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Behind bathroom door nasty and gross
David C.

Horrible stay dirty don't stay here You'll be sorry They don't care at all According to the staff the owner is checked out

Frank W.

We were staying at a nearby inn, but scouted out this property to see if it would be a possible alternative on a future trip. It was not. The water view location is quite nice, but everything looked dated including the wharf.

Best kayaking too!

Enjoyable stay for our anniversary. Beautiful view from our balcony. Clean room and pool. Great place for families too.

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Angela T.

An affordable better than a local motel resort- would definitely return. The beds were good and room very clean. The bathroom amenities from bigelow were nice touch. The bathroom and entrance floor were made of stone which wasn't good for my daughter who is picky about dirt and surfaces. Breakfast was fresh and better than chain hotel buffets. Has bacon, eggs, good thick Bread, freshly baked mini croissants, and really good sausage. Would return here!

View from room 227 window

We had a wonderful 3 day 2 night stay at Ocean Gate Resort and hope to return. The views are stunning, it's a very laid back and relaxing place. We paddle boarded,kayaked and enjoyed sunrise from the dock. We stayed in room 227 ,with a perfect wide overview of the cove from our window . Our balcony was on the side of the room in the trees so the water view was through the pine and birch branches but this gave us a lot of privacy (and smelled great). The buildings are spread out on the wooded hillside property so although the place was fully booked, we did not see a lot of other people except at breakfast. Although our room did not match the pictures (per other reviews) it was very clean,very roomy and comfortable and had clearly been updated fairly recently. My 12 year old travel buddy loved it as much as I did (plenty of activity options like ping pong, mini golf , bikes along with the water activities) - and it is a good choice for families or adults. Also we loved that it's not all lit up at night, you can see the stars!

The entry way with Bugs and Spiders
Audrey G.

So I first want to stay that the staff here was incredibly nice!! One of the front desk people was so sweet when I mentioned, this was prior to seeing the room, that I would be leaving early the next day and asked if they might be able to accommodate by putting some breakfast items to go. She had some fruit ready for me(since I mentioned I was paleo), when I came up to the front desk after seeing my room and reporting the condition. I really hate complaining and the front desk people are super nice, but the room I was put in, 216 (request anything but that room), I wouldn't let anyone stay in. While they advertise that most rooms have views of the water... mine definitely did not. In fact the super tiny window looked out on a huge cobweb with a giant spider on it. I arrived at check in, driving an hour out of the way to check out midcoast Maine. The reviews on the property were decent and the rate through HotelTonight at 108 dollars not including the $25.00 activity fee was good I thought for a nice clean room. I was not expecting the best room at the hotel but this room was horrible!! There was a champagne bottle in the garbage I discovered. In the shower I noticed Soap from a prior guest was still in there. These things I noticed after I initially went up to the front desk to report the condition of the door(in part to make sure I wasn't charged for damage) as well as bugs being everywhere. The manager was very kind and took care of the bugs. He explained to me that the crack was caused by the prior guests suitcase slamming into the door. I however, have never seen anything like it. I would have thought I would have been switched given the condition, but I am guessing due to lack of availability this could not happen. I didn't feel safe at all in the room, I felt like I would have bed bug bites the next day, even the soap, which I normally don't react to, cause a horrible skin reaction. This I found strange because the brand, is one I have tried and also is generally a good one. It was getting dark and I ended up just leaving promptly and moving to a very clean room at the Best Western Plus in Augusta. I'm bummed my request to be refunded for the room was not honored, or even a partial refund of the 25.00 activity fee(which is ridiculous to charge to someone who has just reserved for 1 night and can't use any of the activities offered. I will never stay here again, even though it is in beautiful surroundings and the staff is nice because the condition and choice to even put someone in the room I was in was horrifying. I've stayed at a lot of places... and this room and another that was windowless rank up there with the worst. For families this might be a okay hotel... I just know I can't recommend it based on my experience.

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Arch G.

This is a great setting for a resort! They have kayaks, canoes, and many other recreational options available. They provide a very nice breakfast that includes both hot and cold options. We've stayed here on several occasions, and the one time we had an issue upon arrival they promptly resolved the issue to our complete satisfaction.

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They permanently closed, it was a nice place with great prices on their rooms, settled nicely…read morebetween the woods and the ocean.

The boyfriend and I stayed here on our quick NH-ME vacation before a wedding in Cape Cod. He had…read morenever been to the east coast before and wanted to see the Maine coast, after hearing me talk so highly of it. I had never been to Boothbay Harbor before, so decided to look there for a place to stay. Of course, finding a place to stay in Boothbay Harbor the week before 4th of July weekend can be a difficult task if you don't have a large amount of money to spend on your lodgings. So after some Googling, I found the Ship Ahoy. Not really in town, but also not too far off. I really liked the fact that their peak rates don't start until July 1 (we stayed there the night of June 29), and it was only an extra $20 to have a room right on the water instead of in the main building of the motel. We were worried when we showed up that evening and the fog was so thick we couldn't even tell there was an ocean right next to us... luckily it had cleared by morning and we awoke to a gorgeous Maine coastline! (See the pictures I added.) As others have stated, this is definitely a motel. The main office smells a bit musty/moldy, and the beds are not the most comfortable things out there. The bathroom was something straight out of the late 60s. But for the price and the view, it was a great find and I would stay there again. They also have a coffee shop/diner on the grounds (only open from 7:30-10 AM, if I remember correctly!), but we didn't have breakfast there so I can't say much about it.

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Mold!! We arrived after a long day of travels only to find mold in our room. We had to find new…read moreaccommodations at 10pm. Not an easy thing to do in a sleepy beach town. Health hazard and horrible experience. The rooms are outdated and filthy, to boot, just in case mold isn't enough to deter your stay.

We have stayed at the Five Gables Inn several times in the past. So we had no hesitation booking…read morethe cottage for our child's 20th birthday weekend. While the cottage is beautiful and has a great view, the overall experience is severely lacking and it's simply not worth what you pay. First and foremost, the breakfast was mediocre on the best day and completely inedible the last day of our stay. They deliver it to you, as opposed to you eating in the dining room. It's packaged like leftovers and is lukewarm at best. The worst part is the food is not good. It used to be the best part of the stay. Onto the cottage itself. It's sparsely furnished and not conducive to more than two people having a conversation, unless you want to sit at the dining room table. There should at least be coffee and tea provided since the guests inside have this provided in the common area. Unless you are planning to use the hot tub during the day, it's useless. There is no lighting whatsoever near it. And the "view" is of the woods in the backyard. We stayed for 4 nights and were not provided with enough toiletries or clean towels. This is not advertised to be a bring your own everything accommodation. We loved the previous stays with Steve and Susan. The new owners don't even come close to living up to the previous experience. We won't be back.

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The Island Inn

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There are not a lot of places to stay on Mohican Island. But one place that you should definitely…read morescope out is the island in. It has been around for many years. It did change ownership's this year, I met Mike the farmer owner and he was very gracious And I'm sure he ran a great in. The current owners are doing a magnificent job as well. I unfortunately do not know the name of the woman who works the front desk. I am sorry for that because I would like to give her a big shout out. She was most gracious and very helpful every time I had a question. We got two rooms. My friend stayed in room 18 which has its own bath and a queen size bed. It was lovely and it was on a corner so she had two windows. I stayed in room 13 it had two twin beds and a sink in the room but the shower and toilet were across the hall. I've stated other places where you have to share a bathroom and this end was different in that the Bathrooms were assigned and only two guest rooms shared each bathroom. My bathroom was never occupied. I'm not sure anybody was in the room that shared my bathroom but if they were, I never saw them. As you do have to walk across the hall to get to your shared bathroom, guest robes were provided. The bed was comfy. You could open the window and enjoy the island breeze. The room, both my guestroom and the bathroom were very clean. One thing that was surprising given the age of the building and that the hotel was pretty full was that it was quiet. I've never heard anyone outside my room or really any noise at all. There are several small rooms off the lobby, where you can sit and read or just enjoy an intimate conversation. All the furniture looked to be in good shape. Nothing was shabby or worn out. There is a porch out in front of the Inn that overlooks the water. It has rocking chairs on the porch and Adirondack chairs out in the yard. It is lovely. Unfortunately it was a rainy day. The first day we were there, but that didn't deter us from exploring the island. The hotel has a refrigerator where you can place your own bottle of wine or anything you need to put in there. But it is a bit tight so don't expect that you're going to put a lot of food in there. The Inn has a restaurant and I'm going to review that separately. Breakfast was included. I would definitely stay here again if overnighting on Mohegan Island..

1) the WiFi is very spotty, it goes on and off. 2) we were…read moreunaware you have to request that your bed be made if you stay under 3 nights. Whatever happened to pampering your customers? (And please don't blame it on Covid). This is my first experience from an "upscale" hotel. 3) The dinners are lackluster. There are better places to spend your money for a truly delicious meal.

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My family and I had a wonderful stay in the Seaward Cottage. We arrived later in the evening 7/4…read moreand departed 7/6 mid morning. When we arrived the receptionist was so nice. She offered many tips and made sure we were all set. In the morning on the 5th we grabbed some coffee inside the reception area. We toured the gift store and checked out the restaurant menu. We needed a couple extra bath towels and the gentleman behind the reception counter was very helpful and accommodating. Our cottage was the perfect size for the five of us. We even made one bathroom work n with no issues. The bathroom is actually a pretty good size. The bathroom could definitely use some hooks throughout to hang towels and maybe wet bathing suits, etc. Especially since this is geared for a party of 6. We had no problem with hot water. The living room set up is also a decent size with a working fireplace and a table and chairs in the corner. The kitchenette is tiny but packs a lot in there. The beds were extremely comfortable and the linens were clean and soft. The porch was so inviting. We sat outside numerous times and enjoyed it. The WiFi worked great, no issues. We used the pool one evening and that was perfect after a day of walking. Towels are provided and the pool is heated but not super warm. We had no problem swimming in it. I like that the pool will be open slightly later 830/9 depending on dusk time. Only complaint is how fast some cars go out front in the property. My concern is there is many people in that area on and off during the day including children. But, that is no fault to them. Maybe speed bumps to help slow people down? Overall this is a great location with beautiful views.

They need a major Reno - doors and windows have gaps…read moreallowing drafts Bad lighting No Hot water - it took forever to get warm water to wash my face. Actually dreading my shower in the morning. Locks on doors are rickety and definitely don't feel safe Coffee in the room is hideous You can hear guests in the room above us and all they are doing is walking. Great view of the water doesn't offset the bad Points. They need to do some upgrades and clean.

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