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Amenities
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.
Dining
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Rooms
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.
Location
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)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Banquet facilities
Garden
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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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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What guests think
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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Facilities
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.
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Christopher
11 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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24 Oct 2023
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Jamie
27 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Michael
22 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Emily
5 Oct 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Linda
23 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nicole
10 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Jim
5 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Sharon
14 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Kathy
22 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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Cleanliness
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.
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Christopher
11 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Doris
19 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Steven
22 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Linda
23 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Marian
13 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Ony
29 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Kathy
22 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Emily
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Barry
24 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jason
24 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Rooms
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.
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Penni
30 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
harry
24 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Steven
22 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Shari
22 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Michael
22 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Marian
13 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Laura
1 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Emily
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Barry
24 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jason
24 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Service
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.
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Christopher
11 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Tao
15 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Matthew
24 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Todd
10 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Steven
22 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lorraine A
26 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Kerry
14 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Sharon
14 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Kathy
22 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Jason
24 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Location
Convenient to Ithaca and multiple state parks and waterfalls, making it a handy base for hikes and short drives to town and restaurants.
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Christopher
11 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Pamela
25 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Todd
10 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Karen
17 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
DAVID
26 Oct 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Nicole
10 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Jim
5 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Douglas
3 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Barry
24 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Charol
24 Feb 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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Dining
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.
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harry
24 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Margo
19 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Jamie
27 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Karen
17 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Michael
22 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Emily
5 Oct 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Nicole
10 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Douglas
3 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Emily
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Jason
24 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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4 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
Francis
21 Jun 2026
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Kirk
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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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