Colonial Inn & Creamery

Property class: 2.5

Photo gallery for Colonial Inn & Creamery

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.
A sign for the Colonial Inn Motel with a clear view of the motel's name and a small bush in front.
A Colonial Inn & Motel with a porch, outdoor seating, and signs advertising Colonial Creamery and pottery.
A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a door, and a window.
A bar area with wooden stools, a neon sign, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Explore the area

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701 North Franklin St., Watkins Glen, NY, 14891
  • Place, Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Tasting Room
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Seneca Harbor
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

2 Full Beds, Motel Style

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

1 King Bed, Motel Style

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

1 Queen Bed, Inn Style

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

2 Bedroom Suite, Inn Style

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

1 Full Bed, Inn Style

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(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

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4

About the area

Watkins Glen

Colonial Inn & Creamery places you steps from Watkins Glen State Park and within a 10-minute stroll of Seneca Lake. Highlights at this Colonial motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas and a picnic area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In the area of this Watkins Glen motel, you'll find Watkins Glen International.

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
  • International Motor Racing Research Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Watkins Glen Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

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

About this property

Colonial Inn & Creamery

Colonial Inn & Creamery offers its guests a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Watkins Glen motel.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1855
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Colonial Inn & Creamery offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

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 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

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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Colonial Inn & Creamery?

Colonial Inn & Creamery offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 16 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Inn & Creamery on 1 Oct 2026 start from AU$147, 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.

Is parking available at Colonial Inn & Creamery?

Yep, Colonial Inn & Creamery has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Colonial Inn & Creamery?

Yep, Colonial Inn & Creamery is a short 18-minute walk from Watkins Glen Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Colonial Inn & Creamery?

No, Colonial Inn & Creamery does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Colonial Inn & Creamery?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Colonial Inn & Creamery?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Colonial Inn & Creamery Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 669 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 669 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 669 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 669 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 669 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Mandi

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

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money, close to town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience for our stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alphonse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it’s location and the cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good room. Good shower pressure
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

MELISSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would book this room again. Convenient, easy check in, comfortable and clean. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, nice staff. Communication of self-check in process was perfect for me. Room clean and comfortable. i would stay there again for sure
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really kind caring staff. Rooms were clean modern. Cute little place and will be back !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what we wanted, a clean room, comfortable bed and nice bathroom. We stayed inside the inn. It was very loud, both from the inside and out, but it was perfect for our need for the night. Good option if you are on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Behind the ice cream store they have a handful of small studio rooms. Located very close to Watkins Glen State Park.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noisy, inside and out!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking next to room. Wi-Fi strong. Room very nicely designed. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Staff... What staff? If it hadn't been for the pizza guy and one other lady we would never had been checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was recently renovated so it was updated and clean. Parking was convenient and there was an ice cream store on the first floor. The location was in the heart of Watkins Glen so very convenient to restaurants and the lake. Of note, the property does not have an elevator but there are first floor rooms in addition to the second floor. Rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jeel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Parking easy , but room was not properly clean , every thing else looked great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Chelsea- Jade

Disliked: Staff & service
Solid choice if you just need a place to sleep, not super clean but not super dirty either. My main complaints: the bathroom had no trash can, and the shower only had lukewarm water. I was quite happy with the location, however as it’s near pretty much everything I wanted to check out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We booked the motel room and the room had no AC. It was hot and humid that day. We called to change to another room finally got someone to answer and then we were changed to the inn side of the room, but we were not given any direction how to get there. We called back-and-forth for many times. Once we’ve settled in everything was OK.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Try your best to find out who to contact when you need something. Everything there is handled remotely and there are management changes not always communicated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026