Boothbay Harbor hotellia

Plussat: The atmosphere and the friendliness

Plussat: Warm and cozy. Breakfast was exceptional!

Miinukset: No complaints

Plussat: Great breakfast! Very nice owners! Convenient to town and boat docks.

Plussat: Remarkable, home cooked and prepared breakfast. Outstanding in every way. Owner was very generous, kind and friendly. Truly like visiting family.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Location, food, management were all great.

Miinukset: Bed was a little firm for our satisfaction.

Plussat: I like that it has activities (such as boating) at no extra cost cost and it has a couple of BBQ grills and picnic tables to your disposal to use. It's right on the lake. It also has a very nice outdoor pool.

Miinukset: It's on a hill. Lots of exercise. I wouldn't recommend the larger rooms in the building at the bottom of the hill to anyone who has difficulty walking or breathing, or with heart problems. The main building at the top of the hill is fine for older folks.

Plussat: The location was great. Good proximity to town,the lake was beautiful and they offer boats and life jackets for you to use. The room was clean and no, matter what room your in you get some view of the lake.

Miinukset: The room was tiny! The shower, when it says standing shower it means you can only wash the parts of you can reach in a standing position. The pool was not heated and you can hear people in the pool like they were right outside your door.

Miinukset: needed more accessible electrical outlets. Also would have been nice to have a small upholstered chair to watch TV and read, rather than having to sit in bed,

Plussat: Location on lake and friendly staff. Good continental breakfast.

Miinukset: Furnishings seemed sparse. Canoes and boats old and battered. I was there end of season. Possibly better on season.

Plussat: Very comfotible beds, very good sized rooms ( we had two), very cleane environment.

Miinukset: I could not thing of anything to complain about.

Plussat: This hotel had a beautiful view and my family loved that they could use the boats and fishing gear for free.

Plussat: Location was beautiful with lake front access and a salt water pool. Continental breakfast in the morning was homemade, fresh and delicious.

Miinukset: Bathroom was a little small.

Plussat: Lovely view from the balcony; worth paying a little more for the balcony. There was coffee all day and a nice assortment of pastries for breakfast

Miinukset: Location was a little tricky to find

Plussat: Lovely location and room. Terrific bed. Great service.

Plussat: It's tucked away from the crazy tourist scene but close enough to enjoy everything. Also it is on a fresh water lake!! Beautiful!

Plussat: Very clean facilities and friendly staff.

Miinukset: More non-carb breakfast options and a room dedicated to sit down breakfast would be a bonus.

Plussat: Loved everything about this hotel! Spacious, clean rooms with a comfortable bed and everything you could need. Friendly staff, loved the clean heated saltwater pool and the lake right out back! We used the row boats it was so fun. I would stay here again in a heartbeat if I was in the area.

Miinukset: Nothing!

Plussat: the Thistle Inn is in a great location to many of the shops/activities in Boothbay Harbor, especially if you like to walk. The King-sized bed was extremely comfortable. But the absolute BEST part is the restaurant and happy hour they offer- friendly, accommodating staff.

Miinukset: The Inn could do with a bit of sprucing-up; carpet was stained, a few dust bunnies, some peeling paint here & there. But overall it was a wonderful getaway.

Plussat: Location

Miinukset: The staff didn't make us feel welcome, the room was dingy, and hot and the furniture was all mismatched

Plussat: What breakfast????????????? I did leave behind an electric toothbrush and thought they might make a call to me.NO so far.

Plussat: Pretty inn in great location downtown Boothbay Harbor. Great value for money. Stairs are very narrow and steep for 3rd floor - not for anyone not nimble. Staff was very pleasant. Went to Gardens Aglow - fantastic and Inn was best value for the weekend. Restaurant was also very good.

Miinukset: Stairs - lol. But I did get a workout going up and down them.

Plussat: Everything. The owner and the young lady who cleans the rooms were awesome.

Plussat: The place is right on main st. Easy go get to, especially if you are "galavanting" around Boothbay. Very central.

Miinukset: I never saw anyone !I while looking for the front door I bumped into a person who told me my keys were in an envelope by the door. Never saw anyone again. I guess it was more of a" self management"kind of place.Granted,it was off season... The room was clean and comfortable. A few dusty bunnies...the shower has great pressure but the stall itself is quite tight and was cracked on the bottom side oh the wall. I' d wiiling to stay there again when in season.

Plussat: First let me say, I've never met a more friendly or accommodating staff and owners. We were warmly met and shown to our rooms. The rooms were clean and cozy and we couldn't wait to have our New Year's dinner at the restaurant. We were not disappointed. I've traveled a lot, and this is one of the best meals I've ever had. I loved the quaintness of the Inn and the location was perfect. I can't say enough about Anya and Jersey (John), they are hardworking folks and really trying to make a go of this exceptional Inn. Great People, Great Food, Awesome location.

Miinukset: Nothing. Everything was great. The bar was really cool. "The Dory" was made out of an old wooden boat and still has the name on the side. Drinks were excellent. We stayed for New Years and they treated us to a toast of champagne. This is going to be my new New Year's resolution.

Plussat: Super close to everything! The room was very clean as well.

Plussat: Breakfast was custom made to order, every morning it was excellent. My rating is due to the the coffee being from Keurig machine - tastes well enough but those pods are bad for the environment. Yet I must add that the water glasses that appeared to be plastic were actually biodegradable so I was very happy about that. The view from our room and balcony was divine. Bed was cozy as can be. Ben and Nita both so warm and fun to converse with. We wish to return.

Miinukset: Keurig coffee. Hmm, wasn’t expecting to have to leave the building to get to our room up on the third floor. Good thing we are both able enough to negotiate the wooden exterior stairs with the fallen leaves and dampness, could’ve been slippery. And as per usual, our room was much smaller than it appeared in the photos, but was still lovely and cozy nonetheless.

Plussat: Great view! Very nice and comfortable living room and porch in the Captain's quarterTwo night!

Miinukset: Low ceiling in upper bedroom. Over priced!

Plussat: Beautiful setting on Boothbay Harbor. Good humored staff. Lovely porch off our room. Dressing gowns provided. Two good off-season restaurants nearby.

Miinukset: Breakfast fell short because there was so little in terms of healthy options - rationed yogurt and granola, no whole grain bread. Small room, no chairs. Lovely porch was not useful in fall weather. Duvet too small for the bed.

Plussat: Host Ben, owner, and Tyler were friendly, helpful, and delightful. What positive people!

Miinukset: Loved it all

Miinukset: Room needed to be updated

Plussat: Quiet area, little or no outside traffic. Nice views of the harbor. Swimming pool and hot tub were great.

Miinukset: Not much to do in Boothbay itself. No downtown area, so limited shopping & restaurants. Bar/restaurant staff at the Inn was not attentive or friendly. We waiting 10 minutes in an almost empty room with no service. Finally decided to leave and find another place for drinks / dinner.

Plussat: Great location and great facilities - better to come when a little warmer to be able to use all th3 facilities and sit outside

Plussat: Breakfast was good, pricey but acceptable. We had dinner in the casual dining room. The menu lacked healthy options. My chicken sandwich was overcooked.

Miinukset: More healthy options in the casual dining room. Breakfast options could include less expensive, less food options.

Plussat: Beautiful location and property, large rooms, excellent value!

Miinukset: Overpriced. Website made place appear more elegant than it really is. Stayed just before they closed for the season - pool and hot tub weren't working and they didn't care to fix for a half empty hotel.

Plussat: Large clean room, quiet didn't

Miinukset: Arrived late, left early and had no time to explore.

Plussat: Amazing location and facilities.

Plussat: Clesn room, warm and nicely appionted. TV was great. Sheets were clean and crisp. Everything worked. Beds were comfortable! Continental breakfast was well done in a clean room..

Miinukset: The gold round body pillows did not look clean. They were but the accent could be better.

Plussat: TV very small and low quality sound and bed very uncomfortable

Miinukset: Bed, TV

Plussat: Price for the location and breakfast was better than average.

Miinukset: The heating system was to close to bed, blowing on us all night, unable to adjust the blower. Had to finally turn the unit off. Temp outside was 20 degrees C.

Plussat: The breakfast was ok, coffee ok. Waffles a favorite followed by eggs with sausage by the crowd. Off season, still lots of people coming for breakfast. The hotel put up Christmas lights so easier to see in the dark evening returning from family nearby. Seasonal, dinner-theater and swimming pool. Nice employees. Asked for a second blanket and was there before we returned in afternoon. It was cold out. And close by was a "mall" if anything was needed. 3 miles down ME27 to Boothbay Harbor, a fun town to tourist in if "in season"; Red Cup Cafe downtown had delicious!!!! coffee and pastries (Kudos for being open in this quiet season). Regular motel atmosphere, unlike in town where there were b/b and old houses fixed up as "hotels".

Plussat: Good location,friendly staff,clean rooms.

Miinukset: No microwave in room.

Plussat: warm cookies, pleasant staff, convenient location

Miinukset: Sort of pricey for what it is.

Plussat: Breakfast was very nice.

Miinukset: The parking lot was a bit icy.

Miinukset: No elevator and rooms could have used extra pillows.

Plussat: Everything was great except major cold draft around entry door. Would definitely stay there again, and recommend it. Draft would be an easy repair.

Plussat: Friendly staff. Helpful with things to see. Excellent breakfast.

Miinukset: No

Plussat: Indoor pool, hot tub, steam room

Miinukset: Air conditioning was difficult to adjust. Very cold.

Plussat: The staff was very nice, breakfast was delicious, bedding was wonderfully soft, very clean, great location. Would stay there again. Highly recommended!

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Bliss suite was spacious with an outstanding view of the harbor and a nice sitting porch. Friendly owner and staff. Great breakfast. Short walk to town.

Miinukset: Second floor room with outside entrance was very small with low ceilings, but otherwise clean and adequate for a short stay.

Plussat: The Inn was lovely, breakfast excellent, and staff was great. The location was good and an easy 10 minute walk to the central part of town, and an easy drive to many local attractions.

Miinukset: The room we stayed in was lovely (#1), but was in the front of the inn closest to the street, and was a bit noisy at night. However the Atlantic Ark Inn has other rooms and a small cottage as well, which are much quieter.

Plussat: Comfortable, helpful friendly staff, good quiche, fresh flowers everywhere. Convenient for restaurants.

Miinukset: 2 twin beds put together and not enough space in the room, not very good coffee, busy street, fishy smell from the harbor.

Plussat: This property is beautifully landscaped and has wonderful views of the harbor. The rooms are tastefully appointed and the beds comfortable. Very clean and surprisingly quiet for a B&B. Private bathrooms and balconies and also comfortable common areas with plenty of space to read a book on the porch while enjoying the view and ocean breeze. We stayed in the “Beauty” suite which has a balcony with a view of the harbor. Our friends stayed in a suite with a king bed and their room was probably the largest on the 2nd floor. The other bed room on the second floor you wake up to a beautiful view of the harbor from your bed. We didn’t see the 3rd floor but I assume it is a suite room(s) and I can’t imagine it’s any different than the wonderful rooms on the 2nd floor. If we went as a family, we would look into the 3rd floor as accommodation. It is conveniently located near the foot bridge into town, maybe a 10 min walk into the heart of Boothbay Harbor. The breakfast was AMAZING! It’s a sit down affair at 9 am and it is wonderful. The owner and her staff are welcoming and accommodating as well as knowledgeable about the area. Truly a wonderful Maine experience! 10 for 10 would stay here again!!!

Miinukset: To us, there were no negatives to this property. The only thing that could potentially make it better would be a larger parking area but they make things very easy to park even though the lot is small. I don’t think there is anyway for them to change to lot size, so we don’t really consider it a “negative” or something that could/should be changed. Our rental car company gave us a free “upgrade” (not an upgrade in the northeast imo) to a minivan and we had no issues parking or getting out of the lot. So like I said not really a negative, just what it is in that part of the country.

Plussat: The manager Ann made it an extraordinary experience with lovely breakfasts and daily cookies. Great location with partial view of harbor plus short walk to footbridge and access to dozens of restaurants and shops.

Plussat: This is a charming place, great location, amazing breakfast, & so quiet! The staff makes this a home to all the guests. Would stay here again!

Plussat: The location to the footbridge was great. The breakfast was awesome both mornings. It was suited for vegetarians, which we are not, but if we ate like that every morning, we would convert! HA! :)

Miinukset: The location is on a main thoroughfare, but quiets down in the evening. The a/c unit cuts any noise out so we had a peaceful sleep.

Plussat: Breakfast was delicious!!! Manager took the time to make suggestions taking into account my limited mobility---We really enjoyed our side trip to Ocean Point--- Bonus--the bed was very comfotable! Definitely will be back!

Miinukset: Nice people, good breakfast. Simply WAY overpriced.

Plussat: The host and staff made it worth the Money

Miinukset: The shower and toilet room were uncomfortably small

Plussat: Breakfast was delicious!!!

Plussat: Food was good, friendly service

Miinukset: Facilities were too small

Plussat: All the staff were friendly and helpful the outside was well manicured and the the house was very well taken care of both inside and out I would definitely stay with them again and reccomend them to my friends! The breakfast was the only meal they served and they knocked it out of the park A job well done !

Miinukset: Very little hot water

Plussat: Great location and the staff was very helpful and polite.

Plussat: Proximity to the water, great views , great restaurant

Plussat: We loved the location! Right on the water, walkable to great restaurants, and a short walk from the shuttle for the Boothbay Gardens LightsAglow. We never had to move our car! Breakfast in the morning in the Tugboat restaurant was also a definite plus.

Miinukset: We did have to wait til after 3 to get our room, and at that time got a room switch and had to re-park. But the new room was great.

Plussat: The. Rooms were very clean and comfy. Couldn't beet the view very tranquil at night sitting watching the harbor. Close to shopping

Miinukset: Menus at restaurant a little limited. But the buffet breakfast was very good

Plussat: the staff was great. They were all very social. Went out the way to accommodate us.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Location and food were great

Plussat: the staff at front desk were very pleasant & helpful. The waitress in the restaurant was excellent her name was anne M.

Miinukset: Lovely view ,will go back soon!

Plussat: Staff very friendly Bar comfortable Current chef for restaurant could compete with any 5 star restaurant

Miinukset: Room was a little worn, but was very clean Entire restaurant should have been open for seating for breakfast; tables closest to water were off limits.

Plussat: The people working there were lovely, warm and welcoming. The location is terrific, right on the waterfront.

Miinukset: The room that we were in was so underwhelming. It was more Motel 6 style with some mismatched furniture. It desperately needs an extreme makeover. The bed was comfortable though. It was clean and quiet and the location is terrific but the room itself was not worth the money. If they updated the rooms they could easily ask twice as much.

Plussat: Location, location, location! Beautiful area with amazing views. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was included - better than chain hotel breakfasts.

Miinukset: The rooms on the water side were such a great view but were a little musty, humid and outdated but I think they were renovating. Totally worth that inconvenience because of the location.

Plussat: Breakfast was simple but adequate. Hotel is in a great location with a beautiful view of the harbor. The staff was very friendly.

Miinukset: Room & bathroom were dirty. Hair all over the bathroom and popcorn & chips ground into the carpet.

Plussat: Celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary. The food was delicious! Staff was attentive and helpful. A bit disappointed as they ran out of food on our last night, (their last night as well), so we had to eat elsewhere. However, we will definitely go back next year.

Miinukset: Noisy air exchange top of roof, outside our window.

Plussat: It’s on the waterfront

Miinukset: Old but comfortable!

Plussat: From check in to check out our time at the Fisherman's Wharf Inn was, as always, a great time. The location, being able to watch the Harbor activities from our room, and being in the center of town, made all the activities convenient. Coming the third week in September was perfect. The town was just slowing down for the summer, still good food, lots to do, but end of summer sales, and no lines, boat trips still very comfortable... a fantastic time! Still our number 1 go to location for vacation, and we're from California!!!

Miinukset: Can't think of much negative. Haven't been there in 10 years, and was sorry to hear that the Ebb Tide was sold. No peach short cake! The restaurant was still there, but NOTthe same.

Plussat: Found the Fisherman's Wharf to be a great location. Easy access to all the shops and restaurants.

Miinukset: The breakfast was only okay. We ended up going out to eat for breakfast because my husband was not too happy about it.

Plussat: Beds were firm and comfortable and nice assortment of included breakfast foods

Miinukset: Was a bit dated and couldn't turn tub handle all the way off

Plussat: Great location and very friendly staff ...

Plussat: Amazing location with the best view ever! Sunsets over the water from our balcony were spectacular! The restaurant and bar at the hotel was wonderful, but could probably use a bit of updating. Food and drinks and staff were so good! There are cribbage boards available on the tables in the lounge.... We will be back!!

Plussat: We had a lovely stay at Boothbay Harbor Hotel. The location was ideal with a beautiful view of the harbor and easy access via a walkway across the water but still outside the hubbub. We had a good breakfast the next morning as well! Staff was excellent

Plussat: Perfect view of the harbor. Clean room. Staff was friendly. Easy, short walk to everything.

Plussat: Wonderful location and helpful staff. Quiet hotel even in middle of summer. Located by harbor, we walked everywhere including 3 minute walk across harbor footbridge to kayak rental. Amazing views, great fire pit for cool evenings, spacious grass lawn!

Plussat: Location to town was close and convenient. Being right near the water is a nice plus.

Miinukset: Felt a little mislead about the rooms based on the pictures provided. The room was most certainly adequate but felt a bit outdated.

Plussat: location is perfect

Miinukset: very

Plussat: Continental breakfast, location was awesome with a footbridge across the water to the main town.

Miinukset: A little old and outdated. Could definitely hear our neighbors to the side and above.

Plussat: It is literally on there harbor, which is so beautiful.

Miinukset: It is a motel and hasn’t been updated in 40 years.

Plussat: Had everything you could want in a Maine seaside hotel. Very nice breakfast also.

Plussat: Right on the water!

Miinukset: Main entrance was not easy to see

Plussat: Excellent location on Boothbay, and adjacent to the footbridge to downtown. Plent of Adirondack chairs around for relaxing. Hotel bar and restaurant is "OK." Piano player, friendly bartender. We had a Maine lobster dinner outdoors -"Tuesday night special" - for $19.95 and only $10 for extra lobster. Hotel is in good shape but feels dated. Rooms are just OK. Not terrible, but nothing fancy. But for this price range this is what you get in BB. Pay more, get more. But we were fine since we spent very little time in our room. Free breakfast is not bad. Service is friendly. Would stay again.

Miinukset: Nothing really negative. Just "dated" ambience

Plussat: Clean and super friendly staff.

Plussat: We loved the views and the breakfast buffet was amazing, Great staff!

Plussat: Welcoming staff, outstanding breakfast, beautiful restaurant ( included in breakfast), great location, wonderful models for interest.

Plussat: The staff was so friendly & helpful. The room was pleasant & clean. Room was convenient with tiki bar & restaurant. Beautiful view. Will stay there again.

Miinukset: Bathroom was spotless, just a bit tight quarters..

Plussat: This resort has just been completely remodeled. The facilities are first class!!

Miinukset: It was not full season so there was not a lot of others there yet.

Plussat: I stayed here because I was attending an art show and I lived an hour and half away. The room was okay, very bland, the fan on the ceiling and in the bathroom where ridiculously annoying we couldn't use them because of the noise they produced when they ran. Parking was a hassle... We repeatedly had to move traffic cones out of the way of free parking spots? Why do guests have to move them, I found it annoying and a bit rude, this is a hotel after all - and why are there cones in the way of free spots where guests are intended to park... Never received an answer.... The room was fairly priced, but I was irritated that I saw a discounted rate 20 dollars less per night after I booked the room for several nights...why would you do that..? It's crap.... and it's going to annoy people.... It annoyed me... The card readers on the doors to the rooms suck! You have to fuss with them excessively to get them to read the card.... Another annoyance.... All in all... It was okay... Nothing fabulous, its location is great... And if it weren't for that it wouldn't get great reviews...it was adequate... But it didn't really wow me and it was below my expectations... It's average... A "C" it gets from me...

Miinukset: Card readers on the doors Moving traffic cones out of free parking spots Front desk staff could have been more accommodating Excessively noisy room fans Ice machine is located outside