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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
Exterior
Front of property
Indoor wedding

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed, Motel Style

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed, Motel Style

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Full Beds, Motel Style

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Motel Style

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 King Bed, Motel Style

7.2 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 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
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 1 Full Bed, Inn Style

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
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed, Inn Style

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed, Inn Style

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Suite, Inn Style

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom Suite, Inn Style

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 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
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Watkins Glen

Colonial Inn & Creamery places you steps from Watkins Glen State Park and within a short 5-minute stroll of The Tasting Room. 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.
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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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Hare Brewing Bar And Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jerlando's Ristorante - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ribbon Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seneca Harbor Station - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Colonial Inn & Creamery

Colonial motel in Watkins Glen with free parking
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

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

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.

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. 194 out of 515 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 515 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 515 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 515 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 515 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, but not up to the standard of what where were used to staying.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelio

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Totally awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kory

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Derrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the Creamery. The antique dressers were restored very nicely. Beds were comfortable and the 2 bedrooms were perfect for us. The carpets were well worn. The staff was all very friendly, polite and very helpful especially the new manager. The pizza from the hut next door was spectacular.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Yogeshwar

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Nice location...a bit dated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

janet, Belleville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older property. However it’s clean, bright and close to restaurants and shopping downtown. Also you receive a free ice cream daily when you stay here. It’s delicious! Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

frances

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a very good experience. We got free ice cream for staying there which I think is like amazing other than that the room was nice very small very intimate, which is not bad at all. I would just say that they need a new AC and there wasn’t a mini fridge inside, so bringing food back was kind of hard to store other than that. It was a great stay walkable to the park walkable to shops. It was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place, homemade ice cream tops it all
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Margaret is very welcoming, helpful, a wonderful person for the Inn
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

George

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Do not book this property! The online pictures and descriptions are deceptive and do not reflect the actual facility and rooms. This was not what we expected. Up entry, my wife immediately worried about bed bugs and started checking and inspecting the room. Within 5 minutes we decided this room was unacceptable. All cleaning and hygiene came into question when we saw the very limited bedding - for example, there was no mattress pad/protector. The room and bathroom were extremely small. When I called to advise that the room was unacceptable and that we were leaving, (no live answer; only voice message) within minutes, as we were leaving, someone came to the room. No attempt or offer to rectify. Just rude comments and exclamation that we will not get a refund. We left and drove to Corning, NY, to stay at a wonderful property. I contacted Expedia and they also could not get a live contact over the next 3 days as they attempted to follow up with this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible Stay

The wifi was spotty. The bed was very uncomfortable. The toilet would not flush and they have no maintenance crew.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Colonial Inn and Creamery is in a nice central location. The room was clean and equipped with small refrigerator, microwave and toiletries. Check-in was contactless with a door code. Ice cream at the creamery was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cipriano

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner and the lady at reception were more than accommodating exceptionally nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Buffalo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025