The Old Catskill Game Farm Inn

3.5 star property
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Property amenity
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated
Hallway
Exterior
Balcony

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
400 Game Farm Rd, Catskill, NY, 12414
  • Bailiwick Ranch and Discovery Zoo
    5 min drive
  • Blackhead Mountain Country Club
    13 min drive
  • North-South Lake Campground & Day Use Area
    27 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)
    39 min drive

Room options

Rhino Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Elephant Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Giraffe Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Exclusive House

  • 836 sq m
  • Sleeps 14
  • 1 King Bed, 4 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Menagerie Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Zebra Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Catskill

With a stay at The Old Catskill Game Farm Inn in Catskill, you'll be 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Greene County Council on the Arts and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Thomas Cole National Historic Site. .This historic guesthouse is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Thunderhart Golf Course and 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Kaaterskill Falls.

What's nearby

  • Blackhead Mountain Country Club - 13 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Kaaterskill Falls - 26 min drive - 21.3 km
  • North-South Lake Campground & Day Use Area - 27 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Olana State Historic Site - 29 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Hunter Mountain - 33 min drive - 28.6 km

Getting around

  • Hudson Station - 28 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Red Star Cafe & Bakery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lynch's Pot O' Gold - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster Roadhouse - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The Old Catskill Game Farm Inn

Historic guesthouse in Catskill with free parking
The Old Catskill Game Farm Inn offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with outdoor private spa tubs and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star guesthouse have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring outdoor private spa tubs and heated floors. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private patios. Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, ovens, and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 32-inch Smart televisions are provided for your entertainment.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a communal living room. Additional features at this guesthouse include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Full-sized fridge
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Griddle
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Heated floors
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Mobile key entry
  • Private outdoor hot tub
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 40.00 per night

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 137.50 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 40.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

The Long Neck Inn
The Old Catskill Game Farm
The Long Neck Inn Abandoned Zoo
The Old Catskill Game Farm Inn Catskill
The Old Catskill Game Farm Inn Guesthouse
The Old Catskill Game Farm Inn Guesthouse Catskill

The Old Catskill Game Farm Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

susan

This hotel was the most unique place we’ve ever stayed. It was a marvel in many ways, and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience with only a few minor flaws: rain shower didn’t work, the grounds where the hot tub is located could be landscaped to provide a beautiful and serene resting spot and there could be more of a staff presence to report
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the history of the catskill game farm that they had in the main building. The rooms were nicely decorated and it was so peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hyunjoo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great getaway
This unique hotel was fun to stay in and we had a great time there with our pup.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with group
Great girls trip
I enjoyed my stay here . It's been on my list for over a year of places to visit . I rented the elephant room fir the sole purpose of having a soaking tub and I was not disappointed. My towels where amazing and the room was clean . The furniture and fixture are appealing to the eye but when you actually go to use them it's apparent it is not graded for hotel/inn use . The walls are thin ! Bring earplugs or your going to have a great understanding of your neighbors sexual preferences.... unless that's your thing .My girlfriend rented the menagerie room and it was small in comparison to mine but still a great space . I love the communal kitchen idea and we spent time snacking down there however , the cleanliness was on the less desirable side . I would recommend removing cast iron from the rotation there as many people have no idea how to clean it so 1/2 the pans available to cook where rusted . Communication was tough . I called about two months ago to try and coordinate a larger rental opportunity for my husbands birthday , to rent out a few rooms and camp sites and no one responded . Tentr was no help when I emailed as well . Exploring the grounds was awesome ! It took us 1 1/2 hr to walk the property with stops and that was so much fun . It's not an all day thing so make sure you have other things in mind to do . We would up going to Olana . Apparently july is off season in the Catskills and three breweries and two restaurants we had on the list to try were close.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lisa
Was a great stay enjoyed exploring the old zoo grounds. The hosts were welcoming and made sure you had everything you needed. We loved the family of goats roaming the grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Neat hotel concept
Love the concept of this hotel. Really neat to see the abandoned zoo. Would love to see better communication and signage at the hotel about the area and grounds (maybe a map you can grab or signs up throughout). Also, so many ticks which I told the hotel about. Better grounds maintenance could help solve the issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weird, Magical Wonderland!
Used to visit as a child, and had happy memories of the Catskill Game Farm, so when I saw it was now an Inn we booked a few nights, and it did NOT DISAPPOINT! The grounds are incredible, the overgrown remnants of the zoo are incredibly cool. The room (we were in the Elephant room) was cozy and the staff was friendly and helpful. They were incredibly knowledgeable about the park, and also about recommendations for nearby restaurants and shopping. We were also greeted by friendly cows and goats when we arrived. A city girls dream. The place is also super dog friendly and our dog had the time of her life.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for experiential stay
Quite a unique place to stay. The hotel is clean and quiet. The staff is friendly and helpful. Very easy self checkin process. If you are looking for a place to get away from the hustle and bustle, this hotel is for you. They even provide trickle charging to Tesla owners. We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint former zoo in a quiet secluded part of the Catskills.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Better than expected!
A nice break from the norm. Accommodations are definitely unique and very well appointed. The historic significance of the entire property is very interesting. Easy self-check process, great communication from the the staff. The grounds are fascinating so be sure to allow plenty of daylight time to explore them. This was definitely a case of experiencing much more than was expected in a positive way. Highly recommend this for a hiatus from the average escape.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
beyond my expectations! Please read for cons...
I’ve traveled to the Catskills on and off for the better part of the last 10 years. This dwelling captures so much of what I love: serenity, quiet, and nice bedding. They really have to step up the WiFi access - it’s impossible and stressful to get anything done if you’re not just going there to be off the grid. Also, they MUST put extra protection on the screen windows: spiders, as expected in the mountains, are everywhere - but it doesn’t mean you have to sleep with them.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Off the beaten path get away
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was great. We loved all of the memorabilia and can't wait to come back in spring and walk around outside. The room was comfortable and well furnished. Cathy was more than accommodating with all of my questions. We enjoyed it and recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Creative and comforting space or a weekend getaway
Super unique and cozy inn. Highly recommend for a couples or group of friends getaway. Don’t forget your swimsuit for the lovely hot tub!
Ménagerie Room
Lounge and refreshments area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing and unique place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Blossom, New York City , NY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cathy and Jackie are excellent. Cute neck in the woods surrounded by nature. The hotel we originally booked canceled on us last minute. They didn’t even call us neither did Expedia. I happened to call for an early check in and was then informed on the day off. Expedia helped me finding a new hotel and thank you so much long neck inn for accommodating all our requests.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019