Colonial Inn & Creamery
Motel in Watkins Glen, NY
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this motel
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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 or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Map of Watkins Glen, NY
Available Rooms
1 Queen Bed, Motel Style
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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2 Full Beds, Motel Style
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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1 King Bed, Motel Style
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Sleeps 2
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1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed, Motel Style
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Sleeps 2
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1 Full Bed, Inn Style
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Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
0.5 / 5.0
Soiled linens, dirty floors, space heater, no smoke detector/fire alarm, leaking Bathroom sink, no garbage can in room. Never stayed in room, had to go and buy another room at a CLEAN motel up the street.
Asked for refund from Colonial Inn & Hotels.com, which we never received…. Awful service at Coloniel & Hotels.com
2.0 / 5.0
Checkin was so smoothly delivered I thought I was doing something wrong! I was messaged a code for the front door and my room door. There was a message regarding sending a deposit via a link in the message, which I inquired could be done in-person. Location wise the venue is a win. Vibe wise it felt like “spending the night in nana’s attic,” which is comfortable and homely. Bed was firm, fridge and microwave provided, all amenities were serviceable. It was easy to explore town, even if I visited off-season. Only gripe is that I did have a bug or two to kill, yet the bedding and otherwise was clean for me.
2.0 / 5.0
Checkin was so smoothly delivered I thought I was doing something wrong! I was messaged a code for the front door and my room door. There was a message regarding sending a deposit via a link in the message, which I inquired could be done in-person. Location wise the venue is a win. Vibe wise it felt like “spending the night in nana’s attic,” which is comfortable and homely. Bed was firm, fridge and microwave provided, all amenities were serviceable. It was easy to explore town, even if I visited off-season. Only gripe is that I did have a bug or two to kill, yet the bedding and otherwise was clean for me.
1.0 / 5.0
We checked ourselves in around 9:30 pm. There was no instructions on how to turn on the heat and I didn't get any response when trying to reach out to the staff via emails, text message or phone calls (still nothing throughoutour stay). We spent the first night without heat in 30-degree weather. Another guest showed us where to turn it on the next day (the switch is behind a recliner).
Great location but literally 0 service or communication.
1.0 / 5.0
We checked ourselves in around 9:30 pm. There was no instructions on how to turn on the heat and I didn't get any response when trying to reach out to the staff via emails, text message or phone calls (still nothing throughoutour stay). We spent the first night without heat in 30-degree weather. Another guest showed us where to turn it on the next day (the switch is behind a recliner).
Great location but literally 0 service or communication.
2.5 / 5.0
Everything that would satisfy a bachelor looking to hike the Watkins Glen, hit up downtown in walking distance and not break the bank. Previous reviews were correct, though, per not having a chair in the room. I simply used the lawnchair in my suv. Problem solved. I enjoyed Landon's 🍕, and drove up to Solera brewery, Scale brewery and the Finger Lakes distillery. The Watkins Glen liquor store has good variety, prices are decent. Arrived at the Glen at 8:30am on a Wednesday, and I was the only one there til 9am-still very few people. Good times! Cheers
PS The pizza they provide was closed for the season, so hit up Landons.
2.5 / 5.0
Everything that would satisfy a bachelor looking to hike the Watkins Glen, hit up downtown in walking distance and not break the bank. Previous reviews were correct, though, per not having a chair in the room. I simply used the lawnchair in my suv. Problem solved. I enjoyed Landon's 🍕, and drove up to Solera brewery, Scale brewery and the Finger Lakes distillery. The Watkins Glen liquor store has good variety, prices are decent. Arrived at the Glen at 8:30am on a Wednesday, and I was the only one there til 9am-still very few people. Good times! Cheers
PS The pizza they provide was closed for the season, so hit up Landons.
2.5 / 5.0
There was a little confusion about a room change. We did not get another email for the update. But the motel was not unmanned as previously stated, and Mario figured it all out and accommodated us with a very nice room. He was also helpful with info on the area. Coffee at all hours in the common area was nice and the bed very comfortable. Best of all, we could walk the 4 minutes to Watkins Glen state park.
2.5 / 5.0
There was a little confusion about a room change. We did not get another email for the update. But the motel was not unmanned as previously stated, and Mario figured it all out and accommodated us with a very nice room. He was also helpful with info on the area. Coffee at all hours in the common area was nice and the bed very comfortable. Best of all, we could walk the 4 minutes to Watkins Glen state park.
4.0 / 5.0
Especially easy to access to Watkins Glen State Park and Seneca Lake.
5.0 / 5.0
Really nice and easy to walk to shops and the Glen. Would stay again
4.0 / 5.0
Convenience and location was great. Walked to park/gorge/falls and to waterfront marina district.
Room was showing its age but clean and comfortable.
5.0 / 5.0
Peaceful & friendly
5.0 / 5.0
Lodging and ice cream!! You can’t go wrong!! Perfect location and close to everything Watkins Glen has to offer!! All walkable!! Fire oven pizza right next door!!! Not luxury but perfect for a cozy and inviting stay!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Lodging and ice cream!! You can’t go wrong!! Perfect location and close to everything Watkins Glen has to offer!! All walkable!! Fire oven pizza right next door!!! Not luxury but perfect for a cozy and inviting stay!!!
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed the cozy little room and the creamery on site! Would recommend Nickel’s BBQ in town as well as the Blackberry Inn Cafe for breakfast. The hotel is close to the state park and they let us keep our car there even after we checked out. Would highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Good time
5.0 / 5.0
Good time
5.0 / 5.0
Quaint little place. Loved the keyless entry. First time ever doing such, I was glad help was on site when needed. Beautiful room, wonderful attentive staff. Ice cream couldn't be closer. It was amazing. I will stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
Quaint little place. Loved the keyless entry. First time ever doing such, I was glad help was on site when needed. Beautiful room, wonderful attentive staff. Ice cream couldn't be closer. It was amazing. I will stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
Very good hotel for the money.
5.0 / 5.0
Very good hotel for the money.
5.0 / 5.0
It’s very nice.
5.0 / 5.0
It’s very nice.
3.0 / 5.0
We got a room that was rather underwhelming for the $200 we paid to stay at this inn. It was very small, very dated, with a bunch of stuff put on top of each other to save space - microwave in front of A/C unit, tv on top of dresser hiding the mirror. Some of the outlets didn’t have a cover and the carpet looked very old and musty. The inn doesn’t offer extras like toothbrush and toothpaste that we forgot - instead we were told that there was a Walmart down the road to get what we needed. I would expect this place to charge $100 at the most for a night. The only plus was the location and easy parking.
3.0 / 5.0
We got a room that was rather underwhelming for the $200 we paid to stay at this inn. It was very small, very dated, with a bunch of stuff put on top of each other to save space - microwave in front of A/C unit, tv on top of dresser hiding the mirror. Some of the outlets didn’t have a cover and the carpet looked very old and musty. The inn doesn’t offer extras like toothbrush and toothpaste that we forgot - instead we were told that there was a Walmart down the road to get what we needed. I would expect this place to charge $100 at the most for a night. The only plus was the location and easy parking.
3.0 / 5.0
The Inn is really adorable but definitely needs some updating. The room had beautiful wallpaper, cable tv, and air conditioning but the carpets were torn in spots and they felt dirty. The bathroom floor was also so sticky, my feet were dirty after walking around barefoot. There is also no outlet in the bathroom and there’s no full length mirrors. It is self check in and there wasn’t any people around, it didn’t feel very welcoming. Our mini fridge in our room froze everything we put in overnight. Having the ice cream parlor and room with games and books was a great touch, very old town charm. Location is prime. Walking distance to Watkins Glen State Park, Lake Seneca pier, and lots of restaurants and shops right on the same road. Free and easy parking.
3.0 / 5.0
The Inn is really adorable but definitely needs some updating. The room had beautiful wallpaper, cable tv, and air conditioning but the carpets were torn in spots and they felt dirty. The bathroom floor was also so sticky, my feet were dirty after walking around barefoot. There is also no outlet in the bathroom and there’s no full length mirrors. It is self check in and there wasn’t any people around, it didn’t feel very welcoming. Our mini fridge in our room froze everything we put in overnight. Having the ice cream parlor and room with games and books was a great touch, very old town charm. Location is prime. Walking distance to Watkins Glen State Park, Lake Seneca pier, and lots of restaurants and shops right on the same road. Free and easy parking.
2.5 / 5.0
Very cozy stay and absolutely prime location for going to Watkins Glen SP. I walked there from the inn, only took a few minutes. Will definitely stay again someday!
2.5 / 5.0
Very cozy stay and absolutely prime location for going to Watkins Glen SP. I walked there from the inn, only took a few minutes. Will definitely stay again someday!
4.0 / 5.0
Excellent for our one-night stay. Convenient to restaurants and Watkins Glen Park
4.0 / 5.0
Excellent for our one-night stay. Convenient to restaurants and Watkins Glen Park
3.0 / 5.0
We didn’t like that the house keeping did not come to clean the room and the bed was not at all comfortable (the mattress needs to be replaced). The bathroom was very conjusted.
3.0 / 5.0
We didn’t like that the house keeping did not come to clean the room and the bed was not at all comfortable (the mattress needs to be replaced). The bathroom was very conjusted.
4.0 / 5.0
We got in super late, but the directions for entry were fairly simple. We met the proprietors the next morning and we laughed about it in the morning. Nice place to stay.
4.0 / 5.0
We got in super late, but the directions for entry were fairly simple. We met the proprietors the next morning and we laughed about it in the morning. Nice place to stay.
5.0 / 5.0
It was clean the own its amaze and parking was easy!
5.0 / 5.0
It was clean the own its amaze and parking was easy!
5.0 / 5.0
Nice atmosphere. Could use a reading chair in the room.
5.0 / 5.0
Nice atmosphere. Could use a reading chair in the room.
FAQs
How much does this motel cost compared to others in Watkins Glen?
The average price for a rental in Watkins Glen is $414 per night. This rental is $237 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 or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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