This was my second time staying at The Mount Battie. This time I brought my family. Everyone enjoyed the property, the spacious rooms. Each room has a front porch view of the sunrise. We especially enjoyed the excellent service and local tour and meal tips for the area from Christine and Eddie. The Mount Battie is just up the road from downtown Camden and is perfect for making trips into town and to other nearby sites. read more

No plans to return ~ entered the Time Machine retro '70 furnishings ~ loud traffic rumbling through street at all hours during sleep.

Awful place. Off main loud road. Staff was unfriendly, almost as if it was a chore to help. Unkept and dirty. Pass on this.

We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay for our six days in Maine. Christine and Ed were so accommodating, friendly and hospitable! From the minute we stepped in the door we felt like friends. They had upgraded us to the honeymoon suite just because and we were so happy with the beautiful view of the water from the room. Christine dropped off baked goods every evening for our breakfast the next morning. She also had tons of recommendations as far as food, drinks and things to do in the area went. The location was perfect for us and close to so many small towns with lots of great local cuisine, shopping and hikes! We were only about an hour and a half away from Portland and only about an hour from Acadia National Park. All in all a great experience and will definitely be back! read more

This is an old fashioned motel, which would have been fine, but they didn't have the room they promised us. Instead, we had to squeeze a rollaway in for extra people. They said we wouldn't be charged for the extra people, but they refused to give us a refund for the money we already paid. We won't be going there again, that's for sure! read more

stay here! it's wonderful and charming. the rooms are decorated like your own home and everything feels so cozy. ed and christine own the place and they are the sweetest people. we arrived there late the first night and the boyf went to get ice, not knowing the office was closed, and christine was up baking for breakfast! she also gave him ice from their fridge (plastic-tray) ice and sent him along with some wine glasses. the breakfast was really really delicious. tons of baked good, the best of which was a moist and sweet-but-not-too-sweet banana bread! sitting on the porch eating breakfast was one of the welcome, peaceful times on our trip. also got some great advice on what to do during our short stay in maine. read more

On our arrival we were greeted by owners, Ed and Christine. Christine provided us with a handful of brochures and made a number of recommendations both for activities and dining. Our assigned room was #103, a queen, fitted with 2 upholstered chairs, a love seat, mini refrigerator, sampler wine/vinegar set from Fiore Artisan Olive Oils and Vinegars and a retro CRT television. The room was immaculately clean and more than served our purpose. The bathroom was small but functional though the bars of soap were tiny. The grounds are well maintained and a gazebo was added since our last visit. I noticed there is some deferred maintenance in the form of rotting boards on the deck and railings. A breakfast of baked goods, coffee and orange juice is included, but there no longer is fruit offered. After a day or two, the we decided to dine elsewhere. Overall, we were happy and look forward to a return visit. read more

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I am bewildered that this place continues to receive positive reviews. Immediately upon entering the room, it smelled musty and mildew-y. The refrigerator had a yogurt left in it, probably from a previous guest - not ideal during a pandemic. This implies minimal cleaning standards. When we opened the covers to the bed they were also damp. Wi-Fi was advertised, but we were informed we would not be able to utilize it because we were too far away. The WiFi was only available 4 rooms down from us. The room also had a stain on the ceiling - with brown water damage. We spent an hour killing the mosquitos, no-see-ums, and other bugs flying throughout the room. We woke up with headaches, sore throat, and phlegm in our throat. The room had a clear affect on our allergies/lungs. When we presented all of our concerns to the manager in the morning - requesting a change in rooms or some kind of adjustment- he was very rude and sarcastic. He wouldn't look us in the eye and got very defensive. He shifted blame and started to blame us for booking through third party. He informed us that we booked a room under 2 people, not 4 [we had email confirmation for 4]. He informed us that we could leave if wanted, but made zero acknowledgement in fault nor offered any way to correct the issue. We love Mom and Pop shops and locations and hate to damage a reputation- but it was a hostile interaction. We would've been likely to stay if he acknowledged fault had some form of remorse or empathy for our situation. I would not recommend this place to anyone - there are dozens highly rated, adorable places across the street and up the road. read more

Although the review by CLee is technically factual, it unfairly represents this motel. I have stayed here 3 times, and my findings are - The idea that the Belfast Info Center gets a kickback is laughable. The address clearly shows it is directly on Rte 1 - so yes, during the day it is busy. At night it is much quieter. My husband is the lightest sleeper on the planet, and has no issues, I have never smelled any cleaning solutions. The toiletry ARE small, but for 1 or 2 nights, who cares. If you are staying longer, they will be replenished or you can ask for more, they will be happily provided. Christine does like providing info to her guests, but if it is not helpful (which to me it isn't as we come to Maine often) a simple 'Thank You Christine, our plans are firm' stops the flow. I see no reason to be rude when there are guests who clearly appreciate her help. And the woman is a good baker - no prepackaged muffins here! The rooms are spotless and fresh. They aren't the most modern ever, but they are comfortable / and we don't come to Maine to stay in the room. There is outside seating all over the place - with water views from most, where we often enjoy a cup of coffee in the AM or a glass of wine before dinner. We think prices reasonable for the area, and convenient to some of the most beautiful spots in Maine. It is not a resort. It is an above average motel - set your expectations accordingly and you will have a pleasant stay. read more

Mount Battie Motel hosted a number of our wedding guests when my husband and I got married in August 2014. They were wonderful to work with and were very accommodating. It's been more than three years, and my in-laws STILL talk about the incredible hospitality they received here. Thank you for helping to make their trip to Maine a memorable one! read more

We were pulling a big 18 foot trailer this trip and wanted to stay with Ed and Christine again and not bothering to setup camper another night on our three week camping trip. Ed told me where to back up my truck and trailer so I would not be in anyone's way as they arrived to check in that night. Beds is this place are sooooo comfortable! Fresh baked goodies for breakfast that Christine made were also delicious. Will definitely stay here again next year on our yearly trek north. Thanks Ed and Christine for making these two Long Islanders from NY feel right at home! This place is the best! read more

Great spot!! will definitely stay again. The people were amazing such great service. I had to be up and out very early in the morning and they went out of their way to make me a special breakfast. Can't find that kind of service anymore. Beautiful views, cozy rooms and slept great. Thanks Tina read more

I agree with the positive reviews above, in general and in detail. The owners were very accommodating. They insisted on showing us rooms in two different locations so we could choose. I would also add that the beds were comfortably firm, and the motel is a short drive to Camden Hills State Park, which has really beautiful hiking trails and vistas, and to the center of Camden, which is a pretty harbor town. The criticisms in Cee L.'s post seem silly. Of course there was some road noise; it along the road, and the same is true for the much more expensive place on the other side. There is, moreover, a second set of rooms farther from the road. We choose the closer ones and did not notice the noise. New Yorkers! Heaven forefend!! read more

What a wonderful stay we had with Ed and Christine at Mt. Battie! They made us feel right at home and saw to our every need. We are a large family and come with lots of room for chaos, but nothing seemed to catch them off guard! They were both ready to assist us and encourage us at every turn. We got both an early check in AND a late check out accommodation as best they could offer, the rooms were cozy and clean, and the grounds were just beautiful! (They have have a front porch there that just DARES you to stay stressed!) Christine offered us fresh homemade pastries for breakfast each morning and Ed provided helpful and delightful advice of what to see and where to visit during our stay. And the hard-working, cheerful Mr. Bill was busy tending to the grounds, but not too busy to bid me a good day and answer some of my gardening questions. The place is set up to allow all of our cares to fade into the background with lovely outdoor vistas, a wrap-around porch, back deck, and intimate gazebo up the hill that opens up to a quaint little nature trail that the kids really enjoyed. We have every intention of revisiting Mt. Battie Motel where the service leaves nothing to be desired. It's run more like a B&B than a motel, and that blew us away! read more

We were looking for something a bit off the road and the Belfast Info place sent us here [I think they must get a kickback]. This place is loud and right on the road. The owners are New Yorkers, not locals. We were looking for peace and quiet but had to spend 30 minutes listening to Christine recommend things to do [we were catching a flight the next day]. She was overwhelming. The room was just ok - they only use natural cleaners, which I applaud, but the smell was dreadful. The sink drain pipe in the bathroom came unconnected. Their literature mentions how great the toiletries they provide are ... there were 2 minuscule bars of generic soap and a small packet [1 oz maybe?] of generic shampoo/conditioner. The value isn't there for the price. The baked treats pictured show lots of variety ... we had banana bread, banana chocolate bread, and a blueberry bread. There were hard-boiled eggs and english muffins & bread for toasting. The layout wasn't efficient. We also had to listen to Christine some more and while I'm sure she's a lovely woman, we wanted quiet. read more

This is truly a home away from home. The beds are really - and I do mean really - comfortable. We both sleep so well here. The rooms are cozy. The grounds are lovely - flowers everywhere - and bird feeders to watch the action. The home-baked goods are delicious. And to top it off, the owners, Christine and Ed know what's happening all over the Camden area. They are always ready to help - with anything. read more

Christine and Ed are great hosts! Breakfast was quite tasty. The beds were super comfy! Some peeling paint and rotted boards brought the rating down to 3 stars. read more

All the regular things like accommodations, location, bedding etc were great, but the real treat is the hospitality by the owners themselves. We were treated like invited guests in their home. read more

Mount Battie was comfortable, clean and the owners, Ed and Christine, we're extremely friendly and helpful getting settled in to our room, as well as getting around town. The breakfast was delicious! It truly is a quaint motel with a bed and breakfast feel. We would definitely stay there again and again. read more

A perfect place to stay! Clean and close to Camden! We will be back! Excellent service!

Traveling around the United States on motorcycle for over 40 years is in itself an enjoyable experience. Coming across a quaint little establishment like the Mount Battie Motel is what one hopes to find during these adventures. Traveling with another couple we were very pleased with not only the accommodations but the owners as well. They went out of their way to ensure we were comfortable and answered all our questions of surrounding places of interest and eating establishments. We will most definitely stay again when traveling along the east coast. The home baked breakfast goodies were awesome! read more

We recently returned from our third stay at Mount Battie. I think that fact says it all: Ed and Christine go beyond the expected to the hoped-for in making you feel welcome and a real guest, not just a client. The rooms are comfortable, clean and well appointed. And how can you describe the breakfasts other than to say they are not like any other motel I have visited, with more variety of home-made breakfast cakes and goodies than you can possibly remember...and each one delicious. You can't go wrong choosing the Mount Battie for your stay. read more

We just left Mount Battie this week after another great stay. This, I believe, is our fourth year staying with Christine and Ed and every time is better than the time before. You have to appreciate the very hard work they put into all aspects of the operation and it's sad to hear a review given that complains of cheerful, willing helpfulness. Christine, please don't change anything you do. We typically stay half our yearly Maine vacation in Bar Harbor and half in the Camden area, but are seriously considering next year making Bar Harbor a day trip and staying the whole trip at Mount Battie. It's half to a third the price for lodging, very convenient to the mid coast AND every bit as nice a room as the popular spots in Bar Harbor. I would also do MB a disservice if I didn't mention Bill, Ed's right hand man, who is maybe the nicest guy I've ever met. He works hard all the time and always offers a smile, which uplifts your day. If you want a relaxing, clean, nostalgic and friendly place to stay, please give Mount Battie a try. You won't be disappointed. read more