In the heart of Ithaca, Cayuga Blu Hotel offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and dry cleaning services. Unwind by the cozy lobby fireplace or take a dip in the indoor pool, and enjoy high-speed WiFi throughout your stay.
Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Temple of Zeus - 6 min drive
Trillium - 7 min drive
Ithaca Coffee Company - 8 min walk
Ithaca Bakery - 9 min walk
About this property
Cayuga Blu Hotel
At Cayuga Blu Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Cornell University and Cayuga Lake. The indoor pool is a great spot for a morning swim, and guests can get a workout in at the fitness centre. Also, Ithaca Commons and Ithaca College are within a short drive. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
121 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Off-lead area available
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Fence around the pool
What to do
Winery tours nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Pool loungers
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in reception
Fitness centre
An indoor pool
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairwells
Closed-captioned TV
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site
Room amenities
Be entertained
37-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Mini fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 15 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per pet, per stay
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Long-term renters welcome.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Cayuga Blu Hotel Hotel
Cayuga Blu Hotel Ithaca
Cayuga Blu Hotel Hotel Ithaca
Frequently asked questions
Does Cayuga Blu Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cayuga Blu Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Cayuga Blu Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Cayuga Blu Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 30.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.
Is parking offered on site at Cayuga Blu Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cayuga Blu Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Cayuga Blu Hotel and nearby?
Cayuga Blu Hotel has an indoor pool and a fitness centre.
What's the area around Cayuga Blu Hotel like?
Cayuga Blu Hotel is a short 8-minute drive from Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) and 7 minutes' walk from Shops at Ithaca Mall. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Cayuga Blu Hotel Reviews
Reviews
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7.0/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
20 Apr, 2025
Will stay again
Nice hotel great costumer service. Front Lady was very helpful and polite. Good value
Armando
Armando, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Feb, 2025
Friendly Staff - Wonderful Stay
Clean, comfortable and so friendly! Little details of extra effort everywhere. Incredible value!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jan, 2025
Safe and quiet place
Fernando
Fernando, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Oct, 2024
Great hotel, very clean and great breakfast
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Nov, 2024
Great basic hotel
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Nov, 2024
Good staff they are friendly.
Great foods, and nice place.
Lita
Lita, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
23 Feb, 2025
Too pricey forroom in desperate need of renovation
Staff were courteous and helpful, when present. Housekeeping performs huge task of keeping this shabby facility presentable, neat, and clean. However, mold in bathroom, peeling wallpaper, damaged lampshades, chairs, unsecured entry doors were extremely off putting. I appreciated late checkout, but front desk was unstaffed when I did leave. Would not stay again.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Good
22 Sept, 2024
I enjoyed my stay
Kimberly
Kimberly, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Sept, 2024
Great night, staff was suoer friendly, breakfast was a bonus, we will be back!!
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Oct, 2024
Cayuga Blu has one of the best breakfasts of any hotel in Ithaca!
Edward
Edward, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Oct, 2024
Front desk people were very nice and welcoming.
Julian
Julian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Oct, 2024
I would stay again
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
23 Mar, 2025
Wont stay here again
Staff coming in was friendly, however the night staff was not, we got accused of not being a costumer staying at the hotel. We were told hot breakfast was being served in the morning, which there was not only hot item was waffles we make ourselves. The outside is run down, the inside wasnt in much better shape, we felt like we were at a cheap motel. No locks on the outsides of any of the doors so anyone could walk right in. Our room lock was broken and multiple doors to the rooms were all seemed to have been broken into or tried. The pool is only 3 feet throughout and very cold.
Jordan
Jordan, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
18 Jan, 2025
The evening staff was nice and helpful but the pool is broken no one else stayed at the hotel and once I seen all the bugs in our shoes and crawling on us I understand why.
Mariah
Mariah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Oct, 2024
The office staff was very helpful finding local hiking places beaches and restaurants
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Oct, 2024
The staff at Cayuga Blu was wonderful, hotel gives us exactly what we need, and we had wonderful stay again.
Matthew
Matthew, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 Oct, 2024
Staff is nice
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Oct, 2024
The front desk staff is very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend!
Sangeeta
Sangeeta, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
27 Oct, 2024
Staff was very nice, breakfast also a nice option. Property could just use some updates, otherwise fine.
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
16 Nov, 2024
Affordable, convenient and acceptable
Benjamin
Benjamin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 Sept, 2024
Convenient property for visiting Ithaca. The lighting and the water pressure of the toilets could be improved, but overall worth the stay for its proximity.
Sanjay
Sanjay, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
24 Aug, 2024
Run down hotel with good breakfast
Mercedes
Mercedes, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov, 2024
Property was great. Staff was awesome, especially Julia and Zoey ! Thank you
Rudy
Rudy, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
27 Oct, 2024
Good location, hotel is dated but fine. Prices for Family weekend are ridiculous for the quality of the room but nothing you can do on a busy weekend with limited supply.
Varsha
Varsha, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 Aug, 2024
Good stay
Nice short stay with good breakfast. Place could use some TLC but very much a good affordable option.