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The Balsam Inn

Hamilton, New York

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Guests Like the LocationThe location was rated 4.8 by the guests who stayed here.

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4.8/5

FantasticFrom 20 reviews

5.0/521 Oct 2025

Jason • Couple Trip

We love this place and the owner Jenn! We are coming back, hopefully soon! We had fun in the tavern down stairs and slept like babies all weekend in our room. This place is one of a kind! We’ve stayed at dozens of places throughout the Adirondacks and this one is by far, our favorite!

5.0/55 Oct 2025

Alison • Solo Trip

Amazing location to see the Fall foliage and do many outdoors activities! Cozy, clean and comfy room, with streaming TV for downtime. I even had the adjustable memory foam bed in my cabin like little room. Jennifer was a wonderful host and called me on my drive in to check in with me. Thank you!

5.0/528 Sep 2025

Rachael

Immaculately clean property with very comfortable bed. Owner was helpful and easy to communicate with!

5.0/514 Sep 2025

William • Family Trip

We found our stay to be warm and friendly, it was like staying with your family.

5.0/513 Sep 2025

Lawrence • Solo Trip

The Balsam Inn is a gem perfectly situated in the Adirondack Park. Super clean and quiet, with a great bar and good food!

5.0/56 Sep 2025

Jennifer

My son and I stayed here because we were driving from Pittsburgh to University of Vermont to move him in to college. This place was right in the route. Jenny greeted us and showed us around. My son wanted to fish in the nearby lakes, so we did fished, and then went to a nearby pub for dinner. Jenny had called the pub for us to make sure they were open. Each room of the Inn is unique and feels so luxurious. All the linens, pillows, towels are just top notch. My son wants to stop here every trip to college.

5.0/523 Aug 2025

Ben • Family Trip

The hosts were both pleasant and welcoming. We were met with an explanation and a quick tour of the Inn. Jenny provided recommendations for a local restaurant nearby, and it was great.

5.0/518 Aug 2025

Guillermo • Solo Trip

The owner is simply amazing such a sweetheart her energy and charisma are the greatest treat to stay in the hotel she did everything possible to keep me comfortable and she was available for anything that I could need I was there to be part of a race in the area she made sure to help me with anything that I needed .. the place is neat and clean and well taken care of. The restaurant in the first floor is very cute and the food is really good too I ended up having a salad she made herself and it was delicious

5.0/520 Jul 2025

Keith • Solo Trip

Great discovery.. extremely friendly and hospitable. Felt like home away from home! Hope to come back during snowmobile season!

5.0/57 Jul 2025

Susan • Family Trip

We had a great stay at the Balsam Inn! Everyone put their hearts into giving folks a great experience. My husband says the dinner was the finest he ever had, and I appreciated all the little things that made our travel easier (ice for coolers, a shared frig, absolutely lovely and plentiful bedding). We would definitely stay there again!

5.0/529 Jun 2025

Reed

What a great stay. My travel was disrupted, and Jenny was kind, understanding, and communicative. The Inn is cute and authentic. The location is stunning. I only regret being able to stay just one night (cancelled flight), it was a warm and I felt welcomed.

5.0/528 May 2025

Paul • Solo Trip

The hospitality of the staff especially Ginny the owner of this fine establishment was very helpful and were great to chat with regarding the region of the Adirondacks. Let me not forget to mention the rooms are cozy, impeccable and lovely decorated by Ginny who is true artist. I do plan on visiting this area of the Adirondacks again and the Balsams will be base camp when exploring this beautiful area.

5.0/523 Oct 2024

Sandra • Couple Trip

Rustic meets adorable! So warm and comfortable. The beds (we had twins) were to die for. Great.having the bar below. Nice selection of beverages, great continental breakfast. Jenny and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Shared bath not a problem. Wonderful place!

5.0/510 Oct 2024

Chris • Solo Trip

Jenny and crew are awesome and have a sincere dedication to making guests happy. Cozy, rustic, bar downstairs with great wings and beer selection. Note: shared bathroom but I had no issues.

5.0/56 Oct 2024

Danielle • Couple Trip

Will definitely start again. Everyone was very friendly, welcome and accommodating. Parking is easy, the rooms and bathrooms are clean and cozy, we had excellent drinks and pie downstairs in the bar/restaurant, and free breakfast (milk juice, coffee, muffins, breakfast bars, fruit and cereal) in the morning.

5.0/528 Aug 2024

Gregory • Family Trip

Property owner was very hospitable. Clean property. Nice friendly staff. Good food.

5.0/522 Aug 2024

Glen • Couple Trip

Incredible place to stay. It is an older building, that is what makes it so unique. Each and every room is a little different. We were welcomed and made to feel truly at home. Great food and ambiance. I will definitely recommend to our friends and family if the are traveling

4.0/525 Jun 2025

Dennis

Jenny is very friendly person

4.0/59 Oct 2024

Dan • Solo Trip

Quiet and peaceful atmosphere.

3.0/528 Aug 2025

Douglas • Family Trip

It was definitely different. You have to share a bathroom with other inn guests. We were the only ones who were at the Inn for our 1 night. So it wasn't an issue but guess I got to read the fine print better. And there was no A/C. You could open the window, but there was no screen to let the cool air in. So we just opened the window & gambled that we wouldn't let in the bugs along with the cooler air. It wasn't that hot of a day, but I can only imagine that place on a typical warm summer day/evening. On the positive, the host was nice, the wifi worked and, outside of the A/C, the room was nice. Given the stellar reviews and the price we paid (it was over $150 for a Monday night), I guess I was expecting something a bit nicer.

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Shared Microwave

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140 NY-10, Caroga Lake, New York, US

Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-8:00 PM

Check-out11:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 only accepts cash

There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. The host will greet guests on arrival. Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 15 at check-out. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

About The Balsam Inn

The Balsam Inn Location
Located in Caroga Lake, The Balsam Inn is in a state park, a 1-minute drive from West Branch of the Sacandaga River and 8 minutes from Canada Lake. This lodge is 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Kane Mountain Fire Tower and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Wheelerville Bike Trails Access.

The Balsam Inn Facility and Service
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.

The Balsam Inn Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Room Type and Price

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 - Wed, 26 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children