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The Colony Hotel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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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) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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House (Florence) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Twin Room (Garden King Two Twin)

  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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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Grand Twin Room (Ocean, Two Queen) | 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)

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 private beach and seasonal outdoor pool
Along with a poolside bar, this smoke-free hotel has a snack bar/deli and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool and a business centre are on-site.
The Colony Hotel offers 110 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis 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 that 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 poolside bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the pool 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 on foot from St. Ann’s Episcopal Church
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
A private beach is featured. There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as 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 centre 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 a buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Coveside Market – On-site coffee shop.

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
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Coveside Market

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 19 October and 16 May.

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.
  • Cots (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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 on 16 May and close on 19 October.
  • 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. 610 out of 989 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 989 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 989 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 989 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 989 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

sibyl, west point

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Beautifully decorated, close to town. Loved all the common areas for sitting and enjoying the views. Staff was lovely. We were given a room across the hall from the bar which was super loud and just not an ideal location. Other than that we loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel offers beautiful views off the beaten path. Unfortunately the staff wasn’t very helpful and the property seemed to cater to the large tour buses.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Eileen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival our check-in experience was sub-par. Person working the desk was extremely slow and unfriendly, no welcome or hotel info provided, not even WiFi access info. Room had not been properly cleaned or vacuumed as evidenced by stepping on a contact lens and finding a dirty tissue beside my bed. No internet access the entire duration of our stay, 3 days. That meant no tv as it needed internet access. These items were reported to the front desk each day of our stay and were never fixed. We were never offered an apology or explanation. I had to call the front desk the 2nd day to request refill pods for the coffee service and clean towels. I asked that the GM be notified of these issues and received no follow-up. This could be a lovely property but no one seems to care about hospitality or the customer experience. I was incredibly disappointed as I had been very excited to stay here. There are nicer hotels in the area, don’t waste your money here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the beauty of the property, the preservation of the historic building. The view was breathtaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Colony is quintessential Maine. We loved every moment of our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Janice

Uncomfortable bed and pillows. No tv. Plugs old and items you plug in fall out. Hotel needs to be updated
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Zack

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While the location and the grounds of the Colony are impressive, the room we stayed in and the service were quite unimpressive. The very old, stained carpet in the room (as well as in the elevator), the squeaky floors, and the lack of even a bottle of water in the room (not to speak about a coffee/tea machine) gave us a bleak, unwelcome feeling.  Regarding service: by noontime on the second day, our room was not yet made. We alerted the front desk, and they promised it would get done later in the afternoon. We returned to the room close to 5 pm, and the room was still not cleaned. When we asked the front desk about it, they told us that the cleaning team had already left for the day. Only after we insisted did we find the room rearranged on our return at 8 pm.  And all this for a room of over $500 a night. Highly disappointing—will not return and will not recommend the Colony Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jay

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The room was not clean. There was food on the floor and dust piled in the corners of the room. The bed was so uncomfortable. Didn’t know we were staying in a place that had no AC and no TVs in the rooms. The property looked a little ran down. Weddings on site took away from the experience and was noisy up to 12 am in the morning. For the $600 a night cost I would never stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms in the courtyard building were very modern, sleek, beautifully decorared in a beachy theme. The views of the ocean were beautiful, especially at sunset. Very convenient to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The Colony Hotel is in an enviable position on Ocean Drive and on entering the hotel we were struck by the imposing reception area and beautiful sea view from there. Our room was beautifully decorated and we appreciated the fact that we had free parking and that we could walk into town. However, we felt that the hotel is totally reliant on the beautiful building and location for business and does not appear to be particularly concerned with customer experience. The sheet on our bed was torn and despite mentioning to housekeeping was not changed. After much discussion we were offered a free breakfast which we accepted. The bath had a constant drip and the bath was stained as a result and we found hair in the bath that was clearly neither of ours for the duration of our stay. We also felt that the lack of tea/coffee making facilities was poor. To add insult to injury, when we checked out they attempted to charge us for 2 evening meals that had been incorrectly assigned to our room and which took an inordinate amount of time to sort out. We had thought that staying at The Colony would be the highlight of our trip but were left feeling totally underwhelmed. We will not be recommending The Colony to our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Colony offered great views and convenience.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Colony Hotel was so beautiful, and the seacoast location could have not been any prettier. We truly enjoyed this relaxing hotel. We walked to the church and on Ocean Avenue to see the gorgeous homes & Walker's Point. The lobby had ice cold water available after our walk. The breakfast was delicious. I enjoyed the beach & pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room and common areas were very clean. Staff was friendly. Complimentary glass of sparkling wine was a nice touch. Views were spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely historic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful views and friendly staff. Great get away for my husband and I. Very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Debora

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was clean. The problem was that our room was right above the wedding band and it was very loud. The hotel knew there was a wedding and booked the room anyway. After much complaining they did move us to a
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025