Top Hotels in Boothbay Harbor
Top Things to do in Boothbay Harbor
The 10 best hotels in Boothbay Harbor, United States
Calling themselves "the soul of the coast," the residents of Boothbay Harbor are proud of their seaside town, with its bright summer colors and beautiful snowy winters. A popular sailing and kayaking destination, Boothbay offers more than just boats. There's delicious seafood, seasonal festivals, and plenty of nature trails to explore. Kids will love visiting Fritz, the 23 pound lobster at the Maine State Aquarium, while adults enjoy jazz concerts or comedy shows at the historic Opera House.
Things to do in Boothbay Harbor
1. Harbour Towne Inn on the Waterfront
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 357 reviews
What a thrill and surprise to learn that we have been chosen as the signature image of the annual guide to Maine Guide to Inns and Bed & Breakfast accommodations, published by the Maine Tourism Association. Our sweet little waterfront deck is on the cover of the magazine, as well as the online guide! We hope you'll find your way to our special little spot and share your own special memory of the majestic Maine coast. Located on the waterfront in the heart of the scenic coastal town of Boothbay Harbor, our historic Victorian Bed and Breakfast has earned the distinction as the "finest B&B on the Waterfront." Our waterfront Inn, located on Boothbay Harbor enjoys the ever changing tides of the Harbor, specializes in gracious Down East hospitality, most accommodations with water views, and balconies overlooking Boothbay Harbor. Guests love our convenient location, we located on the harbor enjoy the tides changing, park your car and walk along to harbor to all the boating excursions, restaurants, shops and galleries. Make sure to visit us in the winter as well. The Gardens Aglow during our winter months paired with the Opera House and Winter Festivals are magical. Our Bed and Breakfast is just steps away to all downtown Boothbay Harbor’s shops, art galleries, restaurants, fishing and boating excursions. Free off street parking and free wi-fi.
Felt like Home
Reviewed By GeorgiaDebHarbour Towne Inn is wonderful. It sits near the end of the harbour… quiet, yet close to all the activity. This B&B is delightfully decorated, with a comfy bed in a spacious room, private bath with mini fridge and microwave, and has a wide deck outside with seating that affords a relaxing view of the harbor. It was adorably decorated, and had an abundance of colorful flowers all about the property. Stephanie is a very gracious host - she serves a breakfast of scrumptious quiches, homemade muffins, fresh fruit, fresh juice and coffee, and even serves warm cookies in the evening. It’s picture postcard perfect!
2. Harborage Inn on the Oceanfront
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 478 reviews
Located in downtown Boothbay Harbor, Maine, The Harborage Inn, with over 48 years of family history in the innkeeping business, offers LUXURIOUS Brand New accommodations with the tranquil peace of the Maine coast. Unlike most Boothbay Harbor traditional Victorian B&B, The Harborage Inn offers all the MODERN amenities of a newly constructed boutique Inn with the comfort & charm of a relaxing OCEANFRONT Bed & Breakfast. Our SPACIOUS Deluxe Rooms & Oceanfront Suites with panoramic harbor views and sumptuous & seasonal GOURMET BREAKFASTS are the reason we have welcomed decades of returning guests year after year. Guests enjoy our DOWNTOWN & CENTRAL LOCATION which allows them to stroll to all waterfront activities, boat excursions, and restaurants, and then retreat back to our inn to bask in the secluded privacy of our Seaside location. A luxurious & modern hybrid between a boutique Inn or hotel and a charming B&B with larger rooms & spacious bathrooms with unique special touches.
Highlight of our Maine Coast road trip
Reviewed By PDXStephMy mom and I stayed here for 2 nights in May, and this stay was our favorite in a 10 road trip up the coast of Maine. We stayed on the top floor, which was a challenge for my 83 year old mom, but she was mentally prepared for the stairs and wanted to stay at the top for the better views (good views are on all floors, though). We ended up getting a couple of dinners to go so we could enjoy the deck. The breakfasts are AMAZING! I am still dreaming of them. Both of us are allergic to gluten, and it was no problem to accommodate us. Alex and staff are very attentive, even helped with the luggage when we got in. I left a few things behind, and Alex and Maria kindly shipped them back to me - in the midst of the busy tourist season. I highly recommend a stay in Boothbay Harbor (great spot to base day trips, and really nice people everywhere!) and I highly recommend staying at Harborage Inn.
3. Harbour Towne Inn on the Waterfront
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 357 reviews
What a thrill and surprise to learn that we have been chosen as the signature image of the annual guide to Maine Guide to Inns and Bed & Breakfast accommodations, published by the Maine Tourism Association. Our sweet little waterfront deck is on the cover of the magazine, as well as the online guide! We hope you'll find your way to our special little spot and share your own special memory of the majestic Maine coast. Located on the waterfront in the heart of the scenic coastal town of Boothbay Harbor, our historic Victorian Bed and Breakfast has earned the distinction as the "finest B&B on the Waterfront." Our waterfront Inn, located on Boothbay Harbor enjoys the ever changing tides of the Harbor, specializes in gracious Down East hospitality, most accommodations with water views, and balconies overlooking Boothbay Harbor. Guests love our convenient location, we located on the harbor enjoy the tides changing, park your car and walk along to harbor to all the boating excursions, restaurants, shops and galleries. Make sure to visit us in the winter as well. The Gardens Aglow during our winter months paired with the Opera House and Winter Festivals are magical. Our Bed and Breakfast is just steps away to all downtown Boothbay Harbor’s shops, art galleries, restaurants, fishing and boating excursions. Free off street parking and free wi-fi.
Felt like Home
Reviewed By GeorgiaDebHarbour Towne Inn is wonderful. It sits near the end of the harbour… quiet, yet close to all the activity. This B&B is delightfully decorated, with a comfy bed in a spacious room, private bath with mini fridge and microwave, and has a wide deck outside with seating that affords a relaxing view of the harbor. It was adorably decorated, and had an abundance of colorful flowers all about the property. Stephanie is a very gracious host - she serves a breakfast of scrumptious quiches, homemade muffins, fresh fruit, fresh juice and coffee, and even serves warm cookies in the evening. It’s picture postcard perfect!
4. Tugboat Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 605 reviews
Downtown waterfront location directly on the harbor. Modern comfortable guestrooms with balconies, air conditioning, cable tv with free movie channel, telephone with voice mail, hair dryer, Keurig coffee maker, refrigerator and personal amenities. Rates include free parking and free local phone calls. Complimentary computer with DSL in hotel lobby. Complimentary wi-fi in most locations. Full service restaurant, seasonal cocktail lounge with patio deck, and marina with slip and mooring rentals all on site. Waterfront hot tub available for guests. Music at the piano bar in season. Special vacation packages available. Open mid April to late October.
Don’t miss Tugboat!
Reviewed By pccolhounThe food is delicious, the waitresses care about their customers and the view is great! Tugboat has parking which is a great advantage! Tugboat is located with in easy walking distance of all town shops and activities.Boothbay Harbor is a wonderful place to visit!
5. Brown's Wharf Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 611 reviews
Brown's Wharf Inn Hotel, Marina and Restaurant is located directly over the ocean on beautiful Boothbay Harbor. All rooms have balconies and a commanding view of the harbor, the ocean and boating activities. Cable TV, telephone, refrigerators, coffee makers, irons, in-room safes, Wi-Fi, use of computer, park and lock parking. Restaurant has been owned and operated by the Brown Family for the past 74 years, offering a full menu but specializing in local fresh seafood. Inside-outside dining with beautiful sunsets.
Great place to stay!
Reviewed By gjslhsWhen you look at the outside of this hotel, it seems to be a little tired looking. The rooms, however, are fantastic! So much room, great views, comfortable bed and pillows, and very clean! The bathroom was a bit small, but adequate. Breakfast was yogurt and muffins and fruit, but enough. Coffee was good. Staff was extremely friendly. Definitely a place to consider staying at when in town.
6. Flagship Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 729 reviews
Welcome to the finest choice in Boothbay Harbor Maine accommodations. The Flagship Inn invites you to relax in some of the Boothbay Harbor Region's most comfortable and reasonable accommodations, all guaranteed by AAA and Mobil guide ratings. "Best Value" is how our guests describe us! We are locally owned and operated which allows us to offer the exceptional service of a small inn but the modern amenities of a chain hotel.
2 Night Stay
Reviewed By Judyp5grandSo, I didn’t realize this “inn” is basically a motel. It’s clean, comfortable beds, very small….bathroom very small, they give you slivers of soap. Stained tile in bathroom from a leak above. I would call it a tired 80’s look. It was not a place I looked forward to returning to for a respite after a morning & afternoon of touring. The lady who checked us in was efficient, but, don’t try to ask any questions as she has her “Schpiel” that will ultimately answer your most of your ?’s. She does NOT like to be interrupted….I guess it throws her off track. Who knows, it’s a little off putting though for someone in the hospitality industry. Our first night we were awakened by sounds about 1:30 am that sound like they were throwing around boulders. That went on for about an hour before they settled down. Sunday morning we were awakened at 6:30 am by totally inconsiderate smokers who chose to use the chairs under our window for smoking and talking. If you stay here, my advice would be to remove those chairs. The front desk response was “oh, folks are not supposed to smoke there, but, guess what? There was no sign saying so an no one to stop them. Getting back to check in, we asked the woman about restaurant recommendations and her response was “I don’t eat out, so, I can’t say, similar to what another reviewer wrote. Bottom line, I would not recommend this place. Spend a little more money and get a more pleasant experience. Judy May 2022
7. Boothbay Harbor Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 411 reviews
Boothbay Harbor Inn, Boothbay Harbor, MaineWelcome to your waterfront destination, the Boothbay Harbor Inn! We offer sixty deluxe guestrooms, with modern amenities and views of the working waterfront. Most have a balcony or patio (some private) and sunsets are our specialty! We are located at the water’s edge, next to the famous wooden footbridge, which provides easy access to the town of Boothbay Harbor. Just a short walk will take you to a wide variety of shops, galleries,restaurants and boating activities.Our waterfront restaurant, Windows on the Harbor, offers breathtaking water views, spectacular sunsets and nightly entertainment on the baby grand. We feature fresh Maine seafood including Maine lobster, as well as other New England specialties. We offer a full bar, a complete beer and wine list, a well rounded assortment of desserts, and a junior menu. Dinner is served nightly, and reservations are welcome.Our main dining room, as well as our outside tent area, are available for receptions, rehearsal dinners, parties and other gatherings. The restaurant boasts panoramic windows directly facing the harbor, and our front lawn is right at the water’s edge. Our special banquet menus offer a wide variety of options to fit every taste and pocketbook. Special accommodation rates are available for weddings and other large groups, and for individuals we also offer special all-inclusive vacation packages featuring accommodations, meals and activities. We are open mid May to mid October, and are available year round for reservations and information.
Comfortable and friendly in a perfect location
Reviewed By Jim CMy second visit here and I enjoyed it every bit as much as the first. The staff is wonderful. Our room was just what we needed for our brief stay in Boothbay Harbor. A short walk to the famous footbridge and the whole town is there to explore. I'll definitely plan a third visit if my travels plans carry me in that direction again.
8. Fisherman's Wharf Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 642 reviews
Located in the heart of downtown Boothbay Harbor, the Fisherman's Wharf Inn has been a Maine summer tradition since 1946. We offer 54 guest rooms with harbor views, exquisite waterfront dining, and a central location convenient to all the harbor's shopping, dining and excursions.
Stayed there and ate due to weather
Reviewed By Leo LI stayed there witn my wife we were headed out to eat and a huge thunder storm , so decided to eat at the Hotel . we were glad we did excellent service food was delicious I ordered the Prime Rib and as I do not eat Fish and have ordered many Prim Ribs in my time I will say this was at least in the top 3 if not the best ever , and the view was excellent we got to see mother natures fireworks Lightning over the ocean . Was a night we still talk about
9. Mid-Town Motel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
A true 1950's classic, Mid-Town Motel is a vintage motor lodge offering pet-friendly accommodations and located a short two minute walk to Boothbay's waterfront, shops, restaurants and more. Our motel is located right in town yet in a nice, quiet setting with beautifully landscaped grounds. Warm, friendly service and hospitality awaits you at Mid-Town Motel, as it has for over 66 years. If your plans include a visit to Boothbay Harbor, make Mid-Town Motel your home base and see why this small 1950’s classic has truly stood the test of time.
Good location but lacking basic amenities
Reviewed By Yankee33I love the vintage motels and quirky places found along the nation's highways and I so wanted to give this place a better review. The owner was so fun to chat with and I enjoyed visiting with his adopted cat, Oscar. The Mid-Town is just a short walk to Boothbay Harbors stores and restaurants. Being 50's style, it comes with no A/C, coffee maker, hair dryer, fridge, microwave, or ice machine. I can handle that, but no cloth bathmat? No facial tissue? A bathroom with absolutely no place for your toiletries? The room came with a limited amount of outlets, and none in the very small bathroom. The heater is in the wall, and would be dangerous for children to touch. We had Room #8, which required a climb of about 8 stone steps making it quite the challenge for us to get our luggage and belongings up them. I would recommend rooms 1-7 so you can pull up to your door. Assuming the owner plans to keep this motel for some time, remodeling of the property is in order.
10. Spruce Point Inn Resort and Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1270 reviews
Spruce Point Inn is a beautiful oceanfront destination situated on over 55 acres of shoreline fringed with tall spruce woodland. As the resort sits “off the beaten path,” getaways here feel like a genuine retreat. Located about an hour "down east" from Portland, Spruce Point Inn is a gem among Maine resorts, differentiated from other oceanfront properties by the acres of woodland, gardens and trails. Born as a private retreat for captains of industry seeking an oceanside escape for fishing, hunting and rusticating, Spruce Point Inn continues to burnish its legacy, offering an iconic coastal Maine experience. Guests here enjoy the luxury of leisure and simplicity – tailoring the Spruce Point Inn experience to their own pace. They may enjoy as much, or as little, as they’d like. Either way, they always leave feeling refreshed. Recognized by major travel media as “one of the best resorts in New England,” this vacation destination attracts all generations with a timeless appeal. Putting Spruce Point in the historical context of Maine200, the Inn has attracted travelers from across the United States for more than a century and has shared historic moments with national, international and Maine leaders as well as families and friends, each creating their own “oceanside memories made in Maine.” Spruce Point Inn is the premier Maine resort, an ideal venue for romantic or family getaways, and a distinctive destination for memorable reunions, seaside weddings and executive retreats.
Beautiful location…service lacking
Reviewed By MEM81_80We love Spruce Point Inn and try to visit in June each year as an official kick off to our summer. The location is beautiful however we found many of the amenities and the service lacking this year. The hot tub in the front of the hotel pool was not set up for starters, and there were small things like the gift shop not being set-up, the ice and vending machines gone, etc. When we mentioned to staff that the place didn’t seem like it was fully open for guests we were told “the season really hasn’t started up yet.” Could have fooled us as we paid top dollar for a room expecting the resort to be fully open and operational. Just not up to the standard that it once was sadly. Management can do better to make sure guests have access to all amenities starting in May when the resort opens up. We will return again but never in the early summer months if this will be the standard.
