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Grayhaven Motel

3.0 star property

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Treman Lodge King | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace
Carriage House Queen | Living area | 24-inch TV with digital channels, streaming services
Interior entrance
Treman Lodge Double Suites - 2 Bedroom/2 Bath | Private kitchen | Cookware/dishes/utensils
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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657 Elmira Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14850
  • Buttermilk Falls State Park
  • Ithaca College
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Cornell University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Treman Lodge Double Suites - 2 Bedroom/2 Bath

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Carriage House King | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Carriage House King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Treman Lodge Double Queens

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Treman Lodge King | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Treman Lodge King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Carriage House Queen | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Carriage House Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Carriage House Double | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Carriage House Double

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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West Point Cottage

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Treman Lodge Queen | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Treman Lodge Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Grayhaven Motel

Motel in Ithaca with free breakfast
Along with a garden, this smoke-free motel has barbecues and a picnic area. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a fireplace at reception and gift shops/newsstands.
Grayhaven Motel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Grayhaven Motel, you're just a quick walk from Robert H. Treman State Park. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a gift shop, a terrace and a fireplace at reception
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Buttermilk Falls State Park and 11 minutes from Cornell University
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Grayhaven Motel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Ithaca motel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free on-the-go breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Firewood fee: USD 9.00 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Guests will receive key retrieval information.

Grayhaven Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Classic Motel Gem with All the Modern Amenities

Great communication from the owners—it's a hands-on small business, and their pride in making everything great is clear. The room was sizeable, clean, and comfortable. Probably the most comfortable bed I've ever experienced in a hotel/motel/rental. Plenty of desk/counter/luggage space. Coffee and light breakfast options in the morning (local yogurt, granola, oatmeal) were a nice way to start the day. I wasn't at the room during room service hours, but the prices seemed reasonable and not jacked up like the average hotel. And while i didn't get to take advantage of the fire pits, the complimentary S'mores kit was a nice touch. Be sure to take some time to check out the artwork in the lounge in the main office building, all done by local artist Stacia Humby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Old motel but with nice updates. One of those updates was a memory foam mattress. It was amazingly comfortable. Contactless check in, which was nice and easy. The room was old but exceptionally clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a sweet property. I only wish it was spring or summer so we could have enjoyed the grounds. When you go to an owner managed property you appreciate the small details that go into making your stay special. We happened to have brought our pup on this quick trip up to Ithaca to watch our sons play lacrosse against Cornell. When we arrived to the room there was a dog sheet for the bed (smart), a towel, a water bowl and of course a treat. The room was decorated minimally with midcentury modern furniture (some looked original) and decor. I loved that they updated, but kept some of the charm. I had the pleasure of chatting with one of the owners when I grabbed a cup of coffee the morning of our departure and she could not have been lovelier. It was all around a great experience. I would highly recommend the Grayhaven if you are traveling up to Ithaca. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in/out, friendly staff, retro vibe. Was pet friendly too
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fanatstic and serene stay. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Howard

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable property, room was large and clean, great communication from staff re contactless check in. Loved the binder of info in the room. Only complaint is walls must be very thin because we could hear every conversation from the room next door!! Otherwise very happy, would gladly come back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mid-Century for this Millenium

The whole place felt frozen in time, clean, and definitely on a ‘50s kick. The bed was firm and comfortable, parking easy, grab and go breakfast options convenient (coffee, oatmeal, fruit, yogurt). The jazz playing in the main lounge areas was also cementing the vibe. Of note, the floors do creak and carry vibrations from neighbors, though expectations of this were set up front. I had a cooler in my room, no microwave nor fridge, yet I was prepared as I knew in advance. You could order something to be delivered to door if you needed. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable, basic room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Value and Unique Experience

Great location. Excellent choice if you’re looking to stay somewhere with charm that chains can’t offer. Motel is a throwback to the days of yore. Very cool vibe. Excellent outdoor amenities including fire pits, bocci ball, corn hole, and playground. Breathtaking views and a great place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great outdoor spaces and a beautiful walking trail. The staff was very friendly, gracious and helpful! Great selection of drinks and snacks are available. Nice outdoor spaces to enjoy. We wished we were staying longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and spacious. Liked the packet that was provided to make fire in the fire pit. Grandchild is a student at Ithaca College so this will be our “go to place” when we visit
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

EILEEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely stay again during my visits to Ithaca.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose the Grayhaven Motel because of its close proximity to our planned hike. The owners have done a fantastic job renovating the hotel while maintaining the general look of a roadside motel. The shower head was one of the best I’ve used, and the bird feeder outside our window was a nice addition. I wish we could have made use of the fire pit on the property and the s’more kit provided (unfortunately it was raining). Breakfast was simple but delicious- local yogurt and a hearty granola fueled us for the hike. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tao

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is clean and staff members are quite helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Five stars, no notes

We had a quiet, clean, thoughtfully-put-together room near a very pleasant outdoor sitting area. We slept very well and will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying here and we will definitely try stay here again as we visit Ithaca. The place held on to its roots, but the owners have updated the rooms and they are very comfortable and clean. I loved the little touches that were sprinkled all throughout the stay...the birdfeeders, the smores kits, fire pit starter kit, the morning on the go breakfast offering....
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the hotel was really cozy, it was more than I expected. The room offers everything you need, the decoration is very nice. You have quick access to Ithaca and at the same time to many natural places. Also the hospitality of the owners was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Retro-modern Motel is the gem of Ithaca! This will be the only place we stay on trips back home. Super clean, dog friendly, spacious rooms, great decor, environmental conscious which is a breath of fresh air, and an awesome set up for s’mores at the fire pit just waiting for you in the room. Great customer service. Only thing I wish I had was a small coffee pot in room, even though they have it in office. Thank you Gray Haven from NC!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023