Reviews

Wonderful stay at Smuggler's Cove Inn Smuggler's Cove Inn was a wonderful place to stay. We were there for our anniversary and lucked out to get pier room 31, but I believe all the rooms would be awesome. Breakfast was great, and one even... read moreSmuggler's Cove Inn was a wonderful place to stay. We were there for our anniversary and lucked out to get pier room 31, but I believe all the rooms would be awesome. Breakfast was great, and one evening we spent time having a few drinks at the bar which was fun. We'd definitely stay here again....friendly staff and beautiful property. read less

Great views from the room and restaurant. Friendly staff. Updated rooms.

Loved being right on the water in the Pier rooms.

We stayed two nights and loved this place. Can’t wait to go back! The sunsets are amazing out back!!

A real gem A friend and I stayed here as part of a "girls' getaway". This was a last-minute booking for us, and boy were we lucky! I can't imagine what a previous reviewer was expecting when she wrote ... read moreA friend and I stayed here as part of a "girls' getaway". This was a last-minute booking for us, and boy were we lucky! I can't imagine what a previous reviewer was expecting when she wrote "the view is not scenic". See my posted photos. I'm a little offended on behalf of this truly special place.

This place is sweet and simple, with lots of things to do. When we first checked in we were planning on going out to eat. But the VIEW, and adirondack chairs on the small (classic Mid-coast Maine) beach, and the welcoming restaurant enticed us to stay put for the night. You can drink wine alongside the bay, sit by fire pit, take a swim in the heated pool, eat incredibly prepared food, take a complimentary kayak out and explore the water. The rooms are clean, modernized, but obviously updated motel lodging. I love the porches! It is truly relaxing, modest but well executed lodging.

And I have to shout out to the staff. My first interaction was with Megan at registration. She was so welcoming and excited about the Inn. The restaurant staff treated us with so much gratitude and the food was, no joke, some of the best I've had in a long time. The lobster nachos are To. Die. For. The word "hospitality" came to mind multiple times during my stay.

I travel for work and spend a lot of nights in hotels. Typically, all I need and expect is a clean room and responsive staff. This really stood out. I cannot wait to return this time with more friends. read less

Staff was very friendly and went out of their way to be kind to our daughter. Loved the beach duribg low tide, the fire pit and lawn games. Food and drinks at the bar were delicious. Room was beaut... read moreStaff was very friendly and went out of their way to be kind to our daughter. Loved the beach duribg low tide, the fire pit and lawn games. Food and drinks at the bar were delicious. Room was beautiful, took us 2 days to find the outlets in the tables, but otherwise everything was great and exceeded our expectations, especially the sunsets. read less

Incredible Place What an incredible place and people. After looking around for a place to getaway and having no luck connecting with a few places, Terese picked up the phone and was friendly and accommodating immediat... read moreWhat an incredible place and people. After looking around for a place to getaway and having no luck connecting with a few places, Terese picked up the phone and was friendly and accommodating immediately. We are so glad we found Smugglers Cove Inn. The happy hour was a bonus and the food made/served by Sara and Kimber was exceptional. We ate there and had a local craft beer every night and then watched all the beautiful sunsets. What a perfect location - close to Boothbay but tucked away. Kayaks, canoes, heated pool, fire pit, bean bag toss, clean, comfortable rooms. I could go on and on... we'll be back next year and are so thankful to the staff - Meghan, Jake, Olivia, Destiny, Zack and anyone that I might have missed!!! THANK YOU!!! read less

Beautiful Getaway We traveled to Boothbay for our honeymoon and had a wonderful time. The room was perfect and the surrounding area was beautiful! We stayed in the Pier building and the view and room was beautiful. The... read moreWe traveled to Boothbay for our honeymoon and had a wonderful time. The room was perfect and the surrounding area was beautiful! We stayed in the Pier building and the view and room was beautiful. There was complimentary breakfast and kayaks and canoes available for use. read less

Wonderful experience...customer service was outstanding! Beautiful views, excellent customer service, had a Keurig coffee maker in the room and the staff were more than happy to give extra Keurig cups, towels, Etc.

Because of covid, the room was not cle... read moreBeautiful views, excellent customer service, had a Keurig coffee maker in the room and the staff were more than happy to give extra Keurig cups, towels, Etc.

Because of covid, the room was not cleaned daily but they would bring you towels and other items as needed.

The only negative thing was that at the price we paid, it seems to me the hotel could have provided a good mattress. Both my husband and I were in pain most mornings because we could feel the springs all night.

Although this is typical for a small hotel, you had to get up really early to get breakfast if you expected to get protein (hard-boiled eggs), cereal choice, or fruit. Even though they do advertise those items will be provided as part of the continental breakfast.

They also provided complementary kayaks and the ocean view was breathtaking. If they updated their mattresses we would come back in a flash but until then, if you have any back issues whatsoever, it would be a good idea to choose another place to stay. read less

Wonderful experience...customer service was outstanding! Beautiful views, excellent customer service, had a Keurig coffee maker in the room and the staff were more than happy to give extra Keurig cups, towels, Etc.

Because of covid, the room was not cle... read moreBeautiful views, excellent customer service, had a Keurig coffee maker in the room and the staff were more than happy to give extra Keurig cups, towels, Etc.

Because of covid, the room was not cleaned daily but they would bring you towels and other items as needed.

The only negative thing was that at the price we paid, it seems to me the hotel could have provided a good mattress. Both my husband and I were in pain most mornings because we could feel the springs all night.

Although this is typical for a small hotel, you had to get up really early to get breakfast if you expected to get protein (hard-boiled eggs), cereal choice, or fruit. Even though they do advertise those items will be provided as part of the continental breakfast.

They also provided complementary kayaks and the ocean view was breathtaking. If they updated their mattresses we would come back in a flash but until then, if you have any back issues whatsoever, it would be a good idea to choose another place to stay. More read less

I don't even know where to begin...
The entire staff was warm and welcoming, the view was incredible, the food was delicious, rooms were so comfortable... We felt "at home" and we can't wait to go bac... read moreI don't even know where to begin...
The entire staff was warm and welcoming, the view was incredible, the food was delicious, rooms were so comfortable... We felt "at home" and we can't wait to go back again. Therese, Meghan, Sara, Kimber, Jake (bartender of the year for sure), Olivia, Zack, Destiny, everybody there was awesome. They served the best Haddock Bites I've ever had and the Lobster Wonton Nachos were uniquely tasty - crisp, fresh wonton chips, scallions, a sweet soy glaze and tender, fresh lobster pieces making up a deliciously pleasing treat which was enjoyed with a Maine IPA - the Cushnoc Gigantic Dad Pants which became my go-to pint daily while there. We relaxed by the fire pit, took a couple kayak jaunts and the next time we are lucky enough and blessed to stay there I'll take a swim in the harbor and the pool as well!!! Smuggler's Cove is conveniently located to Boothbay Harbor but tucked away as well. We so very much enjoyed our stay and give it as many stars as there can possibly be, just like when we took a moment and sat down by the water one night and took the time to relax, looking up at the Milky Way... there were more stars right there than I ever saw in my lifetime... it was all so magnificent... read less

Our family came together in Boothbay to bury one of our own who passed last year and to have a family reunion in her memory. We booked many rooms at Smugglers Cove Inn. None of us had ever been there ... read moreOur family came together in Boothbay to bury one of our own who passed last year and to have a family reunion in her memory. We booked many rooms at Smugglers Cove Inn. None of us had ever been there before and our experience was wonderful. But it's really about the staff. Meghan checked us in with a smile, shared Inn protocol, and answered any questions we had over the course of our weekend. When we asked if we could take over the dining room the next day after our memorial service and could we also have food and drink she connected us with Therese the manager who didn't bat an eye with our request. She immediately went into action speaking with her staff. They agreed to accommodate our large family group on short notice. The next morning, we met with Kimber and Sara the chefs who helped us decide what and how much food we needed. The variety of food was outstanding, chicken or beef sliders, chicken or fish tacos, platters of meat and cheese, veggies with different dips, guacamole, salsa, chips, bread, fish bites and muscles in a delightful red sauce and two kinds of cookies. I’m sure I’m forgetting something. These chefs are top notch, and I am a serious foody as are many of our family. We all agreed that the food and its presentation was 5 stars. The servers Aleksa and Shelby who were there throughout the weekend and our bartender Jake were fantastic as well. They never got flustered with any request and took care of our rowdy group with smiles. Jake made every drink requested and it was obvious that he was a seasoned and knowledgeable bartender. The rooms were well equipped, and everyone had a balcony with a view of the sunset over the water. There’s a firepit which we took full advantage of, a heated pool, kayaks, canoes, cornhole and more. The views are outstanding. I have only one criticism and that is the rooms that connect need soundproof doors. We had one such room and could hear everything said on the other side as I’m sure they could hear us. That said I highly recommend Smuggler’s cove. read less

We really enjoyed this hotel! It was clean, beautiful, and had lots of fun amenities like the fire pit, Cornhole, a pool, kayaking, etc. The bar had excellent food and even better drinks. It was a lit... read moreWe really enjoyed this hotel! It was clean, beautiful, and had lots of fun amenities like the fire pit, Cornhole, a pool, kayaking, etc. The bar had excellent food and even better drinks. It was a little out there but we didn't mind the drive at all because it was such a great hotel. We've stayed in a few duds over the years so we were thrilled to find this place. I really loved the deck. The views were really pretty and the deck was shared but there was a divider so you weren't right next to the people in the next room.
My only complaint was that there weren't any tissues in the rooms. Otherwise, we loved everything else! read less

Fabulous stay in East Boothbay! My family and I stayed at Smuggler's Cove Inn for a few nights during 8/2021. We booked room 31 on the second floor in the Pier building which in my opinion had the best view on property. We really... read moreMy family and I stayed at Smuggler's Cove Inn for a few nights during 8/2021. We booked room 31 on the second floor in the Pier building which in my opinion had the best view on property. We really enjoyed the balcony which overlooks the water. There are a few single kayaks available to guests for free which got my husband out for some exercise to digest all the lobster rolls he devoured.

My daughter enjoyed splashing around in the outdoor heated pool as I sipped on a cocktail on the lounge chair. There is also an onsite restaurant where we dined nightly on the balcony patio overlooking the beautiful property. Food was delicious and the staff was friendly. The property is nested in a pretty quite location so if you're looking for something is bit less touristy than Bar Harbor then definitely give Smuggler's Cove a try! read less

Really pleasant experience here. Picked Smugglers Cove on a whim and the stay has been great. Nice updated room in the Pier Building. Spectacular views of the water. Kayaks and paddle boards avail... read moreReally pleasant experience here. Picked Smugglers Cove on a whim and the stay has been great. Nice updated room in the Pier Building. Spectacular views of the water. Kayaks and paddle boards available for free. Heated pool that we didn’t use but we did see another guest enjoying. Staff was friendly and service was very good. Good food and drinks at the on-site 727 Ocean Sunset Bar that they were happy to pack up for takeout. Also really enjoyed sitting around the fire pit in the evening chatting with other guests. All in all a great stay. We’ll be back. read less

Only visited the restaurant. Delicious food and drink. We shared their award winning lobster wontons along with the haddock bites washed down by two old fashions. Wish we had been more hungry seeing t... read moreOnly visited the restaurant. Delicious food and drink. We shared their award winning lobster wontons along with the haddock bites washed down by two old fashions. Wish we had been more hungry seeing the dishes coming out and hearing the positive comments from other diners. Most impressive was the busy chef coming out and checking with each table on how they were enjoying the food. Very friendly personable staff, especially Aleska, who was very friendly and a real hustler to ensure we were timely taken care of. read less

Stayed for 2 nights but wish it could have been longer. The best views, friendly staff, clean rooms, and great bar/restaurant. I would highly recommend this stay for anyone looking to spend time in th... read moreStayed for 2 nights but wish it could have been longer. The best views, friendly staff, clean rooms, and great bar/restaurant. I would highly recommend this stay for anyone looking to spend time in the area. read less

Such a cool place! Paddle board, kayaks, pool, fire pit, and no extra charge! Extremely friendly staff. Really enjoyed our stay