The Gate

Motel convenient to Skaneateles Lake

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Mon 24 Nov
November 2025
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December 2025
By Skaneateles Lake, The Gate offers a charming retreat. Connect to WiFi and unwind with outdoor furniture or store your luggage while exploring nearby Anyela's Vineyards.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (2)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
£176
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec

Room options

Showing 2 of 2 rooms
Shower, rainfall showerhead, towels
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds
Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds
Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds

Suite

Good

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Studio | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, towels
Studio | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds
Studio | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds

Studio

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
1321 E Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY, 13152

What's nearby

  • Skaneateles Lake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • John D. Barrow Art Gallery - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Clift Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Shotwell Memorial Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Skaneateles Historical Society - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.) - 34 min drive
  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 36 min drive
  • New York State Fair Station - 21 min drive
  • Syracuse Regional Transportation Center - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Rooster Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Doug's Fish Fry - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Heart'n Hand Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Skaneateles Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Patisserie - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Gate

When visiting Skaneateles, The Gate is a great choice to consider. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 3 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
    • Guests are recommended to download the property's The Gate mobile app before check-in

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Ski area nearby

Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Facilities

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Digital TV channels
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory-foam mattress

What to enjoy

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Mobile key entry

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • A damage deposit of USD 250 will be collected before check-in

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50 (subject to availability)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

The Gate Motel
The Gate Skaneateles
The Gate Motel Skaneateles

Frequently asked questions

Does The Gate offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Gate does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Gate?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Gate?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Gate?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge of USD 50 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Gate and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities such as skiing.

Does The Gate have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a patio and a garden.

What's the area around The Gate like?

The Gate is a short 13-minute walk from Skaneateles Lake and 16 minutes' walk from John D. Barrow Art Gallery.

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The Gate Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Exceptional

So great loved the place had everything we needed so felt like home couldn't be happier with our choice will definitely stay again thank you 🙏😁
Denise, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice stay
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Gate was a very nice stay. We will be back.
Nancy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Gate is a hidden gem! Super clean, super comfortable, fantastic shower...everything was like new! This place was excellent for a couples weekend getaway. We really enjoyed having our own kitchen with the relaxing living space. A nice sized bedroom with the most comfortable bed ever! Everything was perfect, including the ease of walking into town to shop, dine and have drinks! To top it off, I left some clothing items behind and Seth the owner called and offered to mail the items to me...talk about outstanding guest services! We would definitely return for another stay in the future. A 5-Star accomodation for certain. Book this place, you will glad you did!
Lelanda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay here! A perfect size stay for 3 friends getting away for a day at the spa and a day shopping and eating around town. The sidewalk picks up right before the accommodation so it's a really nice walk to the center of town! Easy check-in and had everything we needed.
Andrea, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was easy and convenient to the area, very clean, private and accessible. Would stay again if return to the area
Maria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a very nice inn.
clare, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice remodel in a legendary lake town

This is a completely new remodel, set back from Rt. 20 behind a house. The "kitchenette" is more expansive than most in suites of this type, occupying the back wall of the "living room," which features a comfy sofa opposite an enormous flat-screen TV. A little tricky to find, as there was no sign out front--but they have now remedied that! There are only 6 units, which makes it nice. The only real downside was the price. Hotels.com gigged me $336 for one night. Had a very pleasant chat with the owner, who suggested _calling them directly_ for substantial savings.
Craig, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully renovated inside and very clean. Love the location and proximity to center of town.
Jessica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cute and Charming

Super cute little motel. An older building of 6 units each one being completely re-done. Charming decor and clean. Self check in was very simple. Much like some other reviews, there is no entrance sign on Rt 20 so it’s a bit hidden. Would definitely stay again!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, cozy and peaceful

This was such a great place to stay! It was clean, cozy and peaceful. We were able to walk to and from downtown to great shops and restaurants. The owners were kind and accessible if we needed anything. It’s obvious that a lot of thought and care has gone into this space. Will definitely stay here again if we’re in the area!
Molly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved the old pictures of the motel and the interior design. Very cute overall and very quiet!
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amber, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Elda Patricia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lenore, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rebecca E, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Freddie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Anthony, 1-night trip