Higgins Beach Inn

Sub-par for a Hilton. Was not provided with the standard gifts that I receive at all other Hilton…read morehotels for being a status member. Instead I had to buy 2 bottles of water for $4 each, absurd. The AC units are poorly positions to the bed so the AC blows on your face the entire night. The pool and hot tub have way too much chlorine to the point where even being in the room has your eyes burning and watering.

The worst "free" breakfast I ever had at a hotel. Meat options were sausage that looked like a beef…read morejerky stick & some dried out shredded pork on a plate. Oatmeal was lumpy & almost cold as were the scrambled eggs. There were no options for waffles or pancakes. Worst of all the coffee was so tasteless & watery we had to go to McDonalds to fet a cup. I would not feed this breakfast to my dog. Our previous hotel, Holiday Inn Express in White River Junction VT offered fabulous fresh coffee and a delicious hot breakfast. HILTON HOTELS GET A GRIP!!! I worked in the travel industry for over 35 years. Hilton used to be a great hotel but it has really gone downhill. I challenge Hilton management to try the breakfast at this location- you will NOT be impressed, and possibly embarrassed.

The Breakers Inn

4.6

(7 reviews)

My husband and I have been staying at the Breakers Inn every fall since...? wowI can't remember how…read morefar back it's been. Until Covid and we moved to take care for mom, had we missed our fall stays. Rodney over the years has been the most wonderful host. Recently Rodney and his wife Debbie have graciously allowed me to Memorialize my husband and our stays together at the Breakers. i thought a perfect way to do that was to buy 2 LL Bean Adirondack chairs for the front lawn for everyone to enjoy the view as we did over the year. I hope readers of the reviews choose to stay and enjoy the Breaker's for the view, the hospitality, the beast breakfast in town, but most of all the sense of peace that you get when you stay at The Breakers and walk on Higgins Beach, it's life changing.

Not what it used to be. Time for the cranky owner to retire and let someone new take over--Perhaps…read moresomeone who really wants to be in the hospitality business. Small beds. Spare furnishings. Great view. Pricey.

Inn by the Sea

4.3

(146 reviews)

Our first trip to Maine and our first stop was Inn by the Sea. Talk about starting off with a…read moreBang!! What a jewel of a resort property! It is a beautiful property inside and out. While the accommodations are first rate, the staff is even better. Everyone is cheerful and ready to assist in any way possible. Sam and Eva get special recognition for their tireless efforts in suggesting restaurants and activities in the area. The wife and I can get pretty demanding when it comes to restaurants and they made it their mission to not let us down. Mission accomplished!! After three glorious days at the Inn, we leave with some trepidation. How can the accommodations for the rest of our trip measure up to this?? On hind-site, we probably should have made Inn by the Sea our last stop instead of our first. Oh well, you live and learn.

My son and his wife and two young children live in Cape Elizabeth not too far from the Inn. My wife…read moreand I visited there more than 5 years ago for her birthday, well before our son move there. We had the two children aged 4 months and 2 years 1 month with us for a wonderful brunch. I had eggs benedict and it exceeded expectations both in presentation and taste. My wife had the largest fruit salad I have ever seen served and chock full of fresh fruit. So full we took half with us. Warm blueberry muffins with blueberry butter are always delicious. It is a Maine tradition. The 2 year old enjoyed a pancake. The service is always attentive and the dining room is always warm and inviting with it's view over the grounds to the ocean.

Comfort Inn & Suites Scarborough-Portland

1.8

(84 reviews)

Thank you staff member "Nick" who works at the front desk for your helpfulness…read more We booked this hotel because we wanted to ride our motorcycles around the Maine and New Hampshire area. The hotel sits near US 1 and I-95 so conveniently located to nearby highways. We're glad to have stayed here because the staff member (Nick) helpfulness, hotel was clean and our room was very nice. Plenty of parking spaces even with an attached trailer. Room smelled fresh and clean, bed/pillows were super comfy and bathroom was in excellent shape. Room came equipped with microwave, and refrigerator. There are a washer and dryer are on the first floor premises. Room was spacious and the breakfast included was great. They have a small gym and pool conveniently located on the first floor. We definitely recommend and we wouldn't hesitate to stay again.

It's a comfort. Inn, no frills free breakfast. Grounds are well maintained and rooms are in decent…read moreshape. Friendly staff and good check in and check out process Other than multiple spiders in our bathroom, room was clean. Pool needs an upgrade

Black Point Inn

3.3

(84 reviews)

Beautiful location beautiful view, unless you are seated in a banquet room overlooking a parking…read morelot. On to the cocktails! My husband ordered a Hendricks Martini. It arrived with shards of ice and watered down gin. Clearly sat in the shaker far too long. I ordered Tito's with a splash, and I literally emphasized splash, of soda and a splash of cranberry. I received a tall glass with half cranberry juice and half soda water. Not a hint of Tito's. The sweet waitress knew it was not going to fly before she even set it down. So, back it went. What appeared in its place was a shot of Tito's in a short glass of soda with a 1/4 glass of cranberry juice on the side. At this point we had to pity the poor waitress. Our dinner entrees arrived. I ordered Shrimp and Crab in a Tarragon sauce over pasta. The minute she set it down I knew it was going to be a disaster. Honestly I wanted to jump out of my seat, throw on an apron, and teach this "Chef" how to cook. It looked like a few tiny little frozen shrimp swimming in dirty water with a few little pieces of crab here and there. It was topped with a bread crumb mixture that you could chip a tooth on. Or maybe it was actually gravel? In fairness, I took a bite thinking maybe I was being fussy. I was not. It went back to the kitchen. This entree by the way was just shy of $50.00. We weren't charged for it but that's not the point. My husband ordered the Salmon. The presentation was just hard to describe. Heirloom chunks of tomato with yesterday's breakfast potatoes and who knows what else behind a square piece of salmon. This took up half of the white plate. The other half had a green gooey glow in the dark green slime swooshed across it! The entire plate looked like a dinner that might be served on an alien spaceship. My husband did eat his dinner and said the salmon was actually ok. I did have the option of ordering another meal and thought I'd be safe with a bowl of Tomato Bisque. They were on the right track with this until they added far too much salt. Again, two spoonfuls and I was done. The very lovely gentleman overseeing the service offered desserts on the house, as he knew it was a birthday celebration. We felt safe with our choices. Do yourself a favor and just step away. If you love a great waitstaff, they've got that going for them! FIVE STARS GO TO THE WAITSTAFF!

I go to the Chart Room Restaurant at the Black Point Inn every June. It is a "summer kick off" of…read moresorts. The view from the porch can not be beat. The view overlooks a beautiful sandy beach and the ocean, an inner bay, and faces west so you can watch the sunset...very rare to see the sunset over the ocean in Maine. Me, my daughter and my mother went for lunch. We tried the clam chowder...my mother said it was the best she has had in years. We tried the Brussels Sprouts with maple and bacon, and the fried chicken sandwich with Brussels sprout slaw, and the BPI salad with has candied pistachios, yellow and red beets, and goat cheese. All the food was very good, made with care. One of our favorites is the chips and dip appetizer...home made very crispy potato chips and homemade onion dip. Delicious! I love our June tradition of having lunch on the porch to kick off the summer.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland, ME

2.6

(120 reviews)

We stopped our third night at the Doubletree by Hilton in South Portland Maine. The hotel is…read morelocated near the mall and very convenient to I95 & 1295 plus mall & airport. We were in the West Tower. Our hotel is round, so very unique! Our room was very clean. Staff was friendly & so nice & helpful. I purchased Calliope some French fries out of restaurant! Walked next door to Chipolte for everyone else. I highly recommend this very nice & clean hotel! #newengland25trip Noël Teel

Completely disgusted by the shower tub in my room and the fact that the first time I had to use the…read moretoilet it absolutely backlash an overflow everywhere I had to use every towel which meant to bath towels and hand towel and one washcloth to dry out all the things to keep the water from overflowing into the room. I went to the front desk explain the situation told them that I have clothes and if they could give me a bag to put the nasty towels into and if they could actually give me two bath towels or wash cloth and hand towel to be able to shower in the morning. If it wasn't for the fact that I actually have to shower in the morning before work, I would be absolutely disgusted to step into this tub. I have Lysol wipes so I will clean the sink toilet and tub before I use them. I mean post the first time I peed in the toilet and it immediately overflowed everywhere. There's no Kleenex in her room. I have a half a roll of toilet paper there's not a second role in the event that I actually need it. But also when I came into the room that Air air-conditioning was off and it was 88° in the room. The door to the refrigerator was open hence the refrigerator is now warm but the little back part is completely frozen so I'm not sure that my food for the next few days is gonna survive in this refrigerator And I can hear the guy next door having a very loud conversation with whoever is having it with. What I can't say that's positive Your staff are incredibly kind, and when I came down and explained what happened with a toilet and explained that I fixed the toilet but that I would like a bag to put all the towels into so it's not to have to cause access things on the housekeeper they were very kind about it gave me a bag. I told them I had gloves and they asked me which house I needed to replace and I said all of them basically. The quality of your towels I don't have anything nice to say about them so I probably should not say anything at all but the fact that all the threads are coming out and they're lumpy and bumpy and I got red beer towels that are so thin I don't know what they're gonna dry I hate Amazon China quality stuff. And that is definitely what I'm going to compare your towels to did you buy them on Amazon? Definitely have Kleenex in the room I have allergies definitely give more than a quarter of a bowl of toilet paper. I don't mind if there's a quarter on the roll we don't waste but put an extra roll under for when that might be gone. As a flight attendant, I don't get a drink my water on the plane I have to chug 50 ounces of water in my room on my overnight which means I'm gonna use the toilet a lot and now I can't even even drink my water because I don't have enough toilet paper to be able to drink it with. Back again, I have high hopes that you guys can fix some of your things probably not the thickness of the walls and hearing the entire conversation of the people on the other side of me But scrubbing a tub and making sure the toilet flushes definitely replace the showerhead and replace the peeling paint that's falling on my head if he knew that Airline employees are coming to a room, turn the air conditioner on don't have it set on heat Also, I pulled the filter out of air conditioner. They were disgusting. I did go ahead and clean them and put them back. But I'm an owner homeowner and I have allergies and I'm very keen on cleaning my air filter. Your filter has not been cleaned in months if even then. Your rooms would smell better if you take out that little air filter that's a washable air filter and get rinsed under some hot water give it a little disinfectant spray and put it back in easy peasy. I know that's a lot but as a former healthcare provider and a former restaurant manager. You guys can do better I have faith in you guys. You have a wonderful staff., that's the best start you can have step up your housekeeping

Americas Best Value Inn Scarborough Portland

2.9

(13 reviews)

What you would expect for an Americas Best. Check in process was seem-less. Room is clean and…read moredoesn't smell like smoke. Has a microwave and mini-fridge. Overall not a bad stay if you are passing through.

This hotel looks decent on the outside and was a decent price. Our flight arrived after 10pm, by…read morethe time we got our rental and arrived to the hotel at quarter to 11pm. I had called earlier in the day to let them know we would be arriving late, the man I spoke to told me to call that same number when I arrived and he would open the office. I called and he came right to the desk as he lives in a little house attached to the office. He was quiet but pleasant. We asked if there were any eateries opened as we had not eaten that night. He said most places closed by 9pm but he offered us some fresh fruit or cereal that was available for the continental breakfast. I thought that was very nice of him to do so. The rooms are outdated but seemed clean enough and roomy. The hotel was very quiet at night and the bed was very comfortable. I had a great two nights sleep.

Nautilus

4.8

(5 reviews)

We LOVED our stay here at the Nautilus! My boyfriend grew up going to Ocean Park and every summer…read morefor about 15 years. We wanted to take a trip and stay near the beach. We were literally on the beach. The house was built in the 1890s and it is beautiful! It does have updates to it since then but you don't lose a bit of the charm. We stayed in the old inn keepers room on the main floor, and it had its own bathroom. Our room had a window AC unit and it's own mini fridge as well as a ceiling fan. I do think it needs more outlets but we just used one in the bathroom. They provide you with bath towels, fresh beach towels everyday, washcloths, face towels and bath mats. Resa is the manager their and was absolutely wonderful. She cooked delicious breakfasts and is available if you need anything. One day we had avocado toast, scrambled eggs, fresh baked blueberry buckle, blueberry corn muffins, and chocolate oatmeal protein cookies. Various breads, bagels, and English muffins are available as well as butter, peanut butter, and jelly. There is always coffee, tea, and water and ice on hand. In addition to breakfast the house has a whole closet FULL of board games and activities to play if you find yourself inside for an afternoon storm. There is plenty of common areas to hang out and do a puzzle or play a game. The house also has plenty of beach items for you to use including beach chairs, umbrellas, footballs, volleyballs, sand toys, bikes, helmets, and various other things. You do need to park on the street, but there was ample parking and you don't really have to move your car that often because there is so much within walking distance. Overall I couldn't speak highly enough about our stay. Consider us new regulars.

We usually stay with friends in a rental when we all make the Labor Day weekend trip, but this year…read moremy fiancé and I wanted to avoid some of the craziness (and have our own bathroom) so we decided to try out renting a room here. So glad we did! We stayed in room #12 with a king size bed with plenty of cozy layers to keep us warm during the chilly early September nights. The whole house was beautifully clean, warm and welcoming. It's literally a stones throw from the beach and where we all sit once we are there, so we got out of walking the mile back to the other house our friends rent. Also, the breakfast served in the morning was delicious! Homemade bread, mini egg and ham burritos and plenty of coffee, tea and OJ. I was in heaven! Not to mention, the sub shop is across the street, so anything you need is within arms reach. We will most definitely be back again next year! Even though our room had a great view of the beach, we might try for a different room just to see what they're all like. Very happy with our stay! Resa, who was the lady in charge when we were there, is super nice!

The Lincoln Hotel

3.7

(41 reviews)

This is a 4.45 star review, but I have no qualms about moving it up to five, as the deductions are…read moreextremely small, and will not take away from the overall experience. The hotel is gorgeous. You walk in and think this is the luxury I've been looking for all my life. Brianna was amazing, welcomed us in with prosecco, Saratoga sparkling water, and a smile showing that she was excited to see us and super kind! Quick check-in, perfect parking, and then went up to the room, which was gorgeous, all of the elements in the room, as well as the lobby gave great wow factor and intentional decor decision-making. Stellar, exactly what you want to see when you're on vacation! There is a cute bar in the lobby, we never went downstairs to the restaurant, but that also looked very nice, and the Spinning Jenny breakfast/coffee shop was absolutely outstanding. Highly recommend! Now, for the quick deductions, they were minimal in nature, the TV only had some live channels from spectrum, in 2026, I would expect streaming options, but there were none. Nor could you even connect your own streaming. Second, late checkout was an additional $75. Again for a luxury hotel, in which you're already paying a premium, it simply did not make sense to me. Third, the bed was oddly misshapen, and created a pile up on one side because of a weight disparity, which was pretty uncomfortable. Le Labo, as a toiletry option is sensational, and we loved it, however, the minis that were expected to provide shampoo, conditioner, and body gel for everyone in the room did not feel enough, and it feels a little uncomfortable to ask for more, so perhaps the larger refillable containers in the bathroom in the room may eliminate that issue. Lastly, and it was minimal interaction so maybe not the biggest deal, but the woman who checked us out today, (she had a British accent), just felt marginally kind. Everyone else went above and beyond, from the bartender to the coffee shop man to Brianna, and I think Laura(Trisha??) may have been the second girls's name, regardless, all of them were extremely invested in our happiness, the British woman this morning not so much. Highly recommend this place, we will be back!

Thanks for ruining a nice Mother's Day out with my son. At 2:00 pm my son and I went to the Lincoln…read moreso I could get a nice fancy drink and we could hang out in their nice comfy chairs and lounge area. There were only two other people in the lounge at the time. I was told that no where's in the lounge (which is big) could my 8 year old son be. When I commented that it didn't say 21+ anywheres and this was a hotel lobby / lounge they repeated that it's a rule that kids are not allowed even if they aren't sitting in the bar. It was also Mother's Day and as a single mom I had been looking forward to a nice afternoon here with my son. My son felt horrible as he had known I really wanted to go there and even said "I can wait in the car while you spend time in there so I don't ruin Mother's Day." We immediately left as he didn't ruin the day but the Lincoln hotel did. I highly recommend anyone with kids stay away as clearly I thought this was a family friendly place and it's not.

Best Western Merry Manor Inn

3.6

(99 reviews)

Just completed my third weeklong stay here. This isn't the most modern facility, but it is clean…read moreand comfortable. The staff and the people who stay here are friendly. It has a great vibe. The location is perfect with easy access to 295, the Maine Turnpike and Rt. 1. A great base for exploring Portland or areas up and down the coast. The free breakfast is so so; the coffee is good. I don't use the pool or exercise room, but people seem to like them. The rates hit a sweet spot between the fancier, more expensive places, and the cheaper places you really don't want to stay.

What could improve? Sell it to a responsible owner or demo…read moreit. BWMM, Is a train wreck. The rooms=dirty, cracked paint, questionable if covers were changed, heat vents filthy..... I can go on & on. Management takes all steps necessary to support their leader aka franchise owner who's a major league liar! NFL! He's a sleazy snake! Toddler has tenure @ BWMM, who promises one & does other. Lafayette/NFL team are in kahoots & they're connivers! You will not find any one employee who follows basic Hotel Protocol. I've worked in the industry for a # of years. If any type of incident occurs a report is filed immediately, NEVER avoided. The team above-mentioned will do all to protect selves & leader. Employees undeniably avoid taking action to avoid responsibility! The lack of employees not following protocol lead to negligence!! If by chance someone hits the deck.... It's due to not following protocol. Incompetence at best!! Layfayette is questionable in his tactics!! 0wner must have access to what's called a dump truck given the variables of Maine winters! These dump trucks aka Hoppers~ have built-in mechanical spinners which spread dirt throughout icy parking lots to ensure guest safety & prevent incidents/accidents. Salt Melt is ineffective in 20° icy conditions-totally useless! Due to Lafayettes laziness & Management's failures guests will take a spill. Staffers have a Jeckyl & Hyde personalities. FOH are rarely cordial upon check in. If something occurs a tribe of jackals turn from barely nice to rude. Avoidance-making every effort to skip the vital process of reporting & recording. The Cooperate contact has recorded lines. Beware!! Watch your children in the pool, make sure they don't run around, don't let them walk in the icy conditions which are upon us now! They'll do whatever it takes so as no one is held liable! Horrible guest services! After incidents/accidents~ 1 staffer had her head in the newspaper, another staffer, ultra rude no one filed the crucial incident report. The next day management & owner inform guest an incident report will follow via email. That's not how it rolls! Undoubtedly the concussion, pain caused a "ding-dong" state of mind. K. Lafayette is a practiced liar as is his staff!

Bethany & Dan Photography

(11 reviews)

When we first began planning our wedding, photography was one of our top priorities. We knew that…read morethough many cherished memories would be made on our wedding day, photographs were what would capture those memories and moments and hold them for many years to come. It was with that in mind that we began our search. I stumbled across Bethany and Dan pretty early on. From the second I skimmed through their website I was wowed and felt I didn't need to search any further. I reached out to them and we promptly set up a teleconference. Their work had already sold me, but getting to chat with them and get a feel for their personalities sealed the deal. From the initial planning stages through our wedding day Bethany and Dan stayed in contact, whether through email or by mail. It's very apparent that they value their clients and that thought goes into every little thing that they do. They were always available to answer any questions we had or address any issue that came up. By the time our wedding day arrived we couldn't wait to meet them! Bethany and Dan arrived on sight on our wedding day, and my husband and I both felt like it was meeting an old friend. They were both warm and inviting and had the type of personality that put even the most nervous of people (both of us that day!) at ease. They were an absolute joy to work with. You can tell they adore their clients, their craft, and one another. We had so much fun with them! Not only did we enjoy their presence, but our families did as well. I could hardly wait for the photos to arrive and was that bride that checked her email daily even though I knew it would weeks before anything came through. When they did, I was floored. These photographs that captured on our wedding day were beyond anything I could have ever imagined or hoped for. I cried with joy as I relived those special moments, looking through he gallery. THEY. ARE. STUNNING. I cannot begin to guess how many times I've looked through them. With our gallery, were able to go through and select favorites, but I couldn't. Each and every photo is my favorite for one reason or another. Not only are we extremely happy with the photographs we received, we've also received countless compliments on our wedding photos from friends and family. I simply cannot say enough about these two. They're absolutely fantastic!

Bethany and Dan were so awesome! They were an absolute pleasure to work with. We found them online…read moreand really liked their work. After meeting with them over the phone, we knew they were a good fit for us. Though they had to travel for our wedding, they were incredibly punctual (in fact, a bit early). They jumped right in once they arrived and made us feel comfortable while also ensuring that we were going to get pictures of our wedding day that captured everything we wanted. Bethany and Dan worked incredibly well together, with each throwing out different ideas, splitting us up for individual pictures, and both making sure our time was used efficiently. Dan made us feel extra special in finding and scouting out ahead of time a new place where we were able to take photos just outside of Acadia National Park near Bar Harbor. We were very happy with our "sneak peek" photos and are so excited to see the rest of them!

Kasey Ivan Photography

4.9

(11 reviews)

We absolutely loved working with Kasey as our wedding photographer! He is so kind and easy to work…read morewith, he was very communicative, efficient, and transparent with pricing. I'm very glad we chose to do the engagement shoot with him as well as it really helped us get comfortable around him and know what to expect at the wedding. Day of he was on top of everything, and really helped keep us on pace to get everything done that we'd requested. Can't say enough good things!

Kasey is awesome! His photos speak for themselves. We couldn't be happier with how they turned out…read more But equally importantly, the experience of working with Kasey was fantastic! My wife and I were busy professionals planning our own wedding; we value organized partners who communicate clear and Kasey is just that. We had a few prep calls to discuss what we wanted and get to know one another and exchanged a bunch of emails beforehand. On our big day, Kasey was well prepared, tireless and super calm with all of the moving parts. He was relaxed and welcoming to our guests, but also direct and clear, to make the best use of everyone's time and attention span. We adore Kasey and could not more highly recommend him

Maine Tinker Photography

(6 reviews)

Siobhan is amazing to work with! She is extremely talented, both with her artistic vision and with…read moreher ability to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera. She did our engagement photos, wedding, and maternity photos and we will never use anyone else!

Siobhan is absolutely amazing. We hired her to photograph our daughter's wedding and could not…read morehave been more pleased. She is so talented in capturing not only the formal posed pictures, but also the candid, fun pictures that tell the story of the event. My relatives all commented to me how impressed they were with how she organized the large group pictures quickly and efficiently, and then slipped into the background capturing emotional moments without any of us realizing it. She is an incredible professional and I HIGHLY recommend her!

Alice + Chris Photography, Inc.

(4 reviews)

After our work with them last winter, I booked them immediately for our wedding and separate…read morereception! Hiring Alice and Chris to capture our wedding and separate reception was one of the best decisions we made in our whole wedding planning process, hands down. From the moment we met them, my now-wife and I connected with their incredible friendliness and energy. From the moment we saw our pictures, we were blown away. Not only do we now consider Alice and Chris friends, but we have more beautiful images from our wedding than we could have ever imagined. Alice and Chris were professional and warm and thorough from the planning through the day of, and their obvious excitement and passion for what they do made it all the more fun for us as we were taking pictures. Every single person who has seen our wedding photos has commented on how stunning they are, and both of our families will be hiring Alice and Chris for every photography need in the future. We're certainly keeping them on notice when we're ready to start our own family :) Long story short: if you want stunningly gorgeous photos and photographers who become friends, look no further than Alice and Chris.

Excellent quality photos and such an enjoyable experience. Alice and Chris were great with our…read morekids and captured them perfectly. They provided us with a CD with over a hundred images from our photo session. Highly recommend!

Emily Delamater Photography

(3 reviews)

My now husband and I booked Emily for our September 22, 2012 wedding in Saratoga Springs, NY. It…read morewas a pleasure working with her on our wedding day. She gives great suggestions to make sure your photos turn out beautiful but never gets in the way of the actual experience. We felt incredibly comfortable with her. Taking our photos with just the two of us post-cermony still remains my favorite part of the weekend - she was so kind and we felt so relaxed. We have already received the gallery of our photos and words can't express how happy we are. She captured our emotions perfectly. Her wedding photography is a perfect combination of details, candids, classic photos and action shots (our dance floor photos are hilarious). Her use of color is the best I've seen and her prices are increadibly reasonable! If you go with Emily for your wedding, you will not be disapointed. She has great taste an amazing eye for making beautiful shots, and a knack for capturing the whole feel of your day. We have had many friends who have gone with different (and often more expensive) photographers and felt mixed feelings about their photos. We could not be happier that we picked Emily Delamater for our wedding day!

Emily photographed my wedding a few summer ago, and the photos were INCREDIBLE!! Her attention to…read moreunique detail, interplay with light and perspective, ability to catch a sacred moment, and fabulous personality all worked together to create an experience and outcome that both my wife and I were delighted by. We have received so many compliments on our wedding photos that we can't even keep track. Emily is truly one of the most talented and joyful people I know - she has my HIGHEST recommendation!

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Karen W.

4 years ago

Visted family who rented a cottage at Higgins beach, discovered "Shade" restaurant while there. We absolutely LOVED our bartender Maria- very friendly, professional, and she went the extra mile for my MIL... who can be a bit picky and difficult to please. But she was totally thrilled with the cocktail Maria created, especially for her! We were thinking about making a dinner rez for the next evening, but ended up popping back in to grab dinner at the bar, because Maria was such a delight. She even impressed my dad (who used to own a cocktail lounge back home in NY) with her scotch knowledge. We've encountered some truly AWFUL dining experiences, since visiting Maine- so her wonderful service really turned the trip around for us! read more

Susan T.

7 years ago

We had a delicious dinner and wonderful service tonight! The crab cakes were to die for and the Cioppino did not disappoint either. We had great service and the atmosphere was really fun. read more

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Inn by the Sea

4.3

(146 reviews)

Inn At St John

4.0

(206 reviews)

We stayed at Inn at St. John. It was very clean and comfortable. The staff was so very friendly and…read morecourteous, the breakfast was convenient and good. The location makes it easy to quickly get around. We walked to the Old Port area, the Western Promenade historic area and to downtown Portland from the Inn. The Inn is dog friendly, and the staff enjoyed out pup. The Inn is close to Maine Medical Center if you have someone there in the hospital. I recommend the Inn for your stay in Portland.

My friend and I stayed here for a weekend. I had some doubts based on how old it was and the shared…read morebathroom but honestly it was fine. The bathroom is super small (shower head is really low lol) but it was really normal. The room was smaller but enough space and had a sink in it. They gave us new towels, but didn't make the bed, which was fine with us. The bathroom didn't have any AC which was unfortunate bc we were here in a heat wave. Really just normal and mediocre all around but not bad!

Abellona Inn & Suites On The Shore

3.5

(20 reviews)

The accommodations at the Age looks are very reasonable and well appointed. The patio overlooking…read morethe beach and ocean is relaxing and most comfortable, I also liked the easy access to the beach. The housekeeping staff was superior and the staff was most helpful. Do yourself a favor and stay at the Abellona, when vacationing in old orchard Beach, Maine

The beds were like cement slabs!!! Very Very uncomfortable! The renovation was very pretty but…read morethe beds were just horrible! The metal frames under the beds were toe catchers and I went home with very bruised toes! I would not stay there again!

Crest Motel

4.6

(5 reviews)

We had a very pleasant experience. I accidentally booked it for the wrong night and they were kind…read moreenough Sean was kind enough to help me switch my reservation. It was very nice of them to do that. The kids really enjoyed the pool that was inside and the hot tub. Nice friendly staff. I would definitely come back and stay here again. Thank you to the staff at crest Motel you're very warm and welcoming.

The Crest Motel is located within a short walk of all the fun there is to be had in Old Orchard…read moreBeach. The Crest Motel is located right on the water and if the beach isn't your thing (then you are probably in the wrong town) you can always utilize the indoor pool and hottub. Although, you must be kid friendly, as the pool was being utilized by quite a few children during our stay. The room was very clean - I was really impressed with the cleanliness! The bed was a very soft in my opinion, but nothing I couldn't handle for the one night stay we were there for. All in all, the Crest hotel did the job and then some with the added amenities (indoor pool, playground for the kids). I would recommend it as a great family friendly motel close to all the action.

Beau Rivage Motel

3.7

(19 reviews)

I got there for my reservation, had already paid a deposit, and there was no one there. The office…read morewas closed. None of the numbers left on the door got me anywhere, and I never got a call back. I had to hustle and find another place to stay for the night, and didn't get my deposit back until 4 days later. DONT book here!

They have a nice pool... there's a sauna and it seems that most rooms have a spa bath? That being…read moresaid the bed is my biggest problem. The beds are old and broken in with very sub par sheets and blankets. The coverlet looks thirty years old and the mattress felt strange and stiff. The fake flower arrangements are collecting dust - just throw them out... all the art can go too. I will never understand why they put the towels on the bed!?!?

The Trident Inn

3.6

(5 reviews)

I'm going to get the less than happy thoughts out of the way so I can rave about the positives. I…read morewanted badly to give 5 stars yet I couldn't fake it because all I could think about was the small bathroom. (I had a king room with private entry) I completely understand the Inn has history, yet another towel bar below the existing one to accommodate more/used towels was badly needed. It would have also been nice to have a small etagere in the open space next to the sink for toiletries. (The existing built-in cubbies behind were hard to get to and a nuisance. (I'm 5' tall) Secondly, a long bench (on the sparse wall space) by the door would have been fantastic to place items/drop point while underneath, shoes could have been tucked away. & I also had to manually roll up and down the shade at the front door to keep the bright porch light out... What :( I feel iffy and critical in stating these points yet it's about the finishing touches that makes a house feel like home when away from home to me. I'm one of those people when traveling I want to not have to struggle. The website will display the aesthetics as eclectic and refined. It's definitely contemporary, yet You Are On Top of a hill and are Surrounded by Trees. Fresh and dead.. Also, new furnishings and remodeled rooms doesn't mean every aspect of the Inn is new. (Keep that in mind when having expectations) The Inn is right in the middle of town. Convenient to everything. & the staff was professional and kind. I loved that I woke up, walked down the hill and my days were effortless. The town was filled with people & charm, yet unlike Kennebunkport, it feels more youthful & fun. There are many different seating /lounging areas outside the Inn. I dedicated one afternoon laying out by the saltwater pool and hot-tub (i didn't use) Staff made rounds and provided full service outside at well as the Inn providing 'complimentary' refrigerated bottled water, pool/beach totes/towels, and chairs for the beach. We had a small bite at the onsite restaurant bar the first night. The space looked out at the pool area and even though the space is quaint, the food was big with flavor and absolutely delicious. Ava was our bartender. She was A+.... My room was located on the side of the Inn, 2nd floor, private entry with a woods view. (Next time I'm booking Much More in Advance for the ocean view with large bathroom :)) Upon entering the king size bed was well appointed with finishing touches, linen duvet/comforter and spa sheets. I slept like a baby the first night so with some investigation i discovered Stearns & Foster mattresses. Super comfy! The Inn also gets huge points for providing some small touches thats appreciated. All in the photos... Overall, I would definitely return again. Stay longer.. and look forward to trying new things, tasting more food at the Coastal Alchemist and taking in more of what the Inn and Ogunquit has to offer.

Trident Inn tries its best! The inn itself was modern and coastal chic. We enjoyed our quick stay…read more Pros: - Friendly staff (always interested in making genuine conversation) - Nice decor / furniture throughout all spaces (indoor & out) - Complimentary bottled water, towels, beach bag, beach chairs, fresh flavored water, sunblock - Great add on options for picnic lunch to go, specialty items for your room - Pool area was fabulous!!!! Enough seating for all guests, great place to hang out. Pool side service was great as well. - The views! Being perched up high, this place has a great view of the town & ocean below - Designated parking spaces really took the stress off us if we wanted to pop over to another town or grab a bite somewhere in town. We didn't have to worry about fighting for a space. - Free (/$10 voucher) breakfast at Crew, this was a nice touch - Sound machine was clutch and very appreciated!! Sound from room to room was minimal - they did a nice job soundproofing. Cons: - Could benefit from a good deep clean (baseboards throughout the building & in our room, carpet runners were almost brown) - Our room was so tiny, felt like we were staying the night at our parents' house. There was barely anywhere to walk around our room. We had to rearrange furniture to accommodate our luggage + a way to reach the bathroom and farthest side of the bed. - Stairs, stairs, stairs!!!! Between the large hill to walk up to the building itself + the 5 staircases to get to our room, we were tired lol. Not ideal for older or less physically abled folks or those traveling with heavy / multiple pieces of luggage. - Wish the in-house menu featured more lunch-friendly or snack items This Inn is located in a busier part of town - if you're looking for more low-key, chill, quiet - choose Perkins Cove.

Inn On Shore Road

4.9

(8 reviews)

Abby, the housekeeper, is great! The house is cozy and inviting, plus it's located near everything…read morecentral to Ogunquit.

Formerly the West Highland Inn, the owners of this place took over a couple of years ago. The…read moreSummer of 2014 is their second season under the new banner. The main house is charming and the staff is wonderful, warm, nice and accommodating. Tori is the inn keeper and could not have been more helpful in booking and making us welcome during our stay. The breakfasts are fine; a little fruit, a nice quiche, muffins and coffee. You can't find a more suitably located place in Ogunquit. The inn is located near the corner of Shore Road and Main Street/Rt. 1, which is literally in the heart of town. A short walk up is access to the famous, beautiful Marginal Way path which links the center of town with quaint Perkins Cover and winds you along the cliffs and the rocky shoreline below. The inn is pet friendly with about three pet rooms which helped for us, we have a pug. That said, our room was tiny, a bit cramped. Perhaps this isn't by design of the new owners but a tiny room nonetheless with a single chair and only one usable plug in the room, unless you unplug a lamp, the television or refrigerator. With two people, each with phones and tablets, as well as things like electric shavers and such, the lack of plugs was a small but noticeable headache. The bathroom is tiny, barely enough room to turn around and the absence of any shelving to place toiletries on was a little puzzling. Very, very small, (unfortunately, also the toilet.) Lovely inn and lovely people, but when we travel back with our pup, we may need to opt for another place simply because two adults generally need a wee bit more room to be comfortable. Without a pet however, this is an EXCELLENT place. Even with a pet, it's a good choice, just expect to be a bit cramped in those pet friendly rooms.

The Milestone

3.3

(34 reviews)