Fredonia Hotels: Where to Stay in New York
Hotels in Fredonia, NY: the White Inn, a Victorian bed and breakfast, and nearby Dunkirk hotels. See which Route 60 motel is closed and how to pick.
Sammie O
Fredonia is a small village in Chautauqua County, New York, with a short lodging list. You can book a historic inn on Main Street, a Victorian bed and breakfast, or a chain hotel nearby in Dunkirk. The old motel on Route 60 no longer works as a place for visitors. This guide covers every Fredonia hotel we could confirm, flags the gaps, and shows how to choose a base near SUNY Fredonia and Lake Erie. Addresses and phone numbers come from the properties and local sources. Rates change daily, so we do not quote them.
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Hotels in Fredonia, NY: What Is Open Now
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The White Inn
The White Inn is the main historic hotel in the village. The inn stands at 52 East Main Street, Fredonia, NY 14063. Call the front desk at 716-672-2103.
The inn’s own site says the historic building has operated since 1868. Tour Chautauqua lists the inn as an operating hotel and restaurant. Room counts differ by source. The inn and Tour Chautauqua say 25 guest rooms. A booking site says 23. Ask the front desk for the current number.
Amenities include a continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, cable television, a ground floor lounge, and an on-site restaurant. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with local ingredients. The inn also hosts weddings and corporate events.
One booking site lists check-in from 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. The inn does not publish those times on its own page, so confirm them when you reserve. The building has no elevator, according to the same booking site. Guests with mobility needs should call and describe the room they need.
Tour Chautauqua says select rooms accept pets. Ask about fees and breed rules before you travel. Pick the White Inn if you want a historic hotel with a restaurant downstairs and a short walk to the Barker Library.
Edwards Waterhouse Inn Bed and Breakfast
Edwards Waterhouse Inn sits at 71 Central Avenue, Fredonia, NY 14063. Call 716-672-6751. The listing on the New York State tourism site counts five guest rooms. Some are king suites with fireplaces. Bathrooms include clawfoot tubs and walk in showers.
Daily breakfast comes with the room. The tourism listing mentions homemade pastries and fresh fruit. The owners also work with local artisans and farmers.
The house has a long story. Congressman Francis S. Edwards built the original home around 1850. Dr. John Waterhouse expanded the property in the late 1800s into a Queen Anne Victorian. The Post-Journal says the building later served as a college alumni hall and as student housing before a restoration. Guest stays began in June 2012.
A 2019 Post-Journal article said the property was listed for sale. We could not confirm the current owner or status. Call before you book and ask about check-in times, parking, and the cancellation policy. Pick this inn if you want a quiet room, a hot breakfast, and a downtown address.
Hotels in Dunkirk, Next to Fredonia
Dunkirk sits on Lake Erie next to Fredonia and holds the nearest chain hotels. The SUNY Fredonia visitor guide lists a Best Western at 716-366-7100, a Comfort Inn at 716-672-4450, and the Clarion Hotel at 30 Lakeshore Drive East, phone 716-366-8350. A Dunkirk lighthouse lodging page shows the same phone numbers.
The first two properties stand on Vineyard Drive. Listings disagree on the street numbers, so search the phone number or ask for directions when you book. The college guide puts the Clarion about a five minute drive from campus.
We could not open official pages for these hotels. Confirm the brand, amenities, and policies directly. Choose a Dunkirk hotel if you want a standard chain room, easy parking, and access to the lake.
Motels in Fredonia: The Route 60 Property Is No Longer an Option
Many booking sites still list a motel at 10455 Bennett Road on Route 60 near Interstate 90 Exit 59. Listings call the property Econo Lodge, Days Inn, or Americas Best Value Inn. The names differ because the brand changed over the years.
Do not plan a stay there. The Post-Journal reported on 29 April 2026 the chain removed its name from the building in 2025. The paper says the Chautauqua County Department of Social Services houses homeless residents at the site. The mayor asked the Board of Trustees to close the building after safety and condition concerns. The article says the building is slated for condemnation and likely demolition.
A TripAdvisor listing for the Americas Best Value Inn also carried a note saying the property was closed to the public. Treat any booking listing for this address as stale. A reservation there could leave you without a room.
This leaves Fredonia with no confirmed traditional motel inside the village. Visitors who want a budget style room should look at the Dunkirk hotels above or at the towns listed below.
Where to Stay in Fredonia Beyond the Village
The SUNY Fredonia visitor guide lists more places within a short drive. We took the drive times from the guide and could not confirm them with a second source. Check a map for current times.
Hideaway Bay Resort in Silver Creek, at 42 Lake Avenue, lies about 20 minutes away. Call 716-401-5762. Webb’s Year Round Resort in Mayville, at 115 West Lake Road, lies about 30 minutes away. Call 716-753-2161. The Lenhart Hotel in Bemus Point, at 20 Lakeside Drive, also lies about 30 minutes away. Call 716-386-2715.
Chautauqua Institution has historic hotels about 40 minutes away. The guide lists the Athenaeum Hotel at 716-357-4444 and the Spencer Hotel at 25 Palestine Avenue, phone 716-357-3785. Jamestown, about 30 minutes away, has a Comfort Inn at 716-664-5920 and a Radisson at 716-664-3400.
Westfield, about 20 minutes away, offers two bed and breakfasts in the guide. The Brick House sits at 7573 East Route 20, phone 716-326-6262. Candlelight Lodge sits at 143 East Main Route 20, phone 716-326-2830.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport lies about 45 minutes from the White Inn, according to Tour Chautauqua. Hamburg has more chain hotels about 40 minutes from campus, according to the college guide.
Things to Do Near SUNY Fredonia and Downtown
The Darwin R. Barker Historical Museum sits at 7 Day Street. The museum shares a building with the Barker Library and holds archives, two research libraries, and rotating exhibits. The library site lists hours of 4 PM to 8 PM on Tuesday and 1 PM to 5 PM on Friday and Saturday. Hours change, so call 716-672-2114 first. The museum covers local firsts, including the first natural gas well.
The Fredonia Opera House also sits in the village, and the White Inn lists the venue as a nearby attraction. Check the venue for its current event calendar.
Lake Erie lies about a 10 minute drive from the White Inn, according to a booking site. Edwards Waterhouse Inn lists Chautauqua Institution, the National Comedy Center, and regional wine country as nearby draws. We did not confirm distances to those places, so check a map before you plan a day.
How to Choose a Fredonia Hotel
Couples and history fans should start with the White Inn or Edwards Waterhouse Inn. Both occupy old buildings with their own character.
Travelers who want a hot breakfast and a quiet house should call Edwards Waterhouse Inn. Travelers who want a restaurant in the same building should pick the White Inn.
Pet owners should call the White Inn first, since Tour Chautauqua says select rooms accept pets. We could not confirm pet rules at the other properties.
Anyone who needs an elevator should ask before booking. A booking site says the White Inn has none. We did not confirm the setup at the bed and breakfast.
Families and road trippers who want a chain brand should compare the Dunkirk hotels. Ask each front desk about breakfast, pools, and parking.
Small properties fill fast during college events and summer weekends. Book early and ask for written confirmation. Before you pay, confirm the property name, the cancellation policy, parking, and late arrival rules. Ask for the full total with taxes and fees, and compare the total on two booking sites and by phone.
What We Checked and What We Could Not
We took White Inn details from the inn’s site, Tour Chautauqua, and a booking listing. We took Edwards Waterhouse details from the New York State tourism site and the Post-Journal. We took the Route 60 status from the Post-Journal. We took the Dunkirk and regional lists from the SUNY Fredonia visitor guide, with phone numbers cross checked on a lighthouse lodging page.
We could not confirm current rates, the sale status of Edwards Waterhouse Inn, official amenities at the Dunkirk hotels, or the drive times to regional lodging. Phone numbers and policies change. Confirm each detail with the property before you travel.
We dropped five properties named in the old version of this guide. We found no sign of a Lake House on Silver Creek, a Steele Mansion, a Liberty Inn, or a Country Inn and Suites in Fredonia. The Clarion exists, but in Dunkirk and not on a Lake Erie conference campus as the old text said.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hotels are in Fredonia, NY?
We confirmed the White Inn at 52 East Main Street and Edwards Waterhouse Inn, a bed and breakfast at 71 Central Avenue. Chain hotels, including a Best Western, a Comfort Inn, and a Clarion, stand in nearby Dunkirk.
Is the Econo Lodge in Fredonia still open?
Do not count on a room there. The Post-Journal reported in April 2026 the Route 60 building lost its chain name in 2025 and faces condemnation. The county houses homeless residents there. Skip booking listings for this address.
Where should I stay near SUNY Fredonia?
The White Inn and Edwards Waterhouse Inn both sit in the village. The White Inn is a short walk from the Barker Library, according to a booking site. The Dunkirk chains stand close by.
Does the White Inn in Fredonia allow pets?
Tour Chautauqua says select rooms accept pets. Call 716-672-2103 to ask about fees, rules, and which rooms qualify before you arrive.
Do I need a car to visit Fredonia?
Most visitors drive. Buffalo Niagara International Airport lies about 45 minutes from the White Inn. Once you arrive, the Barker Museum sits close to the White Inn.
Are there cheap hotels in Fredonia?
We do not quote rates. The village has few rooms, so compare totals with taxes and fees for the White Inn, Edwards Waterhouse Inn, and the Dunkirk hotels. Call each property to ask about current offers.
Conclusion
Fredonia offers a small, honest lodging list. The White Inn gives you a historic hotel with a restaurant. Edwards Waterhouse Inn gives you a Victorian bed and breakfast, once you confirm its status. The Dunkirk hotels give you chain options nearby. The Route 60 motel is not a safe plan. Call ahead, confirm the current property name and policies, and book early for SUNY Fredonia events and summer weekends.
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