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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 Colonial Inn & Motel with a porch, outdoor seating, and signs advertising Colonial Creamery and pottery. - Colonial Inn & Creamery (Watkins Glen)
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A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a door, and a window. - 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
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(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 King Bed, Motel Style

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(25 reviews)
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  • 1 King Bed

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1 Queen Bed, Inn Style

7.6 out of 10
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(28 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

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 Full Bed, Inn Style

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

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(5 reviews)
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  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

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

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 white boat named 'Esperanza Rose' docked at a pier with a forested hill in the background.
    Seneca Lake
    6 min walk - 0.4 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
  • Watkins Glen Beach
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

  • Bed sheets 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

7.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 720 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 720 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 720 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 720 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 720 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I had a great stay. Everything was clean and comfortable. The location was absolutely perfect with a short walk to Watkins Glen State Park and all the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location. Rooms were not cleaned. This was my second time staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, freshly painted, new flooring, updated bathroom, coffee in the lobby in the morning, walking distance to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For those who like to hike the hotel is near Watkins Glen State. The hotel has an ice cream parlor it has a pleasant atmosphere . Contactless check in. Excellent communication.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
old property but maintained. was having construction done at the time to main building so limited the parking and ease of parking/entry. other wise clean/safe id stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities
Great location, okay room. Pretty clean but some maintenance issues (for example, outlet/switchplate next to bathroom sink wasn’t anchored and pulled out when unplugging hair dryer, only heat source was an electric radiator). Tiny shower, comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Self check-in process is a bit confusing and staffer present when we checked in was not very helpful or supportive. Room was okay and beds were old and hard! No local tv stations to watch so you need to stream your own apps to watche tv. Location of property was the best part. Very central to Watkins Glens attractions and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor service because of no office. Basic room with no blow dryer and a $20 heater on the floor. Bed was comfortable. Room is 12 x 12. Not worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I don't know the surrounding circumstances, but check in is DIFFICULT. There is no breakfast included. There is nothing special or fancy at all about the room. Wifi did not work. The mattress is low in the middle. We were a bit "under-whelmed" but it was sufficient and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location downtown & close to shopping, the lake, & the entrance to Watkins Glen gorge trail was outstanding. A QR code check in was not expected but the female employee working the creamery stepped up to help me with the process. There was no one working a front desk & no elevator. The parking spaces were extra small & cars parked over lines taking up 2 spaces. Young people were loud up until around 1am making sleep difficult. The room was clean & bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location. Just cannot be beat. Generally clean for the obvious things like floors but the second level cleaning really hurts, like window casings haven’t been touched in a very long time, and they don’t stay open unless you prop them up with a shoe or book. Very bare basic room. Bathroom was pretty good tho Wifi—we were not given a code and therefore could not access it. Seems strange. Or is it even there?
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioner was very noisy - as was traffic when we tried using the windows for ventilation. Price seemed high for the basic room. Location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

6/10 Okay

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