We were driving around on a beautiful day and thought we stop by. In the off season there is plenty…read moreof parking in the main strip. They offer inside and outside seating. Not huge but they seem to manage and the food was prepared quickly. It was Sunday brunch. Great options. Staff was friendly and the meal was great. Glad we stopped by. Might not be able to get back during the beach season but will return.

My friend and I came here for lunch on a December Saturday afternoon. The two of us sat at the bar…read moreand were helped by the male bartender with the ravishing eyes (I'm sure he knows who he is - lol). My friend loves the supper rolls, so we started there and I got a cup of clam chowder. The portions were big and the chowder was a great flavor and consistency - not too thick or too runny. The drinks we ordered were also really good. I made the mistake of getting a regular espresso martini and my friend got the special one with the horchata. I tasted hers and immediately hated myself because it was so good! I had a really well made rye manhattan afterwards - that guy can mix a great drink! And, the cocktail glasses were so classy! 1 star was removed because I ordered the mussels as my entrée and they came out when I was barely halfway into my soup. That is a big pet peeve of mine as I like to finish my appetizer, sit for a few minutes, and then go to the main course. I don't love it when the main is sitting there getting cold as I'm trying to finish my first course. For that reason, I sent them back. They looked great, so I would really like to go back at some point and try them. The restaurant was really good overall, so I definitely want to come back.

This is one of my wife and i's favorite places in Maine. We stayed there once and plan on staying…read moreevery summer. It is right across the street from a beautiful park and beach. The staff were very friendly and helpful; they give out plenty of towels and what you need for the beach. The free breakfast is amazing with one of the best views around. We ate at ship cellars pub downstairs last time and had one of the best scallop dishes I've ever had. The rooms were very comfortable. For the price, overall, hard to find anything better. I'm excited to try the fine dining dinner next time!

My boyfriend and I stayed here on Valentine's Day as a quick overnight getaway. We stayed in the…read moreHarbor Hill Inn. On arrival, it was easy to find, but parking was not. We, as long as others, were doing laps around the main lot and the mini lot for the Harbor Hill Inn trying to find a spot. We ended up having to park on the street because there were not enough spots at Harbor Hill. When checking in, we were told there are enough spots for each room, yet the lot for our Inn was completely full. We were also told that if we found a spot, we shouldn't move the car. We wanted to explore the area more, so we did have to leave, it is odd to me that an Inn doesn't have a better parking situation for Inn patrons. We thought it would be fun to go to the pub for apps and a drink before our dinner reservation at the main restaurant. Unfortunately, we were met with an hour long wait for 2 at the pub. I do find it interesting when an Inn doesn't open up reservations or spots for their own guests to dine, rather than locals. When we did go to our dinner reservation, we had a nice time. Our waiter was helpful. When the food came, they brought out a wrong dish. The boy that brought it out told us he wished we said something before he put it on the table because now the dish couldn't be used. We weren't able to tell it wasn't the right dish until it was in front of us.... we then waiting 15 minutes for the right food to come out. Our waiter had them remake my meal as well since it got cold, which was nice. The food was great once we finally had it. They also comped 50% of the wrong dish which was also nice. After dinner we had drinks and headed back to our room to go to bed. A phone call woke us up. It was the front desk; they told us that "Someone came into the lobby furious that our room is being so loud. They said that last night, this morning and this evening we have been ridiculously loud." I told the person on the other line that we have been asleep in bed, and we only checked in this evening. I find it curious that the front desk wouldn't look who was in the room and if we had even been there the day prior. Then, instead of offering an apology, they said "well do you hear any noise?" I said earlier the room next to us was making some noise but nothing like they are describing. They then said, "well which side, right or left?" I said I do not know I need to go back to bed. Pretty unbelievable, and something that hasn't even happened to me at a cheap hotel. I wish I walked away feeling better about our stay, but it is in a beautiful location...

We had our wedding here in early May 2025, and it was absolutely perfect. We received so many…read morecompliments from our guests about how much they loved the venue. Even though the day was gloomy, chilly, and on-and-off rainy, it somehow made everything feel even more special. Right before our 3 PM ceremony, the rain eased into a light sprinkle, and thanks to my mom bringing a bunch of clear umbrellas to hand out, we were still able to have the ceremony outside. It was beautiful. After the ceremony, guests moved to a covered outdoor deck for cocktail hour, which was set up beautifully, and then into the Harborview Room for the reception. Everything flowed seamlessly. Dawn, our wedding coordinator, was incredible to work with. She handled everything behind the scenes so effortlessly that I didn't have to worry about a single thing on the day of. She truly made sure everything was perfect. I would absolutely recommend hosting your wedding here, or even just staying at the inn. It's charming and intimate without feeling too small, the staff is incredibly attentive, and the setting is peaceful and beautiful. And the food? Amazing. Truly next-level. And don't even get me started on the breakfast buffet... yeah the homemade apple cider donuts are unreal.

We stayed one night at Stage Neck Inn. The dinner and breakfast was wonderful! The staff that…read moresigned us in were very nice. We had a lovely room in a beautiful location. We have been to Maine a dozen times... it's our happy place! Stage Neck Inn is one of our favorite places we have stayed.

The York Beach Surf Club's advertising promised a luxurious, beachfront experience with amenities…read morelike private decks and stunning views, but the reality was a cramped, viewless unit that left me feeling utterly conned by their misleading portrayal. I recently stayed in the 2 bedroom Bungalows at the York Beach Surf Club, expecting a charming, seaside retreat based on their advertising. However, my experience was far from the picturesque getaway promised. The bungalows are marketed with promises of a deck, a view, and outdoor seating. In reality, there's no deck, no view to speak of, and no outdoor seating. The view from the front door? A concrete wall. From the back window? A poorly graveled parking lot complete with an overgrown area and the resort dumpster. Not exactly the serene beachfront escape one might imagine. The room sizes in the images online looked great, in reality it was vastly different. The custom-made furniture was supposedly designed to fit the space, but it felt more like a space-saving gimmick. The full-size beds in both bedrooms were shoved against 3 of the 4 walls, leaving just enough room to squeeze by. This setup was not only uncomfortable but also impractical for anyone needing to move around freely. A gross misrepresentation of the photos advertised online. The split heat/AC unit in the main room was the only source of climate control, which meant if you wanted to sleep in a cooled bedroom, you had to leave the doors open. Not ideal for privacy or comfort. The kitchenette was equipped with cabinetry that clearly once housed a microwave, but alas, no microwave to be found. Heating up a quick meal for the kids became a very cumbersome task. The advertised WiFi network was viewable from your phone, laptop and the in room TV but no devices would connect with the signal being too weak. Without internet, any intentions to check emails, remote work or letting the kids take a break from the beach with TV or Ipads was not possible. With no closets and no dressers in the cramped space, living out of luggage was the only option. They do offer a garment steamer or iron upon request, but this small convenience hardly compensates for the lack of storage. In summary, the York Beach Surf Club felt like a bait-and-switch operation. The reality of the accommodations was in stark contrast to the cozy, beachside charm advertised. If you're looking for a relaxing, well-appointed stay, you might want to look elsewhere.

the hotel is closed! beware! do not book!…read more I made a reservation in june for July 15-18,. flew in from Minnesota only to find the hotel is abandoned and not in operation. Their website says nothing of this. It still allows for booking and takes your payment in advance. They took our money upfront and made no effort to let us know it was closed. We showed up after a 3 hour flight and 1 hour drive with 3 kids. No hotel!!!! Such a nightmare. The sad thing is that we loved this motel. Stayed there 3 times. Such bad business. how many other family vacations did they ruin? Why can't they just take the website down or post that they are closed?

This is our go-to spot when we are looking to come to Maine. We LOVE this place. Has such a…read morebeautiful view of the ocean, is close to so many restaurants, basically a few feet from the beach. Its everything you can ask for. Sleep with the windows open and you can fall asleep/wake up to the voices of the ocean every day. Its an absolutely amazing place every time we come. The rooms are great size, so clean, the beds are so comfy. The owner is so friendly each time we come. Its a place that will always stick with us and always be the place to go when we wanna come to Maine. We tell everyone we know about it. We love the fact that theres a little greenery area with tables and chairs to sit outside and enjoy the view of the ocean, you look outside your room even and you have the most beautiful views. A total recommendation for this place. If You wanna make the most of your trip, come here!

Can't beat the view! Rooms a bit outdated especially the bathroom needs some shelving ! Overall a…read morenice stay for one night!

Stayed at the Union Bluff Hotel and attended a wedding in one of their Meeting spaces. All staff…read morewere pleasant. Reception sure had to put up with some very cranky customers. With two weddings in house, there were a lot of demands from guests. Still, reception kept a smile and was always pleasant. There are board games near reception in the lobby that you can borrow as a hotel guest. The lobby includes a comfortable seating area, ATM, merch, entrance to their restaurant and bar, and restrooms are down the hall. An elevator leads up to the floors above where guest rooms are located. They also have guest rooms in two nearby buildings. One of those buildings includes balconies overlooking the ocean. Our room, in the main building had an ocean view if you put a chair next to the window and looked out. The bar and restaurant offers a variety of menu items including salad entrees, beers on tap, full bar, coffee and dessert. We ate there a couple of times during our stay. Staff were well trained and the food is fresh and tasty. The parking lot behind the main building is dirt without 'lines' to get as many cars as possible in so some days there were more spaces than others and we often saw guests circling, waiting for a spot. There are handicap spots there with a dirt/gravel walkway street side, then toward the back entrance where you will find an elevator down the hall to the lobby. Otherwise, there is a short staircase from parking to the back entrance. 'Drop off' at the lobby door is literally 'in the street'. No parking there, just drop off, then circle round to park. Parking is also available in front and back of building #2, a small dirt lot is next to the hotel lawn and a few designated hotel parking spots are street side. Just be sure you are in a hotel spot so you don't get ticketed by the town. Our room was clean, but had an odd smell. I went into town and purchased some essential oil spray and a candle which I used throughout our stay. The original building on this site burned down, so I can't blame the smell on an old building, but it's not exactly new either, and it is by the sea so it may be damp. The room included a small table and two chairs, a coffee/tea area with mini-fridge, and plenty of single use toiletries. We did ask housekeeping for additional hand towels during our visit. The bed and linens were comfortable. Towels soft and absorbent. I shower in the evening and it did take a bit of time for hot water to arrive, but once there, it was plentiful. No complaints about water pressure. We kept the window open for a sea breeze so not sure how the AC performs. The wedding staff were very pleasant and the bride and groom seemed quite happy with their event. A wedding on the lawn overlooking the sea was set up the night before. The ballroom used for reception is lovely with restrooms on site, indoor and outdoor bar and plenty of staff on hand for the open bar and passed hors d'oeuvres. The patio outside was partially shaded. Inside has AC. The plated meals were very good. Other event spaces are available in this building plus guest suites. There is a lawn directly across the street from the lobby with lounge chairs for guests to use. The public beach is down a slight slop from the lawn and is quite large with soft sand and some rocky areas that are good for small kids to search for sea creatures. The town of York is right outside the door with lots of gift shops and restaurants. We enjoyed exploring the town as well as nearby sights.

We have been staying here for yrs. Always liked the place and location. Great food at pub as well…read more We'll this year we arrived home and had bedbugs bites. Like seriously itchy bedbugs bites that were confirmed by my dermatologist. Sorry but this is unacceptable. Waiting for owner to get back to me. Also room smelled moldy. Never used to and toilet ran all night. Also as we sat outside eating an umbrella came flying off a table and landed on ours. Thankfully it didnt hit us. We will never return. I also notified the room we stayed in of the bedbugs. Definitely gone down hill over the yrs. I. Praying we didnt bring any bedbugs home. I have them on.my back and are extremely itchy.

The simplest things are the best often and Sands accomplishes that. ACROSS THE STREET from the…read moreShort Sand Beach in addition to having it's own pool, this place sets the standard for where to stay for a beach getaway. Walkable to stores, a brewery, restaurants, etc....It is likely you won't touch your car all stay if you don't want to. Various lodging options (we get a suite in the Sea Rose suites) including rooms, cottages, a 2 family house, and suites, you are sure to be happy as they are all clean and comfortable. The staff is attentive to any and all needs and always with a smile!. I/we love this place obviously (and you will to) and can't wait for our next visit!----I would give 10 stars if I could!...Thanks Sands and see you again soon!

Room was small for price, there was no phone inside of the room, the parking options were horrible,…read morethe curtains can't close all the way, and the Beach Bucket menu was very out of date. Do not recommend

We had a lovely stay at Cliff House. We stayed 3 nights there and had a wonderful time. Check-in…read morewas easy and the front desk team member was friendly and helpful. The lobby has beautiful decor and the view over the cliff is fantastic. Every floor has a Maine Station- which includes a coffee station, 3 water options, and some fruit. Our room was spectacular and had a view over the cliff. It was not warm outside so unfortunately we weren't able to use the outside pools. For what I could tell there are 2 outdoor pools, one indoor pool and a larger hot tub. There seems to be a lot of weddings there. I believe like 3-4 a weekend. The grounds were very well cared for and there were different activities throughout the day you could participate in. The location is a little remote which is nice, but hard to explore being that it was our first time in Maine. The food was pretty good for the most part. We liked the food better at The Tiller than Nubb's. The drinks are really tasty, but can get spendy. We overall really enjoyed our visit and stay at Cliff House. Rating would be 4.25

Great place to spend a getaway as you want it, quiet, or on the go!…read more Pro's, you don't have to leave the property once you arrive. It's all there, for the kids, to adults. Nice views, great staff, grounds meticulously maintained. I will go back for sure. If you find yourself bored, I played humpback whale calls off my balcony late at night, I found a dozen or so people coming out of the hotel looking feverishly for any signs of one. A good time was had by all!

We stayed in a double room that was just adorable! The beds weren't bad. The bathroom was large &…read morethe room was perfect for two. We were comfortable. The whole area is clean & just the perfect example of an east coast inn experience. You're not far from attractions & delicious lobster. The ocean is right there. It's just beautiful! We will be back! It's wonderful!

This place is a dump. The pictures do not represent the hotel whatsoever. The ceilings in the room…read morewe had were 7'. The rooms have glade plugins that are maxed out and the rooms smell awful. The carpets are the cheapest wall to wall they could find. The bathroom was under construction. After they would not discount the $386/night room, I asked to checkout early. The owner responded that they would welcome that because they could charge $500 if someone else took the room that night. Simply awful.