Red Ranch Motel

My bf and I stayed here for a barn wedding that was taking place nearby — it was really close to the barn (about 7 minutes), parking was really easy, there is free wi fi, and the room was tidy and clean, albeit very outdated in décor.
We were on the first floor though (there are two stories to the building) and could hear every squeak and step of the people staying above us who woke up around 7:30 isn am. Yikes! These floors need new carpeting or something STAT.
The room is a little cramped for my purposes (I like to work out in my hotel room in the mornings) but I would guess most people wouldn’t find this to be a problem. There was soap, shampoo, conditioner, ac but no hair dryer — so if you want to dry your hair make sure you bring your own.
The beds were comfortable and sturdy and the rates are decent — if not a little over priced for what you get. Compared to stuff in the area though it’s reasonable.
I’d recommend if you just need a clean place to lay your head down at night.

Stayed at this place last weekend for a local wedding. I would have given it 5 stars if the dude at the front desk weren’t so grumpy (from the very first phone call he was grumpy — he didn’t even wait until after my friends and I were loud and obnoxious on a Saturday night). Everything else about the Red Ranch Motel is wonderful — super clean, very comfortable, and the pool is perfect!

Best crappy place I’ve ever stayed at.

My first lodging review.
Where do I start. We’ve been staying at places all over the Hudson Valley while searching for a new area to live. From surprisingly unkempt national chain motels to various locally-​owned places.
Of the dozen or so places from Kingston to Margaretville to Ticonderoga, this place is by far the best we’ve been in. We’ve actually looped back here 2 weeks later to stay again while on the final leg of home hunting in Ulster and Greene counties.
Though its on the highway (Route 32), the rooms face at a 90 degree angle to it so the car traffic is not obtrusive at night (and that’s with the window wide open.
They have a small game room with arcade machines. They have a pool. There is a restaurant next door. And though it’s not advertised, a slow-​moving part of the Kaaterskill creek is a 30 second hike out the back lawn.
It is family run and they seem to run a tight ship. Well maintained all around.
Nothing fancy, but a real nice place. No problems. The way things should be.
The best affordable choice for the area (and I’m talking 20+ mile radius)

The 4 stars are for what it is for the surrounding area. Stayed here for a weekend and was very satisfied. A little pricey for what it is, $ 85 for 1 night for something thats worth $ 50. With that aside, the main guy at the front desk was really friendly. The room was clean (Thank you). The guy had told us they had just opened the pool for the year and we’re the first ones in there. That said, the pool was clean and freeeezing, but that wasn’t the motels fault.
They also have a small game room, 2 swing sets, ping pong, a pool, ice machines. Overall it’s a very simple quiet get away type of place. No complaints, just a little over priced.

Normally this place would be a 3 star, but compared to the local competition its a 4. The rooms are panelled wood and the bathrooms have avocado green tiling with matching sinks and toilets. That said, the rooms are clean, decently sized, and have cable.

Not fancy but clean. Does need a renovation unless you enjoy the charm. Paneling from the 70’s is basically your décor in the rooms.
Air conditioning and refrigerators in every room.
Has some stuff for kids. Playground and game room.
The beds need to be changed out. I frequently wake up with a bit of a stiff back.
Compared to other places in the area this place is good. It’s all about the rustic feel when you’re in this region.
(Note: Angela’s restaurant next door is really hurting. I avoid going to the restaurant.) For an excellent meal head a few miles west down hearts content road (nearby) until you get to Hartman’s Kaffee Haus. Fantastic place for breakfast or lunch.