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    Kennebunk Inn

    3.1 (65 reviews)
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    Lobster rolls-ordered through Goldbelly
    Jody W.

    Ordered lobster rolls via Goldbelly last week and they were great! Four pre-set lobster meat portions and four hearty rolls were included...plus sides of butter and mayo. I heated the rolls in the toaster oven with a schmear of butter, tossed the lobster in a pan with some (more) butter for a quick heat and....voilà-done. It was a good treat for sure.

    Paulina A.

    Cute, little historic inn in the town of Kennebunk. It was built in the 1700s and definitely has the historic feel-- most of the inn feels original and authentic to the time it was built. It is located in the center of Kennebunk near the restaurants, shopping and museum. It is a short 10-15 minute drive to Kennebunkport near the water. Definitely check out Boulangerie bakery (1minute walk behind the inn) during your stay!

    And no...this bed was not slept in... we just arrived

    Where to start.....This is not an Inn its an Old Rooming House or a Hostle complete with all the musty and moldy smells. The room was small and dingy and totally atrocious. The bed looked like it had an egg crate for a mattress. The furniture was straight from the Salvation Army Store free isle. The closet was made with what looked like old pallets. A space heater plugged into the bathroom over the sink holding the broken door open. Hardwood floors looked grimy, stained and totally unwashed. There is no way we were going to stay the night there... and this is no exaggeration. The only positive is the girl at the front desk was very pleasant and helpful as she could be. The pictures they are showing on website are nothing as to what the rooms actually look like... Don't be duped as we were.

    Cat L.

    This room has a large and comfortable bed with clean and soft sheets. The bed occupies most of the room, accompanied by two bedside tables, a mirror/table to get ready, a desk, large closet, and private bathroom. The space was very clean and the staff were welcoming upon our arrival. If you arrive later, the bar and restaurant will likely be closed and you'll need to enter via a side entrance. This is fine, and takes you by the inn's patio where you can relax and enjoy nature. The inn is also equipt with several spaces to sit and relax, read a book, play board games, etc. in addition to their dining and bar spaces. Complimentary parking is available towards the back of the inn, which was very convenient. Several breakfast and lunch/dinner spots are within walking distance, as well as a bar, Duffy's and a bowling alley. The inn provided us 10% off our breakfast at 3 select nearby restaurants. If you're expecting to spend time in Kennebunkport - please be advised this is not a walkable distance. You'll be a short 10-15 minute drive to get to the bars, restuarants, shops, and beaches. However, it is a quick drive and on our visit, we had no problems finding nearby parking in Kennebunkport.

    All of the wallpaper is falling off and the mold smell makes your eyes burn and your lungs hurt.
    Nancy S.

    This hotel is beyond horrific! It's not even habitable, and should be condemned. I made a huge mistake, thinking it's close to my restaurant reservation at the White Barn and now I'm up at 1 am writing a review as I wait for the sun to rise so I can check out! Honestly, I fear that I might actually die in my sleep if I laid down to rest. I keep going outside to get some oxygen, the windows do not open. It's musty, dusty, smelly, and the paint is chipping off the wall. The wallpaper is falling off the wall and there are dead leaves inside the room! The bathroom grout is black, the furniture looks like it's from a yard sale and my eyes are burning. Do not stay here! I am about to go sleep in my car but I'm hopeful the sun will rise soon. They totally ruined my wonderful meal at the White Barn Inn because I'm facing a sleepless night and my asthma is flaring up. I'm not sure how long the effects of this room are going to damage my health. Absolutely the most disgusting experience of my entire life! Do not think for one minute that's it's just a case of 'old New England historic charm', it should be demolished and there is no excuse for this condition, not should they be allowed to charge for it!

    $12 pulled pork sandwich. Ugh! Looks like dog food.
    Allison B.

    I give it two stars because it's prt food and part service. Our server Amanda was pleasant and attentive or I would have given it one. The menu looks promising. Beer battered onion rings. Pulled pork sandwiches. But Cisco or US Foods is the name of their game. Uninspired and heavily fried. I'm happy to spend money on dining out. I'm happy to pay a higher price for locally sourced and freshly made food. Not going back there again.

    Homemade lobster pot pie anyone?
    James F.

    This is where you want a warm, homemade lobster pot pie. A flaky crust covers the delicious mixture of fresh lobster meat, fresh peas, pieces of potatoes in a creamy sauce. Homemade at the Inn.

    Very cool place
    Brian S.

    Burgers babies and Phineas The Kennebunk Inn is a cool old building that was built back in 1799 by a fellow named Phineas Cole. It started out as a private residence but has gone through a heap of changes throughout the years. It changed hands and names and was even a doctor's office at one time. Over a thousand babies were born in this building over the years but eventually the venerable old building became an inn and restaurant. It is a lovely place and although I never stayed in the inn part it certainly does look quaint. The restaurant area is on the first floor and has a very cool and relaxed but sort of elegant look to it. It even has a resident ghost that is said to rattle things and drop glasses from time to time. The winter lunch menu wasn't huge but it did have some interesting things on it. I decided to be boring and just get a cheeseburger. It turned out to probably be the best cheeseburger I ever had. I don't eat burgers very often and certainly don't have refined tastes but this burger was superb. Tender and incredibly tasty, it was a real joy to eat and even I could tell the difference between this delightful burger the usual crappy fast food burgers that I usually have. The place was empty when we were there but the server was friendly and very attentive. Maybe she was just happy to see anyone but she really seemed like she enjoyed her work. The Kennebunk Inn wasn't exactly inexpensive but certainly not unreasonable considering the quality of the food and the very cool ambiance. And if you are really lucky you might even get to see a ghost.

    Tiny TV
    J G.

    I pay $165 a night and you give me a tiny 20" monitor TV, a rock hard bed and wifi that's inaccessibly slow? No thanks. Good staff. The owners need to put some $ back into the place. It needs some modernizing and TLC.

    Private rooms for parties or meetings.
    Bill M.

    Everything a small inn should be. A warm welcoming environment, friendly efficient staff, and hearty comforting foods. I started with a bacon blue cheese salad. The iceberg lettuce was super crisp and the bacon cut in fine bites, and topped with a generous portion of good crumbled blue. I followed it up with a hearty braised short rib over a short tasty pasta. Service was excellent, drinks were generous and the deserts were very good. One fellow diner had his first ever root beer float with home made ice cream and enjoyed it greatly.

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    All the food is delicious especially the lobster roll, burger and wings. Good drinks and a friendly atmosphere.

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    Love our dinner vHusband had gumbo and I had baked haddock. Both excellent. Service excellent. Great choice for dinner!

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    Hampton Inn Kennebunk Kennebunkport

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    Well, yeah, a chain hotel, and not Hilton's top-of-the-line lodging. But we continue to have good…read moreexperiences here and think this is a good choice for a staying this area (it's in Kennebunk and is cheaper than the resorts closer to Kennebunkport). There are lots of things we appreciate: clean, fresh-smelling rooms, good AC, good blackout curtains, and good water pressure in the shower. But there's more: a very friendly front desk staff who prepare chocolate chip cookies every afternoon, a free hot breakfast, pleasant-enough pool (heated just barely by our standards) and a good fitness room. There are a few things that didn't quite match up for us: the hot breakfast is a bit hit-or-miss depending on your preferences; there are very few places to eat close by; and a trip to Kennebunkport can take 15 minutes with moderate traffic. Bottom line: we like Hampton Inns, and this seems a good one, the positives definitely outweighing the negatives, and it's fairly priced for this area during the summer months.

    This hotel is your typical Hampton Inn. Some amenities are better than others…read more Check in. 3 stars. I asked for a room on the main floor when I made my reservation. Check in was 4 pm. It was almost 3:30. They said that room was not ready yet. I asked would it be ready by 4. No guarantees. Ok. Only other room ready was on the 3rd floor. Ok. I'll take that one. I paid my room by points, made a reservation by credit card and still insisted they swipe my card for $50 of incidentals. bTW, I never have incidentals. Room. 4 stars. Large plenty of extra space. Comfortable extra chaise in addition to the desk chair. Dumb position of microwave (could not read the small numbers) under the TV and the coffee machine on a pullout shelf at floor level. Ridiculous. Nice spacious bathroom with walk in shower. Thermostat allowed you to adjust for heat or cool and it worked well. Breakfast 2 stars. Canned hash and powdered scrambled eggs. Waffle iron coated with stuck on waffle. Coffee is tepid. (As is the all day lobby coffee and "hot" water). Hotel environment 4 stars. Common areas were clean. Computer for business, extensive commissary, gym and pool all available. Parking was plentiful on our stay. Not many places to replenish supplies or get a quick meal within 1/4 mile except a convenience store next door charging almost 10% higher for gas than on the Maine Turnpike.

    Kennebunkport Inn - The Tinsel Bar

    Kennebunkport Inn

    (67 reviews)

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    Do not expect a full service hotel here.There is no valet, no bellman, no covered entrance, no…read moreelevator. You're going to slog your luggage to your room yourself, perhaps in the rain or snow, from the parking lot, and most likely up a flight or, heaven forbid you booked one of the rooms on the third floor, up 2 flights of stairs. There always appeared to be just one staff person at the hotel, handling the front desk. The inn is very convenient to dock square. We only drove to dinner one night, the rest of the stay we had quite nice meals within a block or so of the hotel. We stayed in the perkins suite on the second floor. Nice sized room. Roomy bathroom, good shower, decent counter space and several drawers. Felt clean and new, like it had been remodeled not long ago. You knew you were in an older hotel, but the room was clean and well kept. Comfortable seating in front of the TV. They've upgraded to a larger TV than shows on many pictures. It was easy to pull out from the wall and switch out the hotel cable feed for our own streaming device. Plenty of convenient outlets. Good sized fridge. Bed comfortable and room can be kept reasonably dark and cold. A small missed opportunity not having a few more pieces of furniture in the room. There was plenty of available space where they could have put a small desk for working, a bench at the foot of the bed, or a floor lamp for evening lighting. All of these would have not crowded the room and would have made the stay more pleasant. Continental breakfast provided is very basic. If you want to be in the midst of Kennebunkport action, it's a good place to stay. But there are many other great options in the area, and the lack of service, especially around help with check in/out is enough to prevent us from ever returning.

    Have you ever really been pleased with an experience and then they disappoint you? My wife and I…read morehave had great experiences at the INN. It is beautiful, pleasant and has added to our visits to Kennebunkport. We were recently scheduled to visit but my wife had a sudden and serious experience with her back. I called 48 hours in advance to cancel. The person was very pleasant and said she would check if we can get our deposit back. I replied that I didn't need the deposit returned just to apply it to a visit that we would reschedule. She called and said that they are keeping my deposit. We were so disappointed. Not in losing $375. But now a place that we enjoyed is now off of our lists. And certainly not recommended by us. I believe a decent business practice would understand our circumstances. But it did not. .

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