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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
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

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140 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046
  • Place, Colony Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Walker's Point
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dock Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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House (Boughton)

House (Boughton)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Coveside)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Coveside, East)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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Room amenity

Room, 1 King Bed (Coveside, East)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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House (Florence)

House (Florence)

  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Twin Room (Garden King Two Twin)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ocean)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ocean)

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

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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

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Grand Twin Room (Ocean, Two Queen)

Grand Twin Room (Ocean, Two Queen)

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

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean)

Grand Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean)

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

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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

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Room amenity

Room, 1 King Bed (Coveside)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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 11.8 mi (19 km) from Ogunquit Beach and 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Marginal Way.

What's nearby

  • Colony Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kennebunkport Village Green - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Walker's Point - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Gooch's Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Dock Square - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

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
  • ‪Pilot House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Clam Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mornings in Paris - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Colony Hotel

Hotel with a nearby private beach, near Dock Square
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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Coveside Market

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 centre
  • 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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift (78 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1914
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

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. 588 out of 962 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 962 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 962 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 962 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 962 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

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Hotel!

Pros: Stunning views, private beach, extra large swimming pool, and beautiful grounds. Rooms were very clean and the bed was quite comfortable. Friendly staff and only a short drive to downtown shopping and restaurants. Cons: Restaurant food was “ok”. I thought the dinner menu was the lunch menu. Just apps and handhelds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needs better update on website description to make very clear no tv or ac. Rooms can hear every footstep and conversation. A lot of door slamming all night long. Would highly recommend noise machines! They should also put maybe some air fresheners in the room as they do smell very stale.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From check in to check out amazing place and amazing time would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Gary

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, litchfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Unser, Parkland

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faical

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the property was big in size and had perfect rooms but one of the do not go to a single room when you have more than three people in the room anyway it was super nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

myriam

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faical

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been staying here for years!! ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

karen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The colony has a great pool! We stay in the cove side across from the older building. The parking for these properties fill up in the summer which made it impossible to park when we got back from dinner. Breakfast is include and it is a great buffet. We ran late one morning and they were nice to grab us some containers to fill and enjoy our breakfast on there scenic porch. Over all this property is a beautiful hotel to visit. No ac or tv’s in the main building, but consider rooms are fully equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Historical Hotel

Wonderful property with great history. Our room was lovely with a view of the water and balcony. The furniture needed help as our bureau drawers stuck. And lack of AC was challenging at times. We loved the coffee and muffins in the morning and welcome glass of bubbly. A memorable place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia, Bethesda

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views and well curated grounds. The main building has traditional rooms. Good place to stay for families or couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool and staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Helen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here many times and have always enjoyed our stay. We booked our room a year ago to celebrate my birthday. Our reservation was for a garden view room which also included breakfast. We arrived in July 7th and our room looked out onto the maintenance yard and dumpster. Since there is no air conditioning they supplied a fan and extension cord. Not very safe. Needless to say garbage was picked up at 7 AM and awakened us. We were also told their policy for breakfast changed and we would be charged $19 per person plus an automatic 20% gratuity. Breakfast was mediocre and the service was awful. We always enjoyed playing cards on the deck and it seemed most tables had empty glasses that were never cleaned up. The hotel is dog friendly but it seems over run now with dogs, barking early and late at night and water dishes all over. The only thing good about the Colony is the location. We cut our vacation short there and traveled south to York Harbor and stayed in a beautiful,clean inn with breakfast ,ac and half the price right across from the ocean. We’ll never go back to the Colony.
Garden view?
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Echo

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Koi San

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool is nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

norma

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025