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The Colony Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Dock Square

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Front of property
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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140 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046
  • Place, Colony Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Ann’s Episcopal Church
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Dock Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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House (Boughton) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

House (Boughton)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Coveside)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Pet Friendly Coveside Two Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Coveside)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room amenity

Pet Friendly Coveside King

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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House (Florence) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

House (Florence)

  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony (Garden)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Garden)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Twin Room (Garden King Two Twin)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Garden)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ocean)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Ocean)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Grand Twin Room (Ocean, Two Queen)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Grand Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean) | Room amenity

Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room amenity

Room, 1 King Bed (Coveside)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Kennebunkport

In Kennebunkport .Your stay at this Kennebunkport hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Colony Beach and St. Ann’s Episcopal Church. Also, Cape Arundel is within half a mile (1 km) and Kennebunkport Village Green is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Colony Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Ann’s Episcopal Church - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cape Arundel - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kennebunkport Village Green - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Dock Square - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 17 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Federal Jack's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alisson's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Batson River - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mornings in Paris - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Roasters of the Kennebunks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Colony Hotel

3-star hotel near Dock Square
A private beach is featured. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A seasonal outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly The Colony Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Kennebunkport hotel is smoke free.

  • 110 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1914
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Colony Hotel offers 110 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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The price is $314
May 26 - May 27
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 21 to 32 for adults and USD 14 to 21 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 19 and May 16.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 45.00 per pet, per night
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 21 to 32 for adults, and USD 14 to 21 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 45.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 16 and close October 19.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Colony Hotel Kennebunkport
Colony Hotel Maine
Colony Hotel
Colony Hotel Kennebunkport, Maine
Colony Kennebunkport
The Colony Hotel Hotel
The Colony Hotel Kennebunkport
The Colony Hotel Hotel Kennebunkport

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Colony Hotel to the airport?

The Colony Hotel is 14.7 mi (25-min drive) away from the Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Colony Hotel?

As of May 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Colony Hotel on May 26, 2026 start from $237, 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.

Does The Colony Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Colony Hotel.

How close is The Colony Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Colony Beach and 10.6 mi (29-min drive) from Wells Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Colony Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Colony Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 21 and 32 for adults, USD 14 and 21 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Colony Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Colony Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Colony Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Colony Hotel have a pool?

The Colony Hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from October 19 to May 16.

Does The Colony Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. The dining venue(s) will be closed seasonally each year from October 19 to May 16.

Does The Colony Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Colony Hotel to downtown Kennebunkport?

The Colony Hotel is 1 mi away from Kennebunkport.

The Colony Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 614 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, clean rooms, friendly staff and close to all of the essentials!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean modern room, friendly check-in, nice little store with made to order coffee. Will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was wonderful! Room was very clean! It was just an odd way of checking in. Had to go in the corner of a store. Other than that, trip was GREAT!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Marc

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Alexa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and the market was beautiful and clean. We did book a room with a bathtub and was not assigned to a room with a bathtub. Also we had just bought champagne glasses the day before after doing a wine tasting and upon coming back to the room after being out all day, one of them was gone and there was no note or anything explaining if it had been broken after the housekeepers had come… very disappointed in the last of accountability there, especially since the glasses were nice and brand new to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Josh

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good stay and great to bring my dog. That worked out all. Minus a star for cleanliness. Needs a boost, sorry. The toilet paper folded doesn't really help when I have to wipe the toilet seat clean right next to it. Also random hair in the unit, not terrible but overall cleaning staff needs a boost/reminder because that was a bit disappointing. The pillows are pretty flat and the toilet paper is like back in school lol The marketplace is convenient nice addition Solid B+ stay Some tweaks here and there and continued improvements and refreshers and this could be an A stay in no time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ericka

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional greeting by Manager Bill who was incredibly gracious and helpful. Room was spotless, comfortable and warm. Good in room coffee! Although we stayed in off season months, town was very active and the stay was quite enjoyable. Would recommend and would def return!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in the snow. Very picturesque with lots of shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff, clean room, plenty of parking. Coveside Market was a great perk for quality coffee & chai, great short walk to a beach, walkable to town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Joseph, Torrington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Beautiful location / across from ocean Charming historic building Very Clean No TV Reasonable off season rates New modern building across the street from millennials! TV/ Cons: no air-conditioning in main building but the breeze and ocean is nice! The Colony stopped including breakfast with the room rate. Would preferred if they just added it in and I had to be worrying about paying. The buffet was very good. Breakfast and lunch are served downstairs in the marine room, which is fine but the dinner menu is limited! . They stopped serving in the main dining room quite a few years ago. It’s too bad. It’s a beautiful venue.. Biggest travesty from me was the main house was very traditional and remnants of the past nicely decorated. But the last few years they have been redecorating rooms, which to me has become very un suitable since the room we stayed in the last time was done in primary colors like a kindergarten class the furniture was all mismatched, and even though they included a refrigerator, it made noise all night long and there was too much furniture in a small room and I actually had to put chairs in the closet to be able to move around.. Needless to say it was very disappointing. We have gone to The Colony for many years and just don’t understand what they were thinking.. We are considering of going somewhere else this coming year! Sadly, for us, we miss all the familiar faces that made us feel warm and fuzzy! But your location life goes on! Pricey!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and spotless
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay on Christmas Day. I believe we were the only people there and it was awesome. Clean room super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The building was new and the room was extremely clean. Check in/out staff was very friendly. This hotel was also in a very good area that you can walk around and go to shops, seafood markets, restaurants, etc. there are a few walking paths in the back near the river, very nice views, and dog friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay for Christmas Prelude weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff super helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel. Clean, comfortable, perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying at the Colony Hotel. This was our first time staying in the winter in the relatively new rooms, across from the main building. Our room was very clean and the staff personable. It was nice to have a large screen tv. The close proximity to Dock Square where many of the Prelude activities were taking place was great too! We just missed the great food we always enjoy, as the restaurant is closed for the winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quaint, love the market!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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