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Colonial Inn & Creamery

Property class: 2.5
Colonial motel near Watkins Glen State Park

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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 bar area with wooden stools, a neon sign, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.
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.

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)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 2 Full Beds, Motel Style

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a door, and a window.

2 Full Beds, Motel Style

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

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A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a door, and a window.

1 King Bed, Motel Style

7.4 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed, Inn Style

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a door, and a window.

1 Queen Bed, Inn Style

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

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Suite, Inn Style

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a door, and a window.

2 Bedroom Suite, Inn Style

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 Full Bed, Inn Style

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a door, and a window.

1 Full Bed, Inn Style

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Watkins Glen

In state park.Within a 10-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Watkins Glen State Park and Seneca Lake. The Tasting Room and Seneca Harbor are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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
  • ‪Lucky Hare Brewing Bar And Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Art & Nancy's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Holy Cow Meat Market & Deli - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Colonial Inn & Creamery

Colonial motel near Watkins Glen State Park
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 irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

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
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 each 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

How close is Colonial Inn & Creamery to the airport?

Colonial Inn & Creamery is 21.4 mi (32-min drive) away from the Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Aug 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Inn & Creamery on Aug 26, 2026 start from $168, 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 Colonial Inn & Creamery have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Colonial Inn & Creamery.

How close is Colonial Inn & Creamery to the beach?

This motel is 0.9 mi (2-min drive) from Watkins Glen Beach.

Does Colonial Inn & Creamery offer free breakfast?

Colonial Inn & Creamery does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Colonial Inn & Creamery?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Colonial Inn & Creamery?

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

Is there free parking at Colonial Inn & Creamery?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Colonial Inn & Creamery have a pool?

Colonial Inn & Creamery does not have a pool.

Does Colonial Inn & Creamery have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Colonial Inn & Creamery to downtown Watkins Glen?

Colonial Inn & Creamery is 0.2 mi away from Watkins Glen.

Colonial Inn & Creamery Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 642 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 642 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 642 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 642 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 642 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

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

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

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
Verified review

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lizette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location and close to the park. I most definitely will be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you, great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here several times and every time is was wonderful!!! Great staff, rooms are so clean and comfortable and the homemade ice cream shoppe on premises is to die for!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

LUKE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no heat
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was very convenient for our visit to Watkins Glen, only 5 minute walk with variety of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room easy parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

HELEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Great location, close to everything by foot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sean

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

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