Blue Hill Lodge

Hotels
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Independent
8.9 (126 reviews)
1471 Denning Road , Claryville , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

On the Neversink River — swimming and fishing
Flat screen TVs
WiFi
Russian Mule Restaurant & Tasting Room on site
Russian Mule Brewing Company on site
Claryville Art Center on site
Event center / wedding venue
Liquor store on site
Hiking, mountain biking and snowmobile trails nearby
30 miles to Belleayre Mountain and Holiday Mountain ski areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Good food
Cons:
No hot water
Small rooms
Loud at times

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
General sentiments indicate inconsistent cleanliness, with some reviews mentioning cleanliness positively while others mention it was a bit grim.
Service
9.43
Staff was reported as friendly and accommodating, handling problems swiftly.
Location
9.47
Reviews mentioned proximity to attractions like Luray Caverns and Shenandoah NP, with a pretty natural environment.
Room Quality
8.42
Rooms were generally clean and cozy but some reviews referred to them as small and poorly furnished.
Amenities
8.45
Certain amenities were lacking such as microwaves and more comprehensive kitchen supplies.
Value for Money
8.91
The pricing seemed reasonable for the area, though some considered pet fees slightly high.
Food and Beverage
9.46
Positive mentions of food quality and variety at the on-site brewery.
Overall Experience
9.43
Many reviews expressed satisfaction with their overall experience, highlighting friendliness and quality food.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 09:06

Property Description

Welcome to your home away from home in the Catskills. The Blue Hill Lodge offers spacious lodge rooms, a three bedroom house as well as a two bedroom cabin. Our property is on the Neversink River, so enjoy swimming and fishing in one of New York's most famous streams. BLUEHILLCATSKILLS at Claryville Center is the full package as a destination site. Just a two hour drive from New York City. If you take a ride for the day, you will stay for a week. Nestled in the picturesque Catskill Mountain Hamlet of Claryville, in a valley surrounded by mountains, on the Neversink River, Claryville Center is a unique destination site with food and lodging, art and event centers, a liquor store and the Russian Mule Brewing Company.

Important information:

  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 126 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 9.43
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 8.42
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 8.91
Food and Beverage: 9.46
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Joseph
10
Great place!
Pros:

Check in went well and overall everything went fine! The Wifi did not appear to be available. I did not mention anything while I was there so it does not weigh heavy on my overall score.

2025-10-11 • via Nuitee
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john • pet
8
Pros:

Comfortable beds clean unit.the brewery on the property was fun. Good food and brews.live music was a plus to have entertainment. Very dog friendly.

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Matthew
10
Pros:

Lovely spot, easy check in and out. Very clean and very quiet

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Maria • partner
8
Pros:

The manager Sam, was very friendly and helpful. Room looked as the pictures. Good location for visiting Luray Caverns or Shenandoah NP. One recommendation for the hotel will be to provided bigger size and softer towels, other than that I highly recommend this hotel.

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • family_with_children
4
Pros:

I have stayed here a couple of times and I really love the area and I love to the place, but this time unfortunately, it was a little louder than normal and there was NO HOT WATER. When leaving in the morning I saw a maintenance guy there to fix the water. but nothing was mentioned to me or no offer of a discount. Nothing like that for my inconvenience. Bummer

2025-09-21 • via Nuitee
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Margaret L. • family
10
Pros:

I like the way it was laid out the bar on site

2025-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Thomas
10
Pros:

Staff was very professional and accommodating

2025-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer
6
Nice area, good brewery
Pros:

Beautiful area, long winding drive to this isolated area. The property is pretty and dog-friendly. The money is in the brewery and long term stays-hotel rooms are small and furnished cheaply, smelly at times, don’t know if it’s the chemicals from the salon nearby or the bathroom. Beds are very springy, small tv, coffee maker for hotel bag coffee provided and a small refrigerator with a freezer portion. No microwave. Ok but def not fancy. Pet price of $40 per night, a bit much.

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Bonnie
4
Pros:

No one was around. The place was empty. The room was claustrophobic, dark, and generally grim. Nothing like I thought it would be.

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Lydia • family
10
Pros:

Had a very nice stay. It was convenient for our needs and very quiet. Room is cozy size but was very clean, simple yet tasteful decor, and had everything we needed.

2025-08-24 • via Nuitee
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danielle
10
Blue hill motel
Pros:

Came from Long Island, liked the property & room design. Didn’t get to enjoy the Russian Mule, but place was busy on Saturday and food smelled great. Further than we thought from the Bethel amphitheater but not that far. All in all a lovely place to stay.

2025-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family
8
Pros:

The hotel is part of a restaurant/ brewery. Nothing much else around.
Clean, easy.
Hiking 5 and 8 miles away.

2025-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • family
8
Pros:

Nice stay!!!

2025-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Tracy
8
House at hotel
Pros:

The house is huge and offers everyone a comfortable space. I wish there were a few more amenities in the kitchen for cooking (like knives, cooking oil, measuring cups). I also think the living room could warrant a bigger couch! But overall it was great.

2025-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Thomas
10
Try this place!
Pros:

One night for a wedding. Small, clean and worth the money. Be careful about check-in which ends at 8:00 pm on Friday. They will make accommodations if you need. Check-in at the brewery. Fast and pleasant.

2025-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • family
10
Pros:

Such a great little spot!! The few rooms in the Lodge are clean and comfortable, small and older but just great. The bedding was bleachy clean and the comforters seemed crisp and new. We felt safe and it was quiet… Once the jammin live music at the awesome Next door brewery and restaurant stopped that is! Food was incredible, beer and music was fabulous. We hope to be back again!!

2025-08-03 • via Nuitee
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dan
10
Pros:

Staff was great , a little problem and it was solved instantly! 2 min walk to town , had some good italian food!!

2025-08-01 • via Nuitee
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JOSEPH
8
Very Comfortable Stay !!!
Pros:

Very friendly and easy check in at the Russian Mule Brewery on the property. We also ate at the Brewery, the Mule Kick Nachos were Awesome !!! Also the beers were very good too. Great variety.
I thought this place was closer to Bethel Woods, it's about 40-45 minutes away. A little drive after the concert got over at 11 PM, but I would stay here again !!!

2025-07-28 • via Nuitee
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michelle
10
Pros:

Always a great escape with my maggie dog ,wonderful food and beverages the staff,the owners,and beautiful surroundings.!

2025-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Thomas
10
Pros:

Love the area and everything about it! Thanks for a great stay!!

2025-07-07 • via Nuitee