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,

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.

I cannot say enough great things about Marginal Way House - all of the employees are so friendly…read moreand accommodating, the rooms are beautiful, the property is beautiful and you cannot beat the location. We've been coming here for years for a week long stay and plan on continuing that for year to come.

Restaurant is excellent! One of the best Prime Ribs I've ever had. Lemon Chello cake dessert was…read moreperfect! Highly recommended!

Nothing disappoints here from the rooms to the staff. Sarah is a wonderful person - always…read morewelcoming and friendly. Highly recommend the Blue Bistro - food is delicous . Location is great with easy access to the main strip and Perkins Cove - all within walking distance.

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!

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!

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.

My family and I have been coming to Anchorage by the sea for 5 years. The old Anchorage by the sea…read morewas so much better. It has just gone downhill tremendously from price to service they make everything we ask or do feel like a problem and for the amount of money that it cost for 1 night is insane!

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!

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.

Very expensive for a dingy run down hotel. Would suggest going elsewhere. I did leave some items…read morebehind and they were very responsive even though they didn't find them which was nice!

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.

We absolutely love the Norseman! We visit every year. The views are gorgeous. You can't beat the…read morelocation being right on the beach, it is perfect for families especially young children who take frequent trips back to the room to change clothes, have snacks and use the bathroom. The upgraded rooms are great, For the most part the rooms have been very clean and comfortable. The staff has been friendly and accommodating. There's so much to do within walking distance lots of shops, restaurants and cafes. It's an ideal vacation spot. Our favorite place to visit!

I went off-season and got a wonderful first-floor corner with views on two sides! It could not be…read morebeat. The patio door goes right out onto the ocean, and there is a private gate for the resort. Check-in was extremely fast and easy, and the resort even had a gift for our Anniversary! Super nice! It was easy to get around the resort area, and there was even an elevator to get your luggage up to the floors! Great sitting areas are available on the resort property. Again, we were off-season, so not everything was open. Our end unit was clean and had everything that you would need. We could not ask for a better spot on the ocean. PROS Views forever, you are literally on the beach The corner room was large with a sofa, table, and chairs The bathroom was roomy with a large shower area and two sinks Easy walk to town or restaurant areas CONS Parking (cannot imagine if this was regular season)