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.
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
Arby's - 16 min walk
Jerlando's Ristorante - 3 min walk
Blue Ribbon Diner - 5 min drive
Landons Pub and Pizza - 4 min walk
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
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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
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Daily housekeeping
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
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
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Aug 11, 2025
Great location. Walking distance to all of downtown Watkins Glen. Clean and comfortable Inn.
Chad
Chad, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 1, 2025
The hotel was very convenient for our visit to Watkins Glen, only 5 minute walk with variety of restaurants nearby.
Antonio
Antonio, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 20, 2025
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
Kristin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2025
Thank you, great stay!
Kimberly
Kimberly, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2025
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
Charles, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 12, 2025
Very respectful staff, easy check in and check out, clean rooms, and right in town so everything was in walkable distance.
Curtis
Curtis, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 1, 2025
Clean, but not up to the standard of what where were used to staying.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
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
Zachary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2025
Clean quiet room at a good rate. Bed is comfortable.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2025
Property seems very good for the money. The check in and check out is very user friendly and easy.
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 23, 2025
This inn was perfect our quick getaway. Great location and easy to access.
Melinda
Melinda, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 28, 2025
Very pleasant stay. The host & hostess were outstanding. They are currently working on big improvements. I would definitely recommend
Darlene
Darlene, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 5, 2025
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
Philip, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 7, 2025
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
Alessandra, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 14, 2025
Horrible Stay
The wifi was spotty. The bed was very uncomfortable. The toilet would not flush and they have no maintenance crew.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2025
Walkable distance to Gorge.
Sanjay
Sanjay, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 5, 2025
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
Lynn, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2025
the staff was very attentive and customer focused. Some rooms are quite out dated, but they are in process of updating the rooms. The ice cream was excellent.
Steve
Steve, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2025
I conveniently located at the center of town, you can walk to many places. It’s a few blocks down from Watkins Glen State Park. There’s a self check in, and the room is cozy
Alison
Alison, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2025
Work’s perfect for what I needed, thanks!!
Sandro
Sandro, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2025
Easy check in. Everything is clean and well stocked
Evan
Evan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2025
This place is amazing! My wife and I were on a budget and looking for a getaway for our anniversary, and this place nailed it!
The bathrooms and bedrooms were average and a little quirky, which is to be expected for the age of the property. The bed was average.
But the place was CLEAN and well kept. The staff were friendly and helpful. And you can’t beat the location.
Also, the homemade ice cream was soooo good!
Definitely recommending to friends and family.
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 16, 2025
Very friendly staff and ideal location.
Our room fridge didn’t work, and the shower water went from scolding hot to colder every minute or so. Additionally the toilet didn’t consistently flush as it should.
Shannon
Shannon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 11, 2025
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
Kasia, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 20, 2025
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.