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Colonial Inn & Creamery

2.5 star property

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Reception
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Indoor wedding

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed, Motel Style

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Full Beds, Motel Style

7.4 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 King Bed, Motel Style

7.0 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed, Motel Style

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed, Inn Style

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed, Inn Style

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Full Bed, Inn Style

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Colonial Inn & Creamery

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 8 minutes by foot from Seneca Lake
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.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 583 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 583 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 583 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 583 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 583 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lizette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location and close to the park. I most definitely will be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room easy parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Margaret was super welcoming and helpful! The room was very clean and had everything we needed! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here several times and every time is was wonderful!!! Great staff, rooms are so clean and comfortable and the homemade ice cream shoppe on premises is to die for!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you, great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

HELEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Sean

Disliked: Cleanliness
Adequate for a quick overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was very convenient for our visit to Watkins Glen, only 5 minute walk with variety of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Great location, close to everything by foot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent, Very attentive and helpful. The Inn was very clean and quaint. Would definitely stay there again! Thank you a positive experience for our stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple hotel in a good location. Room was clean and comfy. They sent us a door code so we didn't have to worry about the check in time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

Marlou

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only good thing about this place is all walking distance especially The Watkins Glen State Park, dining and shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place, homemade ice cream tops it all
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Walking distance to all of downtown Watkins Glen. Clean and comfortable Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice and easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Melinda

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
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8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property is dated but in a great location .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Nhung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really cute little inn, very affordable and a great stop that is close to the falls and other good eats. You get free ice cream for staying which is a bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Evelio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location and it's clean we loved
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Proximity to downtown and Watkins Glen Park. Loved the door lock access code process which removed need to check in at desk. The staff member that met me there was great. Cons: Very basic amenities, but the pictures in their site are accurate. If you are someone who wants the Hilton treatment this is not for you. P.S.: my stay was during off season and they were remodeling the rooms in the Inn. Would I stay there again? If I was traveling alone, yes. If traveling with a family (even just a spouse), no. That might change depending on how the remodel goes.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very convenient to food options and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cipriano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner and the lady at reception were more than accommodating exceptionally nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aliaksandr

Very good hotel for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024