The Colonial Hotel, near Dunn State Park, offers an inviting atmosphere with a sauna and spa tub. Unwind with a Swedish massage or enjoy some friendly competition in the arcade/game room. With amenities like free WiFi and an indoor pool, you can relax while staying connected.
Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
Wachusett Mountain Ski Area - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
Fitchburg State University - 19 min drive - 19.0 km
DCU Center - 42 min drive - 51.1 km
Restaurants
Cumberland Farms - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Starbucks - 7 min drive
Burger King - 6 min drive
Chair City Diner - 5 min drive
About this property
At a glance
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast on weekend mornings (surcharge)
Room service
What to do
Ski passes
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Ski lifts nearby
Skydiving nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness center
Arcade/game room
Sauna
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Accessible bathtub
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Desk chair
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Colonial Gardner
Colonial Hotel
Colonial Hotel Gardner
The Colonial Hotel Hotel
The Colonial Hotel Gardner
The Colonial Hotel Hotel Gardner
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Reviews
The Colonial Hotel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Amenities
9.2
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The property's spa facilities, including the hot tub, pool, and sauna, were well-maintained and provided a relaxing experience. (12 reviews)
The hot tub was a wonderful and clean amenity that provided a great place to unwind. (24 reviews)
The pool area was a highlight, with many guests praising its cleanliness and amenities. (18 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2026
Yes bar, Restaurant and staff were all great!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2026
Parking was easy and safe. It was very clean. The restaurant was good.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2026
Was able to check in quick and easy. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was spacious, comfortable and clean! Pool & hot tub was a great place to unwind and very clean
Gionet
Gionet, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2026
Easy to find, beautiful location. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Large, clean room with with fridge, microwave and coffee maker. Nearby park for walks and fishing.
Grace
Grace, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 15, 2026
Clean room, nice staff and a good restaurant on premises.
Nichelle
Nichelle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2026
Comfortable bed, everything was neat and tidy.
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 13, 2026
Well-kept hotel with a great restaurant.
Adam
Adam, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2026
Great venue. Excellent workout area, pool, hot tub and sauna. Great restaurant on the premises. Great place to stay
Peter
Peter, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2026
Room was clean, bed was nice
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2026
Friendly staff, nice hotel, Great hot water & water pressure.
Christina
Christina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2026
Staff were friendly and efficient. Room was clean and fully stocked
Stormy
Stormy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2026
Staff and room were great!
Casey
Casey, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 4, 2026
Friendly staff, clean room, gym and poll area.
Anh-Thi
Anh-Thi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2025
Easy checkin, pleasant staff and clean room.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2025
Great hotel, fantastic restaurant, wonderful place!
Kate
Kate, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2026
What's clean staff was friendly food was good bar was nice the buildings a little bit old
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 21, 2026
Clean room, had what we needed including a mini fridge, staff very friendly & helpful. Restaurant/bar to watch the games. Love the old furniture in the lobby.
CYNDI
CYNDI, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 12, 2025
Great room, nice costumer service.
Gabriela
Gabriela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2025
Staff was very polite, the restaurant was lovely the service was amazing the room was comfortable and relaxing we loved it :)
Lily
Lily, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2025
We were happy with everything. Very clean room, the staff was great and the grill was outstanding.
Cindy
Cindy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2025
Clean room, excellent food in the restaurant, easy check in plenty of parking . Hot tub was very nice
Karyn
Karyn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2025
Clean Room, great staff, COMFORTABLE BED!
Diane
Diane, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 14, 2025
The front desk staff members were extremely personable and pleasant, the rooms were spacious and clean. Landscaping and holiday decorations were beautiful. We were only there for one night but would definitely stay again as The Colonial far exceeded our expectations.
Megan
Megan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2025
Staff Gabe at check-in was very nice and courteous!
Lois
Lois, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2025
Fantastic 9 day stay. Room (especially the bed) was very comfortable.