Colonial Inn & Creamery
About this motel
Situated in Watkins Glen, this lovely motel for $289 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. Colonial motel in Watkins Glen with free parking Along with a picnic area, this motel has free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. Housekeeping is available once per stay. 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. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Map of Watkins Glen, NY
Reviews
3.8/5.0
Good(294 Reviews)
10.0
Really liked the contactless check in and the codes for each individual door, that was nice. Even though we didn’t follow it correctly the first time the staff were so incredibly patient and helpful!! Would definitely come back!
10.0
They were super kind and welcoming, I would definitely stay there again
3.0
Place was clean no complaints there! Cute cozy place for the price you could not beat. We would go back again!
5.0
Not the comfiest bed but lovely staff, great location!
1.0
Good location. The room was moldy and musty with lots of cobwebs. Extremely tiny shower. Furnishings were outdated. Not what we expected. We left after one night due to mold and mildew.
5.0
Owners are pleasant, walking distance to Watkins Glenn Park. Place is clean and well kept.
1.0
We found bedbugs in our room. Thankfully, it was right when we arrived. The staff did not give us any trouble with cancelling and refunding our money. The room had a bad smell, the windows would not lock and the blinds were broken. Overall, the place needs a major makeover and deep cleaning. Would not recommend.
4.0
The only problem we had with this day was one of our neighbors. Burnt popcorn in their microwave at midnight. And it filled up the whole room with that smell. Otherwise, the property was amazing.
3.0
We enjoyed a comfortable stay at the Colonial Inn & Creamery. The location was perfect; just a few minutes walk to Watkins Glen State Park. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Only thing was the shower - tt was very difficult to control the temperature and flow. Other than that, a very relaxing stay at this hotel. Enjoyed the colonial "charm" of this place.
8.0
Nice old Inn walkable to the park and downtown and the lake.
5.0
Ideal location to enjoy the local sites.
5.0
Would stay here again.
6.0
Quaint older home. Our bathroom was very cramped. No electric in bathroom.
3.0
Very nice Inn in Watkins Glen. The room was comfortable but small. The bed was very soft almost too soft, we’re used to a firmer mattress. The home made ice cream on site was delicious ! The wood fired pizza was fantastic! Within walking distance to Watkins Glen State Park and lots of places downtown to shop . Overall it is a nice Inn/motel and reasonably priced.
4.0
As long as you keep in mind this is a 2 star Hotel then it was as expected. You get only the basics at 2 star places
5.0
They have an home made ice cream shop on site, delicious treat! Very convenient for walking in town and especially Watkins Glen State park. Older building and rooms, very well maintained and clean.
4.0
Good location and friendly owner
5.0
Older property but but nice. No complaints at all.
3.0
Owners are truly awesome people
2.0
We enjoyed the ease of setting up reservation, check in, and check out. Note, we reserved less than 15 minutes before we arrived. Although we had our confirmation we had not received our text yet with our code for check in. But it was understandable.
We enjoyed that it was right in town, walking distance from Watkins Glenn, restaurants, shopping, bars, etc. We stayed in the "motel" section. It was clean and simple. The price was a little high for size of room, but it was made up for by cleanliness, location, and friendliness of the staff at creamery portion and there was an Inn employee also.
4.0
Quiet, clean, and helpful and lovely staff. Great location and pictures on website were current. Would stay here again.
2.0
Place is nice, nothing spectacular, but clean. Comfortable beds and pillows. Wall unit AC, so a bit loud at night. They do contactless check in and out. Staff was super friendly. There is nice pizza and icecream. It is walking distance from the gorge, so that is definitely a plus. Also a short distance from the lake.
2.0
We booked this place because the website photos showed an adorable, quaint building. However, when we arrived, we found that the room was not. It looked like a rundown motel room, dingy and unclean (we found a used wine glass under one of the beds and the tub floor was badly stained). The windows had fabric covering them and it was nailed down so we couldn't even open them. The bathroom blind was broken at both sides and there was a flood light directly outside that window, as well as a second window in the room so we constantly had light glaring in our room.. The furniture in the room was in poor condition and and not placed appropriately in the room (a dresser was placed partially blocking two windows) and a bed was placed almost in middle of a room and a rocking chair was there, but there really wasn't room for it. And the bathroom had no room for any toiletries other than an extremely small shelf over the sink. We ran out of toilet paper and it took us several attempts to get more because there wasn't always someone on duty. Overall, the quality of the room was not up par for what we paid. And while it was within walking distance to town and the gorge, our room was right on main street so we heard all the traffic and loud trucks coming through at all hours.
3.0
The people here are wonderful! Kind, super friendly and courteous. The room we were in was clean, however the rugs absolutely need to be replaced. They were stained and ripped. One of the windows in the bedroom was cracked. If you are a light sleeper, this place isn't for you. The hotel is right off a major road and trucks drive by all night long. The ice cream at the creamery was awesome! The biscotti flavor was a family favorite.
4.0
The property from the outside was very nice
They have a cute brick oven pizza and beer in the patio with chairs to sit outside.
The room is old, needs some upgrades but clean. I stay there 3 nights but they never clean the room.
Walking distance to all the restaurant. Located in Franklin Street which takes you to all the wineries.
4.0
Good, clean, basic place to stay while in Watkins Glen!
2.0
No frills room close to the gorge. Comfortable bed.
4.0
the Inn is located in the heart of our activities for or stay.
3.0
Room was not clean at time of check in, also garbage truck picked up at 3:00 AM making lots of noise and truck lights right next to the room, not a good experience.
8.0
Conveniently located to our destination, Watkins Glen State Park.
5.0
Nice lady there
5.0
The woman who runs the Inn Paige was so kind and welcoming. They make the best ice cream and the area is lovely. We will be back
2.0
Location is why we picked Colonial Inn, and the loction is great. Right in the middle of town, only a couple of blocks from the lake or the Watkins Glen State Park. The property itself, rooms, condition is OK and I wouldn't usually complain, but the property doesn't stand up to the presentation in their website. I expected more luxury based on the site pictures and description.
1.0
Room was awful - felt like prison
5.0
Great location
5.0
The property in cute and well located and the owner is present making the experience way better. They offer delicious ice cream made locally and great pizzas made on a very special oven . You feel at home and it is very peaceful .
3.0
The inn keeper was amazingly friendly. This is a no frills, older hotel. It is in awesome spot and close to everything in town. The beds were very comfortable. The ice cream served here was delicious as well as the outdoor wood fired pizza. The hotel is in need of updating, and the rooms could be a bit cleaner- but this is really the only negative thing to say. I would stay here again- the location is ideal, and I don’t spend much time in the hotel room!
5.0
Walking distance to many things.
3.0
Service was great, everything was contactless so I was texted a code for the room which was easy to use. The room was clean with fresh sheets and towels. They have an ice cream shop and they make pizza but I didn’t get to try because I had already ate after hiking but I saw people enjoying themselves while eating. Overall I’ll say it was great and I will be back.
5.0
I like the easy check in and easy check out.
FAQs
How much does this motel cost compared to others in Watkins Glen?
The average price for a rental in Watkins Glen is $435 per night. This rental is $146 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this motel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Colonial Inn & Creamery. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this motel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Colonial Inn & Creamery pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Colonial Inn & Creamery?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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