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An All-Season, Design-Forward Resort in Beautiful Finger Lakes New York
Venture north to New York's Finger Lakes region, where dense forests and rich farmland encircle gorgeous Lake Canandaigua, the setting for The Lake House on Canandaigua. Take a break from the fast pace of the every day for a slow visit to this premiere wellness and outdoor destination. From the moment you check in at the traditional-modern main lodge, with architectural touches reminiscent of old New England and the Great Camps of the Adirondacks, you can:
- Unwind in masterfully designed rooms in a variety of buildings throughout the resort grounds
- Sample locally sourced produce and meats in delicious dishes crafted in the Rose Tavern
- Pamper yourself with a holistic and organic skincare treatment at the Spa by Alexandra Soveral
- Soak away any tension in the outdoor hot tub before swimming a few laps at the pool
- Immerse yourself in wellness and the outdoors with yoga classes, wakeboarding, and cooking classes
Treat yourself to a quintessential all-season upstate New York Getaway. From skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing activities in winter to leaf peeping and hiking in the fall to watersports and lakeside lounging in summer and year-round fitness classes, The Lake House on Canandaigua's activities will satisfy everyone from the intrepid outdoorsman to the yogi-in-training. You can also feel good about your carbon footprint when staying here since it runs entirely on geothermal power and is rigorous in its desire to keep its plastic usage to a minimum — all in an effort to maintain the stunning natural surroundings in as pristine shape as possible.
Hotel Amenities
Accommodations
The Lake House on Canandaigua's 124 guest rooms offer enough variety to suit every type of traveler. From solo trekkers seeking solitude to multi-generation families wanting adjoining rooms or suites, the resort provides everything from a town view standard room all the way to a lake view King Suite featuring a king bed, twin day bed, balcony, soaking tub, a fireplace, and exceptional views.
All rooms feature the design-forward modern décor and furniture brought together by noted New York design firms Studio Tack and The Brooklyn Home Company. Rooms are bright and airy, allowing you to breathe easy, rest better, and wake feeling refreshed in sumptuous beds — some are even four-posters. Wide-plank wood floors will make you feel at home in this semi-rustic setting with touches of New England found in the brass accents and fixtures in the spare, white-tiled bathrooms that feature luxury amenities. Folding camp benches and chairs add a touch of old Adirondack style, while modern light fixtures, free-standing tubs, and high-tech accessories firmly ground you in the modern world.
If you're seeking a destination wedding, you'll love the in-house wedding planning services, the ability to purchase room blocks, and the variety of event venues including a rustic wood-beamed barn space. To top it off, you'll fall head over heels for the Bridal Suite with a dressing room, hair and makeup area, sitting area with fireplace, outdoor patio, and special area for the bride to admire her gown surrounded by five full-length mirrors. Likewise, guests arranging group events like family reunions or business-oriented seminars or conferences have a variety of conference rooms with state-of-the-art presentation tech to choose from.
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Dining
Inspired by this family-owned hotel's first family product from their artisan winery, the Richards Wild Irish Rose wine from 1954, the hotel's flagship restaurant is the Rose Tavern, where high-contrast white walls and dark woodwork reflect a modern, yet old New England, feel. Brass accents, pendant lights, and wood floors combined with cozy booths, French doors, and louvered shutters make for an unforgettable atmosphere. The hotel's other restaurant, The Sand Bar, is seasonal and serves up casual food in a timber-beamed, open-air building with sturdy columns, a long dark bar, banquettes, and stone floors reflective of the granite mountains found not too far away.
Rose Tavern – Serves locally sourced modern and traditional dishes, including wood-fired cuisine from an open hearth.
Sand Bar (Seasonal) – Set with wide-open views of the lake, head to Sand Bar for summer dishes, light bites, cocktails, and a relaxing, summertime setting.
Activities at The Lake House on Canandaigua
Wellness and activity are first and foremost at The Lake House on Canandaigua. Indulge yourself with luxurious all-natural facial nourishment at the Spa by Alexandra Soveral, where years of research in raw ingredients and their benefit on human health are used in treatments such as facials and boutique cosmetics, along with other holistic enhancements such as aromatherapy. Treat your body like the temple it is during a variety of fitness classes such as hot yoga, letterboxing, Pilates, and heated vinyasa. Nourish your spirit with animal spirit readings, honoring the local Seneca peoples' place in the area's cultural history.
For the outdoorsmen and women, watersports such as kayaking, canoeing, wakeboarding, sailboarding, and stand-up paddleboarding are all available at the hotel's private dock or nearby marina.
Epicureans will love the cooking classes, local craft beverage scene with regional wines and beer tastings at the nearby @New York Kitchen, and dining at Rose Tavern.
Other local and regional activities include:
- Kershaw Park and beach
- The Canandaigua Lady classic paddle steamer
- Breweries and cideries
- Ganondagan State Historic Site
- Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park
- Hiking, biking, skiing, and more
Location
Set among the 11 long, narrow lakes that give the Finger Lakes region its name, The Lake House on Canandaigua lies on the northern tip of the smaller, but no less picturesque Canandaigua While you might think the surrounding beauty of the countryside is enough of a draw to the region, you'll also delight in knowing the area hosts over 100 wineries and vineyards ripe for a tasting tour, dozens of craft breweries, and more museums than you can visit in a single trip. Far from the crowds of the East Coast cities, but still close enough for a quick weekend adventure, The Lake House on Canandaigua sits in the perfect sweet spot for a countryside escape.
Address
770 S. Main St., Canandaigua, NY, United StatesTransportation
The best and easiest way to get around the Finger Lakes region is to rent a car at your arrival airport and proceed to Lake House on Canandaigua from there. You'll experience country roads lined with majestic trees, green fields, and quaint farmhouses.
- Airport
- Greater Rochester International Airport is 35 miles away, about 50 minutes by car.
- Syracuse Hancock International Airport is 70 miles away, about 1 hour and 15 minutes by car.
- Buffalo Niagra International Airport is 86 miles away, about 1 and a half hours by car.
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Bachelorette Weekend to Remember
Tue Mar 25 2025 11:17:47 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Laura R
I am so very grateful to everything Suzanne coordinated for us and our weekend to celebrate my sister was truly amazing. All of our interactions with the staff was just delightful. I absolutely wanted to share a positive review and the amazing team at the lake house! The Lake House staff absolutely crushed it! Thank you again for making my sisters bachelorette weekend something she will always treasure.
Great for a conference
Sat Mar 22 2025 10:27:44 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Christian S
What a fantastic place. The room was large and super clean. I like the fact that the room had hardwood floors. Hotel carpet can be nasty, even at a nice place. The food was off the charts and the bartenders in the Library Bar was very friendly and talented. I was there for a business conference. The event barn was a great set up for our conference. I can not recommend The Lake House enough. I am looking forward to coming back in season.
An Oasis l The Lake House On Candandaigua
Tue Mar 11 2025 06:54:52 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by danicab2017
My daughter and I snuck away for an overnight trip while she was home for spring break! Angela at the Front Desk checked us in, and was the best at making us feel at home! We had dinner at The Rose Tavern, and Amanda and Derrick, who served us the best meal - top notch service! Our room was comfy and the beds were dreamy! The pool and hot tub were open - in March! Everyone was so nice and the resort was amazing! The only feedback I have is that the hairdryers need an upgrade! We will be back!
A lovely place to stay, a few things to improve on
Mon Mar 03 2025 08:12:51 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Tara B
Pros: cozy rooms, such cute decor everywhere and makes for great photos. Lots of space to wander around with little ones (I have a baby and my sister has a pre schooler). I like that there were options for dining as well without having to leave. Visiting in the winter was gorgeous and we can only imagine how stunning it is in the summer. Cons: we booked the winter package and were supposed to receive an upgrade upon arrival. No upgrade was available and the front desk clerk said it’s based on availability, which is fine but this was listed nowhere when we booked. The building we ended up staying in is not connected to the main building with all the amenities, which I’m sure in the summer this isn’t an issue but in the winter it was awful running with small children in the cold to get to the main building. Additionally, Rose Tavern has signs everywhere for happy hour but when we sat down to eat we were told it’s only if you’re sitting at the bar. That was sort of silly and should probably be advertised somewhere. Finally, while sitting with our families in the main building, we saw that everyone who was checking in was receiving a glass of sparkling wine. Neither me nor my sister’s family was offered this. I don’t know if it’s because we had small children but it would have been nice if we were offered. Just felt a little unfair. The takeaway: beautiful enough to come back, lots to do without having to leave. It’s actually the perfect little place to come with a “resort feel”. I think if they tweaked a few things that I mentioned it would make it 5 stars for us.
NOTHING SPECIAL
Fri Jan 24 2025 12:56:54 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Barry P
Our children thoughtfully gave us a gift card for Christmas,so even though we’re local, we decided to get away for one night, and a nice dinner. Frankly, I wish we had used the gift card for several dinners at the Rose Tavern, which was excellent with excellent service (a bit over priced!), rather than a one night stay. The Lake House staff was superb, friendly and well trained. Other than the view, the lake view king premium was nothing special and in fact there are more amenities in your typical mid range hotel: - Decor was very monotone, and not sure who selected and placed the artwork. Felt “cold” because of bare floors. - Coffee maker did not work and leaked (I went down to the coffee bar and they comped us 2 cups of coffee). - Beverage cooler, no microwave. - wooden pegs to hang up clothes were useless. - only mirror was over bathroom sink. - chairs if you wanted to sit and read hard and uncomfortable. - ceiling fan in vaulted ceiling not working. - the bathroom was very disappointing, especially for a newer property. Nice shower but just a standard shower head; poor lighting for putting on makeup, etc.; big pet peeve - sign asks you, for “green” purposes, to hang up towels, but NO TOWEL BARS. Fixtures already tarnishing. The common areas are very nice, with much high end craftsmanship that reflects the area. There is a $38 resort fee which they won’t waive even though we didn’t use the pool, hot tub, activities or get our S’mores kits, so just an up charge for the room (oh, we did get a few classes of sparkling wine). In conclusion, great staff but nothing special about a night away.
