Reviews

Great amenities for the price we paid This was a lovely place for a family! Had all the amenities of an all inclusive without the huge footprint or price. Super nice staff! We really enjoyed the little beach with paddle boards and kayaks ... read moreThis was a lovely place for a family! Had all the amenities of an all inclusive without the huge footprint or price. Super nice staff! We really enjoyed the little beach with paddle boards and kayaks provided. Perfectly, perfect for a 3 day stay- a bit remote for longer. read less

Such a peaceful and beautiful place! We stayed 4 nights here. It truly exceeded my expectations. Had the room on the end of the pier. We absolutely loved it. Being from Nebraska we were mesmerized by the tide on how it fluctuates. We us... read moreWe stayed 4 nights here. It truly exceeded my expectations. Had the room on the end of the pier. We absolutely loved it. Being from Nebraska we were mesmerized by the tide on how it fluctuates. We used the paddle boards, kayaks and canoe. We ate at the restaurant on property and it was fabulous. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. Sat by the fire pit one night and enjoyed our S’more drink that was made in their restaurant. The setting was so peaceful and so beautiful. This was our first time to Maine and we picked the perfect place! read less

Best Local Hotel, Incredible Sunset Ocean Cove Views & Amenities 5 stars! Everything about this hotel was excellent. Tastefully renovated rooms, comfortable beds. Incredible amenities: clean warm pool, pier out to water & swimming dock, corn hole, nice sturd... read more5 stars! Everything about this hotel was excellent. Tastefully renovated rooms, comfortable beds. Incredible amenities: clean warm pool, pier out to water & swimming dock, corn hole, nice sturdy Adirondack chairs all around the property, free kayaks, paddle boards & row boats & life jackets. Lovely ocean cove views, beautiful sunset. Family / romantic atmosphere. Really good hot breakfast. We especially liked the blueberry muffins. I rarely recommend a place so highly. We would definitely stay here again and enjoyed it so much that we extended our stay a night. read less

Wonderful Destination! We were so impressed with the completely upgraded rooms, so modern, spacious, and clean!! All of the amenities made it truly special. We also quickly realized that Smuggler's Cove Inn could be a des... read moreWe were so impressed with the completely upgraded rooms, so modern, spacious, and clean!! All of the amenities made it truly special. We also quickly realized that Smuggler's Cove Inn could be a destination rather than just a place to stay. As other people have noted, there are activities there, as well as an on-site restaurant and bar. It is very close to Boothbay and all that the harbor has to offer, but we were always kind of eager to get back to the Inn for sunset and drinks! read less

Don't judge a book by its cover! We had a wonderful stay at Smuggler's Cove Inn. We stayed in the Pier building and had a wonderful view of the sunset. The free use of kayaks was a plus. We used them each day of our stay and got t... read moreWe had a wonderful stay at Smuggler's Cove Inn. We stayed in the Pier building and had a wonderful view of the sunset. The free use of kayaks was a plus. We used them each day of our stay and got to see some porpoise in the bay. The water in the bay was warm enough to swim in daily. We loved the salt water pool. It was close enough to downtown Boothbay and we visited the center each day. The complimentary buffet breakfast was good a little better than the continental breakfasts that are sometimes included in hotel stays. We liked the bar and the food there was very good. We had seafood downtown but the mussels at the Smuggler's bar were the best that we had tried. We intended to go onto Arcadia but decided to stay at Smuggler's Cove and book Arcadia for another time. More read less

Maine At It's Finest! My husband and I stayed at Smugglers Inn July, 2022. Don't let the exterior of the property fool you; the inside has been completely refurbished. Our room in Anchor was a corner unit with a kitchenett... read moreMy husband and I stayed at Smugglers Inn July, 2022. Don't let the exterior of the property fool you; the inside has been completely refurbished. Our room in Anchor was a corner unit with a kitchenette and two double beds. Breakfast was included and it was terrific. We were able to eat outside on the patio overlooking the ocean. The view was gorgeous. They have a lovely pool and provide boats and lifejackets to the guests. The staff was helpful and our experience was very positive. We are hoping to return again. read less

Just what we needed! I can't say enough about how wonderful our trip was to Smugglers Cove. We wanted to place to unwind after our daughter's wedding in Boston. This was the perfect place. As soon as we checked i... read moreI can't say enough about how wonderful our trip was to Smugglers Cove. We wanted to place to unwind after our daughter's wedding in Boston. This was the perfect place. As soon as we checked in we could tell it was going to be a lovely place as they couldn't have been nicer. I had asked to be in the pier building and it was everything I had hoped for. We had 4 of the most amazing sunsets. We had only planned to stay for 3 nights but we liked it so much we booked another night. We chose to be away from the town because we thought it would be quieter which was great. But it's not a far drive into town. The room is decorated beautiful beautifully and the furniture was great. They give you a refrigerator that is bigger than your normal hotel room which was a big help. The bed was so comfortable I actually hated to get out of it. We took advantage of the kayaks that they have on the property and they have a lovely fire pit where we sat at night after sunset. They give you a lovely full breakfast. It's not your typical continental breakfast. The pancakes were out of this world as was the French toast. We love the convenience of having the restaurant there if we didn't feel like driving into town for dinner. If you get a chance... I can't say enough about how wonderful our trip was to Smugglers Cove. We wanted to place to unwind after our daughter's wedding in Boston. This was the perfect place. As soon as we checked in we could tell it was going to be a lovely place as they couldn't have been nicer. I had asked to be in the pier building and it was everything I had hoped for. We had 4 of the most amazing sunsets. We had only planned to stay for 3 nights but we liked it so much we booked another night. We chose to be away from the town because we thought it would be quieter which was great. But it's not a far drive into town. The room is decorated beautiful beautifully and the furniture was great. They give you a refrigerator that is bigger than your normal hotel room which was a big help. The bed was so comfortable I actually hated to get out of it. We took advantage of the kayaks that they have on the property and they have a lovely fire pit where we sat at night after sunset.
They give you a lovely full breakfast. It's not your typical continental breakfast. The pancakes were out of this world as was the French toast. We love the convenience of having the restaurant there if we didn't feel like driving into town for dinner. If you get a chance get the Apple crisp for dessert, but get it early, they run out and it is absolute delicious.
The staff and bartenders work very hard to make your stay memorable.
We would definitely stay here again if we were to come back to booth Bay. More read less

Peaceful and Beautiful This was one of the most peaceful places I have ever stayed.
I took my daughter on a New England road trip and we spent 2 days in Boothbay Harbor. The hotel was very clean and the staff was very fri... read moreThis was one of the most peaceful places I have ever stayed.
I took my daughter on a New England road trip and we spent 2 days in Boothbay Harbor. The hotel was very clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
My only complaint is we didn't stay nearly long enough. I hope I can go back some day. The sunsets are phenomenal. read less

Perfect family getaway!! My family had the BEST time at Smuggler's Cove! From the moment we checked in, we could tell this was a special property and were just blown away by all it offered. From the clean and updated rooms we... read moreMy family had the BEST time at Smuggler's Cove! From the moment we checked in, we could tell this was a special property and were just blown away by all it offered. From the clean and updated rooms we stayed in to the beautiful setting along with fun activities we enjoyed on property to ending each night by the fire pit- we loved it all!! The staff is very friendly and helpful and go out of their way to make your stay wonderful. Can not say enough good things about this place- we will be back!! read less

Recently updated property with fantastic views! We stayed a couple of nights during windjammer days. Our little man loved exploring the sand beach and paddle boarding. The view from the balcony of our room was outstanding. The fireworks show from d... read moreWe stayed a couple of nights during windjammer days. Our little man loved exploring the sand beach and paddle boarding. The view from the balcony of our room was outstanding. The fireworks show from downtown was even visible from our balcony! Breakfast and dinner/cocktails at the restaurant were all delicious. read less

Perfect place for an enjoyable vacation! Smuggler’s Cove exceeded our expectations. From the outside, the property looks a bit weathered, but the rooms are fresh, clean and each has a spectacular ocean view. The staff is friendly and very ac... read moreSmuggler’s Cove exceeded our expectations. From the outside, the property looks a bit weathered, but the rooms are fresh, clean and each has a spectacular ocean view. The staff is friendly and very accommodating, (shout out to Sofia at breakfast and Ana the housekeeper for going above and beyond.) Amenities include a warm, inviting outdoor pool, fire pit and your choice of (free) paddle boards, kayaks and even a rowboat. Because the bay in front of Smugglers’ is calm, boating is easy and enjoyable for anyone, experienced or not. Breakfast was amazing! Fresh scrambled eggs, bagels, bacon, ham, sausage, potatoes, pastries and OJ. Freshly brewed coffee, also….all included. The restaurant serves dinner, too and mixed drinks. You cannot go wrong choosing this resort. More read less

I highly recommend visiting Smuggler Cove Inn Lovely location, great rooms, staff, breakfast, views. We had a wonderful visit here and look forward to coming back sometime. We loved the beach, the buffet breakfast and the kayaks and other fun bea... read moreLovely location, great rooms, staff, breakfast, views. We had a wonderful visit here and look forward to coming back sometime. We loved the beach, the buffet breakfast and the kayaks and other fun beach toys. The staff was great and made the visit especially good. read less

A little slice of heaven and relaxation We stayed three nights at Smuggler’Cove and we couldn’t have been happier. Rooms were beautiful, comfortable and our view of the sunset was amazing every night. Pool is heated and I don’t mean just a ... read moreWe stayed three nights at Smuggler’Cove and we couldn’t have been happier. Rooms were beautiful, comfortable and our view of the sunset was amazing every night. Pool is heated and I don’t mean just a little! My husband who never goes on the water in New England walked right in .. The restaurant food is so yummy. every night locals were there which tells you something. Fire pit and lots of friendly people made it great. Staff everywhere was welcoming and happy.

Things to mention in the area Captian Bruce at Hay-Val charters, Blue Moon breakfast, Ports of Italy and the Coastal Prime helped round out our visit. all were exceptional. Almost forgot East bay general store has great sandwiches.

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Boothbay Harbor Visit There really is no way to say how special our stay was at this miraculous spot on the western side of Boothbay. When we arrived we were really astonished at how vibrant the clean room was with new fu... read moreThere really is no way to say how special our stay was at this miraculous spot on the western side of Boothbay. When we arrived we were really astonished at how vibrant the clean room was with new furniture and just perfect space. It was really something else and it was just the beginning for us. We had a great view of the pool and the waterfront. We were also close to the dining area for the amazing breakfast they serve. They also serve a light dinner accompanied with superbly made alcohol drinks as well. It was no doubt a great stay and we plan to be back as often as we can be. More read less

Great visit! Welcoming and friendly staff, nice comfortable room. Views of the bay are great! Enjoyed a cocktail and live music on the restaurant's patio. Wonderful buffet breakfast included. And the heated salt w... read moreWelcoming and friendly staff, nice comfortable room. Views of the bay are great! Enjoyed a cocktail and live music on the restaurant's patio. Wonderful buffet breakfast included. And the heated salt water pool is the best! read less

Awesome, all around Smuggler's Cove Inn was totally magical. The views of the cove were striking. The heated salt-water pool was great! The buffet-style breakfasts were solid. And most importantly, the staff were wonderf... read moreSmuggler's Cove Inn was totally magical. The views of the cove were striking. The heated salt-water pool was great! The buffet-style breakfasts were solid. And most importantly, the staff were wonderful in every way - they were helpful, accommodating, professional, personable. I would call this spot very family-friendly. We even brought our three-month-old with us for this stay, and it worked out brilliantly. We hope to return! read less

Amazing! Cannot say enough about Smuggler's Cove! We had an amazing 4 night stay from start to finish and we didn't want to leave. The pet-friendly room in the Loft Building was very clean and the bed was s... read moreCannot say enough about Smuggler's Cove! We had an amazing 4 night stay from start to finish and we didn't want to leave. The pet-friendly room in the Loft Building was very clean and the bed was so comfortable. Being able to bring our dog is a big plus! The on-site restaurant was very convenient and the food was excellent. The grounds are beautiful and the sunsets were amazing! The staff is very friendly, helpful and hard-working. We already booked another stay for October and can't wait to come back. We absolutely loved Smuggler's Cove. read less

Outstanding From Megan at reservations to Therese to just wonderful staff at the restaurant and housekeeping - geez - this is just a well run place with friendly and competent staff. Gorgeous waterfront setting, ... read moreFrom Megan at reservations to Therese to just wonderful staff at the restaurant and housekeeping - geez - this is just a well run place with friendly and competent staff. Gorgeous waterfront setting, delicious food (try the salmon), and reasonable room rates. Pool was nicely heated, kayaks were readily available, and the place was hopping with families on the weekend and tour groups during the week. Fantastic. read less