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Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this motel include gift shops/newsstands, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned guestrooms. Your room comes with a memory foam bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
When you stay at Grayhaven Motel in Ithaca, you'll be in a state park, a 4-minute drive from Buttermilk Falls State Park and 8 minutes from Cornell University. This motel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Cayuga Lake and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Ithaca College.
What's nearby
Robert H. Treman State Park(0.4 miles)
Ithaca Beer Company(0.7 miles)
Buttermilk Falls State Park(1.9 miles)
Ithaca College(2.7 miles)
Namgyal Monastery(3 miles)
Puddledockers(3.1 miles)
Center Ithaca(3.3 miles)
EcoVillage at Ithaca(3.3 miles)
Kitchen Theater(3.4 miles)
The History Center(3.5 miles)
State Theatre of Ithaca(3.6 miles)
Ithaca Commons(3.7 miles)
Cascadilla Gorge Trail(3.8 miles)
Dewitt Park(3.8 miles)
Cornell University(4 miles)
Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)(11.5 miles)
Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County)(22.7 miles)
Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)(31.2 miles)
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Fishing
Robert H. Treman State Park (0.4 miles)
Ithaca Beer Company (0.7 miles)
Buttermilk Falls State Park (1.9 miles)
Ithaca College (2.7 miles)
Namgyal Monastery (3 miles)
Puddledockers (3.1 miles)
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Based on 75 verified reviews
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Travellers praise The Grayhaven Motel for its retro charm updated with thoughtful touches, consistently clean and comfortable rooms, and a convenient base for Ithaca and nearby state parks, with many appreciating the peaceful grounds and nature views.
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Travellers praise The Grayhaven Motel for its retro charm updated with thoughtful touches, consistently clean and comfortable rooms, and a convenient base for Ithaca and nearby state parks, with many appreciating the peaceful grounds and nature views.
Outdoor perks like fire pits, walking paths, lawn games, bird feeders, and pet-friendly features are frequently noted, and parking is easy. Communication and check-in are smooth, and staff are widely described as friendly and helpful. Some guests mention thin walls or creaky floors and a few older bathroom fixtures. Expect a nostalgic, low-key stay well suited to park visits and relaxing outdoors.
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Outdoor amenities are a strong point, with fire pits and s'mores kits, lawn games, a playground, walking paths, and bird feeders; pet-friendly touches include a dog run and supplies. Parking is easy, and the lounge or main house adds hangout space.
Christopher
Jun 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
harry
Oct 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Jamie
Sep 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Michael
Nov 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Emily
Oct 5, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Linda
Sep 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nicole
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Jim
Oct 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Sharon
Mar 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Kathy
Oct 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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Rooms and grounds are consistently very clean across reviews, with multiple guests calling them spotless. Some note older bathrooms, but they are still well kept.
Christopher
Jun 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Doris
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Steven
Mar 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Linda
Sep 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Marian
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Ony
May 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Kathy
Oct 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Emily
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Barry
Jul 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jason
Mar 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Rooms are spacious and comfortable with firm or memory foam beds and retro mid-century decor updated in places; many enjoy big windows and nature views. A few mention thin walls or creaky floors and some older bathroom fixtures.
Penni
Apr 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
harry
Oct 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Steven
Mar 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Shari
Feb 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Michael
Nov 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Marian
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Laura
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Emily
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Barry
Jul 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jason
Mar 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Service is widely praised for friendly, helpful owners with excellent communication; contactless check-in/out is smooth. Many note the hands-on, owner-managed approach and thoughtful touches.
Christopher
Jun 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Tao
Jul 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Matthew
Jun 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Todd
May 10, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Steven
Mar 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lorraine A
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Kerry
May 14, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Sharon
Mar 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Kathy
Oct 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Jason
Mar 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Convenient to Ithaca and multiple state parks and waterfalls, making it a handy base for hikes and short drives to town and restaurants.
Christopher
Jun 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Pamela
Aug 25, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Todd
May 10, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Karen
Aug 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
DAVID
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Nicole
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Jim
Oct 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Douglas
Sep 3, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Barry
Jul 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Charol
Feb 24, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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Breakfast is light and locally focused (coffee, yogurt, granola, oatmeal), convenient for grab-and-go; a few describe it as minimal but satisfying. Some appreciated the selection of drinks and snacks available on site.
harry
Oct 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Margo
Mar 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Jamie
Sep 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Karen
Aug 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Michael
Nov 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Emily
Oct 5, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Nicole
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Douglas
Sep 3, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Emily
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Jason
Mar 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Jeff
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
Francis
Jun 21, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Kirk
Jun 19, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Jing
Jun 1, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Anupama
Jun 1, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. The parking is uncovered.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
The property features a stair-free path to the entrance, but it is not wheelchair accessible. There are well-lit paths to the entrance, and outdoor spaces may not be suitable for children.
The property is located in a state park, a 4-minute drive from Buttermilk Falls State Park, and 7 minutes from Ithaca Commons. It is 5.6 miles from Cornell University and 4.8 miles from Cayuga Lake.
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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