The Cayuga Inn at the Finger Lakes

Hotels
Independent
4.4 (42 reviews)
37 William St, Auburn, New York, 13021 , Auburn , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Nature reserve
Front entrance ramp
Health or beauty spa nearby
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Continental breakfast
Designated smoking area
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Responsive staff
Friendly service
Cons:
Dirty conditions
Inadequate amenities
Held no resemblance to online photos
Unsafe environment

Categories

Cleanliness
2.48
Repeated mentions of filthy conditions, dirty rooms, and unacceptable hygiene.
Service
8.95
Staff was noted to be responsive and friendly despite the issues.
Location
7.49
Location was mentioned but with concerns about safety and loitering.
Room Quality
2.44
Reports of broken locks, dirty rooms, and inadequate supplies.
Amenities
3.47
Limited breakfast options and missing basic items in the room.
Value for Money
4.43
Guests felt the price was too high for the poor condition of the hotel.
Food and Beverage
3.48
Negative feedback regarding breakfast offerings.
Overall Experience
2.45
Multiple guests expressed strong dissatisfaction and would not recommend the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 11:35

Property Description

Experience comfort and convenience at The Cayuga Inn at the Finger Lakes, your perfect getaway in Auburn!

Modern Accommodations
Relax in one of our 53 spacious guestrooms equipped with microwaves, Smart televisions, and complimentary Wi-Fi, ensuring you feel right at home during your stay.

Recreational Opportunities
Embrace the great outdoors with nearby hiking and biking trails, or partake in kayaking and rafting adventures for an exhilarating experience amidst stunning landscapes.

Convenient Amenities
Start your day with a complimentary continental breakfast served daily, while our 24-hour front desk and on-site laundry facilities add extra convenience to your stay.

Book your retreat now and uncover the charm of Auburn at The Cayuga Inn!

Important information:

This hotel features designated smoking areas, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include rafting nearby.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Private host property

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Location

Guest Reviews

4.4
Based on 42 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.48
Service: 8.95
Location: 7.49
Room Quality: 2.44
Amenities: 3.47
Value for Money: 4.43
Food and Beverage: 3.48
Overall Experience: 2.45
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Charlene partner
10
Pros:

The staff was wonderful and very accormodating

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Anjam
8
Pros:

The gentleman at the front desk was super nice and flexible

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Ryan
2
Pros:

I left the hotel room after an hour. The amount of bugs on the walls and in/under the bed was shocking. If Hotels.com does not refund my money I will contest credit card charge. They should be ashamed allowing this place to advertise on this site. WOW!!

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
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Josh
4
Pros:

Absolutely dirty, carpets ect. Room and hallways co sumed by stink bugs. Good place to take a 1 night stand but thtas it

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Nataliia
10
Pros:

ChatGPT said:

Breakfast is pretty light, but there are some great spots nearby that open early and serve an awesome breakfast.
The best part though—those beds and pillows are insanely comfortable. I honestly felt like asking where they get them :)

Bottom line:
For the price, this place is a great deal. Perfect if you’re not planning to hang around all day and just need a super comfy spot to crash for the night. That’s exactly what we were looking for, and this hotel totally delivered.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Pam
8
Pros:

Internet was fine, AC and heater were fine. Room and other areas of building clean.


Staff was OUTSTANDING. Very polite, accommodating, very helpful.
It's a older building but as I said staff was fantactic

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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LARRY partner
2
Pros:

My first comment is DON'T STAY HERE... the rating for this motel is overrated, and no one should EVER book a hotel room without reading the reviews! Our room and the motel were FAR below any standard that should be expected. Here is our list of issues: broken floor lamp, missing desk lamp, missing desk chair, damage to wall, no shampoo, conditioner or hand soap, no blow dryer but empty spot for it, hole in top "sheet", stained carpets throughout, gross looking tub floor, no blankets, TV remote was dying, strange people hanging out in lobby and parking lot, apparently is known for in the area hotels as being a hang out for vagrants or others. Reviews posted have the appearance that they were posted by the ownership or family members.

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
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Lindsey partner
4
Pros:

We were totally disgusted by the black water that came out of the hot tub, completely waste of money. Our hotel door had been kicked in based on the dents in it, and the faulty lock
Barely holding on on the other side DO NOT STAY HERE

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth friends
6
Pros:

Hotel is filthy and not a safe feeling. Breakfast area is bad

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Steven family
2
Pros:

The room was filthy. Gunk on the side of the microwave, greasy fingerprints all over the TV screen and the composite floor was positively sticky. We decided to just walk out and forego the money we had just spent on this cesspool of a room. Threw the keys on the manager’s counter and told him we had an emergency and had to get back on the road. We just wanted to get out of there ASAP before we picked up some kind of disease.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
D
Dean
2
Pros:

PLACE IS NASTY, MAKE SURE YOU DOOR IS DOUBLE LOCKED... STAFF WILL GO RIGHT IN! cant add photos wont allow

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
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James
10
Pros:

Skipped the breakfast / staff was great room was nice and clean I’ll return for sure

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
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Lucinda
10
Pros:

The staff was awesome.

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
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Norma
6
Cayuga Inn at the Finger Lakes not how it appears
Pros:

Very expensive for the poor condition of hotel. Rust and mold in room and bathroom. Lock broken on door.

Comfortable bed, roomy. Didn’t have breakfast— two chairs in lobby and meager offering of food.

Gentleman at front desk very responsive to have repair man fix TV twice; shower faucet not labeled, trouble getting hot water.

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
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Torrie
2
Pros:

It was absolutely gross. Dirty dirty dirty. 1 wash cloth for 2 people. Window wide open when we got to the room. Not even a blanket in the room. When went down and got towels and blankets they had holes in them. Top sheet for bottom and top. Nothing to get ice in. Not even a glass to rinse mouth after brushing our teeth. Pretty sure that the homeless are staying there. Looked like blood and urine on the wall. We asked for our money back and was told because we booked through here and not directly the hotel they would not give me the money back. Hopefully I didn’t catch anything from there. Didn’t expect a palace but The room was NOTHING LIKE THE PICTURES!! PROMOTING THIS ESTABLISHMENT THROUGH THIS SITE IS UNACCEPTABLE!!! IWANT MY MONEY BACK AND THEN SOME!!!!

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
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Shelicia
2
Pros:

I would recommend this property to anyone

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
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Nakia
10
Pros:

Hi

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
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Cuza
6
Pros:

Noisy

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
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Rory
2
Pros:

Though listed as 2.5 star, this place couldn’t be considered a 1 star. There are much

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
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India
8
Pros:

Unknown people loitering around n driveway and hotel

2025-08-23 via Nuitee