Colonial Inn & Creamery

2.5 star property
Colonial motel within walking distance of Watkins Glen State Park

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Located close to Watkins Glen State Park, Colonial Inn & Creamery offers a serene retreat. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind with outdoor furniture or get active at the nearby health club. Guests rave about the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Cable TV service
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free self parking

Room options

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1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed, Motel Style

Highlights

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

1 Full Bed, Inn Style

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

1 Queen Bed, Inn Style

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 King Bed, Motel Style

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

2 Full Beds, Motel Style

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed, Inn Style

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

1 Full Bed, Inn Style

Highlights

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

1 Queen Bed, Motel Style

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
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 - 0.2 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
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hop Notch Tap Room - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Jerlando's Ristorante - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ribbon Diner - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Colonial Inn & Creamery

When you stay at Colonial Inn & Creamery, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Watkins Glen State Park and Watkins Glen International. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

What to do

  • Public winery tours
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Virtual front desk

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1855
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Visual fire alarm

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Does Colonial Inn & Creamery offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Colonial Inn & Creamery does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Colonial Inn & Creamery?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Colonial Inn & Creamery?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Colonial Inn & Creamery?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Colonial Inn & Creamery and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and access to a nearby health club.

What's the area around Colonial Inn & Creamery like?

Colonial Inn & Creamery is a short 2-minute walk from Watkins Glen State Park and 5 minutes' walk from The Tasting Room. The local area is walkable and popular with nature enthusiasts.

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Colonial Inn & Creamery Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Location
Service staff
Ice cream
Towns
Bed
Restaurant
Pizza
Shower
Bathroom

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Great location. Walking distance to all of downtown Watkins Glen. Clean and comfortable Inn.
Chad, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel was very convenient for our visit to Watkins Glen, only 5 minute walk with variety of restaurants nearby.
Antonio, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Charming with quirks

Charming with quirks. If anyone in the inn uses a toilet while you are in the shower, your water will turn scalding hot. This is a great location.
Kristin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Charles, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thank you, great stay!
Kimberly, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Clean, but not up to the standard of what where were used to staying.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Zachary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean quiet room at a good rate. Bed is comfortable.
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property seems very good for the money. The check in and check out is very user friendly and easy.
Neil, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very pleasant stay. The host & hostess were outstanding. They are currently working on big improvements. I would definitely recommend
Darlene, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

This inn was perfect our quick getaway. Great location and easy to access.
Melinda, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Worse than bad

Worst experience ever unbelievable and do not stay here. Dated and unclean would give a 0 if could. Look deeper into the reviews
Philip, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Horrible Stay

The wifi was spotty. The bed was very uncomfortable. The toilet would not flush and they have no maintenance crew.
2-night trip

6/10 Good

Sewage…

Nice pizza and ice cream connected to the inn, but in the end our two rooms had sewage coming up the shower pipes. Half of us didn’t end up showering before we checked out. The management just said they would get it fixed and didn’t offer to find another shower for us or anything.
Alessandra, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Motel Room Hell

No food service even though there were tables. No toiletries. (Shampoo or soap).No blankets. Had to buy my own trash bags. No one around to check you in or out. Lots of flies. Free ice cream. I was dependent on other family members for transportation so I ate a hotdog from 7-11 each morning for breakfast.
Lynn, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Walkable distance to Gorge.
Sanjay, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in. Everything is clean and well stocked
Evan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Work’s perfect for what I needed, thanks!!
Sandro, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Motel is shabby but the staff was nice

Room was shabby, needs paint, no shower curtain floor got wet when we showered. No fan in bathroom. The bed should have a protector pad between the mattress and the sheets,a there was only the fitted sheet... the room was musty smelling.this could be a good motel with a little update , if they painted , cleaned better, pictures on the wall, etc...
Bill, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Run down inn

I booked a 2 night stay but left after 1. There were no towels, took over a half hour to get them, finding anyone who worked there was near impossible. The room was run down, ill equipped and seemed dirty. A very uncomfortable experience. Good location. Great ice cream.
James, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We booked the two rooms together with the shared bathroom. The rooms were cute and the check-in process was a breeze. However, it was difficult to sleep due to the parking lot light coming in the windows and no blackout curtains. I tried to contact the hotel about that issue as well as to ask for additional blankets but they never replied. We were able to get extra blankets from an employee we ran into in the hallway (the only one we saw over a two-day stay), but never a response from management. We loved the location though and overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Kasia, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Disappointed Stay

The location was great but the room was terrible the only thing good in the room was the bed. The bathroom was terrible, the toilet, sink and tub were so close together you could barely use the toilet. There was no electricity in the bathroom for hair dryer or shaver. The only electrical plug was by the TV which was hidden by the dresser. Needs a little updating. The carpet was dirty. Thankfully we were only there for a coupe hours to sleep.
Marian, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quiet n nice
KWAME, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Ellie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice quiet stay with comfortable clean rooms
Justin, 2-night trip