Chautauqua Harbor Hotel-Jamestown

About The Hotel

The Chautauqua Harbor Hotel-Jamestown at 10 Dunham Avenue is a 4.6-rated (594 reviews) well-rated lakefront hotel on the Chautauqua lakeshore in Celoron, with a pool, a lakeside restaurant and bar, harbor views, modern rooms, a fitness center, and a convenient location near Jamestown and the Chautauqua Institution. It is the area’s best-rated stay—guests rave about the scenic lakefront location, the pool, the lakeside restaurant, the modern rooms, the excellent service, and the beautiful grounds. The pool and the lakefront are the water features, with a jetted-tub room a category to confirm at booking. It is a scenic, well-rated lakefront base for couples and families seeking a relaxing lake retreat near the Chautauqua Institution and the Lucille Ball sites.

What Guests Are Saying

“Though technically a business trip since I’m a tour director and took a group to the area, it was pure pleasure. This is a beautiful hotel, right on Chautauqua Lake, with lovely amenities. We used this as our base for the 3 days and visited area attractions, but wished we’d had more time at the hotel to enjoy those amenities. We did have a chance each night to spend out at the fire pits (there were 3 of them), which were surrounded by Adirondack chairs, which also gave us a chance to meet and visit with other guests, and enjoy the beautiful evenings which we were lucky to have the entire time. There is an outdoor bar (The Carousel) and a dock leading to a large circular deck on which people could sit and enjoy their drinks and/or small plates. Our last night there happened to feature a band on that deck so one could sit anywhere along the lakefront of the hotel and enjoy the music. The rooms were very nice, though of course some people were on the lake side and had balconies and others were on the front of the hotel and while had a nice view it wasn’t the lake, so you’ll want to ask about your room’s location if staying there and you have a preference. The mattresses on the beds tend to be firm, which I loved, but others would prefer a softer mattress, so ask about that if that’s your desire. There are no coffee pots in the rooms, but there is fresh brewed Starbucks coffee available each morning on EVERY floor near the elevators (as well as hot tea and cocoa) and while there is a fridge in each room, there are no microwaves. Some of my group had a chance to eat at the restaurant and said the food was terrific, but the entire group had a hotel provided group meal one night and loved it. Entree offerings included Sirloin Steak (excellently cooked), stuffed chicken breast and Filet of Sole. I will definitely return for a vacation and hope to do so next spring!” — Kathryn S., 5 stars

“This was a B-Day gift. This is a five star hotel at a very reasonable price. The grounds were incredible for walking and viewing the lake. Unfortunately, because of the time of year, the outdoor pool and the outdoor carousel bar were closed. We sat outside with drinks from the bar until it started to rain. We found the drink prices at the bar very reasonable. We enjoyed a king Lakeview room with a balcony.Again ,unfortunately because of the cool weather, we were not able to use the balcony except for viewing the grounds. The rooms are very spacious and clean. A nice touch is the fact that they serve free Starbucks coffee on each floor until 11 AM. However, that means there are no coffee makers in the rooms.yYou do have a mini fridge, but no microwave. The beds are very comfy. The first night there we ate at their restaurant, the tap and Grill. It was very classy and comfortable with tables and booths and large windows so you could see outside. As you might expect the prices were a bit on the high side, but the service was good . The menu was a little bit limited, but we found everything we ordered to be quite good. A word of advice. As a starter one house salad would probably be enough for two people. Another nice thing is that the hotel offers discounts, including AAA, senior, and pay in advance options . All the staff were friendly and very helpful. Because we stayed on a Sunday and Monday many of the town restaurants are closed so please be aware of that.Jamestown and the comedy museum are about a 10 minute drive back into town. Now, knowing that Harbour hotels is a chain of hotels in New York State, we will certainly be trying some of their other properties” — RochesterTacky, 5 stars

“I have never written a review before, but had to for this hotel. I took my daughter and 89 yr old mother just for a little getaway and didn’t want to leave. The hotel was absolutely beautiful and immaculate!!! Guest room was spotless, front desk very efficient and friendly!! There was not one thing I would change about this resort. We all want to come back again in the summer with more family members, can’t wait. Also every single staff member we encountered were so friendly and helpful. Hands down the best hotel I have ever stayed at and have been to many!!!!” — patty C., 5 stars

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• A 4.6 across 594 reviews—the best-rated stay in the area
• A scenic Chautauqua lakefront setting with harbor views
• A pool, a lakeside restaurant and bar, and modern rooms
• Convenient to Jamestown and the Chautauqua Institution
• A beautiful, picturesque lakefront property

Cons:

• A modern hotel rather than a historic inn
• A lakeside location—you drive to the institution and Jamestown
• A jetted-tub room is a specific room type—confirm at booking; the pool is the shared amenity
• Books up during the Chautauqua Institution season (book well ahead)

The Location

On the Chautauqua lakeshore in Celoron, near Jamestown and the Chautauqua Institution. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.