Name: Cadet Motel
Address: 2582 Route 9W, Firthcliffe, Cornwall, New York, United States of America, Firthcliffe, Orange County, US
Price range: $100–$124 per night
Rating: 7.86

What guests think

Cadet Motel is a simple, older roadside stay that many guests choose for its low prices, friendly service, and no-frills setup, while accepting limited in-room amenities, dated touches, and a focus on practical basics over extras.

It's convenient for drivers near West Point and area sights, with drive-up parking and a bar and grill next door. Many reviews praise cleanliness, though recurring complaints include strong odors, small or aging bathrooms and plumbing issues, and occasional cosmetic problems. Rooms are compact and sparsely furnished; beds range from very comfortable to quite hard, and coffee makers are generally absent, with some noise reported from traffic or neighboring guests. Expect an affordable, no-frills stay focused on basics.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with drive-up parking and the convenience of a bar and grill next door; no other on-site amenities are consistently noted.

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10

jaclyn

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were very pleased. The room was clean, the AC, microwave and fridge worked great, parking was perfect. We would stay again.

8

Mark

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I like the ability to drive up to my room.

10

Ann

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Basic. No decor to speak of. Screened windows are appreciated to avoid turning on air conditioning. But good to have when needed. Also, we appreciated the sports bar and grill next door, as well as its proximity to the Storm King Arts Center.

8

Kathleen

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s pretty basic, very clean, and I liked that there was a bar/restaurant right next door. The bathroom was extremely small and the space between sink & toilet quite tight. I loved being able to open the windows & just having the wooded view out back. It’s right off the highway to Newburgh so it was conveniently located for my visit with family.

8

Jack

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small quiet property with a local bar and grill right next door. Confusing accessing the property from the divided highway out front but park right in front of room. This was essential as I was on a motorcycle trip.

8

Suzanne

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property small but met all needs for one night stay. Older building, some refresh pai ting needed but clean. Still use keys. Owner attetive to needs.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and bathrooms very clean, but several reported unpleasant odors, occasional stained linens, and minor plumbing or cosmetic issues.

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John

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is an older motel, so I wasn’t really expecting much. But was really impressed. Simple, but with everything you need. Comfortable bed, TV, mini fridge, microwave, and AC all worked perfectly. And the room and bathroom were SPOTLESS. None of the “mustiness” that you usually find in older places. And the women at the front desk was wonderful. I stayed two nights this trip in conjunction with a football game at West Point. I’ve already booked two more stays.

8

Kathleen

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old motel but clean and warm

10

jaclyn

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were very pleased. The room was clean, the AC, microwave and fridge worked great, parking was perfect. We would stay again.

2

Ashley

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I do not recommend. There was a terrible odor and the sink was clogged the whole time. There was not enough toilet paper. I suggest spending the extra money and going elsewhere.

8

Michael

Aug 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a fine, old world motel that’s been well-rejuvenated. Most importantly, it’s quiet ( not downtown) and very clean. The accoutrements inside the room are pretty minimal — tv, fridge, ac and microwave— but my bed was very comfortable, no rickety furniture, no smells, floors are spotless and bathrooms is modern. This is a great bargain!

8

Rodney

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Adequate, a bit musty odor. Maybe it had been raining a lot. Nice bar. Ginnys had good food.

4

Eve

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room smells bad and the door looked like it has been robbed, but the sheets was clean.

10

Wendy

Jul 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A basic roadside motel, but the room and bathroom were very clean and the bed was super comfortable. I got a great night's sleep and that's what counts.

10

Ira

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This unit is bare-bones. Very clean, small, TV/AC/microwave, refrigerator. Two inexpensive full-size beds that were comfortable. Vinyl-wood floors. If all you want is a place to plop and sleep and leave, it is fine but if you are looking for a dresser, coffee-maker, and comfort, this is not your place. No tissues or hair dryer in room. This is essentially "you get what you pay for" and it was clean and did not smell badly. We arrived, and two hours later went to a wedding, returned, slept and left. I had no issues and it met my needs, but I would not spend many days there.

8

Hanna

Aug 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Unexpectedly good for a property that's rather unassuming looking on the outside. The room was clean (including the bathroom); had a fairly good air conditioner and refrigerator plus MW oven. Beds were comfortable. A good deal.

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Rooms

Rooms are small and simply furnished, typically offering a fridge, microwave, and AC but lacking extras like coffee makers; bathroom space can be tight. Bed comfort is mixed and some guests noticed traffic or neighbor noise.

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Mildred

Nov 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Updated bathroom with new tub/shower, toilet & sink. New flooring through out. Microwave & refrigerator. Cable. Very clean. Friendly check in. Sports bar within walking distance for food & drink. I've stayed at other places for this price, and wasn't pleased. Very pleased with the price for a clean room & place to sleep. It's not a resort, not high-end hotel or high-end price. Highly recommend if all you need is place to sleep.

8

Michael

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Liked the service The beds were hard

10

John

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is an older motel, so I wasn’t really expecting much. But was really impressed. Simple, but with everything you need. Comfortable bed, TV, mini fridge, microwave, and AC all worked perfectly. And the room and bathroom were SPOTLESS. None of the “mustiness” that you usually find in older places. And the women at the front desk was wonderful. I stayed two nights this trip in conjunction with a football game at West Point. I’ve already booked two more stays.

6

Jennifer

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The guests in the room next to my non smoking room were smoking weed. They also stayed up most of the night and hit the wall all night long and early in the morning until they left. I could hear the traffic on route 9, too. It’s NOT a quiet place at all.

4

David

Oct 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room is sparsly furnished and in need of repair. Window Covers are not room darkening and I was woken up several times by headlights lighting up the entire room. The only thing good was the price. Would not recommend.

2

Jack

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed sucked

8

Kathleen

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s pretty basic, very clean, and I liked that there was a bar/restaurant right next door. The bathroom was extremely small and the space between sink & toilet quite tight. I loved being able to open the windows & just having the wooded view out back. It’s right off the highway to Newburgh so it was conveniently located for my visit with family.

10

Wendy

Jul 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A basic roadside motel, but the room and bathroom were very clean and the bed was super comfortable. I got a great night's sleep and that's what counts.

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Ira

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This unit is bare-bones. Very clean, small, TV/AC/microwave, refrigerator. Two inexpensive full-size beds that were comfortable. Vinyl-wood floors. If all you want is a place to plop and sleep and leave, it is fine but if you are looking for a dresser, coffee-maker, and comfort, this is not your place. No tissues or hair dryer in room. This is essentially "you get what you pay for" and it was clean and did not smell badly. We arrived, and two hours later went to a wedding, returned, slept and left. I had no issues and it met my needs, but I would not spend many days there.

6

Mark

Oct 21, 2024

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The hotel is cheaper than most in the area, but a good value. There are no in-room amenities such as coffee or a coffee maker. The place is a bit dated but they do their best to keep it up.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and quick for check-in or issue resolution, though there are isolated lapses in follow-up.

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Daniel

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

For the price and considering that it was the graduation week at West Point, i was just thankful that they had rooms available. Elaine was very helpful.

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John

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is an older motel, so I wasn’t really expecting much. But was really impressed. Simple, but with everything you need. Comfortable bed, TV, mini fridge, microwave, and AC all worked perfectly. And the room and bathroom were SPOTLESS. None of the “mustiness” that you usually find in older places. And the women at the front desk was wonderful. I stayed two nights this trip in conjunction with a football game at West Point. I’ve already booked two more stays.

10

Joseph

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick and easy

10

Tenzin

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk guy is very helpful

10

Frances

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great people run this place and they are doing their best to make things nice.

8

Aaron

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is timely in keeping the rooms clean. Check in is nice and early.

2

George

May 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The TV did not work and despite repeated requests, the staff did not fix it. And also expedia was mistaken about the distance to my destination.

10

Albert

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in, super convenient to West 👍

8

Sonya

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property owners were friendly and attenative. We had a leak in our bathroom and they moved us to a new room immediately when it wasnt a simple fix. They were quick to respond to the issue too. The first room with the leak the beds were rock hard but the room we gor moved to was much nicer with softer beds. It certainly isnt a luxury stay but a descent place to rest your head for the night.

10

Ben

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great staff

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Location

Right off the highway and convenient to West Point, Storm King, and area towns; several liked the nearby restaurant. A few found access from the divided road confusing and the setting a bit remote.

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Brett

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was nice. Motel is very basic and in the middle of nowhere.

10

Karen

Oct 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and quiet, nice surrondings and nice staff.

8

Joseph

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Cadet Motel was the most affordable motel in the area and was close to fast food restaurants in nearby New Windsor and close to Highland Falls and West Point south on Highway 9W. The room offered two double beds and a satisfactory bathroom.

8

Michael

Aug 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a fine, old world motel that’s been well-rejuvenated. Most importantly, it’s quiet ( not downtown) and very clean. The accoutrements inside the room are pretty minimal — tv, fridge, ac and microwave— but my bed was very comfortable, no rickety furniture, no smells, floors are spotless and bathrooms is modern. This is a great bargain!

10

Albert

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in, super convenient to West 👍

8

Marianne

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stay here for location and price.We row s sehll on the Hudson and it is steps away from the beach at Plum Point where we launch from.

10

Ann

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Basic. No decor to speak of. Screened windows are appreciated to avoid turning on air conditioning. But good to have when needed. Also, we appreciated the sports bar and grill next door, as well as its proximity to the Storm King Arts Center.

8

Kathleen

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s pretty basic, very clean, and I liked that there was a bar/restaurant right next door. The bathroom was extremely small and the space between sink & toilet quite tight. I loved being able to open the windows & just having the wooded view out back. It’s right off the highway to Newburgh so it was conveniently located for my visit with family.

8

Jack

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small quiet property with a local bar and grill right next door. Confusing accessing the property from the divided highway out front but park right in front of room. This was essential as I was on a motorcycle trip.

8

Kenneth

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is not a fancy hotel but it’s fine to get a nights sleep. Family owned. Close to where I had work.

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Dining

No on-site dining is mentioned, but multiple reviews appreciated the bar/restaurant next door and nearby fast-food options.

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Molly

Jun 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I was unpleasantly surprised when we went to our rooms. They were not what I expected. It seems the Motel is in a state of transition. I believe owners are trying to update the rooms by themselves, and it shows. I'm glad my son was next door, as I would not have stayed here by myself. We seriously considered leaving but there were no other vacancies in the area. A very nice clean restaurant next door named Ginny's is where we ate. Given time I think this might be a nice place to stay, however it isn't at the moment.

8

Joseph

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Cadet Motel was the most affordable motel in the area and was close to fast food restaurants in nearby New Windsor and close to Highland Falls and West Point south on Highway 9W. The room offered two double beds and a satisfactory bathroom.

8

Rodney

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Adequate, a bit musty odor. Maybe it had been raining a lot. Nice bar. Ginnys had good food.

10

Ann

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Basic. No decor to speak of. Screened windows are appreciated to avoid turning on air conditioning. But good to have when needed. Also, we appreciated the sports bar and grill next door, as well as its proximity to the Storm King Arts Center.

8

Kathleen

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s pretty basic, very clean, and I liked that there was a bar/restaurant right next door. The bathroom was extremely small and the space between sink & toilet quite tight. I loved being able to open the windows & just having the wooded view out back. It’s right off the highway to Newburgh so it was conveniently located for my visit with family.

8

Jack

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small quiet property with a local bar and grill right next door. Confusing accessing the property from the divided highway out front but park right in front of room. This was essential as I was on a motorcycle trip.

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Month	Average price
January	$83
February	$83
March	$82
April	$82
May	$85
June	$95
July	$93
August	$90
September	$83
October	$84
November	$84
December	$83

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13	14	15 $100	16 $100	17 $100	18 $123	19 $124
20 $100	21 $100	22 $100	23 $100	24 $100	25 $124	26
27 $100	28 $100	29 $100	30 $100

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				1 $100	2 $124	3 $124
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11 $100	12 $100	13 $100	14 $100	15 $100	16	17 $124
18 $100	19 $100	20 $100	21 $100	22 $100	23 $124	24 $124
25 $100	26 $100	27 $100	28 $100	29 $100	30 $124	31 $124

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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