Reviews

This is such a hidden gem! My family and I absolutely loved our time there. The views are beautiful and the staff were so friendly. This is not a fancy hotel with extreme amenities but it is a one of ... read moreThis is such a hidden gem! My family and I absolutely loved our time there. The views are beautiful and the staff were so friendly. This is not a fancy hotel with extreme amenities but it is a one of a kind place that you will fall in love with! The breakfast is good! The kayaks/paddle boards were a wonderful amenity. The air conditioner was quiet and worked well. The bonfire every night was a wonderful way to connect with the other guests. Wish we could go back every year! read less

Great place to stay in a beautiful part of Maine Our room was clean, very comfortable, and the manager and staff were delightful and eager to help. In particular, one day a tropical storm passed through the area that caused electrical and internet ... read moreOur room was clean, very comfortable, and the manager and staff were delightful and eager to help. In particular, one day a tropical storm passed through the area that caused electrical and internet temporary outages. Despite those beyond-their-control circumstances, the staff went above and beyond to help make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. The attached restaurant had a very good variety of food and drink, plus there were amenities like a nice salt-water pool, kayaks, and various other activities one could engage in, weather permitting. Exploring the Boothbay area was eye-opening in the best way for us, and Smuggler's Cove is a great and affordable destination and base from which to venture around. Highly recommended! More read less

A great place to stay in Maine!!! We have stayed there the past 3 years. The people who work there couldn't be nicer, all of them! Our room was clean, the food at the restaurant was amazing, the location was perfect. It's just a very ... read moreWe have stayed there the past 3 years. The people who work there couldn't be nicer, all of them! Our room was clean, the food at the restaurant was amazing, the location was perfect. It's just a very special place and near enough to the hustle and bustle but far enough away from everything. If you wanted to, you could just stay there and enjoy where you are. It's got it all! Kayaks, a heated swimming pool, a lounge, breakfast every morning!!! A perfect place to watch the sunset while you enjoy a cocktail at the lounge or from your own room. It's just a short drive to Farm 23, to Hannaford, Pinkhams, The Carriage House or into town for just about anything that you might need. I really look forward to the next trip to Maine! I know where I am staying!!! More read less

Fabulous dining, wonderful Chef Our first visit as a couple here although long time Boothbay visitors give this restaurant 5 Stars. Every night the entrees were creatively interesting and beyond delicious. Prepared by a superior che... read moreOur first visit as a couple here although long time Boothbay visitors give this restaurant 5 Stars. Every night the entrees were creatively interesting and beyond delicious. Prepared by a superior chef who also created a different and amazingly tasty soup each evening that came with the entree.
Gary” was friendly and deserves great applause!The staff were friendly, young and the drinks were excellent!

As for the included breakfast everything was offered..a seemingly endless choice and all kept hot. Even the tea was an excellent organic brand.
It is an extra treat to be able to depend on the restaurant at night for dinner rather than get in the car again after a wonderful day.
Some fresh flowers on each indoor table would add to the ambiance and lovely plated meals. More read less

Great Maine coast getaway The room in The Pier was clean, spacious, and comfortable, with a great view. The cove is far enough from town to be quiet, with only a short drive to fun coastal towns. Breakfast and dinner were exc... read moreThe room in The Pier was clean, spacious, and comfortable, with a great view. The cove is far enough from town to be quiet, with only a short drive to fun coastal towns. Breakfast and dinner were excellent and the staff were great. Highly recommended! read less

Friendly, peaceful place My mom and I visited with our dog, Daisy, and we all absolutely loved it! Daisy enjoyed digging for clams near the beach; Mom adored the bed; and I couldn't get enough of the patio view and comfort of... read moreMy mom and I visited with our dog, Daisy, and we all absolutely loved it! Daisy enjoyed digging for clams near the beach; Mom adored the bed; and I couldn't get enough of the patio view and comfort of the Adirondack chairs. The staff was very friendly, always greeting you with a smile. It was quiet and serene. This is definitely a place we will be staying again in the future. read less

Beautiful location! We stayed in the Pier building, on the 2nd floor. It is really built over the water which is so cool and really gives the best view! I can see how the other buildings would all have a great view as we... read moreWe stayed in the Pier building, on the 2nd floor. It is really built over the water which is so cool and really gives the best view! I can see how the other buildings would all have a great view as well but I think it's worth it to upgrade! Room was very clean, spacious with high ceilings and had nice updated, Coastal decor. Bed was very comfortable. Staff was also very friendly and helpful. Sunset was amazing as promised but unfortunately we only got the first night and it was cloudy most of our weekend. Pool looked nice but we weren't brave enough to jump in when our first day high temp was 65. Dinner and drinks were good. It is a limited menu. Breakfast was good. My only negatives...not enough to remove a star...poor lighting in bathroom/shower. Small TV (we didn't come to watch TV but it is nice at night before bed and there was access to streaming), no orange juice at breakfast (maybe they were out?) And sausage/bacon was cold at 830 (I think the burner went out). Overall a nice peaceful stay the first weekend in fall, would highly recommend! More read less

A beautiful Scenic Respite New ownership (2023). Staff and owners were lovely. Room was adorably decorated, clean, a good size, with comfortable beds and linens and a lovely deck with a seaside view. Amenities such as pool, fir... read moreNew ownership (2023). Staff and owners were lovely. Room was adorably decorated, clean, a good size, with comfortable beds and linens and a lovely deck with a seaside view. Amenities such as pool, fire pit, kayaks were a huge plus. Bar and delicious dinner were a bonus after a long day we did not want to go out again. Hot breakfast also great to have before excursions.
The Inn has some upkeep to be tackled, such as weathered decking and air conditioners, but that will come. I would most definitely come again in a seaside minute! Easy drive to Pemaquid, Damiriscotta, Waldeboro, Boothbay, etc. read less

Peaceful stay with beautiful views and wonderful breakfast! Very clean and comfortable room. The view was wonderful and the place was very quiet and peaceful. The complimentary breakfast was one of the best we have ever had! Complete all you can eat breakfa... read moreVery clean and comfortable room. The view was wonderful and the place was very quiet and peaceful. The complimentary breakfast was one of the best we have ever had! Complete all you can eat breakfast buffet with everything you could want to eat! More read less

Breathtaking views The views from our balcony were breathtaking as is the property The room was comfortable and we enjoyed having access to kayaks and paddle boards. The morning breakfast is basic and a little chaotic d... read moreThe views from our balcony were breathtaking as is the property The room was comfortable and we enjoyed having access to kayaks and paddle boards. The morning breakfast is basic and a little chaotic due to lack of service staff. The waiter who was there, worked very hard to keep up to the constant service demands. We had supper at their restaurant, and it was delicious . My only negative, is that the stairs and wooden exterior are in desperate need of being stripped,sanded and stained. I would highly recommend this hotel. read less

Beautiful sunrises and sunsets!! The rooms were clean and the beds were very comfy. The view of the water and the sunrises and sunsets from our balcony were beautiful. The free hot breakfast was delicious. We cut our trip short be... read moreThe rooms were clean and the beds were very comfy. The view of the water and the sunrises and sunsets from our balcony were beautiful. The free hot breakfast was delicious. We cut our trip short because Hurricane Lee was heading our way. read less

Maine woods on one side, lovely water on the other Stayed two nights one during the remnants of Hurricane Lee and the second on a picture perfect September day.
The storm short circuited their automated room cards and they were gracious in letting ... read moreStayed two nights one during the remnants of Hurricane Lee and the second on a picture perfect September day.
The storm short circuited their automated room cards and they were gracious in letting us into our room each time.
Every room has a wonderful view of the harbor
Rooms are spacious and clean.
Complimentary breakfast is quite good with many offerings.
East Boothbay is extremely quiet compared to the places filled with shops and restaurants yet just a short, pretty drive away.
A very nice spot for a getaway. read less

We had a pleasant time here. The rooms were modern with furniture but dated in air conditioning and other minor amenities. There was no full-length mirror and the mirror that was in the bathroom was o... read moreWe had a pleasant time here. The rooms were modern with furniture but dated in air conditioning and other minor amenities. There was no full-length mirror and the mirror that was in the bathroom was on the sidewall to where it was nearly impossible to shave conveniently.
Each room had a private balcony with two large Adirondack chairs, that overlooked the bay which was really nice to sit out in the morning.
Pros:
The breakfast was included and was better than any hotel I've been to, I have done a lot of traveling and this one was very good, especially free.
The pool was very warm, we didn't get time in it too much but it was nice.
They have a fire pit that you're welcome to use along with kayaks and the water is right in front of you.
Recommend improvement:
-EV charging on site
-small gutter above the balcony roof
-more quiet air conditioning system read less

We loved this place We came as part of our anniversary trip to stay for a couple of days. The view from our room was beautiful. It was a large room with a microwave and tv. No phone, but I think they’re on their way out ... read moreWe came as part of our anniversary trip to stay for a couple of days. The view from our room was beautiful. It was a large room with a microwave and tv. No phone, but I think they’re on their way out in a lot of hotels. Front desk is only open until 9. There’s a nice pool and if you want, there are kayaks and boats to take out into the cove. Lots of Adirondack chairs to enjoy the outdoors. The decks are shared with another room, but there’s a divider for privacy. The bathrooms are a bit on the small side, and the counter top isn’t really big enough to hold toiletries, etc. It also got warm in ours easily as there was no exhaust fan. Shampoo, conditioner and bodywash are available on the wall in the shower, and hand soap and lotion are available on the wall next to the sink. The tv is a bit small for the room, but it’s ok. Maid service does not come daily and that was the big downer for me, as part of the plus of staying in a hotel over an air b&b is coming back to a freshly made room. Breakfast is until 9:30 in the morning and there’s a lot to choose from, and the food was good. It’s about 10 minutes from town so it’s pretty quiet and I loved that. “Quiet time” is also from 10-7 so it was nice to not have to worry about not getting sleep, though you could hear every time someone slammed their door. It still was a very quiet stay. This Inn is a great place to relax. We enjoyed it quite a bit and hope we get to come back. read less

First trip to the ocean was a great success. Breakfast was wonderful with a good variety. Staff was helpful and friendly. Check-in and out very easy. Scenery was lovely, relaxing and enjoyable. We took lots of pictures. Parking left a bit t... read moreBreakfast was wonderful with a good variety. Staff was helpful and friendly. Check-in and out very easy. Scenery was lovely, relaxing and enjoyable. We took lots of pictures. Parking left a bit to be desired, and we should have considered requesting a lower level room to avoid the stairs to second level due to medical issues. The location to town was convenient and we enjoyed the shopping and food in Boothbay Harbor. We felt Smuggler's Cove was a great value, and a great place to create special memories. read less

Room was very nice and almost perfectly clean. There was something sticky on a nightstand and then something had been spilled inside of it and not cleaned. The pillows were flat and uncomfortable. Th... read moreRoom was very nice and almost perfectly clean. There was something sticky on a nightstand and then something had been spilled inside of it and not cleaned. The pillows were flat and uncomfortable. The views were great. The restaurant was fabulous for dinner. Great scallop dish. Nice breakfast. read less

New Ownership at Smuggler's Cove went above & beyond. The views were amazing and the food and ambiance from the dining room was just excellent. This is a great getaway spot as well as a great spot... read moreNew Ownership at Smuggler's Cove went above & beyond. The views were amazing and the food and ambiance from the dining room was just excellent. This is a great getaway spot as well as a great spot to bring the family. Pool over looks the ocean. A+ Highly recommend Smuggler's Cove!!!!! read less

A Enjoyable Anniversary Trip to Boothbay. My husband and I came to ME for a few days, to celebrate our anniversary. Accommodations were wonderful. The linens and towels high end, bed very comfortable, the soap and lotion dispensers in the bat... read moreMy husband and I came to ME for a few days, to celebrate our anniversary. Accommodations were wonderful. The linens and towels high end, bed very comfortable, the soap and lotion dispensers in the bath room a generous treat. We loved our view and appreciated the little touches to help make our stay comfortable. We enjoyed our dinner one night and the ample breakfast each morning. We chose the Inn for price, location and amenities and were not disappointed. Throwing in a fabulous day at The ME Botanical Gardens, and a Sunset Schooner Cruise, it was hard to leave! More read less