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If you’re having difficulty finding a motel in Watkins Glen, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let Expedia help you find something similar from over 104 hotels and other lodging options. Just use our search tools to filter by price per night or money-saving amenities such as free parking and free airport transportation.

At most motels, you’ll often find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel, you’ll usually access your room directly from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

Colonial Inn & Creamery: Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Watkins Glen State Park. Enjoy access to the picnic area, and freebies including WiFi and parking. The Hotel Laurel at Seneca: Free WiFi and a bar are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a sofa bed. It’s located within a quick 4-minute drive of Watkins Glen State Park. The Anchor Inn and Marina: Enjoy access to the nightclub, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Stay within a quick 4-minute drive of Watkins Glen State Park. Gorgeous View Motel: It’s located within a quick 4-minute drive of Watkins Glen State Park. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a microwave. Longhouse Lodge Motel: Stay within a short 5-minute drive of Watkins Glen State Park. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Expedia has 5 motels in Watkins Glen.

Visitors to Watkins Glen like its lakeside and wineries. As you’re sightseeing around the area, be sure to enjoy all there is to see and do. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Watkins Glen Beach, Hector Falls, and She-Qa-Ga Falls. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Finger Lakes Boating Museum, Eldridge Park, and Tanglewood Nature Center and Museum. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: The Tasting Room, Seneca Harbor, and Watkins Glen State Park.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Watkins Glen to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 67°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 29°F. The snowiest months in Watkins Glen are January, March, December, and February, with each month seeing an average of 7 inches of snowfall.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Watkins Glen to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional), which is located 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from the heart of the city. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional), which is 22.7 mi (36.5 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.