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Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

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Spa treatment
Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Deluxe House, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Golf

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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136 Francis Street East, Williamsburg, VA, 23185
  • Governor's Palace
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Merchants Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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Signature House, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Signature House, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Classic House, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Classic House, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 720 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family House, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Family House, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Classic House, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Fireplace, Garden View | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

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

  • 680 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Tavern Room, 1 Queen Bed | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Classic Tavern Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature House, 2 Bedrooms, Garden Area | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Signature House, 2 Bedrooms, Garden Area

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

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Classic Tavern Room, 1 Double Bed | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Classic Tavern Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium House, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Premium House, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Classic House, 1 Queen Bed | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Classic House, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Suite | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Romantic Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic House, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Classic House, 2 Bedrooms

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

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About this property

Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

3-star hotel in Colonial Williamsburg
This smoke-free hotel features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and a golf course. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge.
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 play rounds at the 36-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 4 outdoor tennis courts. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Spa of Colonial Williamsburg. The spa is open daily.
Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel features a full-service spa, a golf course, and 2 outdoor swimming pools. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This Colonial hotel also offers an indoor pool, a fitness center, and spa services. Concierge services and wedding services can be provided. Guests can use the indoor pool, outdoor pool, and health club at a partner property.

Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel is a smoke-free property.

The Social Terrace - Overlooking the golf course and garden, this cocktail bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • The Social Terrace

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • 28 buildings
  • Built in 1954
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

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: 18

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to 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. 319 out of 480 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 480 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 480 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 480 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 480 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

So impressed!

I'm extremely impressed from start to finish! Before my visit I reached out to the hotel, Katlean was so pleasent and helpful. Check in was amazing Candy and Tracy were wonderful, so kind and helpful. It was a great experience. I would recommend your resort to anyone. Your people really do make a difference!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple but comfortable room. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Wes

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Erin, King William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying in a cottage within Colonial Williamsburg was a nice alternative to a regular hotel room and we appreciated having the extra space, peace, and fireplace. Check in was frustrating, however, when they put us in a Tavern Room instead of the house we reserved. When I called the front desk to inform them of the mistake, the woman tried to tell me they were all booked up and if we didn't want the Tavern Room she could try to find something else but would charge us extra. Obviously, this was unacceptable and thankfully I had the confirmation email showing that we booked and paid for a house with bed, sofa, and fireplace. Suddenly the tone changed and another woman at the check in counter miraculously found the house we were supposed to have. Getting to the location proved annoying since nothing is labeled. We had to wander around the area trying to find the house that met the description given to us, and instead of there being 'plenty of parking' for our two vehicles, there was only on parking spot for our house. After finally getting all that settled, the rest of the stay was very nice and we enjoyed being able to walk through Colonial Williamsburg to get to dinner, enjoy the Farmer's Market, and sit outside on the patio and get to know our sheep neighbors. The house itself was clean, comfortable, and everything we wanted when we originally made the reservation. The check in process makes us not want to book here again, but essentially the stay was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall a good stay. Admittedly expensive for what it feels like you receive but it’s a good location to Williamsburg. Check in was at a separate location, which is fine, but it was annoying that I couldn’t pick up my key at 3:30 when I was nearby the check in location. Understood that we didn’t have the room til 4, but considering they’re separate places it would have been nice to be able to get the key and just not go to the room until 4.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert a.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice Unique experience. 18th century
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was neat to stay in the middle of the Colonial Williamsburg property. The bedroom was nice, though cozy. Four poster bed, nice old furniture. So, snug but otherwise fine. The bathroom has seen better decades. We didn't need a marble tub but somewhere other than the floor to place our toiletries bag would be nice. The toilet was institutional but had a toilet seat with a big ding in the lid because that type of toilet doesn't normally have a seat. The fixtures on the tub were from the 40's, so stopping the water from leaking required some wrist action.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline, Pfafftown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mediocre

Our initial check in experience was great! Very friendly staff!! Got to our room and the bed was not made. No sheets or anything. Fridge didn’t work, several outlets did not work. We’ve stayed here before with no issues so it was surprising for a hotel of this caliber.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie-ann

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property in excellent condition and staff was accommodating to any need, a very pleasant stay altogether. Thank you!

8/10 Good

Heidi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My spouse and I just returned from a two-night stay in the Brick Tavern. We loved the convenience of being right on the street where we could walk to everything in the village. The building was most likely constructed in the 1930s and you will not be staying in a luxury room! We were on the third floor (which I liked) and the shower is in the dormer. I am 5'4" and could just barely stand up in the middle of the shower. I cannot imagine a person over six feet tall would be comfortable in that shower. If you're tall, I would suggest you request a lower floor. I also would not plan on staying in that small space with someone you are not intimately comfortable with! The tub is also quite old and if you are concerned about appearances, this may not be the choice for you. The accommodations are "well-worn". We found it quaint and enjoyed being close to all of the beautiful structures. We were only able to eat at one restaurant on property- Shields Tavern- during our stay, but it was lovely and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a treat it was to stay at the Colonial Houses. I’d live there if I could. :) Staff is very helpful and friendly, and the house is close to everything. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Immersed into the 18th century, but with running water and TV! How fun it was to walk down the steps onto Williamsburg’s Duke of Gloucester street! Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adolf

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have enjoyed CW for over 40 years!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Great Experiance

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jane

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The heat did not work. Room service was late! My friend’s key did not fit into the lounge room. The checking process was awful! They did not have the rooms in Brickhouse as Expedia promised!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like stepping back in time!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique historical property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Loved the location , but there’s a list of bad things. 1. No switch to turn on and off the bathroom lights. 2. Bathroom was very cold. 3. Black mold at bottom of tiles. 4. Dark baseboard was dirty on top. 5. Carpet was gross. 6. When the light came across the wall mirror, you could see the coating of dust.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We walked down to market Street for a pup crawl and to a little bakery in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024