Name: Silver Bay YMCA Inn and Conference Center
Address: 87 Silver Bay Road, Silver Bay, New York, United States of America, Silver Bay, Warren County, US
Price range: US$113–US$221 per night
Rating: 8.8

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Silver Bay YMCA Inn and Conference Center is a scenic, peaceful lakefront retreat with expansive grounds and many activities, praised for friendly staff, beautiful views, and simple, clean accommodations that suit families, groups, and travelers seeking a quiet escape.

Common trade-offs include basic, dorm-style rooms with no TVs and, in many buildings, no air conditioning. Parking is a long walk and some paths are dim at night; the setting is remote with limited nearby dining, and Wi-Fi can be weak. Expect a serene, unplugged stay.

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Facilities

Expansive lakefront grounds with many on-site activities create a resort-like setting. Several reviews note parking is a long walk from rooms and some paths are poorly lit at night.

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teddy

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

the YMCA is a great destination. Nice personnel to assist. Adult, child, & family friendly. So many activities, great location and grounds. A treasure trove of fun times. Breakfasts were delicious with a great variety of offerings from eggs, waffles, pancakes, muffins, yogurt, etc. A lot of choices. The water for kayaking and sail boating was crystal clear. Even live music over the weekend when we were there! We will definitely be back.

10

Amy

13 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing place. Over 700 acres and the location on the water is gorgeous! The staff are all helpful and we all left with a sense of being refreshed. Very calming place. We had free breakfast with our stay which was very nice. Salt n pepper those eggs though. Rooms are dorm style so if you are a four seasons type this might not be for you. The older, simpler time feel was not lost on us. In the warmer weather there are activities such as disc golf, cornhole, shuffleboard, swimming, basketball, tennis, pickleball, and probably lots more. You could also find a comfy chair on a deck or porch and read a book. Restorative is a great work for what goes on here. We will definitely be back.

10

Brian

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful natural area. Extensive grounds and facilities. Charming, restful stay.

10

V

11 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were pleasant / helpful. Some buildings on property are in poor shape and should be taken down. The building where our room was (William Boyd Center) nice and the dinning area is also in same building. Buffet breakfast was better than most hotel types. There are few if any, restaurants near this property. There appear to be many activities such as tennis, pickle ball, shuffle board, etc. on property. No TV in room.

10

LaNae

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed one night here at the end of a week-long October trip and wished we could have stayed longer. Wow! This was an absolutely beautiful property and the service was top- notch. We booked a room in the newer William Boyd Center that had a balcony overlooking the lake. The balcony had two rocking chairs to sit in and enjoy the incredible view. One thing to know is that this property is somewhat remote feeling and the parking lot is a long walk from the rooms. They do offer golf cart rides if needed. Eating in their dining room makes the most sense logistically, so we had both dinner and breakfast here. The food was good, with some variety, but nothing fancy. We were here at the end of the season, so things were very quiet. If you enjoy a peaceful, serene, beautiful property, this is the place! We are definitely planning to return for a longer stay.

4

Melissa

20 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Inn where some of the rooms are does not have air conditioning, which I got lucky that it wasn't the height of summer yet. The room itself was okay but the walls are INCREDIBLY thin and you can hear every footstep of the people above you. The parking is a good 5-8ish minute walk away from some of the rooms which wouldn't be a major issue during the day but at night the road back to the rooms is not fully lit! It's almost pitch black for sime parts which does not feel safe at all. The breakfast was nothing to write home about, pretty mediocre, borderline not great. I'm sure if staying for the activities/amenities it's worth it. The only good thing I experienced was the fact the grounds are right on Lake George.

10

Georges

31 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The staff was very helpful ans professional. Very beautiful area with quiet and beautiful beach.

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Corey

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great but need better parking accommodations

10

Kevin

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

If you are looking to watch tv in your room and need AC, this might not be the place for you. That being said, this place was fantastic, gorgeous views of scenic Lake George, away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Lake George. With so many activities to do on site. From a baseball/softball/ Kick ball field, shuffleboard, Watersports, a gymnasium. It would be a perfect place to go with a big family, a large group of friends, or if you want to unplug from the daily madness of being connected to our phone/ laptops/ electronics.

10

Peter

10 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beutiful setting for a hotel / recreation complex. Being a YMCA property this place is friendly and family oriented. We stayed overnight in early spring (solar eclipse) but were so impressed it's at the top of our list for a summer vacation. The dining hall is new and spacious and the food good. Roads leading to Silver Bay are very good.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are generally clean and well kept, with some guests praising refreshed or updated spaces and daily tidying. A few reports mention maintenance or housekeeping lapses such as odors, insects, or missing supplies.

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Rajendra s

31 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Baaad very baad ..no AC in the room..entire room had very bad smell..beds are not conformable..there were dead insects all over the window..had to sleep on ground..for entire stay..I would not recommend it..wasted $120 per night.

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Stephen M.

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was not at all clear when booking online that this property was no longer an “Inn” but a YWCA sort of campsite. Our “room” was not in the Inn/Hotel but in a kind of outlying dorm room building with no air conditioning and an uncomfortable double bed. We had to park and walk through the wooded area and down some steps to reach the building in which we were staying. The spartan room cost $160 a night which was absurd for the facility. The hotel setting is gorgeous and view of the lake magnificent but the facilities were entirely unexpected. The room was clean, with nice towels and soap/shampoo, and had we known what we were in for we might have been able to enjoy the time there. But with no hair dryer in the room, I could not even shower. We could not leave fast enough.

10

ON

11 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Small, clean with European charm-a place Rick Steves would approve. Love our corner room with city views from all three windows and the balcony was a bonus!

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Sean

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and just beautiful!! can’t wait to come back❤️

6

Randi

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The lock on our room was broken and did not lock. We asked the front desk politely to fix it a couple of times and it was never fixed.

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Michel

29 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Il n'y avait pas de climatisation, mais j'aurais dû vérifier avant. Le stationnement était loin et le chemin était très raboteux et en pente, ce qui était difficile d'accès à moto. Le site extérieur était enchanteur. Le déjeuner a surpassé nos attentes. Le matelas et les oreillers étaient très dur et le lit n'était pas au niveau (la tête plus basse que les pieds). Nous avons manqué de papier de toilette puisque le rouleau en place était presque épuisé.

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10

Ezra

14 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean and updated. Grounds were beautiful and we enjoyed walking down by the lake. The staff was exceptionally courteous, friendly, and helpful.

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Hugo

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clear place and and very calm

10

Kimberly

13 Nov 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Completely amazing. I've been working in the area for two months and ive stayed at several hotels in the area. Silver Bay is, by far, the most comfortable, cleanest and friendliest. I'll be in the area for another week or two and I'm already booked for this week. I'd like to add that the bed was the most comfortable and their towels, the fluffiest. Housekeeping removes the trash and replaces used washcloths, towels, and bathmats daily. The shower was amazing and I've slept the best here. Five very big stars!!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

10

Shiraz

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay. We found the facility cozy, charming, clean and the staff was very friendly.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and often dorm-style, commonly without TVs and in many buildings without air conditioning; several offer lake views or balconies, and beds are comfortable for some. Wi-Fi can be weak, and occasional noise is reported.

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Michele

6 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was very pretty. I was shocked that the rooms had no AC. I was in town for a family event and couldn’t get ready in my room because it was so hot and my room was 100 degrees. I had to asked family if we could shower and get dressed in their home so I could blow dry my hair etc. I was prepared for the room not having a tv which was not a problem but the no AC should have been on the website. Also, the parking is pretty far from the hotel and in the dark walking was very dangerous. I have never been so disappointed in a get a way It may be nice in fall but stay away in summer

10

Richard

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No TV, Great food.

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Chen

15 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a very scenic resort by Lake George. Good for the family or couples’ travel. Clean and essential room supplies. No TV or other entertainment setups in the room though, as far as I’m concerned.

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Tearance

13 May 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I didnt like the property does not have a television and bad wifi connection no good housekeeping no microwave in the unit just terrible

10

LaNae

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed one night here at the end of a week-long October trip and wished we could have stayed longer. Wow! This was an absolutely beautiful property and the service was top- notch. We booked a room in the newer William Boyd Center that had a balcony overlooking the lake. The balcony had two rocking chairs to sit in and enjoy the incredible view. One thing to know is that this property is somewhat remote feeling and the parking lot is a long walk from the rooms. They do offer golf cart rides if needed. Eating in their dining room makes the most sense logistically, so we had both dinner and breakfast here. The food was good, with some variety, but nothing fancy. We were here at the end of the season, so things were very quiet. If you enjoy a peaceful, serene, beautiful property, this is the place! We are definitely planning to return for a longer stay.

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Melissa

20 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Inn where some of the rooms are does not have air conditioning, which I got lucky that it wasn't the height of summer yet. The room itself was okay but the walls are INCREDIBLY thin and you can hear every footstep of the people above you. The parking is a good 5-8ish minute walk away from some of the rooms which wouldn't be a major issue during the day but at night the road back to the rooms is not fully lit! It's almost pitch black for sime parts which does not feel safe at all. The breakfast was nothing to write home about, pretty mediocre, borderline not great. I'm sure if staying for the activities/amenities it's worth it. The only good thing I experienced was the fact the grounds are right on Lake George.

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Michael

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

No ac but managed.

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Kevin

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

If you are looking to watch tv in your room and need AC, this might not be the place for you. That being said, this place was fantastic, gorgeous views of scenic Lake George, away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Lake George. With so many activities to do on site. From a baseball/softball/ Kick ball field, shuffleboard, Watersports, a gymnasium. It would be a perfect place to go with a big family, a large group of friends, or if you want to unplug from the daily madness of being connected to our phone/ laptops/ electronics.

10

Lisa

11 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Room was lovely and comfortable and had the best deck with a lake view!

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Erkan

31 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything is perfect, expect wi-fi. There is wi-fi problem, its not sufficient enough

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating across the property. There are occasional gaps in communication or follow-up (e.g., check-in details or a repair request).

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Patricia

14 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in wasn't informative: when and where to get breakfast

10

Mark

10 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A very quiet location. Peaceful. Excellent staff.

10

Shana Kay

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff, customer service and property. Rooms were amazing. Great experience overall and I would highly recommend. I will go back, no doubt!

6

Randi

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The lock on our room was broken and did not lock. We asked the front desk politely to fix it a couple of times and it was never fixed.

10

Marina

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We absolutely loved staying here. Highly recommend. We'll be coming back next summer. Thank you to the wonderful staff for making our stay here absolutely amazing

10

Alan

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent desk help.

10

Georges

31 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The staff was very helpful ans professional. Very beautiful area with quiet and beautiful beach.

10

Marie

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was super friendly and accomodating with the parking since we arrived it was very dark and difficulty to find the pathway...The room was gorgeous and spacious..Were definitely coming over the summer in this place

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Shiraz

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay. We found the facility cozy, charming, clean and the staff was very friendly.

10

Erick

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Been there twice this year, fantastic service both times.

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Location

Beautiful, peaceful lakefront setting that feels secluded and ideal for a quiet retreat. It is remote with limited nearby dining and shops, and some parking areas are a long, sometimes dimly lit walk from rooms.

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Anthony

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet room at a resort-like property on the lake. But it's near nothing. So, make sure you've eaten beforehand. I got in after 7pm and found nowhere to get a meal. The nearest place had no food left on a Saturday evening, and the next closest place was 15 miles away on a dark mountain road in Bolton Landing.

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LaNae

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed one night here at the end of a week-long October trip and wished we could have stayed longer. Wow! This was an absolutely beautiful property and the service was top- notch. We booked a room in the newer William Boyd Center that had a balcony overlooking the lake. The balcony had two rocking chairs to sit in and enjoy the incredible view. One thing to know is that this property is somewhat remote feeling and the parking lot is a long walk from the rooms. They do offer golf cart rides if needed. Eating in their dining room makes the most sense logistically, so we had both dinner and breakfast here. The food was good, with some variety, but nothing fancy. We were here at the end of the season, so things were very quiet. If you enjoy a peaceful, serene, beautiful property, this is the place! We are definitely planning to return for a longer stay.

8

Julie

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is just lovely. The people are friendly and I truly wish I had found this place while my children were still young. It would have been the perfect place to stay with them. There is lots to do with a family. The place is fairly secluded on a windy road along Lake George. It is somewhat hard to find but also marked. I was there to stay the night before a swim race on the lake so I booked for convenience. And, it was quite convenient. Having said that, I came back from dinner late in the evening and I am very glad I found parking right near the front of the hotel and that I was staying in the main building. I would have been somewhat less comfortable has I been staying somewhere else or had I been required to park in one of the lots which are a walk from the main entrance. The property is very large and somewhat intimidating for a single person staying alone. Also, the night I stayed it was very hot and the air-conditioning is not central, is very loud and somewhat dodgy. I was a bit hot. That said, I would return there if I decided to swim again next year.

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Georges

31 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The staff was very helpful ans professional. Very beautiful area with quiet and beautiful beach.

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Lorraine

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful area , very close to the lake .

10

Martin

13 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful location on the Lake and a fantastic buffet breakfast included.

10

Lorraine

27 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful view , comfortable bed , everyone was very nice

6

Richard

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This facility is geared towards seminars, camps, and religous retreats. Great place if thats your intentions. NO TV IN YOUR ROOM $70 FEE IF YA WANT TO USE ANY AMENITIE 25 MINUTES FROM CLOSEST STORE ETC PARKING IS FARRRR FROM ROOMS AND IN PITCH BLACK AT NIGHT Young people working facility are pleasant.. if your looking for a place to stay 45 minutes from Lake George Tourist Location this is it.

10

Emi

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful peaceful lakefront area, the Inn’s old architectural style was gorgeous. It’s maintained well with upkeep of an old charm.

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Peter

10 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beutiful setting for a hotel / recreation complex. Being a YMCA property this place is friendly and family oriented. We stayed overnight in early spring (solar eclipse) but were so impressed it's at the top of our list for a summer vacation. The dining hall is new and spacious and the food good. Roads leading to Silver Bay are very good.

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Dining

On-site dining is cafeteria-style with generally good, varied breakfasts; dinners are convenient but not fancy and sometimes described as ordinary. A few note occasional temperature or service limitations, and nearby dining options are limited.

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Jerry

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unique property. Beautiful lake view outside. Good breakfast choices. Parking not close by.

10

Richard

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No TV, Great food.

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teddy

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

the YMCA is a great destination. Nice personnel to assist. Adult, child, & family friendly. So many activities, great location and grounds. A treasure trove of fun times. Breakfasts were delicious with a great variety of offerings from eggs, waffles, pancakes, muffins, yogurt, etc. A lot of choices. The water for kayaking and sail boating was crystal clear. Even live music over the weekend when we were there! We will definitely be back.

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Heidi

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Truly old fashioned, professional customer service. It was so peaceful - we didn’t know there was anyone else there. And breakfast had great choices- cafeteria style. FYI- no TVs- but it was fine.

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Paul

12 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Except for cold breakfast, everything else was great

10

LaNae

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed one night here at the end of a week-long October trip and wished we could have stayed longer. Wow! This was an absolutely beautiful property and the service was top- notch. We booked a room in the newer William Boyd Center that had a balcony overlooking the lake. The balcony had two rocking chairs to sit in and enjoy the incredible view. One thing to know is that this property is somewhat remote feeling and the parking lot is a long walk from the rooms. They do offer golf cart rides if needed. Eating in their dining room makes the most sense logistically, so we had both dinner and breakfast here. The food was good, with some variety, but nothing fancy. We were here at the end of the season, so things were very quiet. If you enjoy a peaceful, serene, beautiful property, this is the place! We are definitely planning to return for a longer stay.

10

Martin

13 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful location on the Lake and a fantastic buffet breakfast included.

8

Gail

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was very different from what I expected but fine. The room was clean and quiet. The “resort” has many buildings and the rooms are basic with no tv or phone. The restaurant has one serving a night and is cafeteria style. All was very acceptable and I have no complaints.

10

Anne

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is outstanding. We were very pleased with our room. The food was ordinary conference fare

10

Peter

10 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beutiful setting for a hotel / recreation complex. Being a YMCA property this place is friendly and family oriented. We stayed overnight in early spring (solar eclipse) but were so impressed it's at the top of our list for a summer vacation. The dining hall is new and spacious and the food good. Roads leading to Silver Bay are very good.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $141	2	3
4 $149	5 $155	6 $149	7 $141	8 $181	9	10
11	12 $211	13	14 $176	15 $149	16	17
18 $141	19 $141	20 $134	21 $134	22 $180	23	24
25 $119	26 $118	27 $113	28	29	30	31 $113

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27 $130	28 $149	29 $129	30 $149

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Roll-In Shower

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed

Family Room, Air Conditioning, Lake View

Traditional Room, Roll-In Shower, Air Conditioning

Traditional Room, 2 Twin Beds, Lake View Non a C

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Lake View

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Lake View

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed, Lake View

Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Lake View

Traditional Single Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Traditional Room, Multiple Beds, Lake View

Traditional Room Non a C

Traditional Room, Air Conditioning, Lake View

Traditional Room, Multiple Beds, Lake View Non a C

Traditional Room, Mobility Accessible, Air Conditioning

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Roll-In Shower, Lake View

Traditional Room, Multiple Beds

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