I too can only review the restaurant as we did not stay at the Inn. We sat in the courtyard and had a very nice lunch. The setting was nice and food was delicious. read more

WARNING!!! BEWARE OF BOOKING THIS HOTEL!!! We booked the hotel with the understanding we could cancel or switch our dates 2 weeks before check in and it ended up being a huge hoax! I just read another review of this same thing happening to someone else just last month! Fortunately we finally were able to speak with the Owner of the Inn (Shanna O'hea) and had high hopes she would do the right thing and refund our money, but instead she ended up yelling at us and refused any refund! Any hotel that treats their customers with such disregard clearly doesn't understand the "hospitality" industry. Imagine the type of disregard they have for their rooms! This place is a TOTAL BUST......BEWARE!!!!!!!! read more

In the Dog House at the Kennebunk Inn We decided to combine a Maine wedding with a short vacation. Knowing we were bringing my boyfriend's dog made it challenging to find lodging in the Kennebunk area - so imagine my excitement when I found this "cute" inn on line. And, they had a dog friendly room that my boyfriend was able to book for our date. What a disappointment! This inn, that looks sooo lovely on its' website is NOT so lovely in person. We almost drove past it - the front of the building was dingy and old looking - but we noticed the tacky banner advertising their lobster pot pie and figured we were in the right place. We parked in the back of the property and went through the patio which was deserted. The restaurant is closed on Sunday and Monday which was quite a surprise to us - Kennebunkport was HOPPING and you would think that a business would want to stay open and make some money during the season. At any rate, we went into the dark building and I did meet a woman manning the front desk who gave us our key and reminded me they did not serve breakfast but we could get 10% off at a local establishment. She also gave me a list of dog rules - pretty basic. Our room was on the first floor - right by the parking lot and the dumpster. It was a decent size, the bed had a comfortable mattress and it was clean. Those are the positives. The paint was chipped on the doors and the baseboards, the furniture was nicked an old looking and there were obvious electric (?) wires in plastic conduits along the wall. No soffits?? Really ugly! We had a heck of a time finding a place to plug in a computer - and even more of a time getting a strong internet signal. Unfortunately, my boyfriend had a bit of work to do and this was a big hassle. The bed - though comfortable had a comforter sandwiched between 2 sheets. I woke up in the night wound up like a fish in a net. A duvet would solve this issue quickly and easily! Other quick and easy things to solve: replace the FRAYED bathmat I noticed hanging over a shower curtain rail with the strings hanging off the torn edges. Speaking of the bathroom, I think my biggest complaint was that when I wanted to take a shower I grabbed the provided INDIVIDUAL shower gel - and noticed it was half empty. A stranger had used it previous to me and the maid did not discard it. Yuck. My boyfriend's biggest bathroom complaint was that the door did not close. Not just that it didn't lock - it didn't CLOSE. The latch was not working. Neither of us were thrilled that there were no glasses in the room for tooth brushing or having a drink of water. In short, a very shabby, tired low-class -trying-for-high-class (and failing) place. Boyfriend kept referring to it at "The SRO" and "The Boarding House". I have travelled a lot for work - and believe me, I have stayed in worse. But the owner/operators have got to get their act together or get out of the hospitality business. Basic maintenance is expensive but essential and the lack of it is obvious. Re-train the staff - not only are they just going through the motions if they are putting back half-used toiletries, we saw one cleaner relaxing with all her cleaning supplies at a table on the patio. Not very comfortable for guests and not appropriate for the staff to be lounging in the guest area. Freshen things up, keep the restaurant open, be on-site more and you have a chance. Alternately, scale back on everything, lower the price and offer yourselves as a simple, bare bones, less-expensive Kennebunkport-area alternative. But as things stand now, this inn is overpriced and underwhelming. read more

Nice and cozy very clean it's an old inn and that's what gives it it's charm if your looking for something else go somewhere else.

This inn I thought was adorable. Very New England. And quaint. My boyfriend didn't think it was worth the money. We Did not eat in the restaurant. First time to Maine. Was wasn't sure where to stay. This place looked cute online. And it was. BUT. If I had to take another shower in that shower I'd have to go to another hotel! And we where only there 2 days. Claw foot tub w the shower curtain All around you. Felt like it was attacking me! And there was no shower racks so no where to put ur shampoo, etc. very confusing. the sprayer felt like it was spraying my skin and hair off!! Ugh. Not a good way to start the day! In the am. Like 7:30 am. All I heard like every 5 to 10 mins is doors slamming. So much I couldn't sleep! Very annoying. The blinds was white. So the room was very bright in the morning. Yikes bright light!! And the cleaning lady wasn't light on her feet either. Vacuum banging so loud! On our last day. I went to ask for 2 fresh towels. Because they didn't give us new ones when they cleaned the room. And they didn't have 2 fresh towels!!! Really come on!!!! $378.00 for 2 nights. And no fresh towels. Not cool!! I'm all for old and quaint. But no clean towels, shower annoying and waking me up in the morning. All set! Wifi didn't work read more

The lodging facilities are serous need of updating. Cast tubs with circular shower curtains and water alternating between cold and scalding don't get a "pass" as historical. This is definitely a danger for elderly or anyone with mobility issues And don't look at the (scary) wiring. Very clean Wifi and beds are very good, offset by broken windows and missing screens. read more

The hotel is living off the reputation of the restaurant. The food is very good. The hotel is old, poorly managed and obscenely over priced. No phones in the rooms. Rooms are dated, tiny, with very very very small bathrooms. No elevator. You walk up the three flights of stairs dragging your luggage behind. No bell service. There is a common phone, on each floor, in a closet in the middle of the floor. The sink in the bathroom came to the middle of my wife's thigh. The bed dominated the room with the second largest piece of furniture being the room air conditioner sitting in the middle of the room blocking access to one side of the bed. All this for $158.00 per night. Total ripoff. read more

My Partner and I decided to do a quick weekend trip to Maine and enjoyed our stay at the Kennebunk Inn. I would say the Inn definitely had a "historical" feel to it, and was overall a charming and adorable place to stay. The woman at the front desk who greeted us was delightful and was really welcoming. She walked us up to our room and showed us around. The room was a little on the small side, but was cute and clean. The only snags we hit with the room was with the bed and air conditioner. The bed seemed a little shaky and made loud creaking noises whenever either of us moved. I'm sure the neighboring rooms thought there was a lot of "something" going on. The room also had a window air conditioning unit that sounded like someone was banging it with a metal pipe whenever it went on. The bathroom was also on the tiny side and try as we might, we just couldn't get the shower to stay at a consistent temperature. Overall though the Kennebunk Inn definitely had a sense of character and it was nice to stay in a hotel that didn't have that "cookie cutter" feel to it. We were looking for a fun, romantic weekend away and were happy with what the Kennebunk Inn offered. read more

To whom this may concern, I was guest in your inn last night and I was absolutely disgusted by the condition of the room we were in! The sink and shower did not drain, the towel I went to use had someone else's pubic hair on it, the shower had brown hair in it and I am BLONDE, there were dead bugs on the sink counter, and tape around the A/C unit!!! The dead bugs in the light fixtures were the icing on the cake! I am horrified and disgusted that I paid $200 for indoor camping! please update the images on your website to show what you truly represent! read more

Stopped in with my husband for dinner last week and we were blown away with both the service and quality of food! Amanda, our waitress was a delight :) rec'd the best items. Crabbed stuffed ravioli- the BEST meal I have ever had!! and the Sage Against the Machine mixed drink! Couldn't have been more satisfied! Next time we'll try their famous lobster pot pie! read more

I can only review the restaurant, which was excellent. I liked that the chef has an inventive menu with items you have not seen before. The French onion bisque was so good on a cold night and the crab raviolis were home made with a good amount of crab. It comes with muscles and shrimp and a light sauce that has a little taste of orange in it. So good. They obviously care about what they are serving. The service was personal and not robotic like so many restaurants are these days. Our server offered to bring more bread to sop up the remaining sauce. The only criticism I have is that the "Maine Lemonade" drink was weak and forgettable. I will be back. read more

Had lobster pot pie A +. Salmon also excellent. Service impeccable. . Good selection draft beers and wine. Run by 2 real chefs. Will go back. Pricey but what isn't in this area? read more

Hi I had book this hotel in May of this year for a 3 stay in August. I mistakenly assumed I could cancel the hotel for free up until 2 weeks from the arrival date. Sadly I was mistaken. The booking company and the hotel have been giving my husband and I the run around for a refund. We are going to lose 898 dollars because neither Booking.com or the manager at Kennebunk Inn will not return our money. Be careful when booking! read more

Heard about this place from the food network app. Was looking forward to unpretentious, non-touristy, family friendly, good food, and we found it. Great place, had party of 11. Had lobster potpie, beef braciole, fish chips, lobster role, burgers. Everything was amazing. The chefs are the real deal. The beef braciole special was better than my Italian grandmothers. Thank you Cat for attracting attention here. Will make special trips here just to experience the whole menu. read more

Kennebunk Inn - Hotels Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

echoing the other reviews regarding false advertisement of the Inn's quality. VERY small rooms. Ceiling on 3rd floor is maybe 8 feet. Bathrooms dirty. Room smelled of excessive disinfectant. NOT what the pictures show! What we would like to add is the absolute rudeness/argumentativeness of the owner. When we saw our room we immediately asked for a refund as it was unacceptable - It would have been unacceptable at $100 per night. They charged us $256. The response from the front desk and then the owner was that a refund was impossible and that if we didn't like it we were free to leave and go to the Hampton Inn. We left, called the credit card company and will be withholding payment. do yourselves a favor and go somewhere else. This place is not only well below standards but their customer service is equally as bad. read more

My husband and I stayed here for three nights during the July 4th weekend. We had a wonderful time! Our room was cozy and clean and the king size bed was comfortable. The Inn has a lovely patio in the back of the Inn, which is surrounded by trees and gardens. We had our morning complimentary coffee there and drinks from the bar in the evenings. The Inn is charming and very New England, which my husband and I like very much. Management is friendly, helpful, accommodating, and efficient. Diane, the head manager, let us use a beach permit, which we used at two different local beaches. We ate three meals in the Inn's dining room. The food here is NOT to be missed. The Inn owners are CIA graduates (Culinary Institute of America) and the food is outstanding. I had the divine Lobster Pot Pie. The Inn also had a special: New England Clam Chowder. This is the BEST clam chowder I have ever eaten. It wasn't thick and goopy like most clam chowders and the sweetness of the clam came through to the palate. The chowder was topped with a delicious pork belly crouton. I savored every mouthful. All of the Inn staff and the restaurant wait staff were friendly and efficient. The Inn is also centrally located in the middle of town where we enjoyed a July 4th parade, an amazing farmers market, a crafts fair, wonderful restaurants, and shops. While it is not cheap to stay here, we felt we deserved to stay at a special place like this. We would stay here again. read more

Ate here on July 13, 2011 with 3 other adults. Other than the greasy deep fried hericot vert, the food was superb. Drinks were well made and generous. You must have dessert! read more

Cheapest place in the kennebunk/port area for a holiday weekend but it showed. And still at $150 night. Maybe I'm not traveling a lot anymore but that still seemed pricey for a place that just wasn't that nice. Room was tiny and outdated. Bed was ridiculous-it squeaked so loudly anytime you moved an inch. The bathroom was pretty bad too, really small, no place to put anything. The shower was an old claw foot tub which the shower curtain didn't even close and the water pressure was terrible. read more

Where to start? Outside looks quaint and typical New England Inn. The back area has chairs to relax in the fresh air and chairs on the front porch.The barkeep, Adrien, serves kindly and friendly service to all patrons. The dog friendly means dogs barking outside the rooms at 6AM, and more. The halls have no AC, but the rooms do. The antiquated AC in the window bellows loudly to work, tho the buttons are worn to the bottom. The bed squeaks with every roll, turn or movement, and is on a flimsy frame that also moves with motion; we felt afraid we'd break it for sure by getting up and down off it. The sink had rust, which looked like dirt from afar.The shower head was 2 inches wide and hot water was minimal- seriously. There was none if a neighbor took a shower at the same time. No drapes or curtains to block the sunlight. Steep stairs to carry luggage, with no assistance from staff. The common rooms look lovely but with no AC, too hot to sit. Spend a bit more and stay in the kennebunkport... read more

Could not have been more disappointing. Tiny room, low ceiling, unmodernized, minuscule, grimy bathroom. No breakfast. No working wifi. Lovely staff downstairs could not make up for the overwhelming feeling of a complete lack of care and concern. Shocking waste of money. read more

This place is awful. I tried planning a night away for my boyfriend and I and I found that the Kennebunk Inn was right in my budget... I'll learn to save my pennies a little better. As soon as you walk there's an awful smell, and the woman at the desk looked like she was training herself for the job. We were brought up to our room and I understand professional pictures always make the hotel/inn look a little better but these rooms were awful. My boyfriend said there might have been black mold in the corner. The bathroom door was at least 3 inches from the ground and the bathroom was on a hill. The water had hardly any pressure and with that I couldn't even stand the thought of getting in the sheets. We decided to take a trip to the beach and after I broke down because I thought I had ruined my surprise for our night away we decided to stay at the Beach House right on Ocean Drive. If you are looking for the cutest Inn in Kennebunk, go to the Beach House. AVOID Kennebunk Inn. read more

I'm torn on my review of the Kennebunk Inn, primarily because there were things that were great about staying there, but they were due more to the location, than anything provided inside the hotel. The location is wonderful. I loved being able to hit Boulangerie, the charming bakery located around the corner from the Inn. I loved that we could walk to a number of dining options in town and that we had a nice, safe lot to park in. Proximity to coastal activities was also a bonus. But the room was tiny - the bed nearly took up the entire room. The bathroom was also tiny, with no shelf or place to put any of your toiletries. The bed was hard and it squeaked any time you moved, the walls are thin, so I could hear people in the hallway every time they walked by and we came back after a morning out to find that housekeeping had cleaned our room and left the door open. Like not closed. With all of our stuff, including our jewelry just out in the open. I was shocked. While the location was convenient and the restaurant looked nice, I probably wouldn't stay here again. read more

Stayed at the Inn for the night. Poorly appointed room, dirty bathroom, very noisy, 3rd floor with no elevator, and the parking is not secure and dirty overhead trees. The staff was surly and rude. The location is terrible, very far from the coast. I'd never return... It may be historic but it is not well kept. read more

Will never stay here again. Fantastic restaurant across the street, but nothing else to recommend it. Musty room with a loud A/C window unit, a clogged bathroom sink, a *filthy* shower curtain, and overpriced rates for the accommodations. They have a full dining room that is rarely open, and "breakfast" is thermos coffee or generic tea bags in to-go cups near the front lobby. First day we were there I asked the general manager, yes the manager, at the front desk if she could call a cab for us. Without a word, she got up and went to the airlock area at the front door, picked out a business card, and handed it to me. I was completely shocked. I had left my cell phone in the room, so I asked if I could use her phone. She pointed to the ceiling and said there was a guest phone on the landing upstairs. Exceptionally rude. Old house that could be a lovely place, but it's nothing but yuck. read more

I stayed at the Kennebunk Inn this past weekend. The accommodations were very nice considering the reasonable price and the staff was wonderful. They went above and beyond to attend to my party's needs. Every person we encountered was friendly, personable, and extremely helpful. The room itself was clean, comfortable, and provided everything I needed. I brought my dog and was delighted to find that they weren't just pet friendly, they were pet lovers! We were very comfortable at the Kennebunk Inn and I will certainly go back next time I'm in the area. read more

great place food delicious lovely relaxing old hotel which we loved the atmoshere will be going again read more