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The Colony Hotel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Lobby
Room amenity
Buffet

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $341
$313 nightly
$341 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26

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140 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046
  • Place, Colony Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Ann’s Episcopal Church
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Dock Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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House (Boughton) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

House (Boughton)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Coveside)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Pet Friendly Coveside Two Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Coveside)

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

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Room amenity

Pet Friendly Coveside King

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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House (Florence) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

House (Florence)

  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony (Garden)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Garden)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Twin Room (Garden King Two Twin)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Garden)

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ocean)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Ocean)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Ocean)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Grand Twin Room (Ocean, Two Queen)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Grand Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean) | Room amenity

Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room amenity

Room, 1 King Bed (Coveside)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kennebunkport

With a stay at The Colony Hotel in Kennebunkport, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Dock Square and Colony Beach. .This hotel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Moody Beach and 13 mi (20.9 km) from Ogunquit Beach.

What's nearby

  • Colony Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Ann’s Episcopal Church - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cape Arundel - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kennebunkport Village Green - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Dock Square - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Alisson's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Federal Jack's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Batson River - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mornings in Paris - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Clam Shack - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Colony Hotel

The Colony Hotel offers 110 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 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. 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 110 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. 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. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Coveside Market - Onsite coffee shop.
Marine Room - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 21 to 32 for adults and USD 14 to 21 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Coveside Market
  • Marine Room

Things to do

  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1914
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 19 and May 16.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 21 to 32 for adults, and USD 14 to 21 for children
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 16 to October 19

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. 618 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1005 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, clean rooms, friendly staff and close to all of the essentials!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in the snow. Very picturesque with lots of shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean modern room, friendly check-in, nice little store with made to order coffee. Will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff, clean room, plenty of parking. Coveside Market was a great perk for quality coffee & chai, great short walk to a beach, walkable to town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, easy parking, clean hotel room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay for Christmas Prelude weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome location, staff and room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely historic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel. Clean, comfortable, perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quaint, love the market!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cathleen

Disliked: Amenities
Due to the season I did not realized we’re not booking in the “true colony hotel “, which was shut down for the winter, the hotel rooms behind the resort were ok, but was not able to see the ocean as I had requested an ocean view room, so very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was wonderful! Room was very clean! It was just an odd way of checking in. Had to go in the corner of a store. Other than that, trip was GREAT!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay on Christmas Day. I believe we were the only people there and it was awesome. Clean room super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and spotless
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy historic hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff super helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff at front desk, clean room, cool area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linsey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, clean and renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional greeting by Manager Bill who was incredibly gracious and helpful. Room was spotless, comfortable and warm. Good in room coffee! Although we stayed in off season months, town was very active and the stay was quite enjoyable. Would recommend and would def return!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful views and friendly staff. Great get away for my husband and I. Very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the property and the balcony had a gorgeous view and was very relaxing.
Balcony
Colony beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The building was new and the room was extremely clean. Check in/out staff was very friendly. This hotel was also in a very good area that you can walk around and go to shops, seafood markets, restaurants, etc. there are a few walking paths in the back near the river, very nice views, and dog friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a wonderful stay. Beautiful large and clean room!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025