Overlook Lodge at Bear Mountain

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2026

lorrie

Wonderful old feeling with many available activities. Front desk staff was amazing.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

18 Jul 2026

Nicole

Awful. We were a late check in. We called ahead of time because online it says the pool is open till 10, however, I called and they said 5:30pm it closed. So we arrived at 10pm. Upon entering our 100 square foot room after having trouble locating it (the place you check in is about half a mile down the road from the actual room!), we were appalled. The room is small, the toilet was broken, and there was no thermostat. It was already late so we slept and left very early in the morning. We were given vouchers to get free coffee. We stop in the coffee shop, they said the machines were broken. We requested a refund and were told no. Not even a partial. DO NOT STAY HERE

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jul 2026

William

We love Bear Mountain and even got married at the Overlook Lodge. For my 50th High School reunion, we decided to stay there again. We booked one of the stone villas. Overall, the unit was clean, well kept and brought back many great memories. Unfortunately, the TV did not work. We called the front desk day after day, was assured that it would be addressed ... yet it never was corrected. Not really a big deal, but just disappointing that nobody came to look at it. Please tell the front desk and maintenance crews to communicate better - both between themselves and the customers. Again, we love Bear Mountain so here's looking forward to future stays there with better results.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Kayla

Rooms were cleans . Staff were nice . 1915 restaurant was beautiful and the food was good. Only complaint is that the pool
Is open to the public as well .

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2026

Ian

Fantastic property. Good rates. Food service could do with an upgrade.
We stayed in one of the lodges. Small, compact room but good value with a view of the lake.
Unfortunately, we did not get a goid nights rest as there was a party of young men who made a considerable disturbance around 3:30 am.
The staff were apologetic and provided a complimentary voucher for breakfast. I would consider returning.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Amelia

Loved the location. Overlook buildings are separate from main complex and are low old stone buildings with one central tiny lobby surrounded by several (6?) rooms. Can be every st night if you are alone but would be fun with large families or groups requiring multiple rooms.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Jennifer

Fantastic friendly thoughtful staff. Our room was cleaned each day with fresh towels and bottled water. Peaceful property. Well updated and historic. Convenient to have Hikers cafe with quick bites. Well priced. Loved the gift shop and variety of quality choices. Hiking trails were well maintained and clean. Wonderful to see Bear Mountain being enjoyed by all. Enjoyed the small zoo. Injured animals being cared for and zoo upgrades. Clean large pool for all to enjoy. Definitely would stay there again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Ann

I wish I’d stayed for a week so I could’ve hiked and swam in the lake. Instead, I was there for a weekend so we took advantage of the bar and the silence of the woods by simply walking through.

The staff we met were wonderful: Sean at check-in is gregarious and kind; Beth in the bar is efficient and friendly, as were both bartenders named Mike.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Sandra

Friendly atmosphere and staff. Lots to see and do! A bit outdated so must be ok with a outdoorsy/rustic feel.

Self

2/10

Poor

07 Jul 2026

Enkhsaikhan

Service was not provided on time

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

NISHIDH

Everything was good but the bathrooms did not have exhaust gans

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Kristen

Fabulous stay on our way to Maine!

2/10

Poor

02 Jul 2026

Kelly

It was my first time t bear mountain. First very confusing to get around. With only option to eat not much of a choice for. Got to my room in the Stone cottage. At first glance the room seemed ok. As the night continues found that the mattress was bad.kept sinking in a hole. Pillow were horrible. Wanted to take a shower when I found hair in tub. Lastly spent 2 hours listening to other guests slam the doors. These cottages need some work.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2026

Richie

Temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the hallway of all the rooms. Bed was very uncomfortable. Beautiful and quiet on the positive side.

4/10

Poor

30 Jun 2026

Damon

Eh… understaffed, depressing. loud rooms (stone cottages) - could hear other rooms’ conversations and snoring and doors SLAMMING… as well as LOUD vehicles on adjacent road continuously.. we are learning where to stay for our kid at West Point …. This was trial 1 at a local “hotel”

Partner

4/10

Poor

29 Jun 2026

Jianjun

Room is too small, esp the bathroom. You can barely move around.

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2026

KATHERINE

it was ok

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Elisa

This is a very beautiful property. Everybody was very friendly. We got to see the fireworks. The fireworks were the best I’ve ever seen in all my life. The kids had a great time.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Natalia

everything was amazing , my husband and I really enjoyed our time there

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2026

Jennifer

Wouldn’t stay there again. If you have a dog they put you in the overlook lodge which is 1+ from the main inn and lake. Called to order takeout food and it went to someone’s cell phone voicemail. It is an old historic place that you want to like but it’s just mid

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2026

Olga

The property is beautiful.
The shower controls need to be upgraded or fixed.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2026

Jim

We stayed in the Overlook Lodge. There are no staff members in attendance -- you must check in a half mile away at the Inn. You need your room key to get into the lobby of the lodge day or night. Our room was on the second floor -- it was only accessible by a long flight of stairs. Don't bring a large suitcase..

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2026

Juan

Excelente

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

DOUGLAS

The room was clean, more than adequate, the surroundings are beautiful, peaceful, and quiet never heard another person for three nights. If you have a car everywhere in the Metropolitan area is easily accessible save yourself the toll on the Cuomo and cross the Bear Mountain Bridge for free.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Miguel Eduardo

Very decent property for the price level. Loud neighborhood, though
Room was great!!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

melissa

The property is beautiful. The rooms are clean. The bathrooms are very small but clean. I enjoyed the free Friday concert. The biggest reason I was a bit disappointed in our stay was the pool was closed and the zoo did not have any bears. I feel these things should have been disclosed prior to booking. The pool was one of the resets we chose the property.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Laura

staff was helpful overlook lodge was lovely

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Sopiko

We where family on 2 adults and one kid. Had amazing time. Friendy and usefully staff. Beautiful nature. And nice restaurant on the 2 floor.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2026

Oscar

The tranquility and beauty of the area in conjunction with the lodging made for a perfect couple of days.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jun 2026

Carlos

Thank you for reaching out regarding our recent stay.
We chose Bear Mountain Inn largely because of the pool and other on-site amenities. Unfortunately, upon arrival, we learned that the pool was closed, and we had not seen any notice of this during the booking process. Had this information been available beforehand, it would have impacted our decision.
We were also disappointed to find ongoing construction on the property and that several amenities closed much earlier than expected. While the construction was inactive during our stay, these factors took away from the overall experience we were anticipating.
I am sharing this feedback in the hope that future guests will be better informed about amenity closures, construction projects, and operating hours before booking.
Thank you for your time and consideration.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Ludwin

It was a beautiful experience to spend a night at this hotel, very peaceful very nice and clean very spacious… staff were very friendly very nice. My partner and I loved it. Definitely planning to go back

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Isaac

Clean room parking

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Lawrence

A small room but a great location. Bed was comfortable and A/C worked well. A little noisy, since the rooms are close to each other. Can be a bit of a challenge to find the room we were staying in. The staff was incredibly nice and helpful and the room was clean.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

Gary

The Overlook is outdated, as stated by a few past guests however it was very clean throughout. I think if they added a fresh coat of paint to all the doors it would make it feel more inviting. Our room was quite spacious. The Overlook is not where the Inn is - that is where you have to check in first and their cafe, gift shop and restaurant are all there. We ate dinner at 1915 - food was very good! Our waitress, Debbie, was wonderful. Walking around Lake Hessian was a delight and added bonus for us to enjoy. We stayed here after visiting the Outlets at Woodbury Commons, and met our needs.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2026

Tara

We had a ceiling panel fall out in the bathroom and would like some kind of compensation as it was moldy on the inside

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jun 2026

Jason

Lunch was not good at all. Service was horrible.

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2026

Paul

Property was dated. Could stand some upgrades but was clean and fine for one or two night stay.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Dawn

Beautiful scenery, free coffee tickets and water.

Self

2/10

Poor

09 Jun 2026

Denise

Room was situated next to a noisy mechanical closet. It was impossible to get to sleep because of the constant noise. Also, walls very thin and could hear door slamming every time someone entered the cabin. Bathroom unclean and small. I could not even access the sink without closing the door. For the price, I was not impressed.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Joseph

Staying at Bear Mountain Inn was amazing. Hessian Lake is beautiful. The park and trails are clean and hiking here is very good. We loved the Bear Mountain Zoo and all the exhibits. Staff here are very good. I highly recommend staying here. The rooms, decor, staff and ambiance are top notch. We will be back very soon!!

Partner

4/10

Poor

07 Jun 2026

phillipa

While the room was clean, it was very outdated. There was a big hole in the closet door. Shower was lukewarm warm at best. It was a pity we were not staying at the actual lodge. Being down the street meant adding expense getting Ubers back and forth to the restaurant. Did not have the breakfast as that meant driving back to the lodge.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Gwen

Gorgeous setting, beautiful and comfortable room and easy access.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2026

Matt

Fantastic place, old, well kept. No WiFi in overlook lodge for 3 days.

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Kesia

We stayed overnight at the Lodge, as our daughter had her prom at the Inn. It was clean, peaceful, and affordable. My husband and I had a delicious dinner at the Inn restaurant and we all enjoyed breakfast at the Café. Lovely time.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Usha

Clean,Cozy, quiet and had a great view of lake hessian . Can’t ask for more.

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Emily

Amazing property and easy access to trails

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2026

Jana

The cabin we stayed it was unique, but lots of walking from your car on a slanted walkway. Shared den and the room smelled heavily of smoke from the inner fireplace. Small room and tiny old bathroom. Not what we were expecting from the pictures. Received an odd email about checkin but nothing told us the building near our cabin (room) was closed and we had to drive to the big building elsewhere. Very soft bed. Windows in cabin look out to where everyone walks. Bit of an odd setup unless you have friends renting the pther rooms in the cabin. Maybe better in-season. The area is lovely so we'll be back but not to this hotel.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 May 2026

Terry

VERY small bathroom. Temperature control is in a shared area and not room specific.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Edward

Came here only to sleep 1 night. definitely will be making plans to spend a long weekend here. it's simply beautiful and almost breathtaking and relaxing. My wife will be using it as her writing retreat.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2026

Collin

Breakfast is offered at the Inn, not the Lodge. It was fine.
Did not use the spa.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Kristin

We loved staying here. It haa a cozy, mountain style feel. There are lots of fun things for kids to do on the property, including paddle boating, a carousel, a zoo, and hiking trails.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2026

Carolyn

Very nice lobby with a fireplace lit in the evenings.

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Ann

The hotel is a bit dated to some but that’s what keeps the city rif raff away. Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts stay here so be prepared to use the grounds and stay outside most of the time. When you finally do crash inside you will find very comfortable beds, amazing views and complimentary water. Internet was good. Main Inn restaurant food was delicious. Catering food fantastic. Shared areas with fireplaces were perfect. No elevator but only 2 floors.

Business Friends

4/10

Poor

07 May 2026

Dorin

The lodge needs a lot of upgrades.

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Shayla

It was a beautiful stay.

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2026

jason

Place needs a little TLC!

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2026

Robert

Nice area.to stay. Room was large and clean

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Christopher

Small but clean rooms, perfect for our quick stay. Porch with couches overlooking the lake were great. Loved the common area

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Kathleen

Great location if you're into historical sites. We loved the walking trail to the zoo and historical sites that were located directly on the property.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Apr 2026

Candice

Property needs renovation and repairs however it was fine to stay for the weekend if you don’t plan to be in your room often. No temperature self regulation, it just gets turned on and off automatically.

The 1915 restaurant is on the expensive side and the diner closes early. The main property, restaurants, etc are a drive from the stone cottages.

Plan for extra travel time if in the stone cottages, there is only a one way exit and requires travel out of the way to turn around and get back to main roadways.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Carolina

Awesome experience!

Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Apr 2026

Galen

I had reserved a room in the Lodge but without warning was shifted to the Summit Stone Cottage. Not very clean. The bathroom door hit the vanity so it would only open halfway. Had to sneak in sideways. Dumb installation. Not happy.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 Apr 2026

LOURDES

not used to old style hotel

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

William

The facility is keep in excellent condition. Built in 1915 the building and grounds are a jewel. Dinner in the historic main dining room was outstanding. The only negative was the breakfast in the downstairs cafe. Poor quality and service. I suggest you eat breakfast elsewhere.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Jen

Beautiful setting and helpful staff. The room was clean and we enjoyed the outdoor activities.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2026

Teresa

The Stone Cottage rooms were clean and had a spectacular view of the lake. Rooms/bathroom were on the small side but other than that no complaints

Family

2/10

Poor

11 Apr 2026

Christopher

We did not stay the night and checked out same day as check in. Waiting to hear back from hotel in regards to refund

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Gina

The Easter brunch was amazing! We had a great time!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Apr 2026

michelle

Small rooms and a bit aged

Partner

4/10

Poor

01 Apr 2026

Julio

Bathroom toilet was not cleaned nor flushed. Someone had used it, not flushed. My 5 year old daughter went in as soon as we walked in the room and told us about it. I was offered to change rooms which meant I would have had to drive another mile back to the main lobby to get new card. I decided to clean the toilet and flush it myself. VERY bad, yet a simple thing that should not occur.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Kimberly

Very nice

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2026

Jorge

Very good experience

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Karen

Beautiful location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Catherine

We stayed at the cottages which were clean and welcoming. The only thing to keep in mind is that the common area IS common, so if you don’t want to socialize, it might not be the space for you. We had a party with us that all knew each other (and we were the only room who didn’t) and they hung out there all night talking. Not a fault of the property, but maybe stay in the main inn if you’re looking for a little more privacy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Audrey

Amazing stay with great amenities!

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2026

Mark

Seems a bit complicated checking in for the first time, many different locations or places to stay, in my experience. Not great to arrive in the dark. The Main Inn seems very nice. The room was fine. Plenty of parking.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Renee

Great staff and clean rooms. Beautiful views.

6/10

Pleasant

01 Mar 2026

CHAYA

Staff is super friendly and the food in the restaurant was great. The room was clean but way too small. There was an old smell in the room. The faucet in the bathroom was broken.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Paulina

Excellent stay!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Marzia

Everything was good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Patrick

Room was very clean

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Victor

Fast

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2026

Ivanna

Quiet, not so far away place.. beautiful

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Chelsea

Great cozy and peaceful stay!

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2026

Renee

Easy check in, parking and check out.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

edward

yup

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2026

Nadire

Great staff. I will be back soon. I wanted to hike but couldn’t find were to access because the construction

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2026

Yucheng

very beautiful building. But the ventilation/air conditioning machine is very old and makes noise all night. hard to find the front desk. However, the front desk staff informed me that the hotel does not provide breakfast. Very lucky I took a lot of food with me.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2026

Vanessa

Cozy and quiet. Rooms need size. Surroundings idellic. Nature abounds.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2026

John

Room was perfectly clean. Bed and pillow were particularly comfortable. Walls are a bit thin and they kept

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2026

Rochelle

I was very happy with my stay, the room was very cozy and the surrounding areas were breathtaking

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Ellen

The service was great as we had to change rooms and they accommodated our request. Given a quieter room we slept with peace. The service at the restaurant was under par but dinner was good otherwise

2/10

Poor

06 Jan 2026

Jenny

Bathroom is too small and not update. Room is too small as well. No clean. I got charge extra I am assuming they charge for the can of water that they left in my room.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

edward

Everything was great- restraunt too.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Shauna

My reservation was not what I was expecting, the ladies at reception were very kind to accommodate me. There was a lot of construction around the property, so I didn’t get to appreciate the true beauty

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Judith

The stone lodges are cute and cozy and the staff were quick and helpful if you needed anything. Great for a short stay at a reasonable price.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2025

Kerstin

We had a great stay in one of the stone cottage. This was a good starting point for hiking in bear mountain as well as shopping at the outlet. We stayed for two nights over the winter holidays. Only disappointment was that while the common area in the cottage has a cozy fire place, seating in front of the fire was limited to two armchairs and every single time we came back from our outings, they were already taken :(

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2025

Anupama

Beautiful to stay in one of the Stone Cottages in the snow. It was restorative and lovely, as well as being clean and comfortable. The first night of our stay it was quite chilly in the room, and the internet WiFi was down. But the rest of the time during our stay was just fine. The inn and dining are wonderful, historic, with a lot of charm.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

25 Dec 2025

Yong

No WiFi , we can’t breathe without it! Bad experience
Christmas Day

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Annie

The staff were wonderful. Everyone (maintenance, front desk, restaurant, spa) was very helpful and welcoming. I throughly enjoyed my staff and look forward to visiting again.

Leisure Self