Name: Golden Gate Lodging
Address: 432 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, New York, United States of America, Plattsburgh, New York, US
Price range: $81–$106 per night
Rating: 7.3

What guests think

At Golden Gate Lodging, travelers highlight the lakeside setting with a small private beach and views of Lake Champlain, simple rooms—some updated—and generally friendly staff, while noting dated infrastructure, variable room quality, and occasional noise or light intrusions.

Many reviews mention clean, comfortable beds and useful kitchenettes or full fridges and stoves. Common drawbacks include inconsistent Wi-Fi, small or sparsely outfitted bathrooms, thin pillows, and maintenance issues that make some rooms feel worn. Expect a basic, budget-friendly lakeside motel with standout views but mixed room experience.

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Facilities

The property’s standout feature is its small private beach with direct lake access; some guests also note ample parking. Few other on-site facilities are mentioned.

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10

Ekaterina

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

quiet and safe place, private beach

8

Eric

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The parking have plenty of spaces The beach not so welcoming.

10

Melvin

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay. Nice beach

10

Sam

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent motel stay , very clean , great location right on the lake with private beach

8

Ken

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and well kept. Modern bath. Nice sand beach and ample parking. Desk staff polite and accommodating. Close to the ferry to Vermont and other attractions. Our third time staying at this location, convenient and affordable.

10

Richard

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved it because it was right on the lake with it’s own beach.

10

Nicole

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here a few times and each time is always pleasant. You have your own private beach which is a bonus.

8

EDWARD

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The lake view and beach.

10

Sylvain

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

good place with the beach

8

Dana

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older hotel but clean and on the beach. Good price too!

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many guests found rooms very clean, but others reported dirt, dust, odors, spiders, and dingy or poorly maintained areas. Housekeeping consistency varies between units.

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Thomas and Nicole

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was fabulous. Very clean and bed was great. Bathroom was clean and shower good/ hot water great. Needs a shelf or some type of station in shower to hold soap/shampoo and conditioner off of floor. Room comes with a coffee maker but didn't come with coffee or coffee cups. Minor things but it would be helpful to the traveler.

6

Stacid

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Went here thought it was cute. Not that clean though.

2

Aline

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty

6

Jade

Aug 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good in general but bathroom was not clean. Internet works half of the time

10

Brittny

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Located in a fun/beautiful spot. Rooms clean and efficient for what you need. Super comfortable bed.

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Ken

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and well kept. Modern bath. Nice sand beach and ample parking. Desk staff polite and accommodating. Close to the ferry to Vermont and other attractions. Our third time staying at this location, convenient and affordable.

10

Keegan

Jan 4, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room and really good heat

10

Sarah

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were comfortable. The place was quiet and most importantly the rooms were CLEAN. The pictures on Google are not reflective of what the rooms look like now. We received an updated room and it was more modern. Waking up to walk to the beach was lovely. Would stay again

4

James

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room and motel in general was run down. Room was dirty and there were hardly a power outlet to be found. Bed seemed comfortable, slept well.

4

pasquale

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was dingy and not renovated. The bathroom sink was stained and the hot water dripped. The bathtub was missing enamel. The sheets were old and the furniture was scratched.

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Rooms

Rooms are older and vary by unit; many include kitchenettes with full-size fridges and stoves, and beds are often comfortable. Common complaints include small bathrooms, thin pillows, limited outlets or lighting, light leakage, noise, and unreliable Wi-Fi.

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Susan

Aug 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very good, however the maid service was bad. We had to find someone to get us towels for the next day. Never came and empty garbage or striaghten up. The worse thing was the wifi was only good if you went outside to use it. It went off as soon as you got in your room. . Loved being near the water. Beautiful view.

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Ping

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Booked this place based on the rating and many positive comments. As many commented, it is relatively clean and quiet. Each suite room has a small but functioning kitchen with a stove, a fridge, cooking pots and utensils. The bed is so soft like a waterbed - Any movement of one person would disturb the other. The location is excellent with access to a small beach where kids can swim and play in the water. Nevertheless, the facilities are too old and property is not kept in a good shape. The bathroom is extremely small, not enough space for a normal-sized person to sit on the toilet! The bathtub is old, sink water tap is leaky and there is no ventilation fan... The front desk girl is NOT friendly with a cold fish face. It is really "you get for what you paid for". Given the price, it is ok for a place to sleep over night.

6

Diane

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room we were in has a half circular window on the door, which caused the outside light to shine directly into my eyes while trying to sleep. The bathroom counter was too small. Petal sink, no room for overnight and toiletries at all. The outside view was great to see Lake Champlain.

8

Daniel

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great access and view of beach. Refrigerator was very noisy. We turned it off so we could sleep.

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KAREN

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

not enough outlets- had to charge our electronics in the bathroom, pillows were uncomfortable- very thin. the room itself was awesome! Queen size bed was very comfy, Kitchenette had everything we needed, was well stocked with dishes and pans for cooking on the stove, plus a full sized fridge! access to the beach was great, wish we could have spent more time there. there is a Mc Donalds-5 minute just up the street. didn't like the coffee maker in the room (not a Keurig) but they do have one in the office you can use.( but i do understand why, they are expensive coffee wise, but i always bring my own pods, i like the flavored ones) I highly recommend this hotel, i would stay here again if i ever find myself traveling up to this area again!!

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Jane

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Even though they say they WI-FI, it does not work at all.

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Andrew

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are a bit tired and need better window coverings to keep the external light out

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Amy

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s important to have low expectations; it was clean, the price was right, it’s right on the road, so it’s noisy! You get what you pay for!

10

Helena

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Typical motel room with coffee maker, fridge and microwave. Right on the lake which was a bonus. I have a quiet and comfortable night. Above expectations for the price.

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Louise

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Confortable mattress, nice little kitchen with everything you need. Good shower. Near the beach

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with easy check-in and responsive staff. A few guests noted lapses in housekeeping or an unfriendly interaction.

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10

Jordan

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The desk clerk was amazingly helpful and kind. I was not having a great day and he really helped turn it around. Not a fancy place, but nice location. The bed was SUPER comfortable

8

Susan

Aug 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very good, however the maid service was bad. We had to find someone to get us towels for the next day. Never came and empty garbage or striaghten up. The worse thing was the wifi was only good if you went outside to use it. It went off as soon as you got in your room. . Loved being near the water. Beautiful view.

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Wayne

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

All of the staff were outstanding. Outgoing and really friendly. The rooms were older, but everything worked well including the coffee maker, the microwave and the refrigerator. The room was really clean. We'll stay there again!

8

Ping

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Booked this place based on the rating and many positive comments. As many commented, it is relatively clean and quiet. Each suite room has a small but functioning kitchen with a stove, a fridge, cooking pots and utensils. The bed is so soft like a waterbed - Any movement of one person would disturb the other. The location is excellent with access to a small beach where kids can swim and play in the water. Nevertheless, the facilities are too old and property is not kept in a good shape. The bathroom is extremely small, not enough space for a normal-sized person to sit on the toilet! The bathtub is old, sink water tap is leaky and there is no ventilation fan... The front desk girl is NOT friendly with a cold fish face. It is really "you get for what you paid for". Given the price, it is ok for a place to sleep over night.

10

Gabrielle

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check In was fast and very convenient.

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Thomas

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and comfortable, but it was a bit over priced. For the price they should offer some kind of breakfast. The staff was excellent and very friendly. They changed our room from the second floor to the first floor upon request and we mistakenly left our computer at the motel, someone found it and returned it to the office and they kept it safe until we could return and pick it up.

8

Skylar

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was super easy so was check out (didn’t even have to interact to check out just a key drop.) The room was really nice almost set up like a mini apartment more than the average hotel room. The private beach was right at the end of building easy access and nice to spend a few minutes in the sun taking in the view I caught the sunset and sunrise on the little beach both were beautiful for such an affordable room price. My only complaint was the bed felt obnoxiously high I’m about 5’2 and it was past my hips standing beside it I had to get a bit of run jump to get in it

10

Mary Anne

Aug 12, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place and accommodating staff. In the process of renovations. Looking forward to staying here again when the time comes

8

Mathieu

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Came from Canada to enjoy the 4th of July. Was a great location: close to the Plattsburgh city beach and 10 minutes from restaurants/ shopping center. 50 second walk to the McDonalds (convenient for late night). Rooms were clean (especially the corner room with a window overlooking the private beach). Service was great!,Bob was very friendly and helpful. Already recommended to our family & friends and will definitely be coming back. Bonus: were able to watch the 4th of July fireworks from the comfort of our private beach

10

Joseph

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel, staff was very friendly and helpful to find dining options

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Location

Scenic lakeside setting with direct beach access and views; convenient to the ferry, interstate, downtown, and nearby eateries. Some mention traffic noise near the road, but most value the waterfront position.

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Richard

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

As an alternative to staying in Burlington, Golden Gate costs less, has beach front with a great lake view and is not far from the ferry dock. While the building may be showing its age, it does have a retro vibe and appears to be well maintained. I think having the kitchenette space is not a bad trade-off for a compact bathroom. Good value for travelers - especially in summer!

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DAVID

Sep 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Right beside the lake. The room was closer to the lake so much more quiet than near the street. Clean and tidy room.

6

Jeff

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was cheap and not too far from Amtrak

10

Mary Anne

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved location on water and ease of getting to from the interstate

8

Diego

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So nice to be right by the lake! And just a quick drive to restaurants and town. The property is clean and pleasant, but our only complaint was that our room had mosquitoes inside. After some aggressive towel swatting, everything was fine though. I would return just because of the location, the balcony had a nice view and you literally walk right on to the beach from the parking lot.

10

Brittny

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Located in a fun/beautiful spot. Rooms clean and efficient for what you need. Super comfortable bed.

10

MICHAEL

Sep 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is my go to place in Plattsburgh. It is on the beach. The staff is friendly. The price is reasonable. It is close to the interstate and ferry terminals.

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Ken

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and well kept. Modern bath. Nice sand beach and ample parking. Desk staff polite and accommodating. Close to the ferry to Vermont and other attractions. Our third time staying at this location, convenient and affordable.

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Scott

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

For the price it was good right on beach

8

Mathieu

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Came from Canada to enjoy the 4th of July. Was a great location: close to the Plattsburgh city beach and 10 minutes from restaurants/ shopping center. 50 second walk to the McDonalds (convenient for late night). Rooms were clean (especially the corner room with a window overlooking the private beach). Service was great!,Bob was very friendly and helpful. Already recommended to our family & friends and will definitely be coming back. Bonus: were able to watch the 4th of July fireworks from the comfort of our private beach

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Dining

No on-site breakfast is provided; several guests used nearby options such as McDonald’s. On-site dining beyond in-room kitchens is not mentioned.

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10

Shing Wai

Jun 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

So close to McD, just next door. beautiful beach, quiet neighbor. Stewart gas station is only 2 minutes away. can get many things we need, even an ice cream cone.

6

ginger

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

older motel. looks like it's used for homeless or low income housing. Beach area is small and lots of lake grass. Nice that a McDonalds is right next door.

8

Diego

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So nice to be right by the lake! And just a quick drive to restaurants and town. The property is clean and pleasant, but our only complaint was that our room had mosquitoes inside. After some aggressive towel swatting, everything was fine though. I would return just because of the location, the balcony had a nice view and you literally walk right on to the beach from the parking lot.

10

Thomas

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and comfortable, but it was a bit over priced. For the price they should offer some kind of breakfast. The staff was excellent and very friendly. They changed our room from the second floor to the first floor upon request and we mistakenly left our computer at the motel, someone found it and returned it to the office and they kept it safe until we could return and pick it up.

8

Andrea

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Two flights of stairs to negotiate. I asked for help with my luggage and got that. This is an old two Decker motel. Lovely Sandy Beach with sound of the waves in my room, which was an under room. Comfy bed and I slept well. McDonald’s was only 500 feet away for an egg breakfast.

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Rose

Apr 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This lodge was in the middle of a bad neighborhood, next to a factory, with very few restaurants. The room was extremely overpriced, with no amenities such as alarm click, soap, extra towels, etc. We had a room with king size bed and was charged an extra charge of $52.00 for the bed, which was not disclosed in description of this place, because of its size. The bed post was cracked, walls cracked, door covered by a cloth. We were charged a total of $380 for a dump with a smelley heater, raggerty bedspread with holes in it and no breakfast included. We should be offered some kind of refund.

10

Joseph

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel, staff was very friendly and helpful to find dining options

10

Debbie

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was pleasantly surprised. I feel the lodge is nicer looking than shows in your photos. We were able to check in early and spent a couple of hours on the private beach, which was beautiful. The room is not fancy but it was clean, with a very comfortable bed and i would definitely stay there again. If you have youngsters there is a Mcdonald's within walking distance.

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Month	Average price
January	$73
February	$75
March	$78
April	$78
May	$87
June	$86
July	$94
August	$89
September	$90
October	$85
November	$77
December	$72

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Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

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