With a stay at Great Pines in Old Forge, you'll be in a state park, just a 4-minute walk from Fourth Lake and a 5-minute drive from Bald Mountain. .This motel is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Arrowhead Park and 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Calypso's Cove.
Enchanted Forest Water Safari - 8 min drive - 7.7 miles
McCauley Mountain Ski Center - 10 min drive - 8.1 miles
Adirondack Experience - 38 min drive - 36.9 miles
Getting around
Hancock Intl. Airport (SYR) - 129 min drive
Restaurants
Oasis Cafe’ - 10 min drive
Daiker's - 2 min drive
Screamen Eagle / Matts Drafthouse - 7 min drive
Blue Line Coffee House/Finders Keepers Gift Shop - 7 min drive
Up North - 4 min drive
About this property
Great Pines
Motel with free breakfast, 4-minute walk to Fourth Lake
Great Pines offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and smart speakers.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Old Forge motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Satellite programming and smart speakers are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Additional amenities at this motel include a picnic area and a banquet hall.
At Great Pines, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning.
Great Pines has a restaurant on site.
The Lean-To - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
The Lean-To
Things to do
Canoeing
Fishing
Kayaking
Motor boating
Snow sports gear
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing
Family friendly
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Wedding services
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Dock
Firepit
In a state park
In the mountains
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Smart speaker
Streaming services
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Mini-fridge
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Electrical adapters
Heating
LED lighting
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Wednesday:
Dining venue(s)
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 10.81 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
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, 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, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
Great Pines Hotel Old Forge
Great Pines Hotel
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Great Pines Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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The beds were extremely comfortable, however I thinkprice of the room being extremely high for what we got, it was a little disappointing and the bathroom and carpeting are very outdated and old.
Well paid a lot of money for just one night.
Marketed as for more older children but was full of kiddies
We got there early but they did. It give us a room till 4:35 pm pass the 4 pm check in.
Asked if we wanted a room with a balcony I said “yes” even though we waited they gave us a room on the ground floor
Also 3 of the big slides were not working and the lazy river was closed that left very little to do.
Again for what they charge they did not even give us all the attractions nor did they tell you this when we booked. We should have gone to kalahar where all rides are open.
Finally breakfast for the 3 of us was $100
That is 33 dollars for scrambled eggs and sausages and coffee. Kind of steep.
Overall feel like I was cheated out of the full experiences because the rides were not working yet they charged us for the full experience.
F
The location is top notch. The rooms can use some updating. While the restaurant is convenient the menu could be expanded with more choices beyond pub grub. If you're looking for a place to kick back with spectacular views this is it.
Very beautiful property with 24/7 continental breakfast. Self serve canoe to use, fire pit and close to NYS walking trails. Our room overlooked the lake with Adirondack chairs outside the room. I wish we stayed another night so we could enjoy the restaurant.
BEAUTIFUL setting and lovely room. I only have 2 complaints: (1) the carpet was stained and (2) we could not control the AC in the room. Food was excellent and the server was delightful. I will definitely stay again.
bathroom shower was covered in mold, room wasnt very clean when we got in, walls super thin could hear people walking up and down stairs and people talking down in the office area, we had 3 kids with us and non of slept more then 3 hours, claimed to be an ac room and none of us could sleep or be comfortable because it was so hot in the hotel/room, also the staff seemed very inconvenienced any time we asked a question. family of 5 was only given 2 towels in the room. not what we expected for 450$ at all.. very dissapointed.
adam
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
susan
Aug 11, 2025
Beautiful setting.
Bathroom needs a good scrub/mold in the shower
Gardens need weeding and grounds a good tiding
In general the place needs some care-especially window cleaning.
Better coffee amenities needed in the room.
This is our second stay we love the beds/pillows and cafe service super
We will be back!
Hope this helps!
Very quiet clean and comfortable place to get away for the weekend
Daniel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Donna
Traveled with partner
Aug 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Ok so one poor girl running around to try to take care of an entire restaurant … come on that girl was super woman. Where is her help???? Bar tender and kitchen no one helped her!
No chairs on fire pit… dock… area by restaurant… put chairs out for people to relax!
Disappointed
The view, the hospitality, the room, and the check in process all contribute to why this place is so amazing. My family and I did not know it existed but now can pretty much guarantee we will be back in the future. It is simply stunning
William
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joseph
Jul 21, 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful views of the lake from some rooms. Nice porch to enjoy the view. No staff at desk.
My husband and I had a wonderful stay at Great Pines. It was beautiful inside the rooms and all around the property. we would love to stay there again!