Motel
Watkins Motel: Is It Right for Your Stay?
Ranked 24 of 32 in the Finger Lakes / Ithaca area on our weighted review measure.
- Best for
- Staying inside Finger Lakes / Ithaca
- Location
- Finger Lakes / Ithaca
- Review score
- 8.6 out of 10 from 537 reviews
- Price band
- Under $150
- Property type
- Motel, 2-star listing
- Last checked
- August 2026
The verdict
Watkins Motel ranks 24 of 32 in the Finger Lakes / Ithaca area on our weighted review measure, which balances the score against the number of reviews behind it. It holds 8.6 out of 10 from 537 reviews. At about $121 a night in the August 2026 snapshot it undercuts the $168 median of that set. The clearest reason to shortlist it is staying inside Finger Lakes / Ithaca.
It ranks 24 of 32 here on review record.
Location
The address is 212 S Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891, United States.
The honest comparison
Right for you or not
- travellers trading a premium address for a lower nightly reference price
- A pool is part of your requirement: this property does not list one.
What the listing records
Facilities in the source listing
Recorded without a verification flag.
- Terrace
- Free wifi
- Children welcome
FAQ
Common questions
Is Watkins Motel a good choice?
It depends on the trip. On our weighted review measure it ranks 24 of 32 in the Finger Lakes / Ithaca area. We found no measurable drawback against that comparison set.
What does it cost?
About $121 a night in our August 2026 snapshot, which is a reference point rather than a bookable rate.

