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116 years in business

We speak English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Indonesian and Dutch

300 team members

The Otesaga Resort Hotel is a lakeside wedding venue located in Cooperstown, New York. First opened in 1909, this venue has hosted guests from all around the world. It features an enchanting ballroom and a stunning lake, which is surrounded by old oaks and grass hills. The venue offers a mix of historic beauty and contemporary service, along with ample space for recreational activities. While here, couples and their guests can immerse themselves in the long-held elegance and charm at this lush estate. From the serene waterside of Otsego Lake, visitors will have the opportunity to relax in a refined retreat. Informing the experience awaiting couples and their guests, uniformed valets call them by name, and rocking chairs lay in wait on the back veranda. Set to a backdrop of countryside views, The Otesaga Resort Hotel can rejuvenate anyone's spirit.

Facilities and Capacity

The Otesaga Resort Hotel can host up to 200 guests. It has three indoor and outdoor event spaces, including the Grand Ballroom, the East Lawn, and the Colonnaded Veranda. Wedding ceremonies and receptions can take place at any of these locations, leaving couples with flexible alternatives. For accommodation, the venue offers 132 luxurious rooms and suites where guests can admire views of the shimmering Lake Otsego. Also on the premises are the award-winning Leatherstocking Golf Course and boating facilities. An eight-minute walk leads to the nearby village, a charming location that is home to craft breweries, renowned art collections, and the world-famous National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum.

Services Offered

The Otesaga Resort Hotel provides in-house wedding specialists to assist couples on their marital journey. These seasoned professionals can assist with planning and customizing couples' special days, all according to the to-be-weds' preferences. The venue offers various services for ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, and engagement parties. Some of these options and amenities include access to a bridal suite, overnight accommodations, parking, and wheelchair-accessible facilities. In addition to event planning packages, couples can request that a cake be made for their special occasion, crafted to match their preferred tastes. With all these services combined, the betrothed pair and their guests are sure to have a day to remember at The Otesaga Resort Hotel.

What You'll Love About The Otesaga Resort Hotel

Couples found the venue unique and historic. They also thought the staff was professional and brought everything perfectly together. Look through the review section for more information.

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Pricing & Deals

$17,000 starting price $17,000 starting price
$19,700 average price $19,700 average price
Reception
$6,000 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar service
$24 per person
These prices are available for the months of June through October.
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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$6,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$24

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
November
December

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Reviews of The Otesaga Resort Hotel

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The Otesaga Resort Hotel receives glowing reviews for its stunning lakefront views, historic charm, luxurious amenities, and exceptional service from staff like Brooke, Taylor, Megan, Amanda, and Felicia. Reviewers commend the seamless wedding planning process, with a day-of coordinator provided, delicious food, and beautiful venue spaces. The attentive and helpful staff, seamless events held across different areas of the venue, and accommodating services such as shuttle arrangements and early check-ins make The Otesaga a standout choice for a magical and stress-free wedding experience.

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The Otesaga Resort Hotel receives glowing reviews for its stunning lakefront views, historic charm, luxurious amenities, and exceptional service from staff like Brooke, Taylor, Megan, Amanda, and Felicia. Reviewers commend the seamless wedding planning process, with a day-of coordinator provided, delicious food, and beautiful venue spaces. The attentive and helpful staff, seamless events held across different areas of the venue, and accommodating services such as shuttle arrangements and early check-ins make The Otesaga a standout choice for a magical and stress-free wedding experience.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 70 reviews
Google
4.6/5 1622 reviews
Courtney
Courtney Sent on 10/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The best location for a wedding!

Our 10/8/21 wedding was beautiful and magical thanks to The Otesaga Hotel! We could not have selected a better location for our event and Amanda Sittler was the most organized and professional coordinator to bring it all together. We chose to have an intimate rehearsal dinner followed by a "Welcome Reception" open to all guests the night before as well. Having all of our wedding events on site at The Otesaga made it easy for guests to stay and enjoy their time! It also allowed my husband and I to really get to talk to everyone who had traveled in for our wedding. Everyone had an awesome time and complimented us on the uniqueness and historical feel of the hotel and quality of service. We would recommend to anyone!
Courtney
Courtney Sent on 04/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Fairytale Wedding Venue with Unmatched Service

If you're looking for a venue that checks every box - stunning lakefront views, historic charm, luxurious amenities, and top-notch service - The Otesaga Resort Hotel is it! As a wedding planner, I always love coordinating here because the team consistently goes above and beyond. Brooke and Taylor are incredible to work with, helping make every moment magical for our couples. The convenience of having all your wedding events in one elegant location makes The Otesaga a standout choice. Their attention to detail and warm, professional service truly makes it a venue that I recommend time and time again!
Mandy
Mandy Sent on 12/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

There is no place like The Otesaga

There is no place like the Otesaga. Our wedding day was magical – the views of the lake from the lawn, veranda and ballroom are stunning, and the hotel spaces are elegant and unique. Every single member of the staff was so helpful and genuine, they went above and beyond to make the whole experience special.

(The Otesaga is a perfect wedding venue for so many reasons, including a few I didn’t expect going into planning our wedding: 1 – it has a seamless indoor Rain Plan that we came VERY close to using, and 2 – nice, accessible bathrooms with plenty of stalls)

Our wedding was on 10/14/22 with around 150 guests. We held our Ceremony on the Lawn overlooking the lake, Cocktail hour on the veranda, Reception in the Grand Ballroom, After party at the Hawkeye Grill. We also held our Welcome Gathering in the Kingfisher Tower Room on 10/13.

We stayed at the Otesaga with our family and wedding party, it was amazing to be able to have the whole weekend of events in one place. Guests in our room block had the hotel breakfast buffet included in their room rate. We arranged a shuttle from the Holiday Inn Express in Cooperstown to the wedding to accommodate more guests.

Megan Chase is the Otesaga’s event manager who gave us the royal treatment from our initial tour of the venue through the wedding day. She was always so responsive along the way, and made sure all of our details were attended to. Kayla also helped coordinate the Day Of, both ladies are fantastic to work with.

The food at the Otesaga exceeded expectations. We had a Yakitori station at the Welcome Gathering, and Megan helped us curate a menu that worked for that special event, based on the banquet catering menu.

On our wedding day we had passed hors d'oeuvres and a Mediterranean station for the cocktail hour, plus 2 signature cocktails: Dirty Martinis and French 75s. We had Filet Mignon, Chicken Scallopini and Mushroom Ravioli for the entrees. Everything was cooked perfectly and the guests all gave rave reviews. Our wedding cake was made by the Otesaga’s pastry chef, who also agreed to make Beignets to serve for dessert along with chocolate-covered strawberries.

Notes:
- The Otesaga hotel rooms book very far in advance, as do many other area hotels
- We had a 50-person shuttle, it was too large to drop guests at the lobby of the Otesaga. I’d advise to ask questions around these logistics when booking so you can ensure a seamless experience for your guests and on your wedding day.
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An Beautiful & Very Historic Hotel to celebrate your Wedding Day! I have DJed many Wedding Ceremony's & Reception's here. Love the place!

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One of our favorite venues in Upstate NY - the property is gorgeous, the people are great, and our couples always rave about The Otesaga after their wedding.

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A great venue. I know many brides that loved getting married there. It is hard work for the florist (lots of long trips back and forth - but that is not a couple's concern) ...but well worth it for the setting and the staff were a pleasure to work with.

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The Otesaga Resort Hotel frequently asked questions

The Otesaga Resort Hotel includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Otesaga Resort Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Otesaga Resort Hotel includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by The Otesaga Resort Hotel for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
The Otesaga Resort Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Otesaga Resort Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
The Otesaga Resort Hotel offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
The Otesaga Resort Hotel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
The Otesaga Resort Hotel is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in professionalism.
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