Located in Himrod, Showboat Hotel is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seneca Lake and Keuka Lake, while Oliver House Museum and WeBeTilin' Studios are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center, or consider a night out at Scale House Brewery. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and ecotours. Visit our Himrod travel guide
3434 N Plum Point Rd, Himrod, NY, 14842
What's nearby
Seneca Lake
1 min drive - 0.4 km
Miles Wine Cellars
5 min drive - 3.2 km
Shaw Vineyard
6 min drive - 5.4 km
Torrey Ridge Winery
7 min drive - 6.8 km
Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard
7 min drive - 6.1 km
Getting around
Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
70 min drive
Restaurants
Johnny's Kitchen
49 min drive
Idol Ridge Winery & Alder Creek Distillery
47 min drive
Off Leash Brewing
7 min drive
Scale House Brewery
40 min drive
Classic Cafe
16 min drive
About this property
Showboat Hotel
Hotel near Seneca Lake
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant at Showboat Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
A seasonal outdoor pool
Free self parking
ATM/banking services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with free toiletries
25-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar in shower
Grab bar near toilet
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
25-inch smart TV with digital channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
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Air conditioning
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 01 to October 15
Frequently asked questions
Does Showboat Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Showboat Hotel?
As of Sep 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Showboat Hotel on Sep 27, 2026 start from ₩170,613, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Showboat Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Showboat Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Showboat Hotel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Showboat Hotel located?
Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is steps from Seneca Lake, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Miles Wine Cellars and Shaw Vineyard. Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.
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Reviews
Showboat Hotel Reviews
7.8
Good
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Nice size room and great view. Easy parking. Love the luggage bench. New outlets and USB ports were great!
Cons:
No breakfast and no where close to get it. Even some fruit-bananas and apples- would have been appreciated. No cook when we went for dinner.
No grab bars! Accident waiting to happen! Nice renovated shower, but no grab bars ruins it. And where are you supposed to put towels? They were wrapped up nice on our beds, and I found out quickly why. No where to put them! Clean or dirty! You need hooks,hooks hooks! There are plenty of places! Outside of bathroom. Above the luggage bench would also be great!
Bathroom is small so I see why small vanity. But not enough room for toiletries. A small table across from toilet would be helpful.
No tissues. No creamer.
Staff was wonderful! Several texts to see if everything was alright. I waited for these comments because they were so nice. And room and balcony and location were so great! With just a few improvements it would be perfect!
The hotel was exactly what we wanted. We had the king size room with waterfront balcony. It was nice to sit outside and see the beautiful lake. Bugs got bad at night but that’s what you expect with being lakefront in the summer time. We eat breakfast in the restaurant on property, buffet style. It was good, staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Peter
Sep 8, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Basic room was perfect for one night stay. But the bar/restaurant was closed so we had to travel for food and drinks. Seems Friday and Saturday are the only nights anything is open.
Being able to see the sunrise every morning on the lake was just wonderful. And I wanted to buy one of their beds. It was the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in with the comforter and the pillows, and the bed itself was just really comfortable and helped me get a good night sleep.
Showboat motel is a rip off they steal your money. Had 4 rooms same number code they gave me for the door opened 2 doors. Felt very unsafe we did not stay there and stole my monies for the room. Refused to refund my money. No one in the office at the place did not feel safe at all. Between this motel and Expedia who helped me get the room only ended up STEALING MY MONEY...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Karen
Jul 10, 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The view from the balcony of our lakefront room was lovely. Unfortunately the balcony had not been cleaned - a few pieces of trash but the a/c unit about 6” from the chairs were covered in bugs. Hard to keep it clean with the nearby water but this was there when we arrived. The room was recently renovated and was lovely. We liked the location and had a great time in the area. We ate at the restaurant the last evening and enjoyed our food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Eileen
Sep 21, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We did not have a good experience. I reserved a room with a balcony looking over the water and instead I got a room with a window and no balcony on the ground floor. The room looked like it used to be a storage room and was converted. It had spiderwebs all over it even though they had cleaned the room. The spiderwebs look like they have been there for a while and we ended up having to kill and clean a bunch of spiderwebs all over the room not to mention we had a spider on the bed. I get you cannot control bugs, bug maybe if maintenance cleaned outside and did bug spray all over it would help control the amount of spiders around and in the room. At least the cleaning people should be doing that in and around the room. Outside the room there were spiderwebs all over the common sitting area and outside chairs. We couldn’t even enjoy sitting outside the room. I paid a good amount for a room with a balcony overlooking the water and that is not what I got which I was very upset about. I don’t know if the upper rooms had issues with spiderwebs, but the ground floor definitely did and I was not happy. We ended up checking out a day early because we did not want to sleep in that room again. I paid too much for a room I never received. I will say the staff there are very professional and nice. The property is beautiful and sits in a secluded lakeside area. It would’ve been very enjoyable if we didn’t have the deal with the spiders and of course if I would’ve gotten the room I paid for.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Hannah
May 11, 2026
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Arriving at the Showboat Hotel our room was not acceptably clean. The floor was sticky and covered with dirt, mini fridge had mold, and the balcony had dirt/bird droppings that was clearly not kept up with.
I called the hotel desk which is not in on the weekends, after speaking with hospitality we were sent a housekeeper. The only productive thing accomplished was that our fridge was switched out for a clean one. The employee “mopped,” resulting in the same floor dirt being pushed around. We swept off the outside balcony/bird droppings and wiped the floor again ourselves.
The balcony view was enjoyable, bedding and towels fresh, room was recently remodeled. It is obvious the staff is not thoroughly taking care of rooms between guests beyond the bare minimum.
Management was not accessible over the weekend. When checking in ourselves, we stopped at the office to inquire. An employee (same housekeeper) showed us our room code on a list with current room codes for every guest. Extremely unprofessional from a safety perspective. The staff provided on-site was not thorough or overly professional.
Overall, unimpressed with a hotel providing supposed-3 star amenities.
So disappointing for our anniversary! The room was filthy, and it smelled like mold! We absolutely froze! We had turned the heat on, but still had to utilize the hot water from the shower, and the microwave in the room to warm it up! Definitely not worth what we paid!