Incredible. Topside was an amazing stay and experience for us. We booked room 14 which was the…read morecorner top floor building. It's the best ocean view, very private, quiet, and picturesque. The room itself has a view of the harbor with large picture windows, and the bed is very comfy, best we slept all trip. The amenities provide anything you need and they are all clean non toxic products for shampoo, lotions etc. We were greeted in our room with roses, a hand written note, and chocolates which was such the added touch. The private lawn has chairs to enjoy the view, and games like cornhole. Yes, the breakfast is wow! Homeade and tailored for any dietary need as well, so very thoughtful. They provide snacks and drinks all day. Staff is wonderful, and we couldn't have asked for anything better. This is worth your stay! We will be back!

This is a review I don't want to write…read more Our 12-day road trip in honor of our being married 20 years was an incredible experience, which we shall cherish for the rest of our days. As much difficulty as I had planning it (for a variety of reasons I won't bore you with), everything ended up turning out GREAT. Ironically, though, the one place I was MOST excited to experience... Topside Inn... turned out to be our least favorite, and that makes me sad and even a little angry, and that's why I don't want to write the review. I've written many a negative review if a place warrants it, but this one still bothers me. It wasn't that it was horrible. No. In fact, I would probably say that our stay was even "decent" overall, but there were some annoyances and disappointments. I'll start with the disappointment. We stayed at this inn during our actual anniversary. The person assisting my travel agent friend who booked it said how excited they were at the inn. Here's the irony... not only did they do NOTHING for it, they couldn't even muster saying "oh, we heard it was your anniversary. Happy anniversary." NOTHING. Not one word. Not one gesture. Did I need them to do something? No. We had our own celebration, but at every other place we stayed for our 12-day trip, the other places somehow acknowledged our anniversary with kind words and/or some gesture... like a little box of chocolates or a 1/2 split of sparkling wine/champagne. Something. Did I expect anything? Not at all... but again, when the reservationist made an initial fuss over our anniversary being at THEIR place and how exciting it was, yeah, I expected at least a greeting. Now for the annoyances. I have a bad back and bad knee. The reservationist was given a full explanation of what our room needs would be. No stairs, easy access, difficulty with uneven ground, and they assured my travel agent friend they had the perfect room for us. They said the room would be on the ground level with no stairs involved. The problem is that they did not pay attention because I ended up dealing with very uneven ground walking up and down a gravel incline, along with a few stairs to boot, and they could have given us a room on the same level as the parking lot where we'd only have to wheel our suitcases a few feet to the room without any stairs, gravel or inclines. In a few words, they BLEW IT. It wasn't easy for me to deal with the slippery gravel, not to mention the incline and the few stairs, but I dealt with it. I just know it could've been MUCH EASIER if THEY had paid attention. I had never been to their property before, so I would have no way to know how things were laid out or what room would suit me best... but they did. The room itself was clean and SOMEWHAT comfortable. I say only somewhat because the mattress, at least in the room we stayed in, was very weird. The sides of the mattress severely sloped downward, so that when I would sit on it or even lay, I felt like I would roll right off... esp. on the side of the bed where I slept. This was an issue throughout our stay, and it definitely posed a challenge to deal with it. Another issue I had with the room was that the shower was small, but worse than that, it was incredibly slippery. I was terrified I was going to fall because there was nothing to hold onto; nor was their any non-slip mat or strips. People rave about the breakfasts served here. I was expecting some incredible elaborate feast, based on what we read and were told. However, I was completely underwhelmed with the breakfast when we were there. Basically, we were given scrambled eggs and sausage, neither of which was anything special in taste or presentation. There was some kind of strawberry sauce over a biscuit, and while it looked pretty, it had no flavor. I'm not a cereal eater, so I didn't have any. I don't know... it was a big miss to me. I just didn't see or taste why people think this is so wonderful. It completely eluded me. We paid a lot of money to stay here. It should've been a lot better for what we paid, and by the way, we paid less everywhere else and got much better service, much better comfort, and we were treated better by any of the other places we stayed at. There are enough other choices in this town that if we ever return, it won't be to this establishment. Again, it wasn't bad... it just wasn't great either.

Kathryn and Peter weee wonderful hosts! It was our first experience at a bed and breakfast and they…read moremade it a good one! Great location and great breakfast!!!!! Thank you Dave and Rena

We stayed here in June for my birthday and a mini honeymoon and everything about this bed and…read morebreakfast was absolutely splendid. The value for the price is extraordinary. We had a lovely room that included a kitchen, utensils, sink, kitchen table, couch, AC unit, bathroom, closets, etc. everything was perfectly clean and well take care of and we had an abundance of fresh towels at all times. The room was even stocked with fresh cream, milk, coffee and tea....the best part is the view - OMG!!! The bed and breakfast is situated directly overlooking the most gorgeous view of the water. We spent HOURS sitting in the enclosed porch just reading and relaxing and breathing in the ocean air. It was our favorite part. Upon arrival, there were fresh flowers in our room. The next morning, we were surprised at how fresh and delicious the breakfast quiche, fruit, smoothies and muffins were - the ultimate hospitality comfort! The owners are very sweet, warm, accommodating and friendly. We loved conversing with them and meeting their adorable dog. We laid out in the hammock and walked down the street to ports pizzeria, which was incredible. It's so close to town and has everything you need and that classic, antique, quaint home ocean feel we all dream of when we think of the perfect bed and breakfast. Don't hesitate, just book. This place is going to be somewhere I go for the rest of my life to relax, if they're open for the next few years. A very, very special place to getaway and relax, indeed.

This place is amazing! SO CLEAN and quaint. It's located in a great little town that begs to be…read moreexplored! We stayed there a year ago and have Camy going this summer! We will definitely go back for another stay when we visit Maine again!! The owners are so friendly and welcoming!

Sea Salt is the absolute best, and it's all because of its amazing host Ammi!…read moreWe have returned to Sea Salt four times since we found this wonderful place, and look forward to our stay every year. We feel very relaxed when we are there, and actually hate having to stay in hotels on our drive up or when going back home. The cottage is very relaxing, cozy, and comfortable. There is a lovely selection of teas and coffees available to have with Ammi's absolutely delicious homemade blueberry muffins! The porch and garden are beautifully tended and there are multiple places to sit outdoors and relax. Ammi is a talented artist and she has a small gallery of work on the premises where you can view and purchase her vibrant work. Her artwork is also on display in the cottages. Ammi's attention to detail, her keen eye for decorating, her wonderful personality, and her genuine care for her guests is what has made this place extra special. We will return again and again!!

June 2023. Sally W…read more Lovely B&B within a few minute walk to everything. Inn is adorned with artwork for sale which was some of the best we saw on our trip. Our first floor room was small but had an en suite bath along with a sitting nook with a lovely view of the harbor. Breakfasts were amazing and just the right way to start the day. We loved the shops in Boothbay better than anything we saw in Bar Harbor. Quality merchandise. Porch was relaxing with its view of the harbor, and we were directed to a lovely shore walking path a few minutes away. Ports of Italy, Harborside 1901, and Harbor Treats are not to be missed. Captain Sawyer's is just a few minutes from the amazing Coastal Maine Botanical Garden.

This is a lovely old sea captains home lovingly refurbished . Bear in mind it's an old house. Our…read moreroom was nicely appointed, although small, we had the use of a wonderful wrap around deck overlooking the harbor. Your location could not be better as you can easily stroll to all the shops, restaurants, and waterfront services. The breakfast was amazing. In addition to fresh coffee and pastries we were served a wonderful breakfast of yogurt parfait, fresh fruit and eggs Benedict. A wonderful value in Boothbay.

Stay was fine, disappointed with quality of customer service. Visiting friends were made to feel…read morelike vagrants after being asked to leave an empty rear sitting area for not being guests of the hotel.

We had a great stay here and would highly recommend it to anyone who want a lovely, convenient…read moreplace to stay in Boothbay Harbor. Our room was spacious, spotlessly clean, with a lovely bathroom including a jetted tub. The balcony overlooking the Harbor was a great spot to sit and read or have a drink. The Inn is within walking distance of everything you would want to do in Boothbay--lots of restaurants, shops, boating tours, etc. We would definitely return to the Blue Heron Seaside Inn in the future.

To be honest, we went into this hotel not really expecting much. We got to the hotel and was very…read moreimpressed by the staff. We stayed here because we were going out on there whale/puffin combo cruise the next day. Staying in their hotel earned us $16 off each cruise ticket. The staff was very helpful and very patient with us. We checked into our room and it had a refrigerator, a television, air conditioning, as was well lit. I don't remember a microwave. Not a problem for us, but the television is a bit smaller than other hotel tv's. They had great cable access. They did not mention any breakfast in the hotel ad or on their website and they told us they had a small continental breakfast of muffins, donuts, cereal, and fruit. We weren't expecting that at all so that was an added bonus. Wasn't the greatest, but it was free. There was an extra fee for having a room with a view of the ocean. We did not pay that extra fee, but we walked out our front door and the ocean was right there. My one and only problem with this hotel, and it was sort of a big problem for myself, was the Wi-Fi did not work well. It barely worked. I kept having to walk with my phone and computer down to the office to get it, then walk back to my room so I could work. But I had to sit by the door and I would only have it for 10-15 minutes before I had to go on another walk.

Although the Inn itself is an older group of rooms, the location and prices makes up for the lack…read moreof glitz and glamour. Multiple options to sit out near the harbor and enjoy a beverage or two along with taking in the sites of the boats coming in and out of the harbor. This staff, overall, was friendly and helpful and seemed genuinely happy to have tourists flowing through. We managed to get in the last week of the season and both the inn and town were quite and peaceful. Highly recommend a fall visit.

We stayed there in 1995. It was great…read more Flash forward to 2026. Not so good. Points for improvement: 1. Grounds need to be gardened more often. Weeds in the common areas. 2. Buildings need to be maintained. Our building had paint peeling off the railings and possible carpenter ant infestation in the wall by building Bluebird. 3. Breakfast service.....I like water in the morning....each day I had to search out and ask the waitress to refill my glass. 4. Nobody told me at check-in that the room would only be cleaned every three days.....we were only there four days. 5. Food.....eggs Benedict was spicy and not pleasant to the eye.....it had a vinegar taste......primavera at dinner was mediocre. Thick and pasty. We will not return.

This is a review of the upscale White Cover restaurant which is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday…read moreevenings at the Spruce Point Inn. Atmosphere, if you can secure a table overlooking Boothbay Harbor it is a beautiful setting. Service was excellent, greeted at the door and our server was very knowledgeable about the menu with excellent recommendations and service. My wife had clam chowder, which had was creamy and a little brown. Not sure what was in it to give it that color but it was very good. I had four very large shrimp cocktail, which were fresh and cold . My wife for her main course had the lobster Thermidor and I had the roasted chicken. Both were outstanding.

Very clean, friendly, and period furnishings. Teresa's breakfasts were homemade with fresh fruits…read more She was very accommodating. Would definitely come back.

I highly recommend this B&B if you find yourself in Auburn/Lewiston. The quality of everything,…read morefrom the beds, the sheets and towels to the breakfast, is all high quality (more so than in most of the much higher priced inns we've stayed in), and it's clear that thought and effort go into their choice, and generally the way the place is run. It's also a bit of living history, like you're actually a guest in someone's house in a bygone era. My husband and I only stayed one night on a road trip from elsewhere in Maine, but we were very impressed.