Colonial Inn & Creamery

2.5 star property

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A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.
A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a door, and a window.
A sign for the Colonial Inn Motel with a clear view of the motel's name and a small bush in front.
A Colonial Inn & Motel with a porch, outdoor seating, and signs advertising Colonial Creamery and pottery.
A bar area with wooden stools, a neon sign, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

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)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

1 Queen Bed, Motel Style

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

2 Full Beds, Motel Style

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

1 King Bed, Motel Style

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

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed, Motel Style

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

1 Full Bed, Inn Style

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 Queen Bed, Inn Style

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

2 Bedroom Suite, Inn Style

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

1 Full Bed, Inn Style

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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 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 location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Watkins Glen State Park and 8 minutes on 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 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
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.
  • 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

Colonial Inn & Creamery Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 613 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 613 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 613 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 613 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 613 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

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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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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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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

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

8/10 Good

Walter

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

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean. The A/C unit didn't work very well, the room really didn't cool down. It would have been nice to have a small coffee maker in the room. Also, was disappointed that the creamery was closed due to construction.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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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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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6/10 Okay

Sean

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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very convenient to food options and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ronn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location to enjoy the local sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Aliaksandr

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