Hope Lake Lodge & Indoor Waterpark

3.5 star property

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Exterior
2 bars/lounges
Sauna, body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, body wraps
Property grounds
Water park

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $280
$248 nightly
$280 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29

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2000 NYS Rt. 392, Cortland, NY, 13045
  • Place, Hope Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cascades Indoor Waterpark
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Greek Peak Mountain Resort
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

North Wood Suite- Waterpark Access Additional

7.8 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Loon Hollow Suite - Waterpark Access Additional

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 667 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Murphy Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Split Rock Suite - Waterpark Access Additional

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 828 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Queen Murphy Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Cedar River Suite - Waterpark Access Additional

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1238 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Queen Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

Ledge Rock Suite (Waterpark Access Additional)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 785 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Murphy Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Roaring Brook Suite - Waterpark Access Additional

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 559 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed
  • Free WiFi

Highfalls Suite (Waterpark Access Additional)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 979 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Queen Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

Eagles Nest Suite (Waterpark Access Additional)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1001 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Queen Murphy Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

River Rock Suite (Waterpark Access Additional)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1109 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Queen Murphy Bed and 2 Queen Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

Cedar River Suite - Waterpark Access Additional

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

Eagles Nest Suite (Waterpark Access Additional)

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free WiFi

Highfalls Suite (Waterpark Access Additional)

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cortland

With a stay at Hope Lake Lodge & Indoor Waterpark in Cortland, you'll be on a lake, just a 1-minute walk from Hope Lake and 8 minutes by foot from Cascades Indoor Waterpark. .This beach hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Greek Peak Mountain Resort and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from James Kennedy State Forest.

What's nearby

  • Hope Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cascades Indoor Waterpark - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tuller Hill State Forest - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Greek Peak Mountain Resort - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • State University of New York-Cortland - 12 min drive - 11.1 miles

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sunoco - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Depot - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cortland Seafood - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Hope Lake Lodge & Indoor Waterpark

Hope Lake Lodge & Indoor Waterpark offers 106 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

2 indoor swimming pools are on site along with an outdoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a water park (surcharge), ski-in/ski-out access, a hot tub, and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Waterfalls Spa has 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 106 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, ovens, and stovetops. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this hotel, which also features 2 indoor pools. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. You'll be on the slopes in no time with the complimentary ski shuttle.
Enjoy American cuisine at Carvers Steakhouse, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Cortland? This hotel has 4500 square feet (405 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Carvers Steakhouse - This steakhouse specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free ski shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 9 to 15 for adults and USD 9 to 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Carvers Steakhouse

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Downhill skiing
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski lessons
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow tubing
  • Snowboarding
  • Snowshoeing
  • TV in common areas
  • Water park
  • Waterslide
  • Yoga classes
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Water park (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference center (4,500 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (68 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (34 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 9.00 to 15.00 for adults, and USD 9.00 to 15.00 for children
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, window guards, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from noon to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hope Lake Indoor Waterpark
Hope Lake Indoor Waterpark Cortland
Hope Lake Lodge
Hope Lake Lodge & Indoor Waterpark
Hope Lake Lodge & Indoor Waterpark Cortland
Indoor Lodge
Hope Lake Lodge Indoor Waterpark Cortland
Hope Lake Lodge Indoor Waterpark
Hope Lake & Indoor Waterpark
Hope Lake Lodge & Indoor Waterpark Hotel
Hope Lake Lodge & Indoor Waterpark Cortland
Hope Lake Lodge & Indoor Waterpark Hotel Cortland

Hope Lake Lodge & Indoor Waterpark Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 865 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 865 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 865 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 865 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 865 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Always a great stay at Hope lake lodge
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near slopes. Shuttle comes routinely. Fantastic lobby and fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very reasonably priced and great for a multi family getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice. Room was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nataliia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice resort with a lot of activities for extra pay. Waterpark was not included in price too. Rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Clean room. Only issue with Eagles Nest room is as temp control. Downstairs bedroom was cold while upstairs was hot
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool OK but Loud
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Herika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time at Hope Lake Lodge. My issue was with Expedia! They booked us into a room that the lodge no longer had available. We ended up in a smaller room. The staff at the lodge told us they had been dealing with Expedia’s screw up all day long!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spacious and clean. The kitchen was well- equipped. Most of the staff was friendly and helpful. The spa was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay near cortland
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chhetin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful place to visit
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice environment
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Room was very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unexpected good place to stay, will be back again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, everything as advertised. Staff polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here to visit our kids at Cortland
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay while attending a baseball tournament in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Araceli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sang Hoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean & great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a quick family getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HO YON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025