Overlook Lodge at Bear Mountain

Hotels
7.9 (485 reviews)
55 Hessian Drive , Highland Falls , US
+1 855-548-1184

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

1 king bed or 2 double beds
Comfortable bedding and linens
50" television with satellite channels
2 complimentary bottles of water
Workspace with high-speed Wi-Fi
Kitchenette with microwave and micro-fridge
Iron, ironing board, hair dryer, and alarm clock radio
Rollaway bed and Pack 'n Play available for $10 each
Pet-friendly rooms available (limited number, fee required)
Seasonal lobby fireplace with Hudson River views
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location / scenic grounds / lake views
Friendly and helpful staff (several named praise)
Historic, private setting
Clean and comfortable rooms (for some)
Close to hiking and state park activities
Cons:
Rooms are often small, worn or uncomfortable
Value concerns — price high for room quality; unexpected extra charges
Amenities issues: closed pool, no elevator, some attractions unavailable
Check-in/communication and parking can be difficult
Onsite dining/food options not highly rated; thin walls/noisy neighbors in some units

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Multiple reviews explicitly call rooms 'clean and comfortable' and staff kept common areas tidy; no widespread cleanliness complaints were noted.
Service
9
Service is often highlighted as a strength (many comments about exceptionally kind and helpful staff, named staff praised), although a few reports mention unfriendly front-desk interactions and check-in difficulties.
Location
9.5
Repeatedly praised as a beautiful, private, historic setting close to park/trails/West Point with lake views — location is a consistent standout in the reviews.
Room Quality
6
Several guests report small, dark, worn rooms, uncomfortable beds and even maintenance issues (shower handle), indicating below-average room quality for the price.
Amenities
6.2
Amenities have notable shortcomings: closed pool, lack of elevator to upper floors, some attractions (paddle boats/carousel) unavailable and limited onsite dining options.
Value for Money
6.1
Multiple comments that price felt high for the room quality, unexpected extra charges and breakfast not included for the rate, so perceived value is low.
Food and Beverage
8.9
Food/restaurant and breakfast described as 'standard' or 'ok' in several reviews; bartending/service at bar was praised — generally positive but not exceptional.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall a mixed but positive experience driven by an outstanding location and many helpful staff, tempered by small/worn rooms, amenity shortcomings and some check-in/communication issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-30 20:40

Property Description

Tucked into the natural beauty of Bear Mountain State Park, the Overlook Lodge offers a serene retreat with stunning views of the Hudson River. With 24 cozy guest rooms, this lodge is a perfect escape for hikers, nature lovers, and couples seeking a romantic Hudson Valley getaway. Relax by the seasonal lobby fireplace while gazing at the river, or retreat to your guest room for a peaceful blend of rustic charm and modern comforts. Whether you are exploring nearby trails or simply soaking in the quiet of the mountains, Overlook Lodge lets you truly connect with nature. Pets are welcome at Overlook Lodge (a limited number of pet-friendly rooms; call 845-786-2731 to reserve). Check-in is 3:00pm, check-out is 11:00am.

Important information:

The Resort / Amenity Fee includes the following:
WiFi
Complimentary parking
Keurig Coffee Brewers with 2 bottles of water in the roomsGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SWF

Property Policies

  • Check-in / check-out

    Check-in from 15:00:00, check-out until 11:00:00.

  • Minimum age

    Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed; charges may apply.

  • Payment

    Payment: pay at the property, pay online later, pay online now.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 485 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 6.2
Value for Money: 6.1
Food and Beverage: 8.9
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Renna • couple • us
1
HEY MANAGMENT! CLEAN UP THE PLACE!
Cons:

This place is a scam. Our room had a thin door to the adjacent room that the hotel failed to put in the description when we were booking the place. There were screaming kids in the adjacent room that we had to listen to for three hours! Very dirty and smelly place!

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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william • couple • us
8
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Luisa • couple • de
6
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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René • couple • us
4
Ikke noget at prale af
Pros:

Fin beliggenhed hvis man er på hiking tur i Black Bear området.

Cons:

Hytterne er med meget små værelser og indeklimaet er derefter. Der er langt fra hytterne til hotellet hvor man kan købe div. småting og spise i restauranten. Indtjekning er bøvlet.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Kristen • couple • us
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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anna • solo_traveller • us
9
Beautiful location in Bear Mountain
Pros:

Beautiful location, comfortable room. Loved the terrace overlooking the lake. Very peaceful

Cons:

Sounds travel through the walls and unfortunately I had very loud neighbors

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • us
3
Disappointing
Cons:

The price was expensive for the quality of the room. It was small, dark and worn. The shower handle came off in my hand. Luckily my husband fixed it so we could shower.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • us
9
Really love the location. The staff was very friendly cool property would go back again.
Pros:

The views are absolutely beautiful

Cons:

The rooms were a little small

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Davit • couple • us
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Lucas • couple • us
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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JOHN PAUL • couple • us
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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himanshu • family_with_children • us
7
Great location, place but the room was smaller then expected and staff/ communication could use work
Pros:

Decent price and upkeep,

Cons:

- finding directions and check in can be tricky
-Onsite dinning options weren’t great
- Staff training could be better

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Marianne • couple • us
9
Beautiful, private setting with great amenities
Pros:

Location, beautiful grounds, historical setting, privacy

Cons:

Some of the attractions were not available (ie paddle boats, carousel

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Mahi • couple • us
6
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Emily • family_with_children • us
3
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Everything was outdated

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Surana • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • couple • us
10
I’ll be back 😊♥️
Pros:

The property is beautiful and located close to West Point

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • extended_group • us
8
Super fun stay that could be even better with updates!
Pros:

It is a beautiful location and the staff are so kind.

Cons:

They need to update a lot. The lodge doesn’t even have an elevator to go to the second floor. You have to hall everything yourself. That being said, the guy working there to mop the community area was so kind and offered to help me carry things to the second floor. What an absolutely kind person! He didn’t have to offer that.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Judith • extended_group • nl
8
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee