The Grayhaven Motel

Hotels
9.3 (77 reviews)
657-661 Elmira Road , Ithaca , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and spacious rooms
Great location
Cons:
Musty scent in rooms
Old bathroom decor

Categories

Cleanliness
8.53
Some reviews mentioned clean rooms, but also noted musty scents.
Service
10
Friendly staff and great customer service were frequently noted.
Location
9.5
Well situated close to parks and natural surroundings.
Room Quality
9.04
Rooms were generally described as nice and comfortable.
Amenities
8.99
Nice touches like organic breakfast, though some rooms had thermostat issues.
Value for Money
9.52
Guests felt the experience was worth the cost.
Food and Beverage
8.98
Organic & local items noted positively.
Overall Experience
9.83
Overall a lovely stay with many positive remarks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 08:48

Property Description

Family-friendly Accommodation
The Grayhaven Motel provides family rooms, a children's playground, and a garden view from each patio for a comfortable stay for guests of all ages.

Convenient Amenities
Each room at the hotel is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and free WiFi throughout the property. Some rooms even feature a kitchen with essential appliances for added convenience.

Outdoor Activities
Guests can make the most of their stay by enjoying the on-site BBQ facilities or exploring the surrounding area with activities like hiking and fishing.
Book your stay at The Grayhaven Motel for a memorable experience in Ithaca.

Important information:

Late check-outs will incur additional costs.Guests 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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 77 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.53
Service: 10
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 9.04
Amenities: 8.99
Value for Money: 9.52
Food and Beverage: 8.98
Overall Experience: 9.83
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Grigory • couple • us
7
average
2025-11-20 • via Nuitee
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Lotte • extended_group • dk
7
2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Nicole
10
Pros:

Loved the original and period appropriate charm of the Grayhaven Motel. We were blown away by the thoughtful touches like complimentary smores kits and wood bundles and local granola for breakfast. Parking was a breeze and access to the state parks and Ithaca were immediate. Would definitely seek this place out again on future trips!

2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
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James • partner
10
Pros:

What a great property

2025-09-27 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • it
8
2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
6
Pros:

Clean room, very musty scent every day. Loved the big window in room. Friendly staff. Shower never got so warm.

2025-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Doris • family
10
Pros:

The motel was very peaceful, souranded by lot of trees and flowers.
Room was nice and clean.

2025-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Emily • partner
10
Pros:

Clean, spacious room, comfortable mattress, pretty patio, organic & local continental breakfast items, great location, friendly staff, eco-responsible. Highly recommend!

2025-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Marian
8
Pros:

Beautifully decorated motel. Great costumer service. Easy checkin. Bathroom is not renovated, a little old.

2025-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Laura • partner
10
Pros:

We loved our stay at Grayhaven. The room was big and comfortable and we loved the big window looking out at the birds and wildlife. We saw so many cool birds, a woodchuck, a bunny… so fun! Thank you for all the special touches.

2025-08-01 • via Nuitee
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William • partner
8
Pros:

Old school Motel...Trying to keep the original flavor of a 1950's hotel. Very nice people. Has a lot of potential but has a long way to go!

2025-07-27 • via Nuitee
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Barry • partner
10
Pros:

Very well situated, close to parks. Our room was very clean,quiet and comfortable!! I would recommend staying here to anyone .

2025-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Rhoades • couple • us
8
Great property and staff.
Pros:

It is a beautiful retro property that has been redone to have modern amenities and comforts.

Cons:

Unfortunately the rooms share a thermostat so our room happened to get very warm, uncomfortably so. But it was also a fluke we visited during one of the hottest weekends so far this summer. I don’t think this would be an issue if it was not for the very hot days and nights we had.

2025-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Noa • couple • il
7
2025-07-15 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
10
2025-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Matthew
10
Affordable and easy
Pros:

Easy contactless digital check-in. Decent room. Nice quiet property.

2025-06-24 • via Nuitee
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David • young couple • us
10
Exceptional
2025-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Grace • young couple • mx
7
Cute stay, not my type of hotel but still enjoyed it
Pros:

We attended the Cornell Reunion, and everything closer was booked. Parking is right in front of your room, which gives you easy access. The room is larger than it seems and very bright. The shower worked well, but the bathroom is small. There are areas for kids to play and a pit fire, they gave us a kit to make s'mores. It might seem a bit far from town, but if you have a car it doesn't matter. Check in and out were easy and you have a bird feeder outside your window, we saw birds, squirrels, and rabbits. Everyone was very nice. It was cold outside, but heating inside worked perfectly.

Cons:

The bathroom is small, and our room was never cleaned during our 3-night stay. We were next to a staff-only room (or closet) and they slammed the door at 7 AM - we were tired from travelling so that wasn't great.

2025-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Christopher
10
Pros:

The room was clean, and I mean surgical clean. I am one of those crazy people that check a room with a flashlight, and I couldn't find a speck of dust or a water spot in the bathroom.

Staff is friendly, courteous and accommodating.

Great little motel. There are a couple of community fire pits, free marshmallows to make smores, a couple of hacky sack games. They also have a dog pen for the pups.

There are 2 State Parks (Robert H Treman and Buttermilk), which I was visiting were a few minutes' drive away. This and the reviews were the reason I chose this hotel.

If I am ever back in the area, I would diffidently choose the Grayhaven.

2025-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • partner
10
Pros:

Charming property, liked the room, and hospitality.

2025-06-02 • via Nuitee