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The Colony Hotel

3.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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140 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046
  • Place, Colony Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kennebunkport Village Green
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Dock Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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House (Boughton)

House (Boughton)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Coveside)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Coveside, East)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Coveside)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Room, 1 King Bed (Coveside, East)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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House (Florence)

House (Florence)

  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony (Garden)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Garden)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Twin Room (Garden King Two Twin)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Garden)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ocean)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Ocean)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Grand Twin Room (Ocean, Two Queen)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean)

Grand Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean) | Room amenity

Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Room, 1 King Bed (Coveside)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Colony Hotel

Hotel in Kennebunkport with a nearby private beach and a coffee shop
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
The Colony Hotel offers 110 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Colony Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Colony Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a poolside bar
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include a porter, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Colony Beach and 8 minutes by foot from St. Ann’s Episcopal Church
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
A private beach is featured. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A seasonal outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly The Colony Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Kennebunkport hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Coveside Market - Onsite coffee shop.
Marine Room - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 21 to 32 for adults and USD 14 to 21 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Coveside Market
  • Marine Room

Things to do

  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift (78 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1914
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 19 and May 16.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 45.00 per pet, per night
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 21 to 32 for adults, and USD 14 to 21 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 45.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 16 and close October 19.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Colony Hotel Kennebunkport
Colony Hotel Maine
Colony Hotel
Colony Hotel Kennebunkport, Maine
Colony Kennebunkport
The Colony Hotel Hotel
The Colony Hotel Kennebunkport
The Colony Hotel Hotel Kennebunkport

The Colony Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 613 out of 992 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 992 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 992 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 992 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 992 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The section of the hotel we wanted to stay in was closed. The new side was lovely and we enjoyed the balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome location, staff and room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely remodeled rooms. Very tastefully done. Nice location.
Looking at the hotel from the ocean side
Sunrise from our balcony
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff at front desk, clean room, cool area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Booking from the uk quite a while ago, we didn't relise the main hotel was closed , this was supposed to be the perfect end to our trip around new England, instead although the room was nice , the WiFi was awful, not staying on for more than 5 minutes at a time. There was no-one around to complain to Not only was everything closed in the hotel, we weren't even allowed to have a look around or spend any time outside admiring the views All in all very disappointed with our stay, even trying to checkout the people in the Market didn't know how
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a wonderful stay. Beautiful large and clean room!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was larger than most hotel rooms with a large bathroom also. The main hotel was closed for the season so we stayed across the street in a smaller section. Very lovely decor and very quiet. Being off season no restaurants at the hotel were open. But we enjoyed our stay here and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

paTRICIA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was great! We didn’t partake in the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall it was an ok stay. Some things that fell short was staff/help, no one to go to if you needed something because the main house was closed. Our room had no bodywash/gel left (wasnt refilled by cleaning staff i guess) so we couldnt even shower properly and no one to ask for more. Also a lot of lack of communication, for example getting emails about the breakfast/restaurant on site -only to find out they are all closed for the season. Also no information on where to check out/how, and if you happened to check in after 5pm -there would be no one there to check you in. In addition, the coveside market was the only food option for the hotel, which was highly disappointing; we got there at 9:30am and they were already out of breakfast sandwiches and basically all the pastries -despite no one even being there. We went during october so it was much more quiet, yet they already had run out of food. Only thing left was basically prepackaged snacks/foods, which i ended up getting an egg salad sandwich which was just really not good at all.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beware… you’re not booking a room in this hotel!!!

Beware when booking!!!!! If you are booking on the off season you will not be put in the hotel you are viewing. They put off season guest in their new building, which is nice, but you’re not paying for the hotel you see. The hotel says its hotels.com fault and hotels.com says it’s the hotel’s fault. More charming hotels than their new one to choose from and not worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dissapointed that the main hotel was closed. Post identified breakfast available-0
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

alex

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was rude. They said the property was “closed” yet we had a room. No berage or food service was available. Very rude staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loooooved the Colony Hotel! We were there in late October, so the main part of the hotel was closed, but the wing on the other side of the parking lot was brand newly remodeled and perfectly convenient, super clean and cute! Very easy parking, very very convenient location, we could walk straight out to the path along the ocean and could either walk or a very short drive to town. We absolutely loved it so much that we came back two nights later!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Renee, Lees Summit

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were surprised we were not in the building pictured online but rather in a new building. The staff we did meet were friendly. Wish housekeeping would restock daily on items like coffee, styrofoam cups etc. The property was very clean and comfortable. The views from the main building were spectacular! Easy access to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JODI, BATON ROUGE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking. Staff was excellent. Felt extremely safe and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Edward

Travelled with family
Delay getting to room in pouring rain Cold service desk… off season Would not recommend to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Zoe

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The colony hotel was in a convenient location and had beach access where we walked right down and enjoyed the sunset with our dogs. Our room was dirtier than I expected, even for a pet friendly room. The carpet was stained in multiple areas likely pet stains. I understand we booked a pet room because we had our 2 dogs but it was just dirtier than I expected. The WiFi was also terrible, even without WiFi we hardly get any cell service. We couldn’t watch tv because the network was so bad it kept cutting in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

janine, warwick

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

ROBERT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We stayed across from the main hotel. We had to walk across the facility to get coffee and a muffin. They should have a coffee station in Coveside as well. Over all, it was a charming place.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra S

Travelled with partner
Looks impressive on the outside but at least our section was ready for a big rehab. Carpets were worn, floors creaked. Great ocean front setting in a beautiful town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the property and the balcony had a gorgeous view and was very relaxing.
Balcony
Colony beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property and view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025