Perched on a pier jutting out into Alexandria Bay in New York’s scenic 1000 Island region, the understated Riveredge Resort is the city’s leading hotel. Most rooms have a balcony offering side views of the 1000 islands and Boldt Castle on Heart Island directly across the bay. Water lovers will also appreciate the complex’s indoor and outdoor pools.
Rooms at Riveredge Resort:
Sixteen of the 129 rooms at Riveredge feature a whirlpool tub for two, a nice touch on a romantic getaway. In one-level Jacuzzi suites, the tub is just feet from the bed. There is a separate bathroom with a shower. The split-level loft suites have a bedroom on the first floor and the Jacuzzi in the loft above.
Dinners at Riveredge Resort:
Riveredge Resort has two restaurants, both located at the far end of the pier, and boast great views. The modest Windows on the Bay restaurant, where a handful of fries goes for a side dish at lunch, is located on the lobby level and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A few floors up, waiters in the AAA Four Diamond Room Jacques Cartier serve up French / Continental dishes in style. You’ll want to put on your best to feel comfortable in the opulent room.
Weddings at Riveredge Resort:
Many couples get married at Boldt Castle and cross the bay for a Riveredge reception. The resort has a wedding coordinator who can help you with the details, and the catering department offers reception packages at a variety of prices. Since so many weddings are held here in the area, the staff has extensive resources to recommend flowers, photos, music, and everything else that makes a wedding memorable. Special overnight rates are available when booking blocks of ten rooms or more.
Packages at Riveredge Resort:
The Fun Time package includes two nights of accommodation, meals, a bottle of champagne and activity passes. In summer, the deal includes a 1000-island sightseeing cruise and entry to Boldt Castle, as well as the Ancient Ship Museum in the neighboring town of Clayton. Winter packages revolve around themed weekends such as Murder Mystery, Spa & Fitness, wine tasting and gourmet cooking, and others.
Navigation to Riveredge Resort:
The complex maintains more than 2,000 feet of dock space that can accommodate vessels up to 150 feet long. Electricity, water and cable TV hookups are available. Boaters have access to toilets, showers, and laundry facilities in the complex. The most popular time for seafarers to visit the resort is Father’s Day weekend, when Riveredge hosts the annual In Water Boat Show.
Is Riveredge Resort Right For You ?:
If you want an affordable, relaxed vacation at an Alexandria Bay resort that can serve as your home for 1000-island water-oriented and outdoor adventures, you can enjoy a stay at Riveredge.
What could be improved at Riveredge Resort ?:
Design-conscious sophisticates may find the granny pink and blue decor, and the rooms themselves, while clean, could use a little freshening. Fallen chairs and cable television do not have premium channels. The balconies are small.
Find more information:
Riveredge Resort website
17 Holland Street
Alexandria Bay, New York 13607
800-365-6987
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