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Ampersand Bay Resort

3.5 star property

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Partial Lake View | Terrace/patio
Premium Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Lakeside | Living area
Premium Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Lakeside | In-room dining
Panoramic Suite, Mountain View, Lakeside | Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
31 Bayside Dr, Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983
  • Dewey Mountain Recreation Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Adirondack Carousel
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

  • 102 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premium Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Premium Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Premium Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Partial Lake View

Family Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Partial Lake View

Family Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Partial Lake View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Suite, Mountain View, Lakeside

Panoramic Suite, Mountain View, Lakeside | Living area

Panoramic Suite, Mountain View, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Traditional Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Beachside

Traditional Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Beachside

Traditional Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Beachside

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Comfort Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Comfort Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Sofa Beds

View all photos for Family Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Partial Lake View

Family Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Partial Lake View

Family Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Partial Lake View

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Traditional Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Lake View

Traditional Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Lake View

Traditional Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Lake View

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Beachside

Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Beachside

Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Beachside

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Ampersand Bay Resort

On a private sand beach, near Dewey Mountain Recreation Center
At Ampersand Bay Resort, hit the private sand beach where you can enjoy yoga, then dine onsite at Sunset Bistro.
Ampersand Bay Resort offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Accommodations at this 3.5-star lodge have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. This Saranac Lake lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

A private beach and a marina are featured at the lodge.

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

During your stay at Ampersand Bay Resort, you're just a quick walk from Adirondack Park. Free self parking, a restaurant, and a marina are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like an off-leash area.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine at Sunset Bistro, a bistro with a beachfront location
  • Amenities include a meeting room and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a private beach, volleyball, and kayaking
  • 15 minutes by foot from Dewey Mountain Recreation Center and a 4-minute drive from Adirondack Carousel
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-leash area
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Have fun in the sun at Ampersand Bay Resort with summer activities like kayaking, motor boating, and rowing/canoeing.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Saranac Lake lodge.

Sunset Bistro - This beachfront bistro specializes in local and international cuisine and serves brunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Sunset Bistro

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bike parking
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Motor-boating
  • Paddleboards on-site
  • Snowshoeing
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Full-sized fridge
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Ski passes
  • Virtual front desk

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Marina on site
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Private beachfront location

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

More

  • Boat/paddles on site
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Jetted bath
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 35-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests.
Property Registration Number 71632176

Property is also known as

Ampersand Bay Resort Lodge
Ampersand Bay Resort Saranac Lake
Ampersand Bay Resort Lodge Saranac Lake

Ampersand Bay Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 51 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

donna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The townhouse itself was clean, however, there was laundry in washer, many insects on rugs, (which we vacuumed), and fireplace did not work
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Santa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful setting, cabin was rustic as described and wonderful. Loved every minute.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Allan, Gateshead

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the rustic cabin. Accommodations were good. I expected a real oven but the counter top convection oven served the purpose. Overall happy with everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Xiaowei

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property felt and was so dirty. The towels had patches of abnormal yellow hues. The shower floor was covered with a mat and that was growing mold. Upon arriving at the property, the exterior was very run down and the entire cabin had a musty, rotting smell.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location of the resort is stunning. The facilities were excellent : lots of boats, life jackets and sand toys. The staff worked hard to accommodate us and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Samira

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place needs very deep clearing it was dirt and sand on the floor spiders everywhere, bugs on the bed and sheets the bathroom sink was clogged, under the beds were disaster seemed like it wasn’t vacuumed for very long time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area itself and the lake are very beautiful. We really enjoyed kayaking and canoeing. However, as other reviews have noted, there are definitely some customer service issues. The main page on the website incorrectly claims that all of the rooms are air conditioned. When we arrived, it was an 85° day, and there was only one working fan in the entire three bedroom cabin. I texted and called the office and the after hours line, but never heard back. My husband ended up going out and spending $80 on two fans. The next day I called again several times before I reached someone, and they to put in a window unit for air-conditioning quickly, but it took a lot of work to get ahold of someone. The lake is not really swimmable. My children were able to wade in up to their knees, but after that it was filled with thick black seaweed that came all the way to the surface. We ended up going offsite in order to swim. Many of the amenities on the website were not available. In addition to the air conditioning issue, there were no paddle boards, which were advertised. The website also advertises yoga on the beach, but when I asked the office about it, the woman said she had never heard of it. This is technically a private lake, but on our last day a group of about 60 middle schoolers arrived on a field trip. Because of the size of the beach and limited amenities, we were unable to use the beach at all.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the spacious cabin and the access to boats and the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views and great boat access. We'll definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lake Saranac
We enjoyed our stay at the Oak house. View of lake and very roomy. Perfect for long weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy townhouse. Will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful cabin!
We love staying at the Balsam cabin, such a clean and beautiful place! Thank you for another awesome trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhuoyu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

DENISE

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Eugene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Adirondack retreat!
We stayed here for a family vacation and the place was great! I’m sure it’s different in the summer, and definitely a winter oasis. The only downsize was there wasn’t hot water in the shower downstairs it was warm but not scorching your skin hot like my husband likes! the basement where the two bedrooms were was cold but once you put on the space heaters they were cozy. The upstairs king room was “quite the room” and we called it all weekend. Such an Adirondack retreat. We’d love to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Timothy

Travelled with group
Perfect for our fishing trip for those who chose not to camp
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet spot to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Frances

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023