Not only is Colonial Inn the only remaining hotel in downtown Harbor Springs (offering an unparalleled location), but it's atmosphere, charm, and overall hospitality make it a truly delightful experience for anyone visiting Northern Michigan. The main inn lobby is warm and inviting with fresh baked cookies daily, a wood fireplace, and friendly faces to greet guests. The grounds are well manicured with a quaint and sufficient outdoor pool for the days when the chill of the Great Lakes is a bit much. The inn is steps from their private dock on the shores of Little Traverse Bay and a few additional minutes be foot to the shops and restaurants of downtown. Colonial Inn continues to be the heartbeat of hospitality in Harbor Springs. read more

Been coming up to Harbor for sometime and always like trying new things. The Colonial recently added their sailboat charter which a group of friends and I tried. The captain Mara & first mate Jeff were fantastic and very knowledgeable about a lot of things. It was a great mixture of them filling us in on things as well as giving us time as a group. We did the two hour charter which we felt was perfect for getting some sun and boat action around the harbor/bay. They also offer additional options and cap group size at 6. There was plenty of room above and below deck. Highly recommend & would definitely do again. #Harborspringspirate read more

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Harbor Springs was a fantastic little town to explore and restaurants were nice. We stayed on east building of Colonial Inn and our room had everything we needed. Very nice decorating with a balcony overlooking the main house. The Main house breakfast was fantastic and formal entry check in area was gorgeous! Very clean, no bugs, beds were comfortable. Whirlpool tub in bathroom was almost too big and shower was a little small , but overall great bathroom/sink and dressing area with mini fridge. The exterior entrance parking and stairway to the east building could use some work-definitely would not recommend going to upper level with any balance or gait issues. We will be back! read more

I loved being able to enjoy a beautiful water view walk within a few minutes of leaving my room. I also enjoyed walking downtown which was less than a mile where there are multiple great dining options and shopping. The common areas are great. The main lobby and wrap around porch of the main building are wonderful, inviting and very relaxing. The grounds are spacious with a pool (closed in the fall), gym, and indoor hot tub. There is plenty of free parking. We loved the first day's breakfast and wish we had gone out on the second day. The number of breakfast options decrease when there are less guests. It is available 7 a.m - 10 a.m. The room was extremely clean and spacious but the space was not well designed. There was not a desk or table which is a big drawback for me. The shower is small. A larger person would find it difficult to use. The ironing board was horrible. It was a small one to use on the sink coulter with a leg that would stay up. It kept falling. All staff were very friendly. read more

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I really enjoyed my stay at this historic inn, which was established in 1894. My deluxe double east room had a nice balcony that faces the main entrance building. The gas fireplace took the chill out of the room and created a cozy atmosphere. The bed was comfortable and the room spacious, with plenty of closet space. It was very clean with new furniture and a nice layout. Breakfast is included with your stay with different delicious items offered each morning from 7-10 am. The staff were very friendly-and there are fresh cookies at check in! Colonial Inn is closed from end of October until mid-May read more

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Quaint and relaxing getaway from the city in a small town with nice people. Breakfast included very morning is a bonus.

Looks way better online. We stayed 3 nights and each day it seemed like the quality of cleaning got worse. Our beds looked like they were made by a toddler or not made at all, bugs under the bed frame, hard mattresses and overall needs a little interior love. Would not recommend unless you have no other options. read more

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We stayed at Colonial Inn because they seemed to be the only place in town where you didn't have to stay two nights in a row to book. Their website could us an update in regards to design. It appeared the most information from the website while booking was on the memoir the owner wrote, shameless plug, sure? A bit tacky and taking away from the inn information itself, yes! The memoir was also plastered around the inn when we got there...again I don't think it is needed? We arrived on a Friday in Aug. in the late afternoon. The front building was nice and I appreciated the old historic charm of the inn. The front porch is very pretty but the inside of the lobby could be updated a bit décor wise. The front desk staff was very friendly and welcoming; however, lacked a bit with explaining the grounds of the inn. We were staying in rooms not attached to the inn and I was a bit confused on where the pool was and if the surrounding buildings by the pool across the street were also owned by inn? Our room was nice, but it had an obvious musty old smell to it. We were on the bottom floor and had two beds with a fireplace. The beds were comfortable. The only strange thing was the bathroom is in a separate room with a sliding door. The shower/tub + toilet are in 1 room and the sink as well as countertop with a dresser and lamp are in the sink area as well. The strangest part was that there was another sliding door to the room next to us. I wasn't sure if we shared this bathroom or what? My husband checked and it was locked, so I guess if you had families staying together then you could open it? The sliding doors were thin, so you could hear your neighbors both next door and above. If the A/C wasn't as noisy as it was, then we could probably hear more. Sheets and pillows were a fresh, clean, and white. The colors and décor in the room were cheery. There were French doors exiting our room from the back with two chairs and a table looking out to the grounds. There are no irons in the room, but if you wanted an iron you could walk or drive your car to the front desk and get one. My husband didn't feel this was very convenient, so he went with wrinkled clothes. There was a decent size closet in the bathroom which was nice and I could assume an iron and ironing board could fit in here. I think it all went downhill when we woke up the next day and had the continental breakfast. Now I do appreciate continental breakfast, especially when you are paying as much as we did at the Inn. The dining room had numerous tables and chairs inside but a bit 80's and could use an updating...lots of floral prints. There was also seating outside over a covered deck porch which again was nice. They had a breakfast bar set up and there were about 2 or 3 staff members behind the breakfast bar, so my hopes were high at this point! However, they quickly became disappointed. No eggs, no meat, no really hot food to be seen except the sad waffles. Cereal, fruit, and muffins/toast I did see. Orange juice and coffee to drink. I wanted a hot breakfast, so I went after the waffle station. 4-5 people were in front of me with two of those people being kids under 8 years old and their mother letting them pour their batter and play kitchen...fun, but not when there are another 2-3 people behind me. They have batter poured into plastic cups (looked like the same plastic cups they gave in the bathroom). They ran out of batter and the people behind me were trying to tell staff the station needed more batter, but this took a while. Two waffle machines that each take about 3 minutes each, but they have two different cooking instructions. One waffle machine you didn't have to flip it to start the clock and the other you had to push buttons. This was a bit confusing and cut into time actually cooking the waffles. It took about 20 minutes for me to finally make my waffle and go on my happy way. The waffle was decent, better than the sad plate of food my husband was eating. The biggest compliant I heard from other guests was the coffee. My goodness...people on vacation in the morning need good and hot coffee! Guests were saying it was only lukewarm and the staff was looking at the guest like they were the crazy ones for thinking the coffee wasn't good. I have seen other reviews about the coffee, so I cannot imagine this is the first time the staff have heard the coffee wasn't hot and not good. I skipped the coffee because while I was waiting 20 minutes to make a waffle I was hearing everyone complain. Besides the sad continental breakfast, the inn is clean and comfortable. It was fine for a one night stay when we are passing through Harbor Springs. However, I couldn't imagine spending more than one night there. read more

Very clean hotel. The lady at the front desk was very friendly and helpful. She pointed us towards the good food and beaches. Our room was small with two full beds but so nice! The shower had about 4 different settings. Pool and hot tub were across the street. The hot tub is indoors so it was a nice and quiet place to relax after the day! Very nice hotel. read more

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Came here for a girls get away! Fantastic experience!!! Loved the large rooms and delicious breakfast.

Nice location, rooms are pretty comfortable, but make sure if you're going to shower--shower early or late. Prime time showering was lukewarm at best. The rooms also don't have irons much to our dismay, but they are available at the main office. And the nightly rates were comparable to the surrounding area. Our biggest gripe was actually the continental breakfast. Sure, it's "free" but the coffee was very poor quality, watered down, and the big ticket item is a waffle. No eggs. No meat of any kind. And there is only one waffle maker to boot. 3 minutes to make a waffle, and if there are 4 people standing in line--well, you can do the math. Each morning there was consistently between 3-4 people waiting at a time. I assure you, everyone who waited, arms folded, hungry, felt the same way. It's pretty simple. Get another waffle iron. read more

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The best thing about this hotel was its walkable location to Harbor Springs. The less favorable: Stained bed sheets Hair and fur on the furniture in our room Dirty window tracks and corners in the room Dust under the bed and other furniture Several of the chairs by the pool were ripped or broken The included breakfast was horrible- we went out The walls were very thin, we heard every move of our neighbors and the people above us. Not worth the money read more

This is an older property and that's the charm of this hotel . Colonial Inn offers no frills however the rooms are clean and uniquely comfortable. Walking distance to town and just a block off the water . We are very happy to find this gem on our first trip to Harbor Springs read more

Found this little gem last minute on a road trip. They had 1 room left and Brandon, at the front desk, was so kind and saved it for us and added a nice discount. He was extremely friendly and the room was just amazing! HUGE jacuzzi tub and a fireplace, balcony with French doors that overlooks their beautifully landscaped grounds, also the rooms were very clean and comforting. I will definitely be coming back to stay again sometime. read more

What a wonderful stay we had at the Colonial Inn. The rooms are very basic, yet charming and very clean. What made our stay so special though was the warm and endearing staff. They made us feel so welcome and comfortable right away. The location is great too, just half a block from the water/harbor and walking distance to downtown. A few things they could improve on: the door locks are horrible, not secure at all, the toiletries are very cheap, breakfast was nothing special, but not horrible either. Even with those negatives, we would definitely still highly recommend staying here. read more

Excellent location. Pretty good cleaning service. Newly remodeled rooms. Easy walk to downtown. In room fridge that's very spacious.

We have been vacationing in northern Michigan, specifically Harbor Springs and Petoskey my whole life (50+ years) but never stayed at the Colonial Inn until last night. Great place! Go there. Reminded me of family homes growing up. It was quiet, quaint, and so well kept. Less than a half block to the water and just a few blocks from town. We had bikes so we rode back-and-forth from town and to Toms Moms which is another 5 stars by itself. Brian gave us a run down on the history and answered all our questions. He was completely knowledgeable and friendly and genuinely loved his job. We loved it and would visit again. read more

Charm just oozes out of this place. From the green striped awning and geraniums lining the entrance, to the charming decor reminiscent of the 80's. The hospitality is top notch. Friendly welcome behind a Covid prohibiting plexiglass shield. Breakfast is laid out in the dining room with gloves provided. Masks required and individual servings make it feel clean and safe. Rooms are clean and the fireplace adds the perfect ambiance. Price is so reasonable for all this and this place shouldn't be missed. I hate to post this review because I want to keep this hidden gem to myself. But go. You won't be sorry. read more

This is great vintage style hotel with modern accommodations. 1/2 block away from a beautiful walk by the water. My new wife and I had an amazing week here. The staff was wonderful. Especially Brian and Brandon, they helped us with anything we needed. It was stress free! Thank you isn't enough. Amazing Time! We are planning a trip back there soon! read more

We visited the Harbor Springs area this summer and enjoyed the remodeled room we stayed in for a good price. It was near town and I could walk there and enjoy the bay, as they are located a few steps from the water. Charming! It completed our experience nicely. We will return next year. read more

I can really just say nice things about this inn. Nice staff with clean comfortable rooms. It's not your high end hotel so don't expect it. Our room was a bit odd shaped with comfortable beds, a flat screened tv and baseboard heat. It had a nice little porch to sit outside. Breakfast came with the room and it was good and fresh. Eggs with bacon and sausage. Cereal, muffins, yogurt, fruit and coffee to top it off. Perfect kind of place in a Hallmark movie.... read more

Very nice and clean rooms and of course Harbor Springs is a gorgeous little resort town. I would not be writing a poor review except for the service. We had decided to check out a day early and I inquired at the front desk what the policy for this was in the morning . I was fully expecting to hear I would be charged a fee or even charged the full night and I would have accepted this. The front desk attendant spoke with one of his supervisors on the phone and was told I needed to check with the third party I booked with but it would be fine with them. I spent the next 20 minutes speaking with hotels.com and they informed me they would refund the money once they spoke with the hotel. I was put on hold and then told the hotel would not allow an early check-out and would charge me another night per my reservation. Surprised, I went down to speak to the front desk to find out why things had changed and to voice concern that if they knew they'd not honor the request they shouldn't have had me go through the process with the third party. Why not just say no initially and save me the time and effort? Once again the front desk attendant said it was fine with him (and his direct supervisor) but when hotels.com had called the owner had walked in and he declined the request. I asked to speak to the owner but was told he was unavailable. To the owner I ask that you please either get everyone on the same page regarding policies or have the decency to stand behind your decisions in person. I'd love to recommend this establishment to friends and/or stay once again, especially because the person who checked us in was very helpful and welcoming. I would have done so even in spite of a constant flow of sand into the bathtub and being unable to get a bagel for my 5 year old because we were 7 minutes late to the complimentary breakfast. Poor leadership and communication are preventing me in doing so, and sadly my hunch is you'd get better service at any one of the chains. read more

Wow! Great place! The free breakfast in the morning is delicious... They have their own dock on the lake and is very calming. There is an outdoor pool, but every time we've gone (late July/early August) it has been cold. Colonial Inn is very close to downtown Harbor Springs. The staff is very friendly too. read more

What a refreshing place to stay !! The room was quaint and very comfortable. Very comfortable beds, large bath area, plenty of soft towels and French doors out over a courtyard. Very compreable price to the cookie cutter motels in Petosky. Easy walking through amazing homes to business area of Harbor Springs. The continental breakfast, run of the mill. We will be back read more

Cute simple rooms, close to the water & downtown Harbor Springs. No elevator or help to get your luggage to the second floor, nor was that mentioned when I called to make a reservation. The lobby is adorably decorated. Still someone should've run a dust rag along the ledge up the stairs, it would only take a second. The white painted walls only attract more attention to the dust. Our private balcony didn't look like it had been swept or cleaned all summer. The bathroom was clean. The sheets had a hole in them & there were cobwebs in the corner of the room. The night stand had an envelope with a note written by a student stating she was the housekeeper. The note essentially asked for a tip. Too bad, it's a cute place but it needs a good cleaning. read more

My fiancé and I stayed here over July 4th weekend. The first room we got was unacceptable, but the staff quickly put us in a nicer room, which made the rest of our stay great. The staff was attentive, helpful, and understanding throughout our stay, which likely one of their busiest weeks of the year. Also, the Inn's location is fantastic. Breakfast is mediocre, but it's commensurate with the price paid. I would recommend the Colonial Inn! read more

Cute place. We'd seek out and stay again, if in the area. Breakfast was fine. Rooms were clean and we couldn't hear other guests. (My only concern would be the hot water. We forgot to mention before we checked out.) The slanted floors were interesting but after all it is an old building read more

We stayed for 5 nights...2 for a local work event and the rest for a long weekend vacation. This Inn will never be a 5 star but could be a solid 4 if it wasn't for obvious complacency. They seem to be fully booked during the season and clearly happy with that. Pluses and minuses ...the renovated room we stay in was nice and kept with the style of the Inn. The room is missing simple things like an iron and an air conditioner that actually cools the room it's in. It would also help if the balcony doors closed! The location is probably the best asset...thus the 3 stars...walking to downtown is a wonderful stroll...but when you advertise a dock and it's one of the worst on the shore...it's disappointing. Breakfast is "free"...but really not worth it. One waffle maker...one side of the one toaster didn't work. Scrabbled eggs were packaged or badly cooked. Bagels were low cost blah. Plastic knives/forks/plates are really not a pleasure to eat with. When you pay as much as they charge...a free breakfast should not make you want to drive anywhere. The second day were there we get housekeeping. We had to ask for it the next day...then was asked what we wanted done when she finally showed up. Bugs around the lights are gross...and rusting stairs are not welcoming. Again...the location is worth the stay...but complacency keeps it from being the best it can be. read more

Fantastic place to stay in Harbor Springs! This was my second time staying at the Colonial Inn and both times have been wonderful. The room was very comfortable with the best mattresses. All the staff are exceptional. Brian especially made sure to host us and ensure our stay was enjoyable. He would always take time to chat with us even though he was extremely busy. We really enjoyed getting to know him! Rebecca and Alex were also very friendly and helpful. The owner was gregarious and happy to talk about the history of the hotel and the area. They were very responsive to any needs and requests. The location is could not be better, an easy walk/drive to downtown Harbor Springs and a 15 minute drive to Petoskey. We love the Colonial Inn and can't wait to go back! read more

Room was large with little furniture. No comfortable place to sit and no where to put anything. Bath was large with the smallest vanity I have ever seen in a hotel room Top was covered with pile of hand towels and coffee pot It looked like an old oak one from the Home Depot! Once again, no where to set anything. One handle on chest was broken and the grab bar in the tub was broken/gone! The common areas were lovely. The included breakfast was the same as any other motel. Not as good as some! read more

This review will be basic and simple. To begin there was no iron in the room or rack for luggage. Room was very hot the thermostat in the lobby was set to 72 in the middle of the summer. We were accommodated with a fan for the room with a mediocre service attitude at most. The only up side to the room was the size. Defiantly not worth the 169$ we paid for the room. Because of this I would not recommend staying here. read more

What a refreshingly professional and wonderful experience, start to finish. From the first phone call to make the reservation to check out, the Colonial Inn was fantastic. Very friendly, knowledgeable, hardworking staff. The location is great- within walking distance to shops and the beach. The hotel is clean, very cozy and traditional, with updated and comfortable rooms. Parking is very convenient and the breakfast is fabulous. Hotel breakfasts are often skimpy with limited seating. This was a clean, well-appointed and stocked buffet with ample seating and staff constantly refilling and tending to the needs of guests. The front desk staff were also very helpful- they went above and beyond on several occasions. Staying here was like stepping back in time- in a good way. Old school professionalism and friendly, top-notch customer service with modern amenities at a fair price. We'll definitely be back! read more