My Week at The Cassadaga Hotel The younger me had been here, The Cassadaga Hotel several times and had amazing experiences each time. I still look back on those fond memories. If you read my first review, it's nothing but great things to say about the hotel. Recently, I was in need of a retreat. I didn't think of the gulf coast, or northern FL in the woods, or the Keys. I thought of a place close to my heart without hesitation, even though I had not been years. I thought of Cassadaga. So, I decided to stay at The Cassadaga Hotel. Just like my very first stay here, I planned to stay two days and ended up staying for several. On account of a few different reasons. I wanted to continue on my spiritual journey; I wanted to see deeper into the hotel that I had grown to love... I wanted to just "experience." And I did. Cassadaga itself is its own entity for another review, but it's a breath of fresh air. Amongst this Cassadaga fresh air is also a different kind of "air" from the hotel...open arms. From the moment I walked in to book a room until the moment I drove out of the driveway a week later, I was enveloped in that feeling of genuine care and dedication to my happiness as a guest. From the owner Diana, who's impeccable dedication and love for her employees, & the hotel was apparent from the moment you met her. She was even so professional and such a role model to her employees as to what customer service is all about. They have no afterhours guest services. She was having dinner at the restaurant attached to the hotel. She went out of her way to make sure my son and I were comfortable by having our room switched. This is what I call A+ unblemished service. To the women who worked at the lovely store, Chrissy and Dawn, inside the hotel and the front desk were so delightful, even when things got busy. They were able to maintain composure and kept their cool. I send out my appreciation and recognition to them! Not an easy job to do! Customer service can be a hard line of work. Their onsite maintenance man, Phillip, was very kind in offering to help carry in my bags for me. He has put a lovely water garden on their front lawn, quite gorgeous. I also had the pleasure of getting to know two of the psychics in house as well, Laura and Angela. Not only are they two charming women, but they are also the real deal. If you want a reading at Cassadaga Hotel, they have great psychics/mediums on board. I would like to thank Kim and Laura from housekeeping. They are some of the most hardworking women I know on site. Their smiles and genuine positive attitudes in their interactions with me while doing the arduous task of cleaning up after every guest inspired me to have a good morning every day! So, thank you Cassadaga Hotel for yet another unforgettable stay. You've left with me with many more memories to cherish in the future. I send all my love with this review. read more

Had a fun time staying in The Hotel Casadaga, it is certainly a fun experience. This 1920 ies hotel makes you feel like you have stepped back in time and not to mention being haunted. It is certainly fun walking around and you can have a psychic reading as well. This is not your Hilton but if you want a fun and unique trip this is the place to go. The staff here is very friendly and attentive. read more

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My first solo trip and it was everything I wanted and needed. The hotel is amazing and beautiful. If you want a hotel sleek and modern don't stay here. It's charm is the history, the natural not updated realness of when it was first built. My room was very cozy comfy all I needed for a reset and quiet two days. Everyone that worked there was very friendly, the store had tons of stuff to buy.Loved the meditation room, small like a church confessional, went in there 4 times and came out so calm and free. Had 2 readings-palm from Misty who was spot on and wonderful, and a tarot reading from Michelle which was also spot on. They both made me feel great after and with renewed hope for my future. I signed up for the fairy village making class and loved it! I had such a great time, the woman that ran the class was so nice and helpful had tons of things for us and tons of ideas. I brought mine home with great pride. I was a little disappointed in most of the trails but I don't think they have anything to do with the hotel but I went on them all anyway. I do plan to return in the fall. Everything you want to do and see is within walking distance of the hotel. read more

I stayed here for 3 nights at the end of last year with the goal of making the best use of my time. I scheduled readings with different mediums, a past life regression session, and attended a seance. There was information on these and other offerings on the hotel's website. I was very happy with all of the things I participated in. My room wasn't fancy, but I was happy with the accommodations. The first two nights (Thursday, Friday) were relaxing and serene. I loved the porches and rocking chairs. Saturday night was a total nightmare. After the seance, a number of people from the seance stayed to talk and socialize in the lobby. This continued until at least 1 am with people actually performing a mini concert. Being one of the closest rooms to the lobby, it was incredibly loud. I realized at that point, that there was no one to complain to because the front office closed at 6. I called the restaurant to complain but the hostess didn't do anything. Finally I went out to ask the group to stop which only minimally reduced the noise. The experience actually freaked me out a bit bc who are guests supposed to contact if there's an issue or emergency? If there's information provided to guests upon check in, I never received it. Other than that, the restaurant was fine but it's the only place in the town. I loved the offerings of the hotel shop and bought gifts for friends and myself. I definitely plan on returning but would rethink the days I stay. read more

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Finally made it to Cassadega. ( We are moving out of the country, so doing a Fl bucket list.) These is a very old building, originally built in the late 1800's, burnt down, then rebuilt in 1929. We were here for their fall festival and this was the only place to eat. It was Italian night and we ordered the calamari, manicotti and brushetta. Everyone said everything was delicious. The shots were literally shots (in a syringe) see photo. We all shared a slice of orange dyed cookies and cream cheesecake which was awesome! It had a cute Halloween inspired marshmallow decoration. There was live (and quite loud) entertainment inside. Of course everything was super decorated for Halloween and it was a lot of fun. read more

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It was a lovely stay. Super honored to have been able to visit the psychic capital of the world and also to have stayed at the Cassadaga hotel. We had a nice experience! The restaurant and live music was lovely, the rooms didn't have microwave fridge or tv but there's so much to do in the area at walking distance. Remember to get a magical ring or stone from the gift shop before you leave :) read more

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We came here for Halloween 2022 and wanted to see the haunted house. We came with a group and did the haunted house it was $20 per person which is a little expensive for what you get but it is Halloween week! They had two outside bars where you could purchase limited cocktails and beer. Full liquor bar inside hotel lobby. We then hung out in the hotel lobby and listen to the piano player play some awesome old time Halloween tunes. We had a couple of cocktails and enjoyed the evening. The hotel here is very unique and beautiful with all the carved woodwork. Parking is limited so always go early if there's an event. Right next to the hotel are several little shops that sell all types of cool mystical stuff. The night we went they also had 10 to 12 vendors out on the street. We have eaten here before for dinner and Sunday brunch and the food is always very good. A unique place to come if you want to get your spook on. read more

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The hotel's restaurant is ok. It's Italian but not authentic Italian. The arancini were ok but the tomato sauce tasted like a can sauce. The zucchini didn't have any seasoning. The sandwich was ok but would have been better hotter and pressed. If you go diagonally across the street to the psychic shop you can get a reading. I keep taking my friends and family to see Karen and everyone enjoys her. I would give her 5 stars. There are different options for readings but 30 mins for $70 is enough in my opinion. There is a little store inside to buy jewelry and gems. The other store next to the hotel has a lot more for shopping. I did the haunted museum before and it's not really worth the $10 but it's entertaining to do it once if you're in the area. read more

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I just returned from an annual trip to Cassadaga. I have always found it to be a very healing and spiritual retreat. It really invigorates my own energy and I always learn something new. The people who live there and give readings are sincere and very spiritual. However I noticed a trend this past visit. They have put in a "haunted museum" and charge $10 for people to go in and see it. I did so, thinking that it was archival photos and files from the 127 year old town. But to my extreme disappointment, it was simply a collection of rooms filled with what appeared to be a lot of Halloween decorations. They had a Harry Potter exhibit as well. I have no idea where the Harry Potter series fits in with spiritualism. There are many other things in there that are meant to horrify and scare people which is the direct opposite of what spiritualism really is. I was very disappointed. On the side of the museum was a mural of Bigfoot and aliens and other silly conspiracies. I am writing The Association to express my feelings as I have always been a big cheerleader for Cassadaga and have brought many new people there. Are they taking spiritualism seriously; or are they simply opportunists? I have a deep connection to Cassadaga as my aunt and uncle lived there for over 20 years and are buried in the Lake Helen cemetery. (Jack and Helen Sayer) I am aware of the possibility that the Association may not be connected or have oversight of the retail stores other than the library. I was so comforted to see that the library is still what it has always been. I hope they keep it that way. I also want to say that the Purple Rose store seems to be part tourist trap and part sincere. Nevertheless I visited it several times over the past few days and had excellent readings with Joey. I was also pleased to see that Cassadaga is involved with a trap, neuter, release program and there are several friendly cats on the premises. It's always a delight to see them being so well cared for. It is very sad for me to see that the last retreat from the world has gone so commercial. The Hotel had big screen TVs playing Fox News all day long. I don't care what political side you're on, this should be a place where you can leave all of that behind. Spirit knows we need to move on after all that has happened. It was once a place where people celebrated togetherness. We need that now more than ever. (Perhaps the History channel or NatGeo would be more suitable.) I was hoping that was the case. It was not. Having said all that, the Association itself seems to still be somewhat intact. I say that this because of the services I attended and the residents I met during my visit. Cassadaga has always been a much-needed retreat for me but I fear this may have been my last visit. Do you have any insight about this? I am a freelance travel writer for USA Today Travel and very involved with several Facebook groups of like-minded individuals, so a response I can share would be most appreciated. read more

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My husband booked an overnight get a away for my birthday. Ate at sinatras which could have been more personable. Storms came through and the whole town has lost power. We attempted to go back to sinatras to ask for water or something to drink, but were told there's no electric to run the register, but you can try Deland. For a take out cup of ice water. Give me a F***** break. No southern hospitality here. Debbie Young read more

Visited the haunted hotel Cassadaga and it was an awesome experience. I love the charm of this hotel and the fact that it's located in the psychic capital of the world. If you guy's haven't already known, I LOVE me a good Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo. It's one of my favorite dishes, and I enjoyed it very much at Sinatra's Ristorante located in the hotel. scandylous ordered the Chicken Parmesan which was delicious as well. read more

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Having been to Cassadaga many times I wasn't expecting much based on the exterior of the hotel but I was pleasantly surprised! The place was great, quaint, clean, rooms were nice and large. I stayed in room 28. Didn't see any ghosts but that probably wasn't a bad thing I would highly recommend staying here. read more

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I talked my husband into stopping by...we hadn't been in the area in a while and we're on our way home from Cocoa Beach. As always, I'm glad we were able to stop by and get a reading. We browsed around the property for quite a while. It was a pleasure to meet DJ in the gift shop. She's awesome! So...informative and kind. She was so helpful. We were able to get readings by Misty for myself and Cat for my husband. Nothing but good things to say about the both of them. They did not disappoint...I have gotten readings from other mediums in the area in the past, but they did not go well. I didn't believe that there was no connection or that the person wasn't being truthful. But...in this case, my husband was very impressed and so was I. I was also able to pick up a very nice piece of jewelry from Cat's handmade collection.... Woohoo! We will definitely return! read more

Beautiful, historical building in Cassadaga that stands as the focal point for the city. Rooms are available to rent and you can get your cards read on property with one of the readers The on property gift shop has a crystal arch way that really twigged my senses, I suppose it was pulling something off of me as I walked through. The store itself had some pretty nice merchandise as well as some general stuff you'd find anywhere. read more

Fun time with a group to have a reading or group seance.. creepy old hotel, but spend the night if you dare. It's in the middle of no where but if you are nearby definitely stop there. Apparently the area has lots of spirits. There is a great restaurant, cocktails and shop with lots of stones, minerals and artifacts. What fun, would love to stay in Halloween with a group! We all had great readings, which were pretty accurate. read more

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Cassadaga is known for its psychics, mediums and paranormal activities. The Cassadaga Hotel fits right in, especially with the crotchety old hag wearing the Dr. Hannibal Lecter face mask. The hotel looks like nothing changed since the 1940's. It's old world charm is quite endearing. Despite the ghoul working the front desk, the rest of the staff was a delight. They made my stay enjoyable and made me feel very welcome. While the main areas have a historical feel, my room was adorned with a more contemporary decor. I didn't see any ghosts other than the grumpy front desk lady wearing the Jason Vorhees hockey mask. That's probably because I slept through any hauntings. The bed was incredibly comfortable and not even Leatherface at the front desk could wake me up. I would recommend one of the rooms that opens onto the front porch. The outdoor patio has a nice view and the rocking chairs are a nice touch. The restaurant and bar is pretty cool. There's a piano bar that gets pretty active on the weekends. Apparently there's dueling pianos every Friday. I'll have to be sure to come back for that. The See You Next Tuesday working the front desk was really the only downside to my stay but I didn't deal with her enough for her to spoil my stay or knock any points off this review. The hotel makes up for it in droves. If you're coming for a mystical experience in Cassadaga be sure to stay at this hotel. You won't be disappointed. Well, maybe just a little bit by the Michael Myers mask wearing bat at the front desk but that's about it. read more

This place is gross and run down. Being an old or "haunted" building doesn't mean you can't use nice comforters or clean the bathrooms! Come on! I paid almost 150$ for a single night stay what a ripoff. Also the staff in the restaurant are so rude! read more

The hotel is super old, and creepy, it's "rustic " long hallway with tons of mirrors reminds me of the shining. they have almost no amenities, no microwave, no fridge, no tv, no phone, in the room we stayed in. The bed was not comfortable at all. One thing I guess that I am Grateful for is there is electricity (like a plug in your room for your phone or to power a device (everything else is 1930-1960 style ) The soap they provide is super tiny and so Is the shampoo. The bathroom water doesn't get hot at first but then it seemingly does after a few min (warm not hot ) . There is a sink but it's not in the bathroom. The toilet makes a ton of noise and scared me to try to flush it because it looks weak. The ac did cool the room down. (Doesn't seem too efficient tho ) there was supposed to be breakfast from 8-11 (there wasn't any ) the WiFi they supposedly have must be the ghost everyone's referring to as it wasn't able to be seen from the room lol (the password to the WiFi's is listed on the wall on a piece of paper , however it's either spelled incorrectly or they left out the part that supposed to be capitol (maybe they don't want you to use it ) I have a reading scheduled in 25 min with in house specialist Lori Anne and I'm trying to be open minded about this but I'll see... just had the reading and so far it's been the best thing about the trip. I can tell Lori is gifted and I felt the presence of her spirit guide, while she read me. She was pretty accurate as well this has made me happier so far. I'm About to try the "ristorante " I'm ordering an "Arthur burger " and a Cesar salad with chicken, and I'll update it as soon as I eat it. The burger was good nothing so great to email home about , comes with home made chips which were good if you're into that, I don't eat them usually. The service is slow and the staff is nice but too busy at this time, I'm running out of time waiting for the bill and i need to be at my next reading soon. Update soon. Just went across street to a purple building called "purple rose" had a 15 min meeting with the in house lady, she seemed to also have a gift, I listened to her and I will heed what she said although im not sure I believe everything she said as much as the First Lady. On the next night we hung out at the piano bar in the ristorante. And had drinks and sang karioke that didn't suck ! If your coming for the readings then great , overall I had an ok time but If you are coming to get amenities you will be disappointed. I had. My experience but I don't think I'd come back. read more

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Really bad karaoke on Halloween night made for an unpleasant dinner experience at Sinatra's tonight. Music was way too loud, and so therefore were the drunk people. Our server was polite, but she was highly incompetent i'm forgetful at times. Eggplant pasta was just OK, and since they were out of chicken I had a lemon caper pasta that was also just OK. But our lemon cello acknowledge dessert, and Ceasar in HealthSouth Italian vinaigrette dressing were excellent. Exceptional homemade minestrone soup, but some of the worst bruschetta I ever had. Expensive meal that could've been more for the money had a service been better and the entertainment was quieter. read more

What a huge disappointment. I hadn't been to Cassadaga Hotel in over ten years. We visited during August. The woman in the gift shop is also the front desk person. She doesn't even look up from her desk to greet people. She is not outgoing and friendly, or making anyone feel welcome. The air in our room was not very cool at all. We lived through it on the first night and mentioned it in the morning. She said she would have someone look at it but that all individual A/C's we at full capacity as the heat index is 110 degrees. We explained that we understood the heat as we were from Florida. However, a 100 square foot room should be easily cooled with an A/C. When we returned to our room several hours later, the room was still warm. We asked if anything had been done, and the woman explained that she was sorry but nothing could be done due to such heat. I decided to look at it myself and found that the exhaust hose had a hole in it, meaning some of the heat that was being sucked out of the room was being forced back into the room. No wonder! This could have been fixed with duct tape for the night or even a new hose to be done correctly. If you are in the first floor, smokers sit on the front porch and leaks into your room. If you are on the second floor, people can make all kinds of noise at 1:00am and nothing is done about it. They say there is wireless service in the lobby and wireless for the rooms. However, neither was recognized in our room. read more

We paid but didn't stay. I Reserved a room there for my wife and me. The hotel is very cool as it is about 100 years old. The staff was very nice. However, the mattress in the room we were assigned was not of very good quality, it was not very firm at all and every move one of us would move during the night would wake one of us, plus my wife's back would have been in terrible shape, (mine too) if we stayed there. We decided to go to a hotel in Deland, about 20 minutes away, and rented a very nice room at the Marriot. This turned out to be a blessing in a way as Deland is a very cool town with great shops and restaurants. I would recommend staying in Deland and then traveling to CASSADAGA and exploring the shops and don't miss the fairy trail, that was great. Plus the room did not have a TV, for us that was unacceptable. read more

I haven't stayed overnight at the Cassadaga Hotel so I can't speak of it as far as a lodging facility goes but having been there I can speak of it in some other terms. First off, as an edifice it's a 1920's historic marvel of hotel. The old woodwork, the construction, the big lobby, desks and general décor literally speak to you of years gone by. It has a really good restaurant, a gift shop, a bar, and huge custom coffee bar, but far more than that. Being located in the heart of the Spiritualist Capital of the South, if not of the world, it holds regular meetings of those who are considered to be insightful mediums, astrologists, numerologists, palmists, psychics and those possessed of spiritual gifts. Furthermore it is reputedly haunted by various ghosts and spirits, one of whom is Arthur. According to legend and hearsay, Arthur is a spirit or ghost who once resided at this hotel but long since passed away back in the 1930's. However, because of his fondness for the place, plus a certain fondness of gin and cigars, has remained at the hotel in spirit or ghost form. Indeed Arthur is recognized on the mirror over the bar which reads "Arthur's Place" and upon the hotel menu offering which continues to offer his favorite burger, the Arthur Burger. I've neither seen nor met Arthur but have spoken to a medium who states that he has met the spirit of Arthur and for a fee is purportedly able to summon his spirit up for anyone who would like to meet him. There is also a gift shop which basically deals in various goods used by mediums, spiritualists and psychics such as crystals, cards, medicine wheels & etc. On the basis that the Cassadaga Hotel is like no other hotel in the United States, is a well-kept historic site, has a good restaurant, a unique gift shop, both a great regular bar and a coffee bar and offers both unique and interesting insights into the past as well as the craft of spiritualism, I'm going to go a solid Four Stars on it and say that, if you are in the area or even nearby, the Cassadaga Hotel is not to be missed. read more

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I was there in September 2018 with my mother in law and had the most amazing experience. The woman in the gift shop was so helpful,the minute she was my mom couldn't climb the stairs she switched it. She also suggested the best readers for us both. I had Mary and her reading has changed me forever. My mom had Kat and she was so happy with her reading also. The next day we had crystal bed healing with Inez doing Reiki on us I felt an internal shift that day from that treatment. We ate there the whole weekend at Sinatras !!! On Friday an Saturday night they have music and we danced an sang along with the regulars!! I'm going back by myself soon and can't wait. Go with a open heart an a open heart an you will have an amazing time! One more thing All the people that work there all were a great bunch an hard workers all of them. Enjoy! This awesome p!ace!!!! read more

I have been coming here for over 20 years hotel gets better and better but keeps it historic feel. Stay here you will sleep with the lights on.. but in a good way read more

Very Quaint... quiet and truly off the beaten path. Clean room, very small bathroom and shower in Room 27. The gift shop is pretty cool, interesting items. Sinatra's is very nice and a great place to drink a beer and listen to the Piano. Fun Songs. First meal was anti-climatic, wouldn't recommend the Flat Breads. Second night ordered the Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo. Would order that again it was wonderful. Rooms are small upstairs and please be aware that you hear EVERYTHING!! Paper thin walls! Great place for a solo traveler. Didn't get a reading and did not do the Seance as I'm a believer that you don't poop where you sleep. Just visited for the tranquility of the place. read more

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I just spent last night in room 4 and I loved every moment of it. Very quiet and relaxing. Checking in was easy and the front desk staff very friendly. Make sure to get there between 1 and 5. After 5, The gift shop (where you check in) closes. I was looking for an escape; a retreat really and that's exactly what I got. Make sure you take your room key with you always. The Restaurant was great. It was my 3rd time there and it's always a pleasure. Be sure to stroll the area and learn more about the camp and how it came to be. Be sure to get a reading as well. Admittedly, mine didn't go as well as I had hoped, but that can happen. There are many there to choose from. Over all, very happy and everyone I met was super nice. I can't wait to go back. read more

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Didn't stay, this review is for the psychic I met there along with the friendly staff. First off....Kat you were the BEST! You were amazing, on point, and you seriously gave me a lot of hope. I'm so happy I picked you. You get to pick psychics from a daily list of who's available in the lobby with their info and techniques. The prices can be steep but it was well worth it as someone who has received psychic services in the past. They even tell you if they're reading you incorrectly to tell them so they can stop. read more

Been here a few times but never for the haunted Halloween walk. By far, the scariest I've ever experienced. Makes you wonder how much was real and how much created. Went to the restaurant after and enjoyed live music, beer and appetizers. Fantastic evening, will definitely go back read more

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Had a great visit at The Cassadaga Hotel. Restaurant was great service was wonderful what a great day trip. Love this place

We went there with another couple and all expected to connect with our Loved ones. Both our experiences were bogus. They gave no information without fishing for info from us first. The girl asked the name, age and cause of death for our loved one...I responded with shouldn't you be telling me that ? It was an experience and that's all I can say but 100% waste if $140. Save your money. read more

The hotel is very pretty inside. Period furnishing. Original hardwood floors. Railing and trim is antique. However, I went in for coffee one morning. It is served at the bar and in takeaway cups. Large is extremely expensive and very watery. Service is ok. read more

Experienced the haunted house for Halloween festivities. It was a thrill to remember - every single person who played a part in acting, planning or decorating put in a tremendous effort that clearly showed. They even personalize the experience by learning your names on the way in and and passing it on to everyone along the way that will sneak up on you. Fright level was "up there" - probably couldn't walk through it alone without freaking out. Awesome overall - you will scream and laugh. read more

Such a unique experience we have nothing to compare it to. This hotel is old and haunted. We had room number 4 supposedly there's a spirit in there it moves your reading glasses. No ghost for us on our one night stay on a Sunday but what we found interesting was there were only three rooms occupied and the entire staff leaves at night only the guests and the spirits are in the hotel. Getting a room on the first floor was worth it we had a cute table and chairs that look out on the street and the bookstore. Interesting experience, worth the price of admission. read more

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I'm really torn about how to rate this place. My stay here was miserable, and the place seriously needs renovation... however, everyone was just so nice, so it's hard for me to be very critical. Here goes: The good: Free wifi, although it doesn't reach the rooms. You have to sit in the lobby to access it. Every staff member we encountered was very sweet and helpful. From the front desk to the restaurant to the cleaning ladies, all of them were pleasant and wanted us to have a relaxing stay. My mom and I both had a reading while we were here - she had Mary, while I met with Kat. My mom loved her reading with Mary... Kat was friendly, and said some things that did ring true for me, but I wouldn't say it was an amazing reading. I also don't like tarot cards, and she used them... if I'd known that, I probably would have chosen someone else. One highlight of our stay was this beautiful black cat named Dino, who seriously was more like a dog than a cat. He apparently belonged to someone in the community, because he had a collar and everything, but he loved hanging out right by our door on the veranda, and followed me quite a bit. He even snuck into our room twice. He REALLY loved me after I bought a little bag of treats for him at a CVS in DeLand, and apparently he told all of his feline friends, because the next thing you knew, I had four different cats following me around. It was weird and hilarious. The bad: This is an old hotel, built in the 1920s, and it's obvious. The walls are very thin, the mattress is hard as a rock, and the floors creak loudly wherever you walk. We also had NO hot water. None. Not once during our three day/two night stay. I let it run for a good couple of minutes to see if it just took a while to kick in, but there was nothing except icy water coming out of the faucet. It was quite cold during our trip too (lower 40s at night, 60s during the day), so a cold shower was just totally out of the question. The ugly: On our first night there, I did not get a wink of sleep, thanks to some HIGHLY intoxicated and rude guests a few doors down from us. They spent all night running down the hall, swearing and yelling, with no regard whatsoever to any of the other guests. I asked them twice to be quiet... the first time at 1 am, where I got an apology but no change in behavior, and the second time at 4:30 am, where I was called a very, um, colorful name. I later learned another guest had asked them to be quiet at around 2:30 am. The thing is, we could not call the front desk to complain, because they leave at 7 pm and don't return until 9 am. Apparently, the manager is usually there, but she was sick this particular night. When we complained, the staff sincerely apologized. They truly felt terrible that we had the experience we did, and assured us that those responsible were not staying a second night (and that even if they were supposed to, they would've been kicked out). I don't blame the hotel for this incidence (and I'm not deducting stars for it... the lost stars are all from the fact that I had no hot water and slept in an insanely uncomfortable bed), but man, I was a ZOMBIE the next day. If you're going to stay here, I'd say one night would suffice. We stayed for two, but there really is so little to do in Cassadaga that you don't need to stay long. Get a few readings (Kathy across the street from the hotel, next to the post office, was great... and my mom had a reading from James Thomas, one of the mediums from the spiritualist camp and she was blown away by her reading with him), grab a bite to eat at Sinatra's inside the hotel, browse the gift shop, and that's about all you'll need to get the full Cassadaga experience. But don't leave without saying hi to my buddy Dino :) read more

The hotel in this town is super haunted, in a good way! Lots of opportunities to capture EMF anomalies on your favorite iphone/android ghost tracking apps. The hotel's rates are reasonable at $55-$65/night during the week for a basic room. Perfect for a ghost-hunting romantic getaway. The restaurant is themed metaphysical-neovictorian (ie: HP Lovecraft, Edgar Cayce) with adorable seance-looking tables. Food is Italian but on the lighter side, they have a ton of wine and a few choice beers on tap. During the day, there are psychics with unique specialties who have offices in the hotel so you don't need to ask around town looking for a specialist. The hotel has a money-back guarantee on psychic readings (within the first 5-10min) so you can rest assured you're getting the real deal. Classes on the weekends make this place a hot-spot on Fridays and Saturdays -- be prepared to make early reservations if there's a specific reader you want to see. And be sure to bring CASH. With few exceptions, readings are cash-only. read more

This place is incredible! If you're looking for a resort getaway, this is not the choice for you. BUT if you want a peaceful retreat with nice staff and ambience, this can't be beat. It's a cross between Kellerman's (from Dirty Dancing) and The Shining. The hotel and community moves at a slower pace than expected. The rooms DO have hot water in the shower if you're patient and reallllly crank the handle all the way to hot. The A/C is not centralized but easily customizable with their in-room air-conditioners (think ours was Hi-Sense). If you're concerned about the "noise" from the restaurant, you may be a really light sleeper or not have access to earplugs. Try having one or two of the bar's heavily poured drinks and you'll fall right asleep (shout-out to Shannon! ;-) )The restaurant's back room is private enough for a conversation but still open enough to not feel like Baby in a corner. Wesley and Jon were very attentive and professional. The food was great. We stayed in Room 1 and had access to the indoor lobby and the outdoor patio. Friday's has dueling pianos for entertainment in the restaurant while Saturday's has karaoke enjoyed by some super talented locals. The coffee is strong at the coffee bar and the bagels and omelette are homey and delicious. Tom and his partner are very welcoming and good conversationalists. Think of this as a camp retreat with the foresight to plan and book your activities in advance. Kat is an amazing resource and her readings and healings were intuitive and super helpful. Understand that while this is a hotel, you are entering someone else's home (some of the rooms are actually apartments) and community. While the staff is helpful, don't expect everyone to kiss your ass. Also, respect the residents and their property! The bookstores are fully stocked and have unique items you'd be hardpressed to find elsewhere. Take pictures! Walk around and explore and be open to what is happening. You may not even realize you're having supernatural experiences until later (aka orbs in your photos not visible when first taken). If you're feeling cooped up and need a hit of that city life, historic downtown Deland's Main Street is a 15-minute drive away for all your hipster glory. read more

Oh so unique and charming. Historical hotel. You may see a spirit or two. We had a suite. Very old fashioned Decor. Make sure you see Doreen the psychic if she is here. Amazing!!! read more

Fun environment for the mystic occasion. They did have A lot of flies at the dinner table....

We have visited Cassadaga several times and although I've never stayed at the hotel we have eaten at Sinatra's many times and the food is always excellent and the service is excellent as well. This was the first time getting a reading at the hotel and I could have saved that money because it was a total waste. We will definitely be back to eat at Sinatra's but we will get our readings outside the hotel. read more

I went out to Cassadaga for the first time today. It is definitely hidden in the middle of nowhere. I ultimately ended up at Hotel Cassadaga after first stopping at the welcome center and the Psychic Shop. I definitely felt the best at the hotel. My reader was Misty. I thought it was a great reading and I'm looking forward to see how some things in the future shake down. I definitely agree with the advice that you should go with your gut on which person you end up choosing. There were people there that I totally sensed negativity with and would not have wanted them to be my guide. The hotel is cute and very much reminds me of a horror movie. It was not scary but it did seem full of history. I think the cost of the readings are for sure on the high side but perhaps you get what you pay for? I won't know I guess until I go somewhere cheaper. Overall, it was an interesting experience, and I would for sure go back with friends, maybe even at night! read more