Chestnut Inn at Oquaga Lake

Hotels
8.8 (93 reviews)
498 Oquaga Lake Road , Deposit , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful setting
Wonderful staff
Scenic lake views
Good food
Cons:
Poor HVAC
Inconsistent food quality
Limited dining options
Room heating issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.51
Room was clean, but there were complaints about tight spaces and furniture arrangement.
Service
9.48
Staff were described as wonderful and attentive, though service varied in dining.
Location
9.52
Beautiful setting by the lake with great views.
Room Quality
8.47
Rooms were satisfactory, but some issues with heating and furniture arrangement.
Amenities
9
Amenities were decent, but food options were lacking.
Value for Money
8.46
Guests felt the cost did not align with the conditions offered.
Food and Beverage
8.01
Breakfast options were limited and inconsistent based on guests' experiences.
Overall Experience
8.98
Overall enjoyable experience despite some shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 09:32

Property Description

Scenic Location and Modern Comforts
Experience the tranquility of Oquaga Lake while enjoying modern amenities like free WiFi and a flat-screen TV in every room.

Delicious Dining Options
Savor delectable meals at the on-site restaurant and unwind with a refreshing drink at the cozy bar.

Outdoor Adventures Await
Embark on exciting outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and canoeing, right at your doorstep.

Book your stay at Chestnut Inn at Oquaga Lake for a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

Important information:

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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 93 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.51
Service: 9.48
Location: 9.52
Room Quality: 8.47
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8.46
Food and Beverage: 8.01
Overall Experience: 8.98
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rocco • solo_traveller • us
9
The staff are excellent especially Danielle.😊🍁
Pros:

Excellent breakfast and location.

Cons:

Toilet was a slow flush.
Shower excellent
Very clean

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • us
9
Glad we found this lakefront historic spot!
Pros:

Loved swimming in the lake. The restaurant was excellent and the staff person was great.

Cons:

They could use an extra human or two. The lady at the front desk ran the place herself.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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KENNETH • couple • us
4
Could have been better
Pros:

Close to a venue we travled to

Cons:

We were placed in a small room with a soft bed close to the flor because of the "great price" we got. The shower didnt work, we found out the first night. Told them in the morning, and there was a suite across the hall open we used the shower. On the way out for the day we reminded the front desk we had done so, and they said oh, someine is in that room tonight. We said well you will need to clean the bathroom. There was no offer of a solution for us. That evening at 7:00 pm they called us, we were on sight getting ready to turn in after a long day and they offered a different room. We moved our stuff to it, that was good, it was not on the lake side, probably because we didnt have a suite and this was a suite. Kind of a cheap move and a little late.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Jan • solo_traveller • us
6
Disappointing condition.
Pros:

Beautiful view of small lake.

Cons:

A large A/C unit was in the middle of the living room area. This was not shown in the on line pics.
A $50 resort fee was added to my rate. No previous mention of this on Booking.com.
It took 6 hours to get TV reception in the bedroom.
This once lovely old building is in need of extensive attention to cleanliness. The window sills were quite dirty. The carpeting throughout was patched and stained.
I appreciate that the new owners are in the process of remodeling. The price point should reflect its current condition. 5 star prices for a 2 star condition.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
7
Comfortable bed but they need more staff to take more care of attention to detail.
Pros:

Views are incredible. Oquaga lake is beautiful

Cons:

The room hadn’t been stayed in a long time and it wasn’t ready for that many guests at one time. No TP is room and bathroom just wasn’t clean enough

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • us
9
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • solo_traveller • us
7
The lake and lakefront is amazing and makes up for any other shortcomings!
Pros:

The lake was wonderful. The porch was comfortable and beautiful. The dock seating was also awesome. The Dinning area also had lake view which was nice.
There was boats available to use with life vests. A swim area was condoned off but there was no steps to get into the water and there were weeds growing in there. I went in the water from the boat slip instead.

Cons:

The lake front was beautiful but there was no staff attention there. Someone had left a coffee mug on a table on the dock and it stayed there for days. I finally moved it to the porch. There was also a discarded plastic cup 🥤 in the lakeside seating area.
The staff was nice but sparse. Breakfast is free for all guests. Monday Breakfast was bearly continental. No eggs, yogurt, juice, bagels, a few grapes, mini pastries, and muffins. Tuesdays breakfast had hard boiled eggs. Wednesday there was no food out At 8:10 am and I had to leave so I missed breakfast. (Breakfast is from 8 to 10 am). Thursday was better. It was a full breakfast with eggs, French toast and sausage.
The rooms are small but adequate.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Anita • couple • us
1
Might as well camp— beautiful setting without working HVAC.
Pros:

Beautiful setting and wonderful staff

Cons:

Theee is no central heat. The HUGE external heating unit in our room was improperly installed and left huge gaps in the window. We had to stuff towels in the gaps. And the cord was not contained so a tripping hazard and dangerous when my toddler grandson came in. The hose kept falling out too. The bathroom is gorgeous… a shame it can barely be used as the heating unit in the main room is not sufficient to heat the bathroom. The cost was not aligned with the conditions. Also, they took my Reservation for dinner but when we arrived told us there was an event and no table service— just a $30 pp really poor buffet. Such a disappointing visit to a beautiful spot.

2025-12-02 • via Nuitee
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Kenan • family_with_children • us
9
Great evening with family after a wedding.
Pros:

The lake views

2025-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Katrina • couple • us
5
Pros:

Our stay was just meh. We were coming up for a wedding. The scenery and the lakeside by the Inn is beautiful. My favorite part of the room was the bathroom with the big jetted tub. There were plenty of towels, the room was clean, temperature was good. The staff were nice enough.

Cons:

I understand it was off-season for the Inn, but it was unfortunate that there was no lunch or brunch on the weekend days. Especially since the location is very isolated and there was nowhere else really to eat close by. Breakfast Sunday was also very disappointing - just bagels, cereal, and yogurt. The Inn is very creaky and the walls are very thin. It seems a bit odd to me that there was a keurig in the lobby, but not one in the room since there was a wet bar in our suite. It would have been nice to be able to make coffee and tea in the room rather than need to get dressed and go downstairs. And if you aren't going to have food, maybe a mini-fridge in the suites so we can at least eat out. The coffee table in our sitting area was also very large and had sharp corners. It took up the whole doorway to the bedroom and wasn't easy to get around. Overall I feel we paid too much for what was offered on site.

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Michael
2
RUN AWAY
Pros:

We reserved and paid $356 for a Deluxe room with lake view at least 6 days before arriving. We were given a room facing the back of the building with a view of peeling paint and a roof. The front desk did not even attempt to apologize. (This was reserved yesterday. NOT). Mildew smelling blankets, pillows. Dirty towel and VERY creaky floors above us. A call to Hotels.com did not rectify. AVOID.

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • us
8
Pros:

Staff and food were excellent !

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
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Notaro • couple • us
10
2025-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • couple • us
8
A lovely sojourn on the lake with excellent food.
Pros:

A lovely location on the lake with beautiful views. The food was amazing and it was so nice to eat on the enclosed porch with a view of the lake.

Cons:

The bed was low and just on a platform.

2025-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Chantal
10
Pros:

Enjoyed our stay. This is our second time here.

2025-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Robert S
10
Except
Pros:

Beautiful, exceptional and highly recommend for a visit. Wonderful for families and excellent food and service by staff:

2025-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Paulina • family
10
Pros:

Love the view!!!

2025-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • couple • us
7
Pros:

The lake setting

Cons:

Loud air-conditioning and breakfast.

2025-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Linda
10
Pros:

We have been coming to The Chestnut Inn for 29 years and are so happy that it is open again! We love the quiet setting of the beautiful lake and the great bands, too!!
I wish that there were some more "simple" food options, rather than all the gourmet cuisine.
We had people staying in the room above us and could hear them moving around a lot during the night, so they kept waking us up, and we had a loud sound machine. Maybe more floor padding instead of hardwood floors, would help to muffle the sound!!
Thank you!!

2025-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Andy • couple • us
10
Quiet,restful getaway spot on a beautiful lake...plan on returning every year
Pros:

Continental breakfast and coffee service were fine....restaurant was excellent

Cons:

Can't think of anything that we didn't like...

2025-08-10 • via Nuitee