Late in the day we saw the signs on Route 14 for "motels" and didn't expect much, but the Rainbow Cove was just what tired travellers wanted. Basic comfortable room right on the lake, where we could sit on a bench on the dock to watch the water in the evening. Best was that we didn't have to drive off... More

A friend recommended Rainbow Cove when I said my husband & I were going to Seneca Lake for a couple of days. She warned us it was a little "old fashioned", but we found it to be picturesque. There was a feeling of serenity as soon as we stepped out of the car. The owners and staff were friendly, the... More

If you are looking for a hotel with waterfalls in the lobby, chocolates on your pillow, and a spa, this isn't the place for you. However, if you want a clean, basic room with a great location, this is the best place to go! One of the great amenities is their own dock, gazebo, and the wonderful bonfire at night.... More

Friends and I went to dinner half hour prior to closing and experienced the most miserable service. Before we where finished manager was blinking lights off. On leaving as manager was counting the cash register she would not even look at me and was nasty when I mentioned service. We left with all the lights out in the restaurant. 8:15

My family and I were traveling to Watkins Glen and we saw a sign for Rainbow Cove Restaurant. We decided to give the off the beat path restaurant a chance. We arrived at 11:30, we wanted to have breakfast but they said they were serving lunch so they told us to sit down. There was no one else in the... More

My husband and I during our trip to the finger links stayed for 3 nights at Rainbow Cove - it was fantastic place for low cost (under $100 bucks a night) directly on Seneca lake. We would lounge on the dock in comfortable deck chairs right on Seneca Lake and enjoy some snacks/wine - very relaxing. This place is not... More

It doesn't take The Four Seasons or The Ritz (I have stayed in both many times) to make you FEEL 5 star. We love the simplistic beauty of Rainbow Cove. If you can't handle a few "rustic" items (you will NOT find 500 thread count sheets or modern furniture or flat screens, etc.) then you'll miss out on an amazing... More

Four of us stayed, two separate rooms (my fiance & i were in #17)and my sister & her husband were in #18). Quaint, warm, friendly, you would have thought we were family or long time visitors of Rainbow Cove from the welcome we received! The room was comfortable and best of all NO PHONES, NO RADIOS to distract from the... More

Spent 3 nights in early October. We have been here before and will go again. Great location on the lake, very scenic, quiet, and a good base for visiting the wineries, Watkins Glen, Windmill Farm & Craft Market, picking apples etc. These are very basic rooms without the amenities most people have come to expect in chain motels and hotels... More