The Anchor Inn Watkins Glen

Watkins Glen, United States View on map
8.3 Very Good Based on 425 reviews
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"Rooms and cottages overlook Seneca Lake from a shared porch. A tiki bar sits on the property for drinks and casual food. Best for weekend couples, less so for anyone needing privacy on the shared deck."

from US$ 115 US$ 102 per night
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12 Oct 2026
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Children:

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Why guests choose The Anchor Inn

  • Lakefront
    Seneca Lake views
  • Tiki Bar & Grill
    On-site dining & drinks
  • Water Sports
    Canoeing, kayaking, jet skiing
  • Watkins Glen
    2 miles to state park
  • EV Charging
    Free, reserved parking
  • Pet Friendly
    Pets allowed (fee)

Overview

Situated merely a 5-minute stroll from Seneca Lake, The Anchor Inn Watkins Glen includes 12 rooms for guests. Featuring a restaurant, the 2-star motel is 2.7 miles from Catharine Creek Wildlife Management Area.

The center of Watkins Glen can be reached within a 25-minute walk, and natural attractions like the famous cascade waterfall "Hector Falls" are approximately a 10-minute drive away. Penn Yan is 102 miles from the non-smoking The Anchor Inn, while Watkins Glen State Park is around 2 miles away. The Watkins Glen hotel is situated about 15 minutes by car from the Busy Lakeside Lakefront Park.

The rooms comprise a balcony complete with an air conditioner, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

In the property you will be treated to a free continental breakfast daily. The American Tiki grill restaurant in the Anchor Inn Watkins Glen offers dishes for dinner. The restaurant serves American cuisine. Guests can relax at the on-site tiki bar. The bar area includes a lounge area.

  • Check-in
    from 14:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    until 11:00
  • Hotel class
    2 stars
The Anchor Inn
Our tips

Should you book The Anchor Inn?

Perfect if you
  • Want rooms with a patio view, a balcony, and a walk-in shower.
  • Plan to go boating, jet skiing, kayaking, and swimming during your stay.
Maybe skip if you
  • Need to stay near Ithaca, since the motel is in Watkins Glen, 32 km away.
Best for
  • The on-site Tiki bar and grill serving American cuisine and a cocktail hour.

Facilities of The Anchor

General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Vending machines
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
Dining
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
Leisure & Sports
  • Karaoke
  • Live entertainment
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
The Anchor Guest Services
  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink
Room Amenities
  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Children's menu
  • Carpeted floor

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The Anchor Inn applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 14:00 until 23:59
Check-out
until 11:00
Important info
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no extra beds provided in a room.

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