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The Colony Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Dock Square

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Front of property
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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140 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046
  • Place, Colony Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kennebunkport Village Green
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Dock Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪37 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

Pet Friendly Coveside Two Queen

  • 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

Pet Friendly Coveside King

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

About the area

Kennebunkport

In Kennebunkport .Your stay at this Kennebunkport hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Colony Beach and St. Ann’s Episcopal Church. Also, Cape Arundel is within half a mile (1 km) and Kennebunkport Village Green is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Colony Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Ann’s Episcopal Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kennebunkport Village Green - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Walker's Point - 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

3-star hotel near Dock Square
A private beach is featured. There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A seasonal outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly The Colony Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Kennebunkport hotel is smoke free.

  • 110 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1914
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

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

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: USD 45.00 per pet, per night
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 16 and close October 19.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Reviews

The Colony Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 594 out of 970 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 970 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 970 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 970 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 970 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The section of the hotel we wanted to stay in was closed. The new side was lovely and we enjoyed the balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great restaurant on the property. beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful venue with great history. The restaurant clam bake was delicious, and the staff is great every year. The newly built cove was clean, large rooms and nice shower and products. A nice escape
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shayan, Newton

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Colony Hotel definitely has an unbeatable location and some of the best views you could ask for — that part was truly impressive. Unfortunately, the rooms themselves were a big letdown. They felt very outdated, noisy, and not at all convenient. You can hear every step and conversation from upstairs, which made it hard to relax or get a good night’s sleep. For such a prime location, I really wish the accommodations matched the setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Santharam

Liked: Staff & service
Disappointed that the place needed updated amenities Needed fine cleaning and availability of food choices
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanne

The ocean views are beautiful and the
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

John, New York

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
False advertising. Fan did not work on one of the hottest days of the year. No ocean view from the room despite the website. Staff lied. Staff did not follow up on multiple requests in person and in writing. Do not stay at this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
More spectacular than I could have imagined
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

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

10/10 Excellent

daniel

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

pool lounge beds were very uncomfortable.

Everything was excellent except one critical thing. The pool lounge chairs/beds have a metal bar that puts pressure on your lower spine and is painful after 15 min. Very uncomfortable and unforgetable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is great the table lamps by bed did not work and there were no plugs by the beds. There is no air conditioning in the rooms just 2 fans but as long as it’s not over 82 degrees you are fine. The room we stayed in was near the outdoor lighting so you had to pull down your shades fully which also hampered airflow into the room. All in all it was a lovely hotel the staff was wonderful the ground are lovely and we will come back again to stay here. As a bonus despite us not having dogs, Dogs are welcome for an extra charge. The breakfast(buffet) is lovely and views eating are great and staff everywhere is so accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We’ve been staying at the hotel for over 30 years, time to do some upgrades in the old property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Celeste

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cary

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was looking for a resort on the Maine coast that was dog friendly and the Colony Hotel knocked it out of the park. The facilities are fantastic, beautiful views and a brief walk to downtown Kennebunkport. Lots of dogs families and couples, young and old. We will likely come back every summer from now on.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property but was disappointed that housekeeping didn’t show up until 4 in the afternoon. We would leave the property at 9:30am & fully expected our room would be ready as we came back to prepare for the evening. On Thursday it never got done as their timing was too late for our schedule. Wi-Fi failed every night in the middle of our movies. Disappointed. WiFi
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawson, NORFOLK

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The property was a bit old and tired. The lack of ac was a bit of a surprise. Fortunately it wasn’t too hot. And for the price that I paid for the room a complementary bottle of water might have been nice. Or a bathrobe or slippers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
While the grounds of The Colony are gorgeous and it’s within walking distance to the beach, the cleanliness of both the property and the room left much to be desired. Upon walking into our room, there was visible garbage, hair, and stains on both the bed linens and rug from previous guests. Moreover, the shower did not drain as we showered and created a pool of standing water. The shower curtain had an overpowering musty smell and looked dirty. As we explored the property, there were soiled cups and plates, as well as garbage, strewn about the lawn and tables that are meant for guests to sit at and enjoy the ocean view. We had a similar experience at the morning coffee bar. Coffee and milk was spilled all over the counter and not a staff member in sight to clean it up. Given the price point, these conditions are unacceptable. That being said, the view is gorgeous and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Love Kennebunkport and first time staying at the Colony. We were in a newer room across the parking lot looking out at the river. We had a plugged toilet. Called for maintenance twice on the day we checked in. Maintenance finally shows up the NEXT MORNING. We had been using the toilet at nearby restaurants until then. My husband told me to go up to the lobby in the morning in my pjs to use the toilet which I was not thrilled about. Too bad because otherwise we liked it. We had noted other reviews about the hotel having problems and it seems like staffing might be a real issue for them.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The view is stunning!! It has a really nice pool with comfy seats. The hotel itself is relaxing and quiet. There is a ton of history and it’s so interesting to read about it. The rooms look old-fashioned, but it’s part of the vibe. It was nice that they had coffee and muffins every morning, and you could go out on the big giant porch and just sit and relax and look at the ocean as you drink your coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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