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Colonial Inn & Creamery

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A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. - Colonial Inn & Creamery (Watkins Glen)
A bar area with wooden stools, a neon sign, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages. - Colonial Inn & Creamery (Watkins Glen)
A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a door, and a window. - Colonial Inn & Creamery (Watkins Glen)
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A Colonial Inn & Motel with a porch, outdoor seating, and signs advertising Colonial Creamery and pottery. - Colonial Inn & Creamery (Watkins Glen)
A short walk from Watkins Glen State Park, Colonial Inn & Creamery has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a door, and a window.

2 Full Beds, Motel Style

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 King Bed, Motel Style

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

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A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a door, and a window.

1 Queen Bed, Inn Style

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a door, and a window.

2 Bedroom Suite, Inn Style

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a door, and a window.

1 Full Bed, Inn Style

8.0 out of 10
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(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Watkins Glen, Colonial Inn & Creamery is in a state park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Watkins Glen State Park and Seneca Lake. Ready for a night out? Consider Two Goats Brewing and Scale House Brewery. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Watkins Glen travel guide
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701 North Franklin St., Watkins Glen, NY, 14891

What's nearby

  • A canyon with a waterfall and a river.
    Watkins Glen State Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A wooden building with large windows and a deck.
    The Tasting Room
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A marina with boats docked, a building with a sign, and a forested hill in the background.
    Seneca Harbor
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • International Motor Racing Research Center
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Watkins Glen Beach
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Burger King
    6 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    8 min walk
  • Jerlando's Ristorante
    3 min walk
  • Lucky Hare Brewing Bar And Grill
    9 min walk
  • Chef's Gathering
    3 min drive

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Colonial Inn & Creamery pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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 10-minute walk of Watkins Glen State Park and Seneca Lake. The Tasting Room and Seneca Harbor are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Colonial Inn & Creamery Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 665 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 665 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 665 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 665 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 665 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the place! It was so cute and cozy our stay at Watkins. The ice cream was amazing! It also walkable to go to Seneca Lake and the state park!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

geraldin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is free, free wifi. 2 minutes walk to the Watkins Glen state Park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a cute Inn right down the street from Watkins Glenn State park. The room was very clean and updated. There is and ice cream shop right inside the Inn. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Very busy place. We got there early and they allowed us to park our car there so we could walk down to the state park. I would recommend this Inn . We were there for one night .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location just next to state park and walking distance to the lake and very close to Walmart. Hotel is clean and room has big space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Easy checking/checkout. Clean and comfortable room. Location was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Davisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very concerned booking this hotel after reading some reviews but it worked out well. The room we had has been remodeled and is nice for a simple sleep and shower stay. It’s not fancy or decorated but it was clean and the bed was comfortable. The location is so convenient and everything is walkable. The ice cream is good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
for a one-night stay, very acceptable. very small TV - but really just needed a place to sleep after a full day at the Glen. Clean room, parking was easy and the staff was friendly and helpful. no frills - the price was very reasonable with our travels through the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was fantastic! Walkable to the gorge trail and Seneca Lake. The front porch rocking chairs were enjoyable. The room was clean and roomy with a nice desk with a chair. A bench for luggage or sitting and a corner chair for relaxing. We could have used clean towels on day 2 and the mattress was super soft…we prefer a bit more of a firm bed! The wood fire pizza was closed during our stay - only open Thursday to Sunday. The ice cream was yummy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was clean and neat. It was also exceedingly small. There was no place to even hang up any clothes. I also kept knocking my shin on the bottom leg of the bed because there was so little room around it. The bathroom was amazing. The contactless check in was a pain in the rear. There was no check in desk let alone a person to provide service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Donald

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property looks much nicer in the pictures. Not very clean, bed was terrible. Very old property needing updates badly. Musty smell. Not happy at all with the room. Only bright side is great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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2/10 Terrible

john

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No closet, broken bathroom fixtures, a towel over the bathroom window for a blind, blood on the mattress, terribly loud air conditioner with duct tape around it. Bare walls. Just minimum lodging in a pinch. The photos in their Expedia page were quite deceptive. The location was Convenient, and the ice cream was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient to the park. You are expected to check in using an app and we were not successful. Then someone helped us. Paving during our stay made parking more distant from inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

peida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very good, in the middle of town center, walking to the lake in 10 min, their ice cream worth a try.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the FREE ice cream for guests. Don’t miss the wood fire pizza. It’s delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing stay. Only issue was the air conditioner didn’t work but not a deal breaker. The rooms are as pictured. Everything was clean and the bed was comfortable. The location is great as well. Felt very safe and there was enough parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

LYNETTE

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The bed was the worst I’ve ever slept in. The blinds didn’t cover the windows and was like sleeping with the lights on. Bathroom needed some bleach. Parking was fine. Never saw the check in person. The girl at the creamer checked us in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zemfira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal Hotel for joining and relaxing soul and heart. Thanks for Barbara and all employees for professional, respectfully service. Very tasty ice cream 🍨🍦, quiet, clean, food. Everything excellent. Highly recommend for every body. Nice location. Restaurants, cafe, 7/11 Store 1 min. Walking distance. Also actually affordable price for suits, All the time available space for parking. Thanks 🙏👍.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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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
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evelio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location and it's clean we loved
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
There is no staff that is immediately available, only by phone or email. And that is how check in is handled, phone or email. Our mattress was way too soft, and the fitted sheet was no longer fitting. There was no soap in the shower, not even the empty bottle where it should have been hanging on the wall. The ice bucket was a 1970 style, not insulated. No coffee maker in the room, only in the creamery, and the bottled water for the coffee was empty by 7:00 am Sunday morning. On the plus side, it is centrally located in town so everything is walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

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