The GillHouse offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from Lake Ontario. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
Southwick Beach State Park - 10 min drive - 14.0 km
Salmon Run Mall - 25 min drive - 34.7 km
Salmon River - 32 min drive - 45.7 km
Fort Drum - 39 min drive - 56.9 km
Getting around
Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Cherry Tree - 3 min drive
Waterside Bar & Grill - 2 min walk
Coopers Landing Family Restaurant - 5 min drive
Carbone’s Waterside Restaurant - 2 min walk
Ryan's Lookout - 3 min drive
About this property
The GillHouse
The GillHouse offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from Lake Ontario. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
At a glance
Hotel size
11 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children's games
What to do
On the beach
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Meal delivery service
More
Housekeeping on request
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per day
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The GillHouse?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The GillHouse?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The GillHouse?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The GillHouse and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.
Are there restaurants at or near The GillHouse?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The GillHouse like?
The GillHouse is a short 1-minute walk from Lake Ontario and 6 minutes' walk from Saiff Charters.
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Reviews
The GillHouse Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Amenities
9.8
Staff & service
9.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The restaurant offered great food, excellent service, and a beautiful lake view. (9 reviews)
Very clean and cozy place. They are not huge, what is better for a nice retreat. The bar and restaurant were very good, the staff were very kind. Not plenty of amenities, but the lake view es awesome
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Aug 2026
Lovely, peaceful, clean and welcoming place to stay. So close to Fort Drum, the Thousand Islands etc. Great restaurant on site. Beautiful lawn on the shore with lawn games available and chairs to sit and watch one of the prettiest sunsets I've ever seen. Relaxing visit. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Jun 2026
We were pleasantly surpised. The view of the lake was beautiful! The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely go back.
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Jun 2026
Probably the most beautiful hotel during our trip. Newly refurbished, they've done a great job of creating calming , tasteful rooms. Good dinner in the restaurant. They happily accommodated our bike overnight. Serene lawns with adironaks going down to the lake. A perfect stay.
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2025
Clean room
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Oct 2025
The place is text book Adirondacks...
Chairs in back yard facing lake.
Playing with the dog in the lake.
Dinner was awesome.
Alot of food..
Take your shoes off
Go hug one of the big trees in the back .
All most get a shock..
Nice.
Bandit Loved it.
We're headed back up for salmon ..
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10/10 Exceptional
24 Oct 2025
A Thursday night I called them on the way and told them that I would be coming after 8pm. And they askey me place an order for food as the kitchen will closing. I loved it, it was ready when I arrived! Fantastic
And the room was great. Plus coffee was ready at 7am in the hallway. Great prices. All good 5*
Thanks!
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8/10 Very good
18 Jul 2026
Our stay at the Gill House was very comfortable. The location is wonderful- right on the lake, with lots of area to roam around. The view is great, and pleanty of chairs by the lake to relax in. The restaurant is good, and the staff friendly. My only negative comment is the size of our room. It was extremely small, along with the bath size. There is no room for a chair in the room, so the bed is the only place to sit. There are several much larger rooms, which would be preferred, and if we are in the area in the future, we will check these out.
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Aug 2026
Beautiful view, very clean room would recommend
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10/10 Exceptional
18 May 2026
Great stay
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Aug 2026
Cute Inn right on the lake.Adirondack chairs to sit by lake. Comfy room and bed. Clean bathroom, all linens smelled great. Restaurant and bar on premises.
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10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2026
Beautiful, updated property with great staff and clean rooms. Amazing getaway and we’ll be back.
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10/10 Exceptional
10 May 2026
the inn was in a lovely area with pretty views of the water. Rooms were very comfortable and well decorated. The restaurant had a great menu and there are other nice restaurants nearby. the staff was very accomodating, Overall five stars!
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8/10 Very good
28 Oct 2025
Room was very nice but small (after all it’s an inn). Staff was kind of one person, pleasant but hard to find at times. Attached restaurant was great, food was great.mattress was a little softer than we are comfortable with. Don’t expect a breakfast, consisted of coffee and packaged breakfast bars
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8/10 Very good
12 Oct 2025
The Gillhouse recently was remodeled. The rooms have new carpet, bathroom tile, vanity, paint or wallpaper. The rooms had new HVAC systems, TVs, ceiling fans and new windows with the privacy shade built in. They room style is modern. The property is right on Henderson Bay with beautiful view of the bay from the back porches and restaurant. Since we stayed late or off season the Gillhouse was quiet. The owner, Steve, showed us to our room and how everything in the room worked. Steve was very proud of the work. The quick tour was a nice personal touch. We ate all our lunches and dinners at the Gillhouse. The food, drinks and service were great. Eating at the hotel made the stay very convenient. The views from the property are amazing.
There are great state parks a short drive from the Gillhouse. We also visited Sackets harbor and Watertown which are a 20 minute drive. There are good fishing spots about every 5-10 miles on route 3.
Two things that needed work. First, the new HVAC system went on and off, kept getting an E7 error. The system was set to heat and 68F. The in room unit would hum for a bit and then show E7. Second, even though the hotel was mostly empty we could hear everything. The room door didn't shut well. The lock worked fine but you could see the hall light around half of the door.
I would definitely stay at Gillhouse again. The style, location, food, and views are excellent.