki Bar was fantastic although steep steps to get down there. Thanks to Wayne for a ride back up the hill.”
Ronald
Canada Canada
“First of all, you are booking a 2 star rated motel, so keeping your expectations with that in mind, it was great. We stayed in a room with two beds. Room was quite spacious. It had a bar fridge and microwave. Man and lady there were friendly, view...”
Diana
Canada Canada
“Location is good with lovely view of the lake. Bit noisy in the morning with trucks going by, but view was worth it. Tikki bar is a bonus”
Kris
Canada Canada
“Very large room, great price with a wonderful location.”
Beata
Canada Canada
“The room was big and it had a balcony. The staff was very nice and helpful”
Naveen
Singapore Singapore
“Very good property by the lake .. we checked in late and so didn’t get to meet front desk staff”
Julia
Germany Germany
“The owner was very friendly and helped out immediately when we had any questions.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Tiki bar and grill
  • Cuisine
    American
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour

House rules

The Anchor Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.