Name: Overlook Lodge and Stone Cottages at Bear Mountain
Address: 55 Hessian Drive, Bear Mountain, New York, United States of America, Bear Mountain, Town of Highlands, US
Price range: $105–$257 per night
Rating: 8.23

What guests think

Overlook Lodge and Stone Cottages at Bear Mountain draw travelers for their rustic, scenic setting with lake and mountain views, easy access to trails, and generally friendly staff, but experiences vary across buildings, with trade-offs between charm and convenience.

Rooms range from simple to spacious, with comfortable beds and appealing views, but bathrooms are often very small, walls thin, and Wi-Fi unreliable in some cottages. Check-in at the main inn and the spread-out buildings can be confusing; some buildings have no elevator, and amenities like the pool or boats are seasonal or public with fees, while restaurant experiences range from tasty to slow or limited. Expect a nature-forward, rustic stay with modern comforts and some quirks.

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Facilities

Nature-focused property with trails, park attractions and lodge/cottage common rooms; some fireplaces in cottages are not usable. Amenities are seasonal or public: the pool and boat rentals may be closed or require a fee, and some buildings lack an elevator.

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10

Gary

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pool was close for the season but everything else was excellent food reasonably priced but the souvenirs store extremely expensive and by the crowd in store says it all

10

Valeriia

Apr 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Boat rentals and the pool were unexpectedly closed. We were hoping to spend quality time on these two and now had less places to attend.

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jason

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nothing convenient about staying at a hotel that uses a public pool. Super disappointed

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Jennifer

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The area is beautiful but be prepared for the lack of amenities the hotel offers; especially the rooms in the separate cabins. No ice, coffee and inability to fix the temperature in your room.

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Jennifer

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is unique and provides so many amenities! First we were greeted by very friendly and helpful staff at check in! Our room was clean and the lodge has a beautiful common area and view. The zoo, museums and park area is amazing! So many trails to take all within the park. Can’t wait to come back this fall!!

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elgan

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This was our second stay at bear mountain Stone Cottages. This is a park property so is very rustic and unique. Be aware that the fireplace in the pictures is not usable. The room was nice with a comfortable bed. Good view of the lake from the porch. Easy access to the lake trail

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Anthony

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The natural setting is beautiful. The room was large. Also having a restaurant, gift shop, and spa on site was nice. My wife and I took advantage of the spa and had a nice massage. The room had some small problems. The tub faucet was not secure, The bathroom also did not have an exhaust fan, and there was a box on the wall in the room that kept making an irritating noise every 20 or 30 minutes, you didn’t really notice it until everything was quiet and you were trying to sleep. But basically it’s a glorified hotel, with all of the problems that come with it, like trying to go to sleep at 11 PM and finding that the person above us just got in and they’re five-year-old child needed to let off steam by running around the room.In short, the facility as a whole was very nice, but the room came with some small problems. I would probably give this place 3 1/2 stars.

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Randy

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My kids loved the pool

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Maria

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed at the Overlook. Which is a nice little walk from the inn. They now have a shuttle service to and from, which we really appreciated. The staff were amazing! The swimming pool was clean and so great! And the peddle boat was a wonderful thing to experience during our stay!! Overall stay was so nice and relaxing. We didnt want to go!! But will be back!

10

Shirley L

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice. Out if the way with beautiful views. One problem: no elevator for older guests, and the website did not mention it. Perhaps put them on the first floor? It was not easy hauling suitcases up and down the long flight of stairs. Another guest also commented on it. If we had known, we could have requested a first floor room

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean, but there are recurring reports of musty odors, unmade or dirty rooms, bugs, and trash around the lake or outside areas.

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EDDY

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful place, more that what I spect. Clean, friendly staff, professional.

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Jane

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The exterior needs cleaning and some fresh paint. The parking lot had trash on the ground as well as the parking lot at the Inn. It does not look appealing when you drive up The stairs were dirty. Everything smells musty The room was clean

10

Elizabeth

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful setting with views of the lake. Room was clean and bed comfortable.

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Scot

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean comfortable room. Bed was very comfortable. Hotel was quiet

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Cassidy

Jan 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room had an amazing view we stayed at the lodge. But there was dog hair on the carpet and the slip cover that the box spring was covered in dog pee. Was New Year’s Eve so couldn’t get another room. Tried to tell the front desk at check out but they could care less. Nice location and nice place with great grounds but room was very dirty.

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KEYUR

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We found bugs in n our room.

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Heather

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lodging was nice but there tons of trash around the lake

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Stephanie

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a wonderful, peaceful stay! Staff was very friendly and the room was clean. Definitely coming back!

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Daniel

Jan 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The first room we were given room 108 was not made up towels left lying and garbage pails not emptied.

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Amy

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great setting in a state park. The Overlook Lodge was a bit shabby. We were able to move to the Inn, which had much better rooms. The sanitizing products they use in the rooms smell awful and are overpowering. I would not stay here again for that reason.

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Rooms

Rooms range from simple to spacious with comfortable beds and lake or woods views. Common drawbacks include very small bathrooms, thin walls and noise transfer, centralized or inconsistent temperature control, and weak Wi-Fi in some cottages.

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Benjamin

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was upgraded to the Top lodge on the very top, but when I go look out the window there is a huge tree obstructing my view. I literally couldn’t see anything. No lake no mountain just a big tree.

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James

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well appointed room, bathroom was very small but adequate. We could hear people talking in adjacent room through heating duct. Overall it was convenient, comfortable, and a good value.

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Lynn

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Overlook Lodge is a wonderful property nestled in the woods and yet close to the Inn for dining. Our room was spacious and the beds were very comfortable.

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Elizabeth

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed at the Overlook Lodge in Bear Mountain and it was a really nice experience. The lodge has a cozy, rustic feel with beautiful views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The rooms are simple but comfortable, and it’s very peaceful compared to the busier parts of Bear Mountain. It feels like a getaway spot where you can actually relax.

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David M

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

As you would expect given the nature of Overlook Lodge, the room was not up to modern standards. It was tiny and did not have a desk. The bathroom was very small with no place for toiletries. The walls were thin and you could hear people come and go outside. But the scenery and setting are gorgeous. So if you are willing to put up with the inconvenience and not have to spend any extra time in the room it is worth it. The 1915 Restaurant in the main hotel, a very pleasant half mile walk from the Overlook Lodge, was excellent.

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Aanchal

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The only good thing about staying at the Overlook Lodge at Bear Mountain Inn was the location and access to the trails. Other than location, this was a less than satisfactory stay. We stayed here for one night - upon checking in we reached our room and found that the room had not been cleaned since the last hotel guests left (the bed was messy, the bathroom was dirty, the trash can was full). We called the main desk and they were very apologetic and said they'd change our rooms, but we had to drive all the way back to the main Inn to get new keys. They had enough availability on a Saturday night to switch our rooms but claimed they were fully booked on Sunday night and can't offer late check out for anyone. Additionally, the rooms have central air-conditioning so we could not control the temperature for our room, and were freezing the entire time. The hotel lists a pool as an amenity, but fail to mention that it is a public pool on the premise that you have to pay cash to use, even if you are a guest at the inn. Not worth it for the price, will not be staying here again.

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Ashley

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean, the bed comfortable. Had everything you need. But the huge let down is noise. If people in other rooms are having a conversation at normal volume you can basically hear every word, and also all the doors have a slow-close mechanism(?) that makes a loud noise each time they shut. Basically you are only getting to sleep when the last person quiets down and wake up when the first person gets up. And if someone uses a door the while you are asleep the noise will definitely wake you up. It is a shame because other than that it is a fantastic place to stay.

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Patricia

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was very disappointed with the bathroom facilities. It was extremely small and uncomfortable. Couldnt even open the door to the bathroom. Very uncomfortable and tight. Ive never seen such a small bathroom.

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Roman

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything is good except the neighbours. Very skinny walls and all night we listened to the loud noise from neighbours.

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Richard

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice rooms with sufficient amenities except the wi fi was terrible! It was weak and erratic. Finally had to give up. Maybe the main lodge has great wi fi, but the separate cottages up the hill do not.

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Service

Staff are often friendly and helpful, but multiple reviews cite confusing check-in across buildings, strict early check-in fees, uneven knowledge or responsiveness, and occasional rudeness.

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Helen

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff at the front desk was wonderful. They helped me plan my stay and informed me of all the best nearby hikes. The rooms were cozy and clean. I will definitely be coming back.

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Susana

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I would have liked it have given them 5 stars but unfortunately I couldn’t. The place has been a dream of mine for a long time. The desk staff at the main lodge were kind. But the person I encountered at the overlook was extremely rude. I had to call the desk three times to get a response. They kept telling me maintenance would be coming up. But hours later no one came. The next day I went to the desk to discuss our issue and was given a lame excuse that new staff was inexperienced to handle our concerns. Which makes it even sadder. To admit as a manager that you don’t train your staff well is a poor reflection of management. Not the employee. So maybe start there and give your staff the support and training to give guest the experience you falsely try to sell about your hotel.

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Bethany

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everyone at the front desk appeared to have been on their first day. Friendly enough but not very knowledgeable.

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Nikola

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was extremely polite, professional and dedicated no matter when I'd come to the front desk. Beautiful surroundings. The lodge is not that far even when walking to it, so save yourself the complaining. You're there to walk anyway lol. Will be back for sure.

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Aaron

Nov 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lodge door was locked, knocked the door no answer, called main # we were told to drive to inn to check in, staff at inn was puzzled why we had to come to checking in, but did check us in, after we went back to lodge, the staff was there. We had a room by parking lot, I asked staff if we could switch to another room but told rooms all full today, but later on after we took a walk and came back to loadge we saw people just arrived checking in

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Esther

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel itself is excellent, room is clean, looks newer, there is a cold bar with additional sink next to the coffee maker. The only issue is to have a meal and check out the hotel, we have to go back to the Bear mountain Inn.

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Joanne

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was awful … sent back and forth from one site to another and back again

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Michael

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The worst customer service I have ever had. There was a wedding the floor beneath us and the floor and furniture were vibrating like an earthquake. The lobby and the front parking area reeked of marijuana. No one told me the wedding reception when I checked in. When I complained, the front desk person first questioned my integrity that I wasn’t told, and then made multiple excuses about how it wasn’t her fault. She never once apologized. The manager never apologized nor made any single refund or rebate for the cost. I will never stay here again. The other key things to know: the facility is outdated and needs upkeep, the grounds are unkept around the overlook building, and the grounds have the feel of a poorly maintained public rest stop along a highway.

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Justin

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overlook is good. The 50$ fee to check in a little early seems ridiculous. The front desk person said your room is ready but you cant check in unless you want to pay $50. So if i check out early does the hotel give me $50… NO. Just seems tacky.

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Brijrajsinh

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in instructions should mention check in address. Google map shows different address. It takes almost 20 mins to figure it out. Same time nobody was taking calls.

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Location

Scenic setting inside Bear Mountain State Park with lake and mountain views and direct access to hiking; convenient to West Point. However, buildings are spread out, signage can be confusing, and a car helps.

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Brenda

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet cabin/room and lovely grounds around the lake; easy hiking in the area.

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Eleanor

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lots of natural beauty in the area. Downside is that the cottage rooms are a trek from the main inn if you don’t have a car.

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Grace

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location on hotel.com is wrong address, we drove around the area and couldn’t find the lobby, we had to ask John to come and find us. He was so nice to guide us back to the lobby. So we could check in. GPS in this area is not very good no cell service

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Natalie

Aug 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a beautiful, peaceful, serene stay. The check-in process was slightly confusing (had to check in at the main property then drive over to the Overlook to our room) but once that was figured out, everything was great.

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regina m

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

location

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Allan

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great if you are outdoorsy. Fishing, hiking, etc. definitely won’t be the last time I stay here

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Jane

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice view of the lake and fireplace in the lobbu

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Randy

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The view and location is beautiful!

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Deborah

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Driving from the Inn to the Lodge was 12 miles due to missed signs in the dark. We would visit again.

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Weining

Dec 31, 2022

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Stayed 19,352 nights

Excellent location in the beautiful Bear Mountain State Park in Hudson Highlands. A wilderness gem that is only an hour away from NYC.

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Dining

Experiences vary: many enjoyed good food at the 1915 Restaurant and bar, while others report slow service, salty or limited dishes, high or unclear pricing, and limited hours or closures.

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LOIS

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Front Desk woman was very nice and the waitress in the 1915 Restaurant was very good. Food was very good, too.

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Anthony

May 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I don’t think the stay here could have gone any better. Every single staff member we encountered was pleasant and helpful. We shopped the gift shop which was great and ate in the hikers cafe which was above what we expected. The main restaurant was closed on Tuesday but the bar was open and it had a small food menu. We ended up eating lunch and dinner there while having some drinks. The food is really good. I especially recommend the mozzarella sandwich which was amazing. The grounds here are beautiful and we enjoyed walking around exploring. The price to stay here is very reasonable, though it isn’t quite peak season yet so I expect prices will be increasing. A+ stay. Shout out to the two bar staff that absolutely knocked it out of the park last night. So busy in a small space and they nailed service.

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Neal

Apr 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful setting and great hiking trails. Neither restaurants were open for dinner or breakfast.

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Pauline

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Bear Mountain Inn building is impressive but I do d the meal opportunities underwhelming.

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Kenneth

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was wonderful except the restaurant service. We ordered drinks and a salad. The drinks took a long time to arrive and the salad never did. We finally just asked for the bill. We were there for an hour and a half.

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Michael

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a beautiful scenic national park so not much else can be said, it’s a sight to behold! My only issue was with how the restaurant/deli? worked, The service was slow, the staff was not really friendly, spending more time on their phones, than servicing customers.

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christina

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I didn’t like the food at the 1915 restaurant the salmon was raw , drinks weren’t good beets not good . Bed comfort not so good work out pillows to used .

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James

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Website states to the effect of “If you arrive early, we will try to work with you, just talk with the front desk and we’ll see what we can do.” We arrived a little early. “Working with us” was informing me if I entered the room prior to 3 pm I would be charged $50. What?!!? Dinner at 1915 was good and priced okay, but the so-called 1/2 chicken is really a 1/4 — no drumstick!! C’mon…

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Bonnie

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Brunch was really expensive but food was great No one told us the price and we were all shocked at the bill. There were 5 couples so maybe the wait staff should go over the price since som of us do not eat much as seniors

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Jade

Feb 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Bear Mountain Inn exceeded expectations in that we simply swooned over the surroundings, waking up to the lake and taking a beautiful stroll from the stone cottages to the main Inn. We were very impressed with the Zoo, carousel, ice skating and the staff were incredibly friendly. The only downsides to this trip were that our bathtub sink was full of hair, which was really off-putting and the food at the restaurant was so salty that we could hardly eat our meals (this is coming from someone who loves her salt). I would stay here again because it is stunning and worth the price but I’d highly encourage a conversation with the cleaners and chefs, as I don’t think I would recommend again if the cleanliness and salty food continue to be an issue

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Month	Average price
January	$106
February	$107
March	$108
April	$129
May	$161
June	$166
July	$163
August	$167
September	$157
October	$170
November	$132
December	$103

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $107	2 $201	3
4 $113	5 $109	6 $139	7 $107	8 $214	9	10
11	12 $109	13 $109	14 $107	15	16 $231	17
18 $105	19 $106	20 $108	21 $112	22 $113	23 $235	24 $213
25 $120	26 $123	27 $135	28 $109	29 $107	30 $205	31 $209

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $165	16 $112	17 $109	18	19 $257
20 $109	21 $108	22 $109	23 $109	24 $110	25	26
27 $113	28 $111	29 $110	30 $109

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Overlook Lodge At Bear Mountain) Dog Friendly

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Stone Cottages At Bear Mountain) Not Dog Friendly

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