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Colonial Inn & Creamery

2.5 star property
Colonial motel in Watkins Glen with free parking

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Front of property
2 Full Beds, Motel Style | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Reception
Hiking

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed, Motel Style | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed, Motel Style

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Full Bed, Inn Style

Highlights

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

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1 Queen Bed, Inn Style | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed, Inn Style

Highlights

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

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2 Bedroom Suite, Inn Style | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom Suite, Inn Style

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 King Bed, Motel Style | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 King Bed, Motel Style

Highlights

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

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2 Full Beds, Motel Style | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Full Beds, Motel Style

Highlights

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

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed, Inn Style

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed, Inn Style | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed, Inn Style

Highlights

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

View all photos for 1 Full Bed, Inn Style

1 Full Bed, Inn Style | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Full Bed, Inn Style

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
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 Queen Bed, Motel Style | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed, Motel Style

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Watkins Glen State Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Tasting Room - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Seneca Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Watkins Glen Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Watkins Glen International - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles

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
Located close to Watkins Glen International, Colonial Inn & Creamery has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Access to a nearby health club and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Colonial Inn & Creamery include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean 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 transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 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?

Check-out 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 International Motor Racing Research Center are also within 15 minutes.

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Colonial Inn & Creamery Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 393 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 393 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 393 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 393 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 393 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Thank you, great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Easiest check-in ever (as long as you followed the emailed instructions), and AMAZING location! Rooms are nicely updated very clean, too! Easy walk to Watkins Glen!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Property seems very good for the money. The check in and check out is very user friendly and easy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Very pleasant stay. The host & hostess were outstanding. They are currently working on big improvements. I would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Very respectful staff, easy check in and check out, clean rooms, and right in town so everything was in walkable distance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

This place is amazing! My wife and I were on a budget and looking for a getaway for our anniversary, and this place nailed it! The bathrooms and bedrooms were average and a little quirky, which is to be expected for the age of the property. The bed was average. But the place was CLEAN and well kept. The staff were friendly and helpful. And you can’t beat the location. Also, the homemade ice cream was soooo good! Definitely recommending to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

This inn was perfect our quick getaway. Great location and easy to access.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Work’s perfect for what I needed, thanks!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

I conveniently located at the center of town, you can walk to many places. It’s a few blocks down from Watkins Glen State Park. There’s a self check in, and the room is cozy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

This is a cheap 2 star motel at most. Bed is comfortable and clean but that’s it. No staff here most of the time. Even the coffee machine didn’t work in the morning and no one here to help.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10

No towels in our room. Check in procedures are bizarre. No one answers the phone.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

the room was clean but terrible, too old the bed is super uncomfortable I didn't have way to charge my phones, usually lamps have. it was just one night
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Quiet n nice
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Very convenient to food options and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10

The outlets did not work, except by front window and bathroom. The queen size bed had an unsupported king size mattress. The shower handle fell off causing extreme hot water. The refrigerator was stained. A space heater was provided for the chilly temperatures.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Nice quiet stay with comfortable clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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

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!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Really nice and easy to walk to shops and the Glen. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

The owner was very polite and helpful. He was very accommodating and the Ice cream was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10

The room I stayed in was clearly not cleaned well, visible dust under the bed and someone’s old socks behind the rolling clothing rack. The bed comforter had dark stains on it and was clearly not clean. The bed was set on two small frames which left a gap in the middle that was unsupported, which would start to collapse when laying in the middle.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Especially easy to access to Watkins Glen State Park and Seneca Lake.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Nice area motel was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10

The check-in process was smooth and straightforward, which we appreciated. The property has a cozy feel, and we understand it's a family-run business, which often means limited on-site staffing. However, several aspects of our stay were disappointing. The room was not properly cleaned upon arrival, and there was no housekeeping service during our 3-day stay. We requested cleaning and trash removal after day two, but no one came. As the temperature dropped in the evenings, we discovered that the central heating had been turned off. Despite requesting a space heater, none was provided, which made the nights uncomfortable. Another major concern was the lack of support—there was no staff on-site, the provided phone numbers were unreachable, and there was no reception desk to assist with even basic needs. While we appreciate the charm and intention behind a family-run property, some basic services and a reliable way to reach someone for help would make a significant difference. We hope these issues can be addressed, as it has the potential to be a much more pleasant stay in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025