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The Lake House on Canandaigua

4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,522 Google reviews · Lakefront wedding venue in Canandaigua, New York · 0.2 mi to the lakeshore

On-site lodging Elopements

Sophisticated hotel featuring a lakefront pool, a restaurant & a bar, plus a spa.

Plan your tour

  • Setting lakefront venue, 0.2 mi to the lakeshore — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
  • Phone (585) 394-7800
  • Website lakehousecanandaigua.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

770 S Main St, Canandaigua, NY 14424

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of The Lake House on Canandaigua and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🛏️ On-Site Lodging

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⛩️ Gazebo or Arch

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🍸 Full Bar Service 2 mentions

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 1,522 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 15 mentions

“The Sandbar was a great spot to eat with a beautiful lake view, and while the library wasn’t open much during our stay, it was such a cozy space and perfect for photos.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 4 mentions

From the reviews

An Unforgettable, Peaceful Reset at The Lake House - My wife and I recently attended the Spring Equinox sound bath experience at The Lake House on Canandaigua, and it was truly exceptional.

★★★★★ — Terrell, Mar 2026

We stayed at The Lake House for the first time in July. We needed some R&R after a stressful first half of the year (lost two parents and moved to a new home). This was the perfect antidote. The hotel is a breath of fresh air. Spacious, airy, uncluttered, clean, bright, and right on Lake Canandaigua.

★★★★★ — Karen, Jul 2026

The Lake House provided a perfect girlfriend’s get away! We enjoyed 2 nights and all aspects of the property. Staff was fantastic from the greeters at the door to those working in the spa. We enjoyed meeting other guest throughout the property and at the classes.

★★★★★ — S, Feb 2026

The Lakehouse is such a special spot! But of all of the wonderful amenities our favorites are the classes held in the yoga studio (sound bath, meditation, stretch, yoga!) Truly a relaxing, educational and transformative experience each and every time.

★★★★★ — Jessica, Jun 2026

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Getting married at The Lake House on Canandaigua

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.