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Colonial Inn & Creamery

2.5 star property

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Cozy living space with a fireplace, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating area.
Guests can enjoy a casual dining or social space at this Colonial Inn & Motel, featuring a small outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.
Stately two-story building with a traditional entrance and lush surroundings.
Welcome to the Colonial Inn Motel, situated near a scenic road with trees.
Enjoy a drink at the bar, where Founders Brewing is always on tap.

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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701 North Franklin St., Watkins Glen, NY, 14891
  • Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • The Tasting Room
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Seneca Harbor
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed, Motel Style

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed, Motel Style

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Full Bed, Inn Style

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed, Inn Style

7.6 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom Suite, Inn Style

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 King Bed, Motel Style

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Full Beds, Motel Style

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed, Inn Style

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Full Bed, Inn Style

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed, Motel Style

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed, Motel Style

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Colonial Inn & Creamery

Colonial motel in Watkins Glen with free parking
Along with a picnic area, this motel has free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Colonial Inn & Creamery offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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 Colonial Inn & Creamery's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Watkins Glen State Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Services include a virtual front desk
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Watkins Glen State Park and 9 minutes by car from Watkins Glen International
Colonial Inn & Creamery offers its guests a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Watkins Glen motel.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a state park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1855
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property does not have a front desk. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests.
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.

Property is also known as

Colonial Inn Motel Watkins Glen
Colonial Watkins Glen
The Colonial Inn Motel
Colonial Inn & Creamery Motel
Colonial Inn & Creamery Watkins Glen
Colonial Inn & Creamery Motel Watkins Glen

Colonial Inn & Creamery Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 434 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 434 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 434 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 434 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 434 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Georgia

Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I stayed in was clearly not cleaned well, visible dust under the bed and someone’s old socks behind the rolling clothing rack. The bed comforter had dark stains on it and was clearly not clean. The bed was set on two small frames which left a gap in the middle that was unsupported, which would start to collapse when laying in the middle.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jawana, Minot

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred, SELLERSVILLE

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It appeared that the property was in the midst of serious room renovation. The sink, fixtures, bed and flooring appeared relatively new. The housekeeping however, left a lot to be desired. The AC and windowsills were very dirty. There was some trash under the bed. It worked for a 1 night stay, but not sure I'd return unless the cleanliness improved.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I conveniently located at the center of town, you can walk to many places. It’s a few blocks down from Watkins Glen State Park. There’s a self check in, and the room is cozy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

william

Disliked: Staff & service
Have to check in remotely. They send a link it was no good. Never responded to my ask for help. Stay someplace else.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Everything is clean and well stocked
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place wasnt even open yet. The room was not finished, and there were construction workers all around. It didnt feel safe. The back "views" were to some streat that had a bar, at night people would walk by and be loud and shady. We couldnt have the windows open because you can inside the room and bathroom if they are. We were the only guests in the motel. Paid almost $200 for an unfinished room. We had to set up the microwave and fridge ourselves. The floors were dirty from all the construction. We asked for ice, to the one person that seemed to randomly be around (actually a really nice guy) but their ice machine wasn't working, probably not set up yet. We had to find a way to get our own towels. The shower handle that turns it on fell off, almost breaking my toes. We just could not believe they actually had the audacity to rent ONE room of this unfinished mess. I felt unsave and unsettled. It will probably be nice once it's done, but we felt ripped off.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed and unhappy.

Disappointed with the stay .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Bob

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

$91 you get what you pay for.

The rooms are very bare bones, which is fine at this price point. The office was very good about sending login information and the check Inwas easy. The room was really hot and turning down the heat didn’t matter. We ended up leaving the windows open in Mid March. The hotel is on the main road and the traffic was really loud. I didn’t think there would be so much traffic but there was was. Finally, when one of the other room flushed their toilet, ours would gurgle really loudly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Melinda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This inn was perfect our quick getaway. Great location and easy to access.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

KWAME

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet n nice
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

robbie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute room, extremely comfortable and clean. My only issue I had was with the heat, it was freezing all night but otherwise, it was quiet and cozy! Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owner was very polite and helpful. He was very accommodating and the Ice cream was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY

Soiled linens, dirty floors, space heater, no smoke detector/fire alarm, leaking Bathroom sink, no garbage can in room. Never stayed in room, had to go and buy another room at a CLEAN motel up the street. Asked for refund from Colonial Inn & Hotels.com, which we never received…. Awful service at Coloniel & Hotels.com
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great Location, Price, Good Value

Checkin was so smoothly delivered I thought I was doing something wrong! I was messaged a code for the front door and my room door. There was a message regarding sending a deposit via a link in the message, which I inquired could be done in-person. Location wise the venue is a win. Vibe wise it felt like “spending the night in nana’s attic,” which is comfortable and homely. Bed was firm, fridge and microwave provided, all amenities were serviceable. It was easy to explore town, even if I visited off-season. Only gripe is that I did have a bug or two to kill, yet the bedding and otherwise was clean for me.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
We checked ourselves in around 9:30 pm. There was no instructions on how to turn on the heat and I didn't get any response when trying to reach out to the staff via emails, text message or phone calls (still nothing throughoutour stay). We spent the first night without heat in 30-degree weather. Another guest showed us where to turn it on the next day (the switch is behind a recliner). Great location but literally 0 service or communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location! ALL 🚶‍♂️ DISTANCE!

Everything that would satisfy a bachelor looking to hike the Watkins Glen, hit up downtown in walking distance and not break the bank. Previous reviews were correct, though, per not having a chair in the room. I simply used the lawnchair in my suv. Problem solved. I enjoyed Landon's 🍕, and drove up to Solera brewery, Scale brewery and the Finger Lakes distillery. The Watkins Glen liquor store has good variety, prices are decent. Arrived at the Glen at 8:30am on a Wednesday, and I was the only one there til 9am-still very few people. Good times! Cheers PS The pizza they provide was closed for the season, so hit up Landons.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024