Surfside on the Lake Reviews

Mark and Nikki are absolutely amazing! They made our wedding perfect! Mark is punctual and returns every call and email promptly. The food was fabulous! All of our guests have been raving about it for days. They accommodated all of our guests for the weekend. Spacious room for the bridal party to get ready with a great brunch. I highly recommend you having your wedding at Surfside on the Lake! Best venue in Lake George!!!

My wife and I had our wedding at Surfside on the Lake on 9/16/23 and our overall experience there was excellent. The staff there was extremely helpful and very accommodating to all our needs. All the planning , decor, and arrangements were left in there hands, everything was on point and to our expectations. We had the day of our dreams. Our family will be returning here as regulars yearly.

Got married this September and it was absolutely perfect. Mark and Nikki were able to pull off our last minute wedding. We had about 80 guests and got married on site. We had our reception in their Club Hamilton room. It has a nice lake view. The chef did a great job with our food. We opted for a buffet since we didn’t have enough time to gather what everyone wanted to eat. Mark and Nikki gave us some recommendations on vendors and how we can pull together some simple wedding decorations. They had chargers in house and were nice enough to let us use them. They really went above and beyond to make this all happen. We are so glad we stopped in and booked! Thank you to all the staff that made our wedding day possible!

We got married by the lake . The view was pretty and it was a very nice day. Surfside helped us book vendors which was nice since we didn’t know who to pick. The waitresses were nice and the food was great. Kevin made good drinks. You will not be sorry if you book your wedding here !!

My husband I wanted a destination wedding to our favorite place and came upon Surfside and I am so so glad we did. The personal service from Mark and Nicole was top notch, everyone working at Surfside for my 4 day stay was incredible. It's unbelievably clean, the food is delicious and the grounds are perfect.

Both Mark and Sami were amazing to work with. The months leading up to the wedding they were available to answer any questions we had. On the day of the wedding they were running around and making sure everything was absolutely perfect. They helped set up decorations and were just amazing overall to work with. Not only were they amazing, but the venue itself is breathtaking! We got married in May on the deck overlooking the beautiful lake George. It was perfect!

Surfside on the Lake was phenomenal. We were married on the deck that has a beautiful view of Lake George and the mountains. Sami and Mark are amazing. They worked so hard to make our Wedding a dream come true. They were available day and night to answer any questions we had regarding our wedding. Not only were Sami and Mark great, but the Bar Manager, Nikki was also wonderful. Donna and I can not thank them enough. The head chef at Surfside is also amazing. Our guests are still raving about how great all the food was. Every member of the kitchen staff was so friendly to our guests and us as well. The one thing that amazed me the day of the wedding is how much Sami took charge and kept both myself and Donna calm prior to our ceremony. Also, prior to and following the ceremony, Mark, Sami and Nikki took care of any/all issues that arose so I didn't have to stress or worry about a thing. I can't thank them enough.

I could have never known when I began this journey that Mark and Sami (and the staff of Surfside) would become so much more than wedding planners to us. They’re our family. From our very first meeting to the final details, these two amazing humans made our wedding day everything we could have dreamed of and more. They made the cabana rooftop bar look like paradise and the process leading up to our special day was so easy and fun. We gave our input and they made our dreams a reality. I can not say enough good things and I will forever be indebted to Mark, Sami and Surfside for making our wedding a day/night we will truly never forget!

From the tour of the property, to contract signing, to the day of the event, everything was absolutely perfect! Mark and Sam went above and beyond to make my day perfect. They far exceeded all the expectations I had. The property was immaculate, the service was top notch, and the set up was just as I had envisioned it to be. The food was phenomenal and so was the presentation. I am so happy I chose Surfside to host my wedding. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a beautiful venue with fun and professional staff!

My husband and I just had our wedding at the Surfside on the Lake this past Friday, 9/3/21. I’m a CT bride, but grew up vacationing in the Lake George area. When my husband and I decided on a small intimate ceremony with just 23 of our closest friends and loved ones, I knew it had to be a small destination wedding on the Queen of American lakes.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about the venue in general, and about Mark and Sami in particular. From the second I decided to book my wedding date with them, they were attentive to my every need, and were in constant contact about next steps and what they needed from me.
We had a small intimate ceremony on the deck overlooking the Lake, and could not have asked for a more beautiful location to declare our love for one another. Our reception was out on the newly built Club Hamilton deck, and it was absolutely breathtaking. The deck affords you a nice view of the pool, all the way down to the lake. This is where Mark and Sami really shined. With just a few simple reference photos they were able to turn the space into a beautifully elegant embodiment of my vision. They even did my bouquet and centerpieces!
Everyone enjoyed the food. We did a plated dinner and decided to serve the Prime Rib, Panko Herb Crusted Cod and the Veggie Lasagna with the Cheesecake for dessert. And for a snack later in the reception, we had a nacho bar complete with cheese fondue fountain.
We did a room block with the hotel for the weekend. There are lots of different rooms available at different price points, which ensures that guests on any budget will have no trouble getting a room. Every room I went into was nice and clean. The resort itself has tons of amenities like a beautiful pool, kayak or paddle boats for guest use, and of course an amazing Lakefront beach. Guests will never want for things to do if they’re spending a night or two on property. And the hotel is in the center of Lake George, walking distance from everything, which is a plus in a town that’s majority street parking.
Both Mark and Sami were super attentive to any request or questions I had. If I emailed or called I always got a timely response. I never had to call or email multiple times to track them down. They really were an absolute dream to work with. They executed my vision better than I ever could’ve dreamed, and they’re such friendly and pleasant people that you can tell from the day you meet them you’re in the best of hands. I have heard from every one of my 23 guests that joined us for the weekend, and everyone has said how beautiful the wedding was, and how much fun they had. If you’re looking to book a wedding in the heart of Lake George, look no further. The place is gorgeous, reasonable, and Mark and Sami will make sure that your day turns out to be whatever you want it to be!

Excellent venue for our welcome event the night before the wedding! Absolutely gorgeous views of the lake - unbeatable! Staff was fantastic and helped make the event be exactly what we were hoping for.

I became very ill . They helped decorate my hall. Literally dragged me from room to my hair and make up specialist . I came down with a virus , and they did everything above and beyond to make the day perfect . They surprised me with a chuppa! The ceremony space was gorgeous as was the hall . Food amazing . They did special meals for kids and the vegetarians. I couldn’t attend my own reception, they were at my room Checking on me , and stayed made my guests feel welcome . Mark was on top of everything from start to finish . Sam helped me get dressed because I couldn’t even stand properly . The wedding March was perfect . Everyone was told when to go . I couldn’t imagine better coordinators and a better hall . All my guests have called me and said how amazing everything was . At midnight they even came to check on me . If you want perfection Surfside is the place to have your wedding ! We are going back next month to Surfside for a weekend getaway . Even though I missed a lot , I saw all the attention to detail . They, are honest , hardworking people . I appreciate everything they did . Not only got my guests , but for my husband and I . If you want something gorgeous and to be treated like royalty . Call Mark Dawson at Surfside on The Lake .

We had a great experience working with Mark and his team at Surfside. The location is just perfect, great views of, and access to Lake George. The Rooftop Cabana Bar is a blast, especially because you can book your rooms overlooking your reception or party, with easy access to your room.
The Hamilton Room is also a really great traditional banquet room option with the huge new deck that runs the length of the building! Just a wonderful outdoor spot that is very competitive with other venues especially considering the lake from aspect! 5 stars in my opinion!

We were blown away with how beautiful our reception was at Surfside! The food was delicious, the space was breathtaking, and the service was superb. Mark and his team turned my pinterest vision into reality, trust me they will not disappoint. If I can give it 10 stars I would!

We got married in September of 2019 at the surfside hotel in Lake George. We toured almost everyone venue in lake george (except the sagamore, too expensive) and ended up going on a whim and booking surfside. We were so happy with our decision and they met and exceeded all of our expectations. Mark was an absolute pleasure to work with and he did everything in his power to accommodate our requests and provide us with an experience of a lifetime. The setup was beyond beautiful and i couldn't imagine it looking any more professional it felt like a 5 star resort that puts on weddings as their main source of business, the view was amazing and we were able to get amazing pictures because of this (https://thepinckards.com/). Everyone said the food was great and we were even able to bring in donuts from an outside bakery as our dessert.

The rooms were great, the newer side has really nice rooms but the other ones are fine. The proximity to town was perfect for our guests who stayed for a longer period of time and wanted to walk around. This made it feel like a destination wedding as we had the ceremony, reception and everyone stayed on location, even outside of the wedding events our families were together for the whole weekend and it made it that much more special.

We had zero complaints about the surfside, mark and his staff. There has been so many times we have reminisced about our wedding and said if we had an infinite budget we wouldn't have changed a thing!

(I tried to think of which of the ratings to put as a 4 start but truly couldn't)

We had our wedding at Surfside in July 2019, on probably on of the hottest weekends of the year. The staff went above and beyond helping us set up the night before, and Nikki even went out of her way to make centerpieces for us, as we did not have any.
Surfside gives you the elegant feel with the family touch. Everyone had such a great time at our wedding they still talk about it! Great views for an outdoor wedding and the people are amazing!

We had a wonderful time. Nikki was especially helpful with a lot of our events that took place on the premises. We never had to ask any staff twice for any assistance. The scenery and atmosphere was amazing. Thank you for making my daughter’s special day such a memorable occasion.