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Colonial Inn & Creamery

2.5 star property
Colonial motel in Watkins Glen with free parking

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Located close to Watkins Glen State Park, Colonial Inn & Creamery offers a serene retreat. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind with outdoor furniture or get active at the nearby health club. Guests rave about the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €65
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb

Room options

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1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed, Motel Style

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed, Motel Style

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

1 Full Bed, Inn Style

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 Queen Bed, Inn Style

1 Queen Bed, Inn Style

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Bedroom Suite, Inn Style

2 Bedroom Suite, Inn Style

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 King Bed, Motel Style

1 King Bed, Motel Style

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Full Beds, Motel Style

2 Full Beds, Motel Style

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed, Inn Style

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed, Inn Style

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for 1 Full Bed, Inn Style

1 Full Bed, Inn Style

1 Full Bed, Inn Style

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed, Motel Style

1 Queen Bed, Motel Style

1 Queen Bed, Motel Style

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
701 North Franklin St., Watkins Glen, NY, 14891

What's nearby

  • Watkins Glen State Park - 2 min walk
  • The Tasting Room - 5 min walk
  • Seneca Harbor - 9 min walk
  • Castel Grisch Winery - 4 min drive
  • Watkins Glen International - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bucket Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ribbon Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jerlando's Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kookalaroc’s Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Colonial Inn & Creamery

Motel near Watkins Glen State Park
Colonial Inn & Creamery provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Access to a nearby health club and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Colonial Inn & Creamery include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Microwaves and daily housekeeping

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

Room amenities

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Colonial Inn & Creamery pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Colonial Inn & Creamery?

As of 8 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Inn & Creamery on 10 Feb 2025 start from €64.69, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Colonial Inn & Creamery?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Colonial Inn & Creamery?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Colonial Inn & Creamery?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Colonial Inn & Creamery located?

Situated in a state park, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Watkins Glen State Park and The Tasting Room. Seneca Harbor and Watkins Glen Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Colonial Inn & Creamery Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 354 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 354 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 354 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 354 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 354 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

B

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property is not a Ritz Carlton, or even a Hampton Inn. It is a small motel with sparse amenities and a bit rough around the edges. We had a space heater in the room, much needed as the trip was cold and rainy. What this place does offer is a friendly staff, perfect location for visiting Watkins Glen state park, and nearby main strip of restaurants. Literally 2 block walk to the park, no need to drive and park. Also plenty of decent eats within walking distance, AND a good brewery! Mario and his crew were friendly, helpful and responsive, I highly recommend this place for a couple day visit to the park and surrounding areas. If you require upscale, perfect accommodation, this may not be the place for you, but it was perfect for our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

mark

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was a oil space heater to heat the room ? that dosent even seem legal? there was not any water cups or trash cans in the room ? there wasnt a refrigator as advertised there was not a chair in the room ? just bed . it was a clean room except for the dywall dust I think the owner is trying but just shouldnt have rented a room the was not ready to be rented . but the pics on the internet looked good ?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Arielle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

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

4/10 Poor

Eric

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The noise from the Main Street was horrific. Even with blankets over windows and ac running to mitigate noise, there was barely sleep. Only after 3 am when truck traffic and locals were asleep did it quiet so the kids could sleep. My family didn’t stay the second night and found other accommodations. Due to paid in full ahead of Time, attempting a refund for 2nd night but it may be lost. It was worth finding other accommodations and spend more than to remain. The inn keeper made a special remark that it’s a 7 day warning to cancel the second night - how was I suppose to know 7 days ahead of time at a place I’ve never stayed… that it would be the worst night sleep at a lodging I’d ever had to cancel the second night. Very little empathy, especially for the kids. The inn was nice otherwise and enjoyed the building and history. But I’d not be returning. I do hope this posting is kept up for others to read, and I’m sure others had a better experience. But not for the other two folks I spoke to in the hallway the next morning. Wish it was better - was excited about the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Colonial Inn and Creamery review
There was a little confusion about a room change. We did not get another email for the update. But the motel was not unmanned as previously stated, and Mario figured it all out and accommodated us with a very nice room. He was also helpful with info on the area. Coffee at all hours in the common area was nice and the bed very comfortable. Best of all, we could walk the 4 minutes to Watkins Glen state park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was fantastic and location was within walking distance to everything. I do know that there is remodeling going on but Room 8A very dated. Questionable stains on old carpet, bed had big dip in middle and window AC did not fit window properly so flies entered and had to put towel up. The rocking chairs in front were a great place to sit and enjoy the amazing ice cream.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Not worth the money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anjan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Glen State. Not cheap. Old house. But overall good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet stay with comfortable clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Especially easy to access to Watkins Glen State Park and Seneca Lake.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice and easy to walk to shops and the Glen. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenience and location was great. Walked to park/gorge/falls and to waterfront marina district. Room was showing its age but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful & friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lodging and ice cream!! You can’t go wrong!! Perfect location and close to everything Watkins Glen has to offer!! All walkable!! Fire oven pizza right next door!!! Not luxury but perfect for a cozy and inviting stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the cozy little room and the creamery on site! Would recommend Nickel’s BBQ in town as well as the Blackberry Inn Cafe for breakfast. The hotel is close to the state park and they let us keep our car there even after we checked out. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024