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Colonial Inn & Creamery

2.5 star property

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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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)
    ‪55 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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Full Beds, Motel Style

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 King Bed, Motel Style

7.2 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed, Inn Style

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom Suite, Inn Style

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

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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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Full Bed, Inn Style

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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 Wi-Fi in public areas. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Colonial Inn & Creamery offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 clean guestrooms 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.

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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.
  • Cots (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

Reviews

Colonial Inn & Creamery Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 514 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 514 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 514 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 514 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 514 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Totally awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kory

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Derrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the Creamery. The antique dressers were restored very nicely. Beds were comfortable and the 2 bedrooms were perfect for us. The carpets were well worn. The staff was all very friendly, polite and very helpful especially the new manager. The pizza from the hut next door was spectacular.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Yogeshwar

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Nice location...a bit dated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

janet, Belleville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older property. However it’s clean, bright and close to restaurants and shopping downtown. Also you receive a free ice cream daily when you stay here. It’s delicious! Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

Great place to stay in Watkins Glen

Superb location. Quiet, homey and cool despite the hot weather. Two minute walk to Watkins Glen State Park. Great ice cream and pizza. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

frances

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a very good experience. We got free ice cream for staying there which I think is like amazing other than that the room was nice very small very intimate, which is not bad at all. I would just say that they need a new AC and there wasn’t a mini fridge inside, so bringing food back was kind of hard to store other than that. It was a great stay walkable to the park walkable to shops. It was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place, homemade ice cream tops it all
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Margaret is very welcoming, helpful, a wonderful person for the Inn
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

George

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Do not book this property! The online pictures and descriptions are deceptive and do not reflect the actual facility and rooms. This was not what we expected. Up entry, my wife immediately worried about bed bugs and started checking and inspecting the room. Within 5 minutes we decided this room was unacceptable. All cleaning and hygiene came into question when we saw the very limited bedding - for example, there was no mattress pad/protector. The room and bathroom were extremely small. When I called to advise that the room was unacceptable and that we were leaving, (no live answer; only voice message) within minutes, as we were leaving, someone came to the room. No attempt or offer to rectify. Just rude comments and exclamation that we will not get a refund. We left and drove to Corning, NY, to stay at a wonderful property. I contacted Expedia and they also could not get a live contact over the next 3 days as they attempted to follow up with this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Horrible Stay

The wifi was spotty. The bed was very uncomfortable. The toilet would not flush and they have no maintenance crew.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Colonial Inn and Creamery is in a nice central location. The room was clean and equipped with small refrigerator, microwave and toiletries. Check-in was contactless with a door code. Ice cream at the creamery was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cipriano

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Buffalo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kasia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
We booked the two rooms together with the shared bathroom. The rooms were cute and the check-in process was a breeze. However, it was difficult to sleep due to the parking lot light coming in the windows and no blackout curtains. I tried to contact the hotel about that issue as well as to ask for additional blankets but they never replied. We were able to get extra blankets from an employee we ran into in the hallway (the only one we saw over a two-day stay), but never a response from management. We loved the location though and overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor condition…overpriced
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis L

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice and easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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