I love staying here. This was our third time staying at Terrace by the Sea and the location can't…read morebe beat. This hotel is within walking distance to everything in Ogunquit. You can walk to the beach via the footpath that passes in front of the hotel, The Marginal Way is only about a 5 minute walk, and there are shops and restaurants just off property. The rooms are comfortable, several include kitchenettes and have water views. I've always styed in the main building, and I love the sitting room, the ocean view from the breakfast area, and the covered porch. We travel with a white noise machine, but I've never had a problem with noise here. The beds are comfortable and the hotel is very clean. Breakfast is included and consists of a variety of breads & bagels, fresh cut fruit, oatmeal, yogurt, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. It is all high quality, and the fresh fruit is the highlight for me. Love being here and can't wait to come back next year.

Great, clean rooms!! Friendly staff. Can't get a better…read morelocation . Owner very involved,

This was our first visit to Ogunquit and I am sad it took me 76 years to go. My husband and I had…read morethe best time of our lives there‼ The people in "Marginal Way House" were all amazing! From advising us, to making us tea or coffee whenever or just to chat. Our room was superb, the porch was a fantastic place to read, enjoy the best view ever or meet the sweetest travelers!. The town is walkable and is a collection of top notch bars and restaurants, wonderful shops and very friendly and interesting people. The beaches (also walking distance) are hard to describe other than spectacular!!

Location location location! This place is right in the center of bustling Ogunquit, with a quick…read morewalk to the beach and shops, coffee, restaurants. We did not use our car even once. However, if you're like me, and you want a full vacation experience and hotel with a lobby and some amenities, with a pool, private balcony, a room with a beach view, and a fun experience hanging out in the room on a rainy day, or relaxing at night with wine and cheese, just know this is a simple little place and not all rooms are spacious and have views - you will have to make sure you reserve one of the larger rooms with a view. And the hotel is all about location, not frills. We made our plans late and got a garden level room, which was clean and had a comfortable bed, but, well, it's a garden level room with no view, facing a parking lot, with ultra low ceilings and was kind of cramped. Still, it had a nicely redone newer bathroom and shower, a functional air conditioner and it was convenient that there was a mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, toaster oven (for slices) and a sink for dishes etc so you don't have to fill up your coffee maker with water from the bathroom sink lol! We got lucky and had beautiful beach weather for every day of our stay so we just used the room to shower and sleep and spent time at the beach, walking Marginal Way, exploring Perkins Cove, shopping, trying different restaurants and having ice cream at night on one of the many public benches for people watching. This hotel does have a pretty lawn with some tables and chairs for all guests to use and that was nice in the morning with coffee. But if you reserve and get a garden level room, I wouldn't recommend that in the off season, or if you are unlucky and get rainy weather.

This review is solely for the bar and the lawn seating. I visit Ogunquit a couple of times each…read moreyear during the off season. Although I've never stayed here, I absolutely love Beachmere. Located right on the Marginal Way, the view cannot be beat. They have signs advertising their restaurant and bar at their Marginal Way gate, and we always take a break from walking to go in and order a cocktail, which we then enjoy sitting on the plentiful lounge or adirondack chairs while taking in the ocean view. All of the employees here are friendly and the bartenders are super nice - I always ask them to make me something sweet with muddled blueberries, lemon and vodka and they always come up with a delicious & refreshing concoction. Love our visits here!

Pros: Amazing location on marginal way; lovely view from patio; friendly staff; room was clean…read more Cons: Room itself was extremely disappointing. We stayed in a first floor room in the South wing. This was a short anniversary getaway so we decided to splurge on a view rather than staying in the reliable Hampton Inn & Suites a short distance away. This room is an "efficiency" similar to those that I stayed in with my parents in the 70s when we were traveling on a very small budget, but that is not how The Beachmere describes it. It had been appropriately cleaned, but that was about all it had going for it. The room was crammed with too much furniture. The bed linens were cheap polyester. The coffee maker was old and too large for the counter it sat upon, so it was awkward to use. The bathroom fixtures were the only updated area of the room but the bathroom was absurdly small with no privacy to get dressed. The exhaust fan in the bathroom didn't work so the toilet and shower area stayed damp for hours. There was mold growing on the curtains in the main area. The photos on their website made the room look nicer than it actually was and showed a different layout. For me, the accommodations are part of the vacation, especially when it's a special occasion and/or the weather doesn't cooperate, and this place did not deliver. It was over $400 a night at the end of the season (not beach weather) -- that's $12,000 a month! Even more concerning, when I called to book the room, the staff member on the phone told me this was "the nicest" of the rooms that were available. Yikes. This room could be lovely if it were thoughtfully updated -- if the bathroom and kitchenette were expanded to take up one wall and the bed was moved to the other, and they got rid of the extra twin bed and chairs and dresser, put in mini splits instead of old loud a/c units, etc. I've stayed in several charming rooms at New England inns; this wasn't one of them. There was nothing relaxing about this space, so we sat on the patio most of the time, even when it rained. Still, I loved the location and I would consider trying one of the adjacent resorts in the future, or maybe even The Beachmere again in a larger, more modern room. But I wish there had been more truthful reviews of this place so I knew what I was getting into. I hope this helps someone else.

Very friendly staff, great location right next to Marginal Way entrance and center of village, and…read moregreat great views of the water. The Sparhawk rooms are right at the water's edge and you have wonderful unimpeded views of the Atlantic, Ogunquit Beach, Little Beach and the outlet of the Ogunquit River, with the mesmerizing tides. Plus the views are due east and the sunrises are amazing. However- though the rooms are clean and comfortable with a private patio or balcony, there are some misses for a higher end "resort" property. Our balcony door's deadbolt lock didn't work (which is a safety issue!), the bathroom sink's drain stopper was broken, the walls are rather thin so you easily hear your neighbors (and snorers), and we had ants in the bathroom. Plus it would be nice to have in-room amenities like a coffee-maker (coffee, tea, hot water are available in the lobby but only starting at 7AM, so early birds like us in need of a morning brew are out of luck) and mini-fridge (for keeping those leftovers or desserts fresh - instead, we had to wastefully throw them out). The complimentary Continental breakfast is welcome but the offerings are on the scant side - there should at least be cut fruit available and it would be nice to have hot fresh oatmeal instead of instant oatmeal packets. There are many other choices to stay in Ogunquit that offer such amenities and are more sound-proofed, though perhaps not with the amazing views that Sparhawk offers. But if The Sparhawk would like to be a top-notch stay, I think they need to up their game a little!

Great location! Great location! Wonderful room (#85) with a…read moregreat view of Ogunquit Beach and right next to the Marginal Way path. Young lady at the front desk was very nice when we went to the front desk to ask if there were any rooms available. We will be back!

AMAZING! I have no words…read more We had the most wonderful stay here. They think about every detail. The cottage was just beautiful and so cozy. The location is insane. You're by the water and it's a quick 10 minute walk to the beach (when it's low tide). They have paddle boards, kayaks and you can even go on the pontoon when it's high tide. This is by far the best hotel we stayed at.

Don't be fooled... the positive reviews on here are from 4,5 even 9 years ago before new management…read moreABSOLUTELY DESTROYED this gem of a generational vacation spot. My husband, sons and I had been going to the dunes for 8 years as returning customers to our cottage at the dunes. it was what everyone in our family always looked forward to. Both of my sons could not wait to take our yearly family trip. it was our forever spot, where we envisioned our family generations going every summer. When my oldest went to college he would still come to the dunes, even flying from his internship in California out to our yearly two week dunes vacation because, yes, it was that special. I can't understate that it was an absolutely magnificent place, untouched by corporate greed, a little family operation. The only thing to mark the property was an un-assuming wooden sign, small and simple but well done - just like the dunes. if you went fast enough on the bustling touristy road you would miss it. beyond the threshold of pines that shield your view to this little ideal world, are incredible ocean views, simple little cottages, green grass, and lots of space, it was a simple little paradise. the dunes was simple, elegant and already expensive. now imagine 2x the cost and you get the idea. what used to be around 8,000usd for a two week stay ( and a full kitchen) is now around 20,000$ (with no kitchen)........ absolutely insane. whats more disappointing is the rebranding of the property as some luxury cottage getaway when the original architecture and entire feel WAS ALREADY MORE GENUINE than this rebrand!!! The whole idea of the dunes cottages were things are simple, like going back in a time machine, units aren't about new interior renovations and luxury finishes. its about time to connect with family outdoors, get away to a simpler time and remember what truly matters. shame on new ownership - truly commercialism at its finest. Well done management, you lost an 8 year returning client, and just know, we have since visited and this place lost what made it special.

This was such a beautiful hotel!! The view of the water is stunning and the sunrise and sunset are…read morejaw dropping! It's right on the water and there's even a restaurant in the middle with great prices! The room was cozy and clean and had a very decent sized bathroom. There are benches near the water and lots of spots to sit and hang out!! I would come back to Ogunquit just to be able to stay here again! I do feel it's also important to note that I was here during off season, so there weren't many people and it was very quiet! I'm not sure how it is during peak season.

Highlights:: Beautiful grounds, with wonderful ocean views, right on the Marginal Way, and easy…read morewalking distance to town and the beach. The upstairs bar is really nice with the best views in town at least from what I've seen. And the bar food is solid. Meh: The rooms are decent enough, but not when you're paying $500-$600 per night. The pool area is pretty good, but it gets extremely crowded in the high season. Needs improvement: the restaurant food is pretty good but the service even at breakfast when it's not that crowded is extremely slow. Verdict: This used to be one of my favorite places to come to. But it doesn't feel the same anymore. I think there are probably other places where you could save 1 or $200 a night and still enjoy the beauty of the town and not leave scratching your head wondering how you spent so much money at a place where the food is often mediocre, and the rooms are maybe a step above a motel.

Ogunquit is the town to visit in Maine, and the Ogunquit Beach Inn is the place to stay. Greg and…read moreMike are the most hospitable innkeepers. We stayed 6 nights, and by the second day we felt like we were staying with old friends. I am a bit of a clean freak, so I appreciated the spotless accommodations. The common area is such a pleasant place to begin the day with bottomless cups of coffee and scrumptious muffins and banana bread. Greg provides great recommendations about where to eat and what to see. We can't wait to return!

Our first visit to Ogunquit and we hit the jackpot. Greg and Mike were perfect hosts. The room…read more(yellow) was a little small but overall excellent! Clean and comfortable great lighting which is important to me with my poor eyesight. Attention to details was apparent. The fresh breakfast was an added bonus. Good coffee and to die for fresh baked muffins an banana bread. I'll be back

Did a 2 Night Stay . Bruce is always a delight!…read moreWarm and welcoming. He has a pool and a hot tub. Tables outside to enjoy the day. Wrap around deck with tables and rocking chairs . Get the view of Ogunquit from the top of the hill

What a delightful stay at this super sweet inn- thanks to my SIL for recommending it and making the…read morereservations for us! It was a perfect getaway for hubby's birthday. When we arrived, I immediately partook in a warm homemade oatmeal raisin cookie and a hot cup of coffee offered in the lobby area, and my SIL & I sunk into the comfy leather couches to rest our feet. Wow- that really hit the spot after walking around Perkins Cove all afternoon! Our room was perfect. Beautiful views and the most comfortable bed (with the most luxurious sheets, btw!). The room came equipped with our own Keurig and fridge (with bottled waters) and Lindt chocolates, yum! Love the sliding pocket door leading to our bathroom and the cozy decor of the entire room. The Covid prevention at the inn was A+ excellent. Hand sanitizers everywhere and the entire inn was spotless clean. And even though we all wore masks, it was easy to see everyone who greeted us was smiling, especially Bruce! Extremely warm & friendly environment. I really LOVED breakfast and appreciated the ordering process: wipe-away mini menus where we checked off what we wanted to order. Brilliant! By the way- possibly the best blueberry pancakes I've ever had in my life! Thank you again for a wonderful stay! We will most definitely be back! Highly recommend! Great location- walking distance to so many cute shops & restaurants!

We stayed there recently. On a positive note the room was very roomy. But if you are going to stay…read moreat this hotel you should be prepared for many issues. First, they do not offer dinner. This would not be an issue if the hotel was not a 1/2 mile walk down a busy street to the main town where all the restaurants are. If you have a car there is no parking downtown. If you take the trolley it is $5 per passenger each way and the service is erratic. Second, they do offer breakfast but the food is marginal. Across the street is a restaurant called the Omelette factory. It has food that is far superior as a breakfast option. Third, the shower is in a tube which is not great for seniors.

What a nice town to come to and an even nicer hotel. I always saw this hotel as I've been coming to…read morethis quaint town and surrounding towns here for many years now. I used to take trolley rides with my family and this was one of the stops. The driver would announce Gorges Grant Hotel and I used to think about coming here one day. Well now I finally did! It's located in Main St, so it's in a good area. The room was very nice, clean,comfortable. The pool and hot tub were very close to my room which I was so happy about since I go to the spa once a day. They give you a free ticket for a champagne the day you come. There's plenty of parking in the lot. The lobby is really comfy and cozy and so nicely decorated with the fireplace. I recommend staying here. I came off season in the spring so prices were reasonable. But I would come in the summer too. No doubt about it. I really enjoyed my time here.

Great inn centrally located by great restaurants and walking distance to the beach. When we arrived…read morewe were warmly greeted by Andrea as she checked us in and went over the amenities the inn offered and gave us some great restaurant recommendations. There are rooms located in separate buildings and rooms located within the main building. The disadvantage in staying in the main building is the limited view from some of the rooms. The major advantage is the following amenities are located here which include the: * Gym * Pool * Ice maker * Vending machines * Business center * Coffee and tea * Microwave * couches and tables in the lobby area Some rooms are a tad more expensive but it comes with 2 sinks and a larger refrigerator. So check before booking. There is no restaurant located in this inn, but there are plenty in walking distance. Some of the rooms have a 6 inch drop when you step down from the threshold of your door. The rooms are clean, well lighted and the HVAC system works well. Love the inn and the entire staff that works here. Everyone is so nice and personable. Looking forward to stay here again next year.

We actually have stayed a number of times at this hotel, and enjoyed our stay. However this time…read morewas not enjoyable. My husband was injured while using the jacuzzi. He jammed his shoulder into safety rail due to a large drop while entering hot tub. The staff including the manager was extremely inconsiderate in how this was handled. I don't want anyone else to experience this unfortunate, avoidable situation. I won't be returning, and if I asked I will not share this hotel as one someone should stay at.