Stayed here for a long weekend for our anniversary. Room was lovely, bed was comfortable, view was…read morespectacular, and the porch - THE PORCH - was an absolute delight. Cannot wait to stay again!

We traveled 5 hours do to heavy traffic and lots of construction on Rte1 North to finally arrive…read moreand ask for a bottle of water to be told to go up the street to a convenient store! The owner Patty is blatantly rude and could care less about her guests. We will definitely not return do to the sour attitude and greeting.

Drinks and Appies on the roof (The View) at dusk...what a memory…read more Mocktails and cocktails were super! We started at the bar waiting for a table and the bartender was friendly and helpful as we perused the menu. We sampled several small plates (lamb kebab, chicken skewer,...) which were tasty. Table service was spot-on (Pip!) with a busy night crowd to boot) We watched the fog roll in, and, watched it roll away again! Loved the roof top with comfy seating options and heaters as the night air gave us a chill. Worthy of Five Stars.

We stayed at 16 Bay View in August and it rained during our stay (which we were totally ok with…read morecoming from hot TX). There are complimentary umbrellas to use which was convenient. Even though we had a short 1 night stay, we enjoyed the facilities. We were able to message the front desk prior to arrival to confirm that we could check in early. The parking is a little tough as it is shared parking lot with a brewery and restaurant. Our room overlooked the marina and it would have been great to sit outside with a cup of coffee in the morning! There is a little closet that hods the Keurig machine, microwave, mini fridge, and ice bucket. The room was spacious and had just enough room for 2 people. The bathroom was well stocked with towels and even had an option to warm the floors. The bathtub is huge! I liked the many options in the shower for the water direction (waterfall, front, or handheld). I liked that the waterfall option was angled as well as the front - aims toward the chest, not the eyes! The hotel is conveniently located in town - you can walk to many restaurants as well as the very cute library in town. We actually walked to Rockport for dinner but please note it is rather difficult to get ride share services (Uber/Lyft) so we had to call a local taxi company. I would definitely stay here again during our next trip to Camden!

I wouldn't stay here again even if you paid me! Aside from the younger girl working the night…read moreshift, the staff was incredibly rude and seemed to have little to no customer service skills. When I first arrived, my room smelled terrible, like rotting food. I went to the front desk to let them know, and the woman there couldn't have seemed less concerned. I was moved to another room, but it smelled just as bad. I tried to deal with it, but eventually had to ask to be switched again. The third room didn't have the same odor, but instead smelled like it had been doused in cheap air freshener to cover something up. Not exactly a great start. At that point I considered finding another hotel, but it was late and the room itself at least appeared clean. Unfortunately, the noise situation was just as bad. If you plan on sleeping past 6 am, don't count on it. Unless you're on the top floor, you can hear every footstep from the room above you. The floors seem to have virtually no soundproofing, and I heard the guests above me constantly throughout my stay. The location is great, I'll give it that. But honestly, that's the only positive thing I can say about this place. The customer service is awful, the staff is rude, the rooms smell bad, and the lack of soundproofing makes it nearly impossible to relax. Save yourself the headache and stay anywhere else.

Staff was AMAZING!! I called to see if they had a room available for an early check-in in and they…read moresaid sure come on (2pm). They were super friendly and helpful. The bed was a little too soft for our liking and you could hear the people above you walking around making it hard to sleep. Other than those two complaints we enjoyed the room. The balcony was nice when people weren't smoking. The breakfast was nice with multiple options for everyone. Breakfast options included eggs, omelet, cereal, muffins, oatmeal, Pop-Tarts, fruit, yogurt, pastries, sausage, coffee, juice, and there was plenty of seating.

Absolutely, gorgeous hotel, amenities were phenomenal, from the breakfast options, to the happy…read morehour selection, the vibe and the decor were absolutely unmatched! Meredith made it a phenomenal stay, with all the recommendations, at first, we thought Jeremy was not going to be kind, but then he turned out to be super kind so we appreciated him, there was one young lady the morning checkup that we didn't think was nice, rather she was quite condescending, but not enough tomorrow the entire experience. The rooms were large, with lots of light, the shower had the best pressure we've ever had in a hotel, and quite honestly they did a great job, keeping it simple. Would highly recommend, and will absolutely stay again!

We booked a room at this hotel and went to check in and asked for room change after seeing the…read moreroom. The person at the front desk named Jeremy was extremely rude and we ended up leaving the hotel without staying. Daniel (the other person at the front desk) was nice and much more pleasant to deal with. We do not recommend this hotel as we find the attitude in general being too rude (it is not only the north east attitude, we lived in the northeast for decades. This was way worse). Again though, thanks Daniel for being nice and helping us with our refund. For Jeremy: learn a thing or two about customer relations.

Great Hotel right on the water. Cute room, nice accommodations, nice host…read more No coffee maker in the rooms. Lobby coffee available at 7:00 AM The sink faucet isn't the best- trouble with hot n cold combination. The bed was plush & comfortable.

What a delightful place to stay! Very quiet, nice rooms and beautiful landscape with unbelievable…read morewater views.

We wanted to just love this place, but there were enough little problems to only rate it 3 stars…read more Parking is a HUGE problem. There are a limited amount of spaces in front with zero room to maneuver your car to fit in a space. There is a public lot right next door for a fee and hopefully you'll get a space. We were in the Waterfront King Suite. The room was lovely and had a great view!! However, getting hot water was inconsistent. We had noisy neighbors who we could hear using the hairdryer at 6:42am, and shouting down the hall and slamming their door at 7:30am. At 10:45pm there were sounds like chairs being dragged over hardwood for about 30 minutes. They do give you an opportunity to order breakfast that is delivered to your room and a time you specify. However, both days I had rancid milk for my coffee. I wrote a note to the staff after the first morning, and they served spoiled milk to me again on the second morning!! The food was also vastly under seasoned. I ordered the quinoa bowl both days and got two totally different dishes. And, my wife's potatoes were completely burnt. So for the money we spent on the room, I cannot recommend this place due to parking, noise, and food quality.

This hotel did not live up to its online reputation. Maybe they have staffing challenges in this…read morepart of the world...but who doesn't? Maybe pay more to folks. First off, the front desk would go 15-30 minutes without being staffed. This made it particularly difficult when we needed something - I sat across from the desk for 15 minutes at one point - but that's not enough to warrant a negative review. In fact, I waited this morning to convey this message in person, but the only people in the lobby were customers waiting for help. What does warrant a review is our breakfast foul up. This may sound like a minor issue, however in the world of customer service it absolutely is not. Here's what happened: the hotel provides breakfast in the room. We had two rooms. My daughter mistakenly put my room number on her breakfast card, so they delivered both breakfasts to my room. Only they didn't deliver both COMPLETE breakfasts - they only delivered a portion of the breakfasts. When we inquired about the mixup, we were shown our cards - no apology, only a hint of "here's where the fault lies, and it's with you." However, no one bothered to ask us before delivering an incomplete breakfast as to whether this was actually what we wanted (and bear in mind, this is not a big hotel). After that, there were a series of further mixups before staff actually sorted things out and got complete breakfasts to our rooms. I don't have a big problem with the mixup. I do have a problem with the reaction and the confused resolution. However, the blame here is not on the staff: it's on ownership. It's very clear that at critical points of the day, the hotel has a real staffing issue. It's also clear that ownership hasn't adequately trained staff on "Customer Service 101." The poor worker was clearly frazzled and could use some training and some help. As a result, this hotel did not earn the premium it charges.

You can find Ledges by the Bay at 930 Commercial St, Rockport, ME 04856. This is on the main…read morecoastal road that stretches along several coastal towns. There's plenty of on-premise parking. We ended up spending a week with the Ledges are our base - it's ideally located between the towns of Rockport and Rockland with easy access in either direction. We were in a room with a kingsized bed with a balcony - the coastal view from the balcony is wonderful and the air very fresh and clean. The room was immaculate and included an empty dorm-sized refrigerator and large TV. The layout was interesting with an extra sink in the larger room outside of the bath which we found very convenient. It had all the usual bits - I believe this was an older, classic motel that has been upgraded, but it's retained the original neon (No) Vacancy sign - we would use it to figure out how close were were to the entrance (there's three (No) Vacancy signs traveling north from Claws so by counting them it made it easier to look for the entry, the roads are very dark and often foggy. Breakfast is in a room behind the service desk and included most of the regular suspects. Most of the proteins were vegetarian except for hardboiled eggs. You have the ubiquitous waffle-maker and a coffee machine that makes coffee to order - I found it pretty weak but in general most of the coffee I've tried in Maine has been watery. The owners also offer vegetarian Indian food on the weekends - you order through a website and walk over to pick them up - unfortunately we got too busy to try them out but plan to the next time - heard many good comments about the food and it smelled divine. The staff at the Ledges were super nice and very accommodating. We tried to keep the room very clean (we tend to be super clean anyway) and used the towels sparingly - hopefully they didn't mind forgoing the daily cleaning. This is a solid 4.2/5 stars.

We booked this motel by booking.com for 2 nights. Within 1 min we realized it was 2 hours drive…read morefrom bar harbor. We quickly call them to cancel the booking. The lady asked us to call next morning and talk to manager. First thing in morning we called manager and explained our situation, he said no and blah blah.,, ( like a rude teacher) I completely understand their cancellation policy but there should be some kind of empathy toward our situation. This hotel is okay. There is a microwave in office which is again "no" to fish food. Come on living by the coast, how can someone say No to fish. Lot of spiders especially in front of door and balcony. I was scared to do in and out from room. AC was on the top of the wall, meaning you have to stand on the bed to access it.

Lauren and Greg are the new owners and are keeping up the same charming reputation as the past…read moreowners. When we arrived we were met by Lauren and her son Elliott. They welcomed us to the Inn, gave us a tour and some fresh baked cookies. When we came downstairs in the morning Lauren had set out coffee and fresh baked crumpets. For breakfast she served overnight oats with chia seeds and blueberry compote followed by a tomato artichoke frittata and salad. Everything was excellent! Since we are avid hikers Greg recommended the Mount Battie trail which is within walking distance from the hotel. As we were heading off for our hike, Lauren provided us with more fresh baked cookies still warm from the oven. Greg and Lauren made us feel right at home as did their son Elliott. Elliott has a true entrepreneurial spirit and is very knowledgeable about the Inn and the area despite his young age. It was a pleasure staying here.

STOP THE SEARCH! It ends here. Make your reservation now! Do you want to be welcomed like one of…read moretheir family? Do you want a delicious two course breakfast each morning (included in your stay) cooked according to your dietary needs? Do you want homemade cookies or brownie at the end of the day packaged and prepared just for you? Do you want to walk a couple of blocks to the charming downtown and waterfront of Camden? How about staying in a charming, quaint, and clean room or suite? How about a drink during happy hour at their cozy bar? Do you want to sit on their porch and read a book by the firepit? If so, make the reservation now! The Blue Harbor House is charming, romantic, and well maintained. My wife and I stayed here four nights recently and used this location to not only spend time in Camden, but to visit other nearby towns like Rockland, Bath, Brunswick, Rockport, and Belfast. Don't forget to visit the Cellar Door Winery in neighboring Lincolnville. Everything worked in our Snug Harbor Suite to perfection. Housekeeping did a great job each morning cleaning and replacing whatever was needed. The innkeepers, Matt and Michelle are warm and some of the nicest people you will ever meet. From the moment we booked our reservation, they began making us part of their family. Just talking to them and some of the other guests about life was relaxing and therapeutic. The price here is very reasonable and worth every penny. There is plenty of parking in their private parking lot. As I said earlier, there is no need to look any further.

5 star, full service hotel. Great food and staff. Very close to town. Well worth the expense.read more

I am not sure I know enough superlatives to accurately describe our stay at Camden Harbour Inn. It…read moreis a grand old mansion converted into an inn. It has wonderful harbor views and is a short stroll to downtown shops and restaurants. We spent 3 glorious nights in the New Amsterdam Suite. The suite is quite simply huge with a fireplace in a large sitting room and separate bedroom (with a king size feather bed) plus a bathroom as large as an airplane hanger. The suite has two private porches and windows with spectacular views everywhere. While the structure is 140+ years old, it has modern and luxurious furnishings. The lounge is filled with jars of old-time candies. If you have a sweet tooth, this space is close to heaven on earth. As impressive as the inn is, it pales in comparison to the staff. They keep the inn spotless and running efficiently. Special shoutouts to Sara, Sam, and Hope. These ladies made our stay magical. Their attention to detail made it feel as if we were the only guests on the property. Our visit did have one negative and it was a BIG one. We had to leave!!!! Can't wait to come back for another visit.

This is review is for the bar only! We got drinks here but didn't stay or get food…read more First off it's so cute in here I would love to come back and stay a night. The bar is cute with 4 seats, but you can also just order and grab and seat anywhere. The restaurant has lots of tables and the food looked amazing. I got an espresso martini and it was delicious. If I'm back in town I would do dinner here!

Traveling through Maine when suddenly we saw the most beautiful castle like home high on cliff…read moreoverlooking the Bay. What was it a home a restaurant an inn?? Finally got to our Inn and later inquired with breakfast server what is that Beautiful Historic Property enroute to Camden. He replied. "The Castle" and said he thought an Inn. After our Whale Watch trip in Bar Harbor I had time to Google. The Castle A historic boutique hotel in Camden Maine, said to be the most beautiful place on earth. it is one of Mid Coast Maine's most elaborate 19th-century summer houses, exhibiting a sophisticated Queen Anne style in stone and wood. It now houses the Norumbega Inn. A National Registered Historic House. When I return I hope to stay. - Mz