Sterling, New York, is a small town of just over 3,000 people that lies in the northwest of the state, very near to Lake Ontario. Nearby major cities include Syracuse, Rochester, and Oswego. While there is one hotel in town, most of the nearest hotels can be found in Oswego, which is approximately 15 minutes away on New York Highway 104.
The Pleasant Beach Hotel is a quaint, bed-and-breakfast style facility Little Sodus Bay, which is an inlet of Lake Ontario. The hotel is in the village of Fair Haven, which is a part of the town of Sterling. Pleasant Beach has a popular restaurant that attracts many patrons, including boaters, who are welcome to dock and dine. Guests of the hotel are also welcome to dock their boats for a small fee. There are six rooms in this hotel; call ahead to check availability.
Pleasant Beach Hotel
14477 Fancher Ave.
Fair Haven, NY
315-947-5399
pleasantbeach.com
On the picturesque Oswego River in Oswego, NY, the Best Western Captain's Quarters hotel is also just minutes from the State University of New York at Oswego. Seasonal activities near the hotel include charter fishing on the river, as well as ice hockey and riverfront entertainment. There are a total of 93 guest rooms in this hotel, and premium suites have in-room whirlpool tubs and views of Oswego Harbor.
Best Western Captain's Quarters
26 E 1st Street
Oswego, New York 13126
315-342-4040
bestwestern.com
The Econo Lodge Inn and Suites Riverfront is also in Oswego, just a few miles from Sterling. The hotel offers rooms overlooking Oswego Harbor, as well as high-speed Internet and banquet facilities. Complimentary continental breakfast is offered, and there are 92 guest rooms in this hotel.
Econo Lodge Inn and Suites Riverfront
70 E. 1st St.
Oswego, NY, US 13126
315-343-1600
econolodge.com