Inns Of Aurora Resort & Spa

Historic lakeside resort with a world-class spa on Cayuga Lake

Amenities

The Inns of Aurora offers complimentary access to kayaks, canoes, bicycles, and sleds on a seasonal basis. Guests can use the on-site fitness center and lakeside fire pits, with s'mores kits provided nightly. The resort provides a 24-hour concierge service via text and a complimentary car service between all five historic properties.

Accommodations

The Inns of Aurora NY has five distinct properties: the Aurora Inn, Wallcourt Hall, Rowland House, EB Morgan House, and Zabriskie House. Each room includes a private bathroom, daily housekeeping, and complimentary homemade granola bars with organic fair-trade coffee. Wallcourt Hall, a former Wells College dormitory, offers a parlor with free coffee, while the EB Morgan House provides accessible rooms with heated bathroom floors.

Dining

On-site dining includes 1833 Kitchen & Bar, a farm-to-table restaurant using local ingredients, and Fargo Bar & Grill for casual meals. The resort hosts culinary workshops and cooking classes led by chefs, with options for special diet menus. Dinner at 1833 features an à la carte menu, while a complimentary breakfast with homemade granola and local coffee is provided each morning.

Wellness & Spa

The spa at the Inns of Aurora is a full-service facility with hydrotherapy circuits, cold plunge pools, saunas, eucalyptus steam room, and a relaxation area. Treatments include massages, facials, and reflexology, with spa packages starting at $260 for a service. Guests can use the spa's indoor and outdoor heated pools and the tranquility room with lake views when booking a treatment or paying a $150 day pass fee.

Location & Activities

Set on the shores of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region, the resort is a 1.7 km walk from Wells College and 25 km from Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. Guests can join guided nature hikes with the groundskeeper, chocolate and coffee tastings, and wine shuttle tours to local wineries. Seasonal activities include paddleboarding, hiking at Long Point State Park, and biking on resort-provided bicycles.

• Location: On Cayuga Lake, 25 km from Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
• Rooms: 5 historic properties with unique decor and lake views
• Dining: Farm-to-table at 1833 Kitchen & Bar, plus Fargo Bar & Grill
• Wellness: Full-service spa with hydrotherapy circuits and eucalyptus steam room
• Activities: Complimentary kayaks, canoes, bikes, guided hikes, and wine shuttle
• Pet policy: Pet-friendly rooms available across select properties