Hiking, fishing, boating, horseback riding and breathtaking scenery are just a few reasons the Catskills have been a vacation destination for generations. No matter what the season, this Northeast jewel of nature has something to offer almost every traveler, even those on a tight budget.
If you're looking for rock-bottom prices and don't mind dated interiors, check out Catskill Motor Court. This motel is clean and fun in a 1950s kind of way, including rooms with wood paneling, vintage wallpaper and shiny flat bedspreads. Interior design may be lacking, but the rooms are kept impeccably clean. Enjoy the motel's in-ground pool, picnic area with barbecues, shuffleboard and playground for the kids. The towns of Saugerties and Woodstock are nearby for easy access to restaurants and antique shops. As of February 2010, rates are from $60.
Catskill Motor Court Motel
5100 Route 32?
Catskill, NY 12414
518-678-5559
catskill-motorcourt.com
The Red Ranch Motel has what every weary traveler needs to unwind in comfort: clean rooms, soft beds, cable television and wireless Internet. For longer stays, choose a room with a kitchenette. All accommodations have refrigerators and air conditioning. As of February 2010, Red Ranch only is open April through November. Rates average $50-$75 per night.
Red Ranch Motel
4555 Route 32
Catskill, NY 12414
518-678-3380
redranchmotel.com
Open year-round, this mini-resort has apartments, efficiencies, luxury studios and cabins. B&B Lounge offers guests free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a restaurant/bar (also called B&B Lounge) offering standard American fare. Kids can enjoy the playground and video arcade. The best part of your stay, however, may be all the free entertainment this hotel offers guests, including country line dancing every Friday and karaoke every Saturday. As of February 2010, rates start at $60.
B&B Lounge of Catskill
5207 Route 32
Catskill, NY 12414
518-678-9643
bblounge.com
