There are not a lot of places to stay on Mohican Island. But one place that you should definitely scope out is the island in. It has been around for many years. It did change ownership's this year, I met Mike the farmer owner and he was very gracious And I'm sure he ran a great in. The current owners are doing a magnificent job as well. I unfortunately do not know the name of the woman who works the front desk. I am sorry for that because I would like to give her a big shout out. She was most gracious and very helpful every time I had a question. We got two rooms. My friend stayed in room 18 which has its own bath and a queen size bed. It was lovely and it was on a corner so she had two windows. I stayed in room 13 it had two twin beds and a sink in the room but the shower and toilet were across the hall. I've stated other places where you have to share a bathroom and this end was different in that the Bathrooms were assigned and only two guest rooms shared each bathroom. My bathroom was never occupied. I'm not sure anybody was in the room that shared my bathroom but if they were, I never saw them. As you do have to walk across the hall to get to your shared bathroom, guest robes were provided. The bed was comfy. You could open the window and enjoy the island breeze. The room, both my guestroom and the bathroom were very clean. One thing that was surprising given the age of the building and that the hotel was pretty full was that it was quiet. I've never heard anyone outside my room or really any noise at all. There are several small rooms off the lobby, where you can sit and read or just enjoy an intimate conversation. All the furniture looked to be in good shape. Nothing was shabby or worn out. There is a porch out in front of the Inn that overlooks the water. It has rocking chairs on the porch and Adirondack chairs out in the yard. It is lovely. Unfortunately it was a rainy day. The first day we were there, but that didn't deter us from exploring the island. The hotel has a refrigerator where you can place your own bottle of wine or anything you need to put in there. But it is a bit tight so don't expect that you're going to put a lot of food in there. The Inn has a restaurant and I'm going to review that separately. Breakfast was included. I would definitely stay here again if overnighting on Mohegan Island.. read more

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1) the WiFi is very spotty, it goes on and off. 2) we were unaware you have to request that your bed be made if you stay under 3 nights. Whatever happened to pampering your customers? (And please don't blame it on Covid). This is my first experience from an "upscale" hotel. 3) The dinners are lackluster. There are better places to spend your money for a truly delicious meal. read more

Monhegan Island is an amazing place. I go pretty much every year. The rooms at the Inn aren't the best, but is an old Inn after all. What is the best is the location. It's an incredible spot, right on the weather a short walk up the hill from the dock. It's got good food, and an amazing porch to sit on and read in the day, and have a few and watch the sunset at night. read more

Service and dinner were great. I had the crispy duck and really enjoyed it. My wife had the salmon special.

The Island Inn is the first spot you come across after you step foot on magical Monhegan island. It's very welcoming and has all the charms of island life you'd expect. The view from their deck is SPECTACULAR. Hard to beat, unless you have a private home on the island. The staff was very friendly and the Inn is like stepping back in time. It's very old school and rustic with some of the modern day charms (cuisine, internet, running water, being just some of them). My mum and I got a smaller room with two twin beds that faced the village. Next time I go with my husband I will splurge for an ocean view room. It was quite hot and we didn't have a fan so it was tough to sleep at times. Just having the window open wasn't enough, but also my mum snores, hah. The beds were very comfy and the room was quite clean. The bathrooms were also more luxurious than I had hoped for, so that was a plus. The dinner at The Island Inn was very old school, classic. Their menu items could use some updates for dinner but it was good overall. However, their breakfast that comes with your room each morning was UNBEATABLE. Lobster scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, sausage, english muffins, fantastic music and that gorgeous dining room overlooking the harbor. My recommendation is, stay at the Island Inn and make sure to have dinner at least one night at the Monhegan House. You will not be disappointed! The trails and history on Monhegan is legendary. The sunset is breathtaking and it's truly a magical place. There aren't many other places in this world like Monhegan. It holds a special place in my heart. read more

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Perfect for the setting. It's very picturesque, inside and out. The lobby and small reading room are charming, and the dining room is just delightful. (I loved the butter yellow color on the walls.) My boyfriend and I stayed in a queen ocean view room with a shared bath. The room was small, but tasteful and just right for a couple nights. And of course the view from our second story window was wonderful. No problem at all with the shared bath. They had my favorite tea (Harney & Sons) available in the morning -- great to keep you warm on a morning walk. Dinner and breakfast were very good. Overall, the Island Inn was the best place we stayed on our entire weeklong trip up the coast of Maine and Monhegan was a definite highlight. read more

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This review is for the food. We had two meals during our stay - breakfast and dinner. Breakfast was very nice and a good value considering that a very nice lobster scramble and blueberry stuffed french toast with unlimited helpings was on offer. They had a full complement of the usual warm breakfast offerings as well as a nice selection of continental items that included some decent baked goods and good quality fresh fruit. Dinner was expensive but not a bad value. The quality of their ingredients really stands out. My wife had the filet mignon, I had the haddock, my younger daughter had salmon, and my older daughter had roasted vegetables with quinoa. All used absolutely top flight ingredients and my haddock portion was immense. The visual and creative appeal of these dishes was limited, however, and this restaurant would not warrant a return visit (for dinner) if it were located in Boston, Cambridge, or Portland. That said, you cannot beat the view at the Island Inn, and they definitely have a wonderful breakfast offering. For dinner, the Monhegan House beats the Island Inn hands down, if you are more concerned about the food than the view. read more

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The restaurant at the Monhegan island Inn sits high above the harbor and even higher than it's mainland competitors. Considering that every washed linen and bottled condiment has to cross the chill Atlantic to be ready for a dinner here, the Inn's Menu rivals any destination resto, and at reasonable prices too. Our table enjoyed a colorful and flavorful parade of delights, including baby spinach salad with candied nuts, feta, and cranberries. Sweet, tiny yet meaty Maine mussels in aromatic butter broth. Roasted beets beside bright kale. Salmon filet with a brush of horseradich glaze, accompanied by rosemary red potatoes and sauteed kale mixed with butternut squash. Dessert was a granola topped, deep bowl of rhubarb and berries. Other tables applauded tall filet mignon topped with two large, un-shelled lobster claws. A quinoa dish rounded up all the veggies in the kitchen and came with either curried scallops or grilled chicken. The Inn has it's Region's best fare. And timed nicely, you can finish your meal in time to enjoy the setting sun over Manana island from a rocking chair on the Inn's expansive porch. read more

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Great dinner at the Island Inn. Our second autumn night on this little jewel of an island, my lady and I dined at the Island Inn. Excellent meal all the way around. The Inn is the closest thing to a traditional hotel you'll find on the island, with many guest rooms and a large dining room. We wandered down the path one dark and rainy night to the glow from its many windows, BYO bottle of wine in hand. We had a lovely dinner of local scallops and lobster, and an amazing buttery filet mignon. Service was impeccable, mostly smiling young faces as elsewhere on the island. There's a nice view, though not this night due to weather. Obviously, seafood features prominently on the menu, but they have other nice choices, too. This would be a great restaurant regardless of location, but Monhegan lends its charm to everything. read more

I've been to Monhegan Island once and stayed overnight at one of the other hotels. Next time, I'll probably choose the Island Inn. The restaurant is quite good, and you'll have a great view no matter where you sit. You can watch the sunset as you sip your wine on the deck. read more

Came here for lunch after getting off the ferry. Breathtaking views and courteous service. I tried the clam chowder which was fantastic, and the fish cakes for an entree. Fish cakes were good but could have used a bit more sauce. The side quinoa salad was bland at best, but was only a small component of the entree, so no biggie. Overall the views and the chowder made it worth the choice for lunch. read more

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There are so many wonderful things to say about the Island Inn in addition to the good food, magical location and beautifully simple and quaint decor. Let's start with the staff and the owner. My cousin and I arrived not having realized our room had a shared bathroom. (It was on the reservation receipt, but we didn't notice until the night before). The staff and the owner,Michael spent a good amount of time juggling and re-arranging the room schedule to accommodate us and found us a King room (which had an amazing view of the harbor, BTW) with a private bath. They even converted the King into two Twins for us! How easy would it have been for them to say 'sorry, that's what you reserved. That's what you'll get'. What a comfortable, lovely room we had for our week there! The dining room is also an Art Gallery. Beautiful Local paintings. Did I mention that Monhegan is an art colony? The dinners are delicious, sophisticated, and convivial . But the breakfast buffet (which is included in the room rate) is AMAZING: Lobster Scrambled eggs, blueberry pancakes, bacon Fruit, fresh OJ , granola, yogurt, fresh baked goodies...etc, etc! Special care? So many things!: I was in Monhegan for a pre-season painting workshop. That means it's not quite summer. We ARE on an Island off the coast of Maine, mind you. There WAS weather. Plein Air painting in the rain? not me! Mivchael let us set up our easels on the gorgeous, expansive porch facing the bay to shelter from the wind and rain; I needed some milk for my very early morning tea (there's tea and coffee in the lobby at 7:30am), but I had forgotten to get milk from the market the night before (yes, a communal refrigerator for the guests). Michael got it for me with a smile! whew! Oh, I could go on and on... too many things and considerations! But let me leave you with this: I will return again and again! read more

loved monhegan, disappointed in the island inn. we were going out here for my birthday. my wife called about special dietary needs. girl on the phone said their chef would handle it no problem, even talked to the chef. we go there and we are told the chef couldn't really do anything special for us. very disappointing. the island inn is the most "normal" lodging on the island, next time we go i am willing to try something a little more worthwhile .. even if it doesn't have electricity or running water at least we won't be lied to about services!! read more

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Considering the remote location, they do a pretty awesome job here. The staff could not have been nicer; rooms are on the small side, but all are clean, in good condition and nicely furnished. Despite some rooms have shared bathroom, I never once encountered a bathroom that wasn't spotless. The dining room does an equally great job - again considering remote location (i.e., a bit pricey, menu variety); food was very good and well portioned. The breakfast - which is included with your room rate - was actually one of the highlights. Literally steps away from the ferry - provided a nice home base for discovering this amazingly charming island. read more

First I want to start by saying it was my first time to the inn. Breakfast in the morning was excellent the service at the rooms were great. When I left I realized my charger was still in the room. I called them they mailed it back to me in Miami. Thank you read more

We have been staying at the inn for several years now for our summer getaway and never disappointed. We were assured the covid precautions were in place and offering takeout meals And we felt very safe. Staff is always helpful, breakfast is wonderful with the lobster scramble and other delights. we are grateful to have such a beautiful relaxing place to escape to right here in our beautiful state. read more

my favorite place to stay at my favorite summer weekend spot. Overlooking the beautiful deep blue Maine water - the rooms are comfy, the food is amazing and I firmly believe this is the place to stay to truly appreciate a weekend on this fantastic island. read more

Okay so off the bat I only gave this funny experience three stars because I felt like I was in a fast food joint. We barely finished our salad when the entree arrived. Our waitress then ignored us for the remainder of the meal. I had the scallops which were excellent but it was served with polenta and olives which really didn't work. My husband had the seafood pasta which was good but had it not been salty... great. read more

Unique and delicious cuisine! A breath of fresh air in comparison to the monhegan house food... I would recommend this place to stay and eat so you may properly enjoy the gorgeous island you are on! read more

Great buffet breakfast for early arrivals from the Maineland. It was 20 bucks a person. Whew. But good and original and also traditional foods. I had Lobster Scramble. Yum. Nice start to the warm day. Will hike to burn off the calories. It's all you can eat. Right off the dock worth it. Casual atmosphere but dressy too. read more

We stayed in a king room with a private balcony and enjoyed breakfast each morning and dinner one night. Everything about the Inn was wonderful! The view is breathtaking, the food was delicious and beyond fresh! I think the Inn is a nice middle ground for those of us not necessarily used to being without the small comforts of life. The people were friendly and helpful too! Be sure to visit the brewery, take a hike (along the cliffs), have a slice of pizza, and try lobster from the little place by the beach! read more

My wife and I were planning our first real tour of the Maine coast when a friend recommended we do a day trip to Monhegan Island. We decided to see if there was availability at the Inn. The only available rooms were on the third floor with shared bath. No problem! The bathroom was directly across from room and was shared with only one other room. We never saw any evidence of anyone using bathroom but ourselves. Great view! Dinner was excellent, as was breakfast. Truly, the highlight of our trip! The only reason. I am not awarding 5 stars has less to do with the Inn and more to do with the great weather. The upper floor was hot and didn't cool down until early morning. We noticed fans in the office the next morning. Would have appreciated the staff recommending one. Everyone was wonderfully friendly and once all the day trippers leave, there is an intimate comradely amount the guest. We will return. read more

With a very pretty setting, and a remote feel with few other dining options on the island, The Inn was recommended to us but we're not sure why. The only drink they offered was water. The food was cooked properly but had no flavor, really. And it was very expensive for what we were given. Maybe BoBo tourists are used to this? Not sure why there are so many five star ratings here for a valiant but incomplete effort to be distinctive. read more

You can't bet the location, setting, or the view. This was our second visit, the first was thirty-four years ago to the island. Hasn't changed too much although there are more options for dining on the island, more vehicles (local trucks and golf carts and tourists), and an art gallery. But back to the Island Inn. Everything was very nice; dinners are very, very good. Breakfasts are amazing-buffet traditional: French toast, bacon, eggs cooked to order, pancakes cooked to order, real dark coffee, cereal, toast, super scones, muffins, etc. Breakfast is included in the price. The price is high, considering the room size. We had a corner room on the third floor with a bath--hardly enough room to turn around in. All the rooms are small, but rooms 14 and 15 seemed to have more space. Bathroom sharing, which we did not have, seemed to be an acceptable option as they were always free and much larger than the one in the room, so it could be considered. Service in the dining room was usually good for a summer hotel in Maine. read more