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Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Colonial hotel near Merchants Square

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Deluxe House, 2 Bedrooms
Golf
Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Classic House, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Fireplace, Garden View

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool

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136 Francis Street East, Williamsburg, VA, 23185
  • Place, Golden Horseshoe Golf Club
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Governor's Palace
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Merchants Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

Classic Tavern Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Tavern Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

Classic Tavern Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic House, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Fireplace, Garden View

Classic House, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Fireplace, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic House, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Classic House, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 67 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic House, 1 Queen Bed

Classic House, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Suite

Romantic Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature House, 2 Bedrooms

Signature House, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Trundle Bed

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Signature House, 2 Bedrooms, Garden Area

Signature House, 2 Bedrooms, Garden Area

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium House, 2 Bedrooms

Premium House, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Classic House, 2 Bedrooms

Classic House, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Family House, 2 Bedrooms

Family House, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe House, 2 Bedrooms

Deluxe House, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Large Twin Trundle Bed

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Classic House

Classic House

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe House

Deluxe House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Trundle Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Williamsburg

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Colonial Williamsburg hotel, you'll find Merchants Square and Governor's Palace. Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Duke of Gloucester Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Golden Horseshoe Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Governor's Palace - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Merchants Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • College of William and Mary - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Williamsburg Transportation Center - 19 min walk
  • Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Cheese Shop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Precarious Beer Hall - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Colonial Pancake House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Berret's Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

3-star Colonial hotel near Merchants Square
As a guest of Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel, you'll find a full-service spa, a golf course, and 2 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

An indoor pool, a fitness center, and spa services are also featured at Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel. You'll have access to the indoor pool, outdoor pool, and health club at a partner property.

This 3-star Williamsburg hotel is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 28 buildings
  • Built in 1954
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel offers 60 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Spa of Colonial Williamsburg. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 36-hole golf course
  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Pilates classes
  • Shopping
  • Tennis lessons

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Williamsburg Inn, 136 East Francis St. Williamsburg 23185]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 32.10 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Health club access
  • Internet access
  • Pool access
  • Self parking
  • Shuttle service
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Colonial Houses Hotel Williamsburg
Colonial Houses Hotel
Colonial Houses
The Colonial Houses A Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel Hotel

Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 356 out of 540 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 540 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 540 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 540 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 540 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CRISTIANO

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Underwhelming and overpriced

The paint was peeling, I hit my head on the ceiling multiple times and the $32.50 daily fee for "incidentals" was the kicker. Realizing that the building and the others around the area were likely built with slave labour played on my conscience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had a all-time colonial Williamsburg feel I felt very safe yet still in the middle of town, which was so nice to see. The facilities were also very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Letitia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The check in associate was rude. We will not be staying with them upon our next trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Place! Housekeeping Needs Help.

The room was kept clean, but housekeeping could use some pointers. I stayed for 3 nights. The first 2 nights that the room was cleaned, housekeeping left the door unlocked when they left. Due to the old locks, I always double-checked that the lock was engaged when we left for the day. The third night, housekeeping removed one of the pillows from the bed and left us short one. The way the "houses" are set up, we couldn't just call the front desk and request another one.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not sure what the VIP amenity was
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dai

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henri

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Authentic!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice historic property, easy walkable and with many beautiful renovated and rebuils buildings from the colonial past. The standard doublerooms are pretty small and so are the beds. I would recommend booking a suite or a house for slightly more comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful time in the Colonial Houses.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was located within colonial Williamsburg
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Byron

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Plenty of places to eat..ease of access…my only concern is I placed Do Not Disturb on outside of door and we left, came back to bed changed, new supplies, etc. Didn’t really want anyone in room when we occupied but it was fine. Thanks…Every Bellman was just plain awesome 👍🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was comfortable and in a great and unique location. The bathroom was not as clean as I would expect it to be. I had already paid the total on Expedia and yet was charged a resort fee when I checked out. All in all I would stay here again but not in the tavern.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean. The staff are friendly and professional. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Fairfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Roanoke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super close to old town Williamsburg. Stayed in a 18th century bungalow.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Wonderful experience

Lovely experience, as always. The Colonial Houses are very neat, though some seem to be in need of an interior refresh. Fun to be amidst the action and very convenient though. The location can’t be beat, and the Inn staff is great. Nice gym too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Overall, the hotel was very nice, but unfortunately our stay was negatively impacted by a major issue: the air conditioning in our room was broken. We called the front desk, but they informed us that nothing could be done until the morning. They did not offer to move us to another room or even provide a fan. As a result, we were unable to sleep because the room was uncomfortably hot. It was clear the problem was specific to our room, as the hallway outside was significantly cooler. The front desk in the morning said the best they could do was refund us $30, which was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting house, right in old town Williamsburg. Not much more than the two bedrooms and bathrooms but that was kind of expected. Would probably stay in the colonial houses again for their quaintness and convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025