The Colony Hotel

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property
Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Ocean Balcony King
Property amenity

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
140 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046
  • Colony Beach
    4 min walk
  • St. Ann’s Episcopal Church
    8 min walk
  • Cape Arundel
    12 min walk
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    36 min drive

Room options

Garden King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean View Two Queen

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Coveside King ADA

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Garden View Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Coveside King

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Coveside Two Queen - East

  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Ocean View Grand 2 Queen - Single Twin

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Ocean Balcony King

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Garden One King, Two Twins

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Coveside 2 Queen

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Coveside King East

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Garden Balcony Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Ocean View Grand King

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean View King

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kennebunkport

With a stay at The Colony Hotel in Kennebunkport, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Colony Beach and 8 minutes by foot from St. Ann’s Episcopal Church. .This hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Ogunquit Beach and 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from Engine.

What's nearby

  • Colony Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Walker's Point - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dock Square - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kennebunkport Harbor - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Gooch's Beach - 8 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Alisson's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Federal Jack's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pilot House Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪H.B. Provisions - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mornings In Paris - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Colony Hotel

Hotel in Kennebunkport with a nearby private beach and a seasonal outdoor pool
The Colony Hotel offers 110 accommodations with private pools and safes. 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 and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 110 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private pools. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities, which include a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at Coveside Market or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Coveside Market - Onsite coffee shop.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Coveside Market

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Corner/local shop
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Lift
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop
  • Library
  • Newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 78
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Private pool
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 22 and May 17.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 45.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 45.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 18 to October 26

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

The Colony Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 459 out of 751 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 751 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 751 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 751 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 751 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Windi

Travelled with group
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with partner
Excellent property for a relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa, Weymouth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This beautiful historic hotel was the perfect stay. We felt like we were back in time. The pool was the perfect temperature, the drinks were fantastic, the grounds were beautiful, and the ocean view amazing. The staff were all friendly and accommodating. Breakfast buffet was delicious. I hated to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and wonderful breakfast. Champagne on arrival was very nice. (Room fans could use a dusting.) Friendly staff all the way around. Gorgeous views & a lovely patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We will definitely be back. Amazing stay and the sunsets are worth the price of admission.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia and Frank

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We did not have air conditioning but we were promised a ceiling fan, which our room did not have. The bathroom had a small pedestal sink with no room to put a toothbrush and other bathroom essentials. The bed was lumpy; not comfortable at all. On a positive note, the complimentary breakfast was delicious, and it goes without saying that the location and views are second to none
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
We were very pleasantly surprised when we were assigned a room in the 700 building. It was brand new & very well appointed. The hallways were bright, the rooms had a/c & a huge television. The building was across the street from the main hotel, which was no inconvenience at all. We appreciated being away from the hubbub at the main hotel & yet a 2 minute walk brought us to everything we needed.
The 700 building
The main hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Beautiful Resort, Loud Room
The resort is wonderful. We enjoyed the pool and the gorgeous view of the ocean. However, our room was just down the hall from the bar and in-between two public restrooms. We had drunken wedding guests outside our door for hours - well after the bar closed at 11pm. Room 449 should not be a guest room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique turn of the century Old resort Hotel absolutely loved the architecture would stay there again the colony
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first visit to Maine, will recommend to friends the Colony. Beautiful setting, beautiful town!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

john

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought the staff was unwilling to assist, building had no ac and when i tried to switch to a room with ac the same size they wanted almost $150 more an i was giving up a ocean view room. also i was unhappy with the pool closing at dusk or roughly 8 pm.. hot days an hot room an couldnt even cool off in pool.. lastly there is only one ice machine with over a hundred guests.. had to search to find ice an had to walk in another building upstairs to find it..also at breakfast they would asign you tables to sit an when you go to get food your table was taken by other people.very unhappy with place. would recommend other hotels on ocean ave..
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

todd

Travelled with partner
Was our one year anniversary and our first trip to Kennebunkport together. We had a premier king room with a balcony and Ocean view located on the second floor. The room was spacious with a huge terrace facing the ocean, the lawn and the swimming pool and a nice bathroom. The decor of the room was in questionable taste, but not bad, The lack of Air Conditioning was some thing that I would question and staying here again, as was the fact that the bathroom window opened onto the terrace of the neighboring room, so there was absolutely no privacy in that regard. I had ordered chocolate dipped strawberries to be delivered to my room For my partner and I upon arrival and paid for them or at least had them billed to the room, in advance and they were not delivered and we’re still on the bill. PROS: large room, fab view and huge terrace; nice pool, easy area to navigate- 5 minute bike ride to town; the included breakfast was AMAZING! Easily would have cost $35-40 per person if i ws paying for it; CONS: anniversary amenity i purchased never delivered; bathroom window opened directly onto Balcony of the room next-door; The room decor could use some rethinking- Perhaps the mismatched furniture would have more charm if everything was painted white, instead of the rainbow colors- It had a very child vibe instead of charm to it; no chair service at the pool; the on-site bike rental was overpriced
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

A classic. It was a pleasure to stay at this elegant hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomi

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a family style resort in an amazing location overlooking the ocean. It’s like you walk back in time staying in this historic building. We enjoyed talking to the staff and the breakfast buffet. The hotel defines the town! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Milagros

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Traci

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is tired and worn. Lovely scenic view and classic lobby, thats where it ends. Room was old and had funky smell. There is no air conditioning or tv in room but they do provide a fan. The bed was the worst I’ve slept on. Hard and extremely uncomfortable. We had 2 lamps with blown out lightbulbs, one of our keys did not fit the door lock and they only provided 2 bath towels. The carpeted stairs were so dirty and clearly not vacuumed for weeks. The veranda had a lovely view of ocean but the grounds in need of serious up keep. They provide a free breakfast buffet with stale pastries and cold scrambled eggs. Rather pay for a quality meal. The pool was pretty but dirty and had all kinds of sand and debris. The pool rest/bar also needing serious tlc. The outside tables littered underneath with old food/condiment packages. Not a place I would have even considered. If the visible guest areas look like this I can only imagine behind the scenes. Needless to say we checked out at scheduled 11am time and extended our getaway at another property. So many better options. For $500 a night we expected a lot more. Do your research before choosing this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Colony Hotel is my Happy Place! Charming atmosphere, excellent amenities and lovely accommodations. The food is fabulous, and the service is impeccable. I can't wait to return every year.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024