Just returned from our second trip to the Colony. We had stayed previously about three years ago. It was nice then, but has really improved! The service was better, the place seemed spruced up, and the views are still gorgeous. Who would not enjoy lounging by the heated salt water pool or sipping a drink on the veranda? We travel... more

My party ranged in age from 5 years to 82 years. Everyone loved this place. The heated saltwater outdoor pool was a challenge in October, but we loved the evening swims. The artwork in the lobby showed experiences of turn of the century visitors, who lounged outside, participated in afternoon tea, or also enjoyed the beach. The beach really wasn't... more

What a gracious and glorious experience! Make certain to sip a drink by the pool and watch the sunset! Play a game by the fireside in the lobby at night! This is a relaxing hotel "the way it used to be." The hotel is still family owned! The staff was all attentive and eager to please! Yes, most of them... more

Very nice hotel, great view. We loved the pool area. Pets allowed so if you don't like dogs at the pool I would look for a different hotel. more

My wife and I stayed at The Colony for two nights. One evening we decided to sit out on the veranda to relax. We finally went back to our room after a dog, confined to the room behind us on the veranda, barked continuously for the entire half hour we sat there. We noticed dog hair on the carpet in... more

The Colony hotel is a charming old colonial hotel by the sea. The hotel needs a little renovating and the walls are paper thin. Pray that you get the right neighbours. The overall experience was enjoyable but could have been so much better. The hotel wants to be a traditional family oriented hotel, which is great but it wouldn't hurt... more

We stayed there from 8/28-8/31 2008. Originally, we were going to stay in Key West, but cancelled due to hurricane Gustav. We made a last minute decision to go to Kennebunkport, and so called our travel agent, who was able to get the last room available in the entire hotel. Our room was 222 in the main building. This was... more

First the rooms were expensive. So I expected service that would match the fee. 1. We stayed in East House. In afternoon, while still light, I stepped out and there was no warning that there was a drop. Sprained my ankle, unbearable pain, had to get bandaged. I simply told manager to put notices up to "Step Down" or even... more

As another reviewer stated, "Dogs rule" at this hotel. They're everywhere except the restaurants and while many were well-behaved, many were not when left alone in their rooms by owners who went out for the day. Try relaxing by the pool with a huge german shepherd snoring next to you and yips coming from dogs left in nearby rooms. I... more