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Colonial Inn & Creamery

2.5 star property
Colonial motel within walking distance of Watkins Glen State Park

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Cozy living space with a fireplace, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating area.
Enjoy a drink at the bar, where Founders Brewing is always on tap.
Welcome to the Colonial Inn Motel, situated near a scenic road with trees.
Stately two-story building with a traditional entrance and lush surroundings.
Guests can enjoy a casual dining or social space at this Colonial Inn & Motel, featuring a small outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.
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

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Cable TV service
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free self-parking

Room options

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed, Motel Style

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Full Bed, Inn Style

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed, Inn Style

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom Suite, Inn Style

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 King Bed, Motel Style

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Full Beds, Motel Style

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed, Inn Style

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 1 Full Bed, Inn Style

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Full Bed, Inn Style

Highlights

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

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed, Motel Style

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed, Motel Style

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 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 - 0.2 km
  • The Tasting Room - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Seneca Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Castel Grisch Winery - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Watkins Glen International - 11 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 32 min drive
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 48 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

When you stay at Colonial Inn & Creamery, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Watkins Glen State Park and Watkins Glen International. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

What to do

  • Public winery tours
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Virtual front desk

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1855
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Visual fire alarm

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Does Colonial Inn & Creamery offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Colonial Inn & Creamery does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Colonial Inn & Creamery?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Colonial Inn & Creamery?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Colonial Inn & Creamery?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Colonial Inn & Creamery and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as fishing and hiking. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and access to a nearby health club.

What's the area around Colonial Inn & Creamery like?

Colonial Inn & Creamery is a short 2-minute walk from Watkins Glen State Park and 5 minutes' walk from The Tasting Room. The local area is walkable and popular with nature enthusiasts.

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Colonial Inn & Creamery Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

8/10

The hotel was very convenient for our visit to Watkins Glen, only 5 minute walk with variety of restaurants nearby.
1-night trip

2/10

The wifi was spotty. The bed was very uncomfortable. The toilet would not flush and they have no maintenance crew.
2-night trip

8/10

This inn was perfect our quick getaway. Great location and easy to access.
1-night trip

8/10

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.
2-night trip

4/10

I booked a 2 night stay but left after 1. There were no towels, took over a half hour to get them, finding anyone who worked there was near impossible. The room was run down, ill equipped and seemed dirty. A very uncomfortable experience. Good location. Great ice cream.
2-night trip

10/10

Easy check in. Everything is clean and well stocked
1-night trip

4/10

The location was great but the room was terrible the only thing good in the room was the bed. The bathroom was terrible, the toilet, sink and tub were so close together you could barely use the toilet. There was no electricity in the bathroom for hair dryer or shaver. The only electrical plug was by the TV which was hidden by the dresser. Needs a little updating. The carpet was dirty. Thankfully we were only there for a coupe hours to sleep.
2-night trip

6/10

The bed was comfortable. The sower small. The floor was dirty. It looks like they are doing some renovations and they are needed
2-night trip

8/10

Quiet n nice
4-night trip

8/10

Nice quiet stay with comfortable clean rooms
2-night trip

10/10

Very good hotel for the money.
1-night trip

8/10

Overall the place is cute. The bed was actually very comfortable. There was no regular coffee out when we went down to get some and the pastries were the same from the night before. The bathroom does not have a door which I was not a fan of but we managed. The bathroom also needs hand towels and washclothes. I would stay again but hope they will put out fresh regular coffee for the morning. You have to text the inn as the front desk is not regualry manned and they never answered with several requests for a slightly later checkout. Even a no would have been better than no answer. Oh well. Id still stay again because the location is ideal and the bed was clean and comfy.
1-night trip

8/10

Especially easy to access to Watkins Glen State Park and Seneca Lake.
1-night trip

10/10

The owner was very polite and helpful. He was very accommodating and the Ice cream was delicious!
1-night trip

10/10

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!!
1-night trip

2/10

Think of a boarding house with paper thin walls right on the main thoroughfare of the town. Guests up early into the morning talking right outside our door. Then beginning at 2:30 a.m. two people from the creamery (I guess) in the kitchen talking up a storm. Finally at 3:30 I had to get out of bed and ask them to be quiet. Next comes the trash truck at 4 a m. with it's back up beeper going off and clanging trash cans. You can here every footstep on the creaking floors and every toilet that flushes. ZERO sleep
1-night trip

4/10

Bed and pillows were the worst. Both way too soft with no support. Cheap bedframe with no headboard so pillows kept slipping down the between the wall. Only one chair in the room. Shower very small and uncomfortable. Everything was clean and room was recently remodeled, they just need to focus more on comfort. We left a day early due to the bed.
3-night trip

2/10

Have to check in remotely. They send a link it was no good. Never responded to my ask for help. Stay someplace else.
1-night trip

8/10

Nice area motel was good
1-night trip

8/10

Excellent for our one-night stay. Convenient to restaurants and Watkins Glen Park
1-night trip

4/10

Disappointed with the stay .
1-night trip

10/10

Very cozy stay and absolutely prime location for going to Watkins Glen SP. I walked there from the inn, only took a few minutes. Will definitely stay again someday!
1-night trip

10/10

Ideal location to enjoy the local sites.
2-night trip

10/10

Would stay here again.
6-night trip

10/10

It was clean the own its amaze and parking was easy!
1-night trip