The Otesaga Resort Hotel

114 reviews

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  J7892LNlindaw

  Family · Jul 2026

  10/10

  The best Hotel

  Excellent. Everything you would want is here. Including friendly staff, including front desk, bellboys, cleaning services. waitstaff, etc.

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  laurensV7776IR

  Family · Jul 2026

  10/10

  10/10 experience, can't wait to go back!

  We just returned from an incredible stay at The Otesaga over July 4th weekend. Every moment of our stay was incredible. The front desk staff was warm and attentive. We didn't have to wait on a long check in line and were greeted with fresh water. The amenities are incredible. The lakefront staffed helped us get in and out of kayaks and paddleboards with ease. It was so luxurious to be able to just wake up, throw something quick on, and get right into a kayak without any fuss. Even on a busy weekend, everything was so smoothly operated. Nothing beats that view of the lake- crystal clear, glimmering water. So clean and refreshing. My family spent hours in the heated pool overlooking the lake. The view was incredible and there is attentive waitstaff who bring out food and drinks. There are also staff who lay out towels for you. The 4th of July Ice Cream Sundae Bar was such a nice touch. There was also face painting and balloon making from BJ the clown which made the weekend even more special. My kids were on Cloud 9! Our room was spectacular and overlooking the lake. Everything was spotless and well maintained. My kids loved sitting on the windowsill overlooking the view. I am very picky about rooms and bathrooms and had absolutely not complaints. The ONLY con is that there was no refrigerator in our room which can be challenging with small children. We had multiple delicious meals including the breakfast buffet and lunch at Hawkeye. All of our meals were delicious. We especially loved our pancakes, omelets, French fries, grilled cheese, mac and cheese, and the edamame dumplings! I just want to reiterate how kind and helpful the staff was. It really made our experience easy and enjoyable. My kids did not want to leave this hotel. We can't wait to visit again!

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  AtParallel40

  NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK · Couples · Jun 2026

  6/10

  Read before booking in the summer

  Wish someone had posted this before booking our reservation. I am torn on how to rate The Otesaga. Five stars for the pros, but one for the cons. I’ll average to three. PROS It is a beautiful property. Spectacular setting, tasteful and elegant decor, excellent plus service from every single employee. Attention to detail. Extremely clean. CONS If you go in the summer and you are looking, like we were, for a bucolic, restful getaway, be aware that it is impossible at The Otesaga. Cooperstown is THE mecca for nationwide baseball tournaments for 12-year-olds, all summer, every summer. The hotel is overrun with children, and they improvise baseball games on the lawn by the lake that the adults sometimes join. And they scream. And they screech. Non-stop. Everyday, as people understandably do in a sports game. It was fun to watch for fifteen minutes, but then the unrelenting screaming ALL AFTERNOON LONG gets to you. Forget sitting in the dreamy veranda. “Oh, but at 5:00 they move them to the front lawn,” according to the front desk. I can’t imagine those guests with lakeside rooms with that ruckus outside their window all day. We are lucky we couldn’t get one. Bottom line- You are in a deluxe, fancy, expensive baseball camp for kids all summer long. Could possibly consider a return in the fall season.

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  didit2015

  Couples · May 2026

  10/10

  Lovely!!!

  What a beautiful hotel and the view of the lake is amazing. We were there before all the summer things-to-do were available but still one of our favorite trips.

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  Michael

  US · couple · Apr 2026

  10/10

  We truly hated to leave!

  Gorgeous. Well cared for. Great staff that all enjoy working there. Concierge gave excellent thoughts and recommendations.

  Not one thing!