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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
Indoor wedding
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed, Motel Style

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 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
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 King Bed, Motel Style

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed, Motel Style

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Full Bed, Inn Style

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed, Inn Style

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom Suite, Inn Style

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed, Inn Style

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Full Bed, Inn Style

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Watkins Glen

Colonial Inn & Creamery places you next to Watkins Glen State Park and within a 5-minute walk of The Tasting Room. This 14-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Watkins Glen State Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Tasting Room - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • 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
  • ‪Pudgies Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jerlando's Ristorante - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ribbon Diner - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Colonial Inn & Creamery

Colonial motel in Watkins Glen with free parking
Colonial Inn & Creamery features free WiFi in public areas and a picnic area. If you plan to drive, free parking is available.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Other amenities include microwaves, ironing boards, and free toiletries. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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

Is free cancellation available at Colonial Inn & Creamery?

Colonial Inn & Creamery offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Feb 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Inn & Creamery on Feb 11, 2026 start from $113.7, excluding 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.

What's there to see close to Colonial Inn & Creamery?

Guests positively rate the motel's walkable location in Watkins Glen, just steps from Watkins Glen State Park, and within a 10-minute walk of The Tasting Room and Seneca Harbor. You'll also find Watkins Glen Beach and International Motor Racing Research Center less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Colonial Inn & Creamery?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Colonial Inn & Creamery feature a casino at the property?

No, Colonial Inn & Creamery doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Colonial Inn & Creamery?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does Colonial Inn & Creamery have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Colonial Inn & Creamery have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Colonial Inn & Creamery doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Colonial Inn & Creamery allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Colonial Inn & Creamery though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Colonial Inn & Creamery?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

How far is the airport from Colonial Inn & Creamery?

The closest major airport to Colonial Inn & Creamery is Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional), which is 21.4 mi away (32 minutes by car). Another top airport is Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional), which is around 22.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Colonial Inn & Creamery?

No, at Colonial Inn & Creamery, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Colonial Inn & Creamery Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 534 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 534 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 534 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 534 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 534 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple hotel in a good location. Room was clean and comfy. They sent us a door code so we didn't have to worry about the check in time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

patricia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Dmitry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok - clean and with all the amenities. Only issue is that - at least in the main building - walls are paper thin so the moment your neighbors wake up (next door or upstairs ) , your sleep is over . Also very high-tech - check-in via email and ets with entry codes for the doors so make sure you are ok with the modern tech .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
The location and the safety was the only thing good about this room. It was part of the main so I felt safe as a solo traveler. But actually checking into the hotel was difficult, had to do everything online and called two people before one of them called me back to let me in so very slow process. I waited in the lobby for quite some time. Then ended up back at my car waiting until someone called me back so I could go in and check in. I could not get the TV on the remote control seem to be dead so I turned it on with a button on the TV but I couldn’t do anything else. So I shut it back up.I called that same number a couple of times to say the room was freezing cold. No one ever called me back. I looked in every closet in every drawer and could not find any extra blankets and could not find any, so I had to sleep in layers of my clothes and my nose was frozen. I only slept a couple hours and could not get warm so I left and went out to my car and warmed up with the seat heaters. I would definitely not come again and I definitely would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

WILLIAM, CATONSVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was fine however there was no controllable heat in the room. It was freezing all night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

WILLIAM, CATONSVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was fine however there was no controllable heat in the room. It was freezing all night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashlyn

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was okay. Room was tidy and neat. Checkin was a process. The vibes were interesting. Did not feel the safest here while solo traveling
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeanne

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smoke detector removed from room. Fluctuating water temp in shower - would become scalding hot
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Tammy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The mattress was awful. Sagging in the middle so badly we kept rolling to the center. We felt like a human taco! The bed is the most important thing in the room the room. The carpet was very dirty. I can’t comment on the staff because there weren’t any… off season so self check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tseng Fong

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My room was not cleaned prior to my check in late afternoon. Difficult to find hotel staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The photos are deceptive, it is an old motor lodge that has been cheaply and poorly remodeled. Window wouldn’t close, sits on noisy highway, and the TV was broken It is way over priced for what you get. Towels and sheets were nice if you don’t mind sleeping on an extremely soft mattress.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent sized rooms TV remote was tough to use but other than that it was fine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Disliked: Cleanliness
Adequate for a quick overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gladys, Merrick

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Parking very limited with tight spaces. Window view, horrible. No TV connection.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jim

Room in much needed repair. Sheetrock cracked and broken tiles in bathroom. Floor would make your feet dirty. Shower handle was broken. My room was switched and the air conditioning was broken in that room. Both rooms smelled very musty. I ended up after one night on what was a wedding anniversary trip with my wife. Watkins glen is a nice town and beautiful place. I would recommend avoiding staying here
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

George

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We didn’t expect a fantastic hotel for the price, but we were disappointed by a doorknob coming off, a broken cabinet drawer, and their free wifi would not come up for my wife and I. The AC filter was also filthy and we had to clean it before using the AC. The location is right in the middle of town, and check in and check out is super easy, so that was the hotel’s saving grace.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Super friendly staff. Nice clean room. Easy parking. We were able to leave the car there and walk to the Park despite checking out. ALSO - You can’t beat the free ice cream ❗️
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In our experience the management/staff seem to believe that contactless check-in also means contactless stay. We had no way to communicate that we had multiple problems (toilet, tv, lights) with our room. I was not able to leave a message with the phone number that was provided, email and text didn’t work. Finally, spoke with someone who was rude and condescending. A bad experience overall. But the free ice cream (which was good) at the on-site creamery helped us feel a little bit better. LOL
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property owner was great. Very friendly and welcoming. Great location. Perfect walking distance to the Gorge and Seneca Lake. The room was clean. Our bed was a bit soft but slept well. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

tina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bed was uncomfortable; floor was filthy; no fan in bathroom; shower stall too smal; no soap dish; only one mirror
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owners are fantastic! The ice cream was delicious! You can’t beat the location! The facilities were old fashioned, but well cared for. And I feel they compensated for that with a very reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, London

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
200 yr old hotel with lots of character. Ice cream is great 👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

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