Absolutely charming and perfect in every way! Spacious rooms; nice strong air conditioning; super…read morefriendly front desk; decor was upscale and classic. Everything felt new and clean. I want my daughter to choose Bowdoin just so I can stay here again!

BEAUTIFUL Hotel and Suite! The mattress was THE BEST…read moreMATTRESS we've slept on! It was so comfortable, and the bedding was great too. Everything was clean, spacious, and they included extra pillows, a blanket, 2 robes, and extra towels. There was a mini-frig, Keurig Coffee maker, and 2 bottled waters. The room was updated, and had Quartz countertops in the bathroom, kitchenette, on the TV cabinet, dresser, and end tables. The staff were friendly and helpful. Free parking, a nice restaurant onsite. Great location, next to Bowdoin College, which has a gorgeous campus. The only suggestion I have for such a nice hotel is to include a magnifying make-up mirror in the bathroom, which would be helpful for those of us with poor eyesight and/or for those that are shorter and can't get close up to the mirror over the vanity. I realize this is a First-world problem. We would highly recommend this hotel, and we were sad we only booked it for one night, on our way back to Boston.

This long weekend with my friend felt more like a Virgin driver getaway than our actual Virgin…read moreRiver getaway to B.C., Canada. This property has an adult summer camp feel and would actually be great to get a group of people to stay for 4-5 days to be able to get the full experience. My friend said it reminded her of Dirty Dancing and I completely agree! We had a double full room which was lovely. The slider with the balcony viewing the ocean was the perfect way to sit and start your day. The rooms have keys, not cards or pin pads. My two negatives are 1) the bathroom has a door and a toilet but no door on the toilet but a door on the shower. But there's a jacuzzi. The toilet feels like it should be behind a closed door. 2) This is one of those places where the pictures online make it look brand new and gorgeous and its not brand new but it is quite nice. If you don't want to leave the property, you could stay and really utilize the entire facility. It was too cold to swim which was a bummer because I swore I saw the pool is heated somewhere, but it is not. However? The pool and the hot tub sitting out in the harbor was an amazing place to sit and stare at the stars at night. We had 2 spa services each scheduled for Saturday. Unfortunately, about 2 hours before the first service, we got a text that the esthetician was ill and we would only be able to enjoy our couples massage, and the time got moved a half hour later for that. Now we had planned on Saturday being a full spa day, 2 services each, 3 hours of services...hang in the hot tub after...and so this was a bummer. Thinking back I'm kind of surprised that we weren't offered anything additional, or a small discount for the last minute inconvenience but maybe I'm expecting too much. That being said, Ryan the masseuse...chef's kiss. Amazing massage. Being outside in the cool breeze but the sun, the sounds of the birds and animals...it was absolutely perfect. Which we had explored the hot tub here. Now the bar/restaurant...both got steak bites night one. Amazing. Fries - amazing. Drinks, great. Night two we sat at the bar and kept Armando company and he was a great bartender, we got espresso martini's with desserts and they were delicious. William at the front desk was so kind and helpful, as was the rest of the staff. There's a little game room, there's a s'mores station. One downfall is this gorgeous property is a place of celebration, so the grand view deck was closed as a private event. I would absolutely go back and try to spend more time here. We drove to downtown everyday and had countless amazing meals/ drinks/service. Plenty of shops and candy and chocking and footbridge views.

We stayed there in 1995. It was great…read more Flash forward to 2026. Not so good. Points for improvement: 1. Grounds need to be gardened more often. Weeds in the common areas. 2. Buildings need to be maintained. Our building had paint peeling off the railings and possible carpenter ant infestation in the wall by building Bluebird. 3. Breakfast service.....I like water in the morning....each day I had to search out and ask the waitress to refill my glass. 4. Nobody told me at check-in that the room would only be cleaned every three days.....we were only there four days. 5. Food.....eggs Benedict was spicy and not pleasant to the eye.....it had a vinegar taste......primavera at dinner was mediocre. Thick and pasty. We will not return.

I've always been an "old soul" in some cases. When I lived in Boston during my college years, I…read morewould feel the need to escape to serenity by myself. Sometimes I'd drive to Vermont, sometimes Maine, sometimes New Hampshire or the rural parts of Massachusetts. When I do choose Maine, I would choose this place to come to. It's very quiet and peaceful, especially during the Fall when all the kids are back in school. This Inn may be a bit too "quiet" or too "old fashioned" for some, but I love it and it gives me time to reflect, do some hiking, sit on the porch of my suite and read, do some minor cooking inside, go to the pool, or enjoy a meal or two at the restaurant onsite. The service here is impeccable every time. I love how there's always someone ready to pick me up from the ferry with a golf cart and driving through this beautiful, scenic oasis, away from the hustle and bustle of Portland or any major city, for that matter. I came back to this piece of heaven this past October and I was not disappointed. Years later, and it's still a sanctuary for me to escape to.

Beautiful Inn, but not a lot to do. They don't offer room service, no golf and while they have a…read moregym it is not fully equipped. The staff are mostly very young but they are helpful but it feels like nobody is in charge. The pool is fine but not for these rates, the hot tub jets mostly don't work and the tub is not hot. The restaurant in the inn is nit great either. The rooms are well appointed and clean but they don't clean them unless you request.

We have been this place before but the recent visit even better…read more We stayed in two queen bed room, with water view. Our room is twice as king bed room that we stayed before. Room is simple as standard two star motel, but it was very clean and air was so fresh. We travel with our 16 month doggy girl. She loves watch out the water view through balcony. Not just the water view is so beautiful, it's even better when you step into the water. We stayed in the water front few hours each day during the stay. Owner is very friendly. I had to adjust my schedule few days ago before our visit, owner adjust my room with out problem and he was so nice. We will come back again. P.S. there is sea food restaurant with sea food market just 2 miles away. The name is Robinson's Wharf, you will love it if you a sea food lover.

We loved our stay here! The owner is so friendly and helpful. We stayed in the executive suite, and…read moreit had a large king bed and pull out couch. The room was very large and spacious and had a beautiful water view. The inn is on a large pond where you can swim or go out on a canoe or paddle boat (for free!). They even supply life jackets. They have a fire pit and charcoal grills with picnic tables on the beach which you can use at any time. I wouldn't walk to the down town, but it's a quick 5 minute drive. The inn offers coffee/tea all day, and has a small breakfast offering that we did not partake in. There is a small pool that our toddler loved as well! We can't wait to go back next summer.

What a great place to stay! So cute and charming and cozy. My boyfriend and I stayed here for 4…read morenights, first three in the yellow room and the last night in the green room. Rooms are super cute and full of light. Housekeeping is very thorough and there were so many touches to make the stay more comfortable- water jugs and cups laid out on the hall table, tea/coffee and fresh baked cookies always on standby in the breakfast room, a mini fridge and ice maker for the guests to use. They even have a dvd collection for the nights that you just want to stay in and snuggle up! Tori and Robin were such warm and welcoming hosts. Really sweet people with great local recommendations. We booked a sunset cruise in Casco bay (on the Alert schooner) through them and it was a really lovely way to start the trip. And on the last day Robin recommended skipping Desert of Maine because it's hokey, and instead pointed us toward Pineland farms where we shopped for local Maine produce and met the farm's cows and horses. We even saw a baby calf that had been born yesterday!!! This review would not be complete without a HUGE shout out to the James Place Inn breakfast. I mean...wow. Suffice it to say you will roll home afterwards. Start with a cup of coffee and juice if you want it, then pick up some fresh fruit salad and watermelon or cherries, granola, yogurt, and something baked and yummy, like homemade coffee cake or raspberry granola muffins. Then your hot breakfast arrives and you will dive right in to your homemade quiche, frittata, sausage or bacon, and pancakes/waffles/French toast. You can pick what you want but I always wanted to try EVERYTHING...and it was always worth it! Special breakfast honors go to Robin's cinnamon swirl French toast from scratch. It is just MWAH That's me kissing my fingertips like a chef talking up his best dish...because when I say from scratch I mean if you walk through the kitchen enough you can see this beauty enter life in the mixing bowl, cool down in loaves out of the oven, and the next day...voila there it is slipping down your gullet in the most satisfying way. Worth the trip!!!! Oh and by the way the location is PERFECT! You are right off of Freeport's Main Street, about 3 minutes' walk from the LL Bean. Awesome trip and I'd do it again in a heartbeat!

Clean, quiet large rooms with your own bathroom. Breakfast was amazing. All homemade with the best…read moreingredients. Served in a lovely country dining room or out on the deck under umbrellas. The hosts were very friendly and knowledgeable about the area, but were not intrusive. We felt very comfortable coming and going as we pleased. Their was a lovely garden out front to sit in with a fire pit. A 5 min walk to LL Bean and all the outlet shopping. Easy and safe to walk around, even at night.

The eccentric, quaint, vibes from this adorable little hotel are so true to Portland as a whole!…read moreThis Inn is a complete feast for the eyes the moment you enter! Considering how long this building has been standing, I'm amazed with how well everything looked overall! Beyond the exciting aesthetics, I can't even put into words how amazing and kind the staff were! Nicolette and Danielle were incredibly accommodating and pleasant. They helped with our bags the moment we walked in, showed us right to our room, made sure we had everything we were looking for and were still so chipper when I went down stairs to ask some additional stuff! The mini breakfast smoothie I had with granola on top the first morning I was there...... SO DELICIOUS, especially with the coffee they had available. The morning after they had the perfect portion of pancakes that were delicious, along with a cucumber and grape salad with a yogurt poppyseed dressing! As someone that doesn't often go outside of my normal food comfort zones, it was SO worth the try and I didn't even need to leave my hotel! Other than the whole room being beautifully hand painted, the bedroom and bathroom were extremely clean! The bed was ginormous and had the cutest stepping stool to get into it along with just being plain ol' comfy. The robes they have for you in the closet are so nice after you're out of the shower and have nothin else to do but lounge! If you want to lounge in your normal clothes there are SEVERAL adorable places in the Inn to do so! Long story short, this Inn is so worth a visit if you appreciate eclectic art that keeps your eyes busy for hours, cute reading nooks by windows looking out into Portland, a warm fire to wake up to and smiling faces all around!

Welcome to Portland's 'bug and breakfast', where the pile of dirty bed linens in the kitchen is…read moreonly slightly less disgusting than the bugs crawling in and out of bed with you at night. Don't get me wrong; the smell of cooked goodies in the background and the 1,500 piece puzzle slapped in front of the roaring gas fireplace are thoughtful touches. But the lengthy explanation when you register of how to avoid a $15 parking ticket (in place of "free parking") and the over $300/night price, are rather off putting. Please explain how this 8+ bedroom older than god residence finds itself listed as a hotel on sites such as Expedia and Hotels.com. I'm discovering this more and more alarming as you travel through New England. Little startup investors bill themselves as hotels when all they seem to be are old homes with a bunch of beds and $$ signs in someone's eyes. The Pomegranate Inn is the latest in the line of promised romance and failed expectation. My recommendation? Check in at the local Holiday Inn instead.

Hands down my favorite place for a beer on the bay. The bartender, Heather, will take great care of…read moreyou. They have 12 beers on tap or so, wines, and spirits. They run a small crew here so you need to order food and drink at the bar. Sole customers struggle with that but it's ok the view is worth it. They have live music most days starting around 4:00 pm. They have happy hour 3 - 6 pm too which gets you yours beers a few dollars off. I've only had the clam chowder and the onion rings. They were alright but honestly I just come here to talk to the fun people at the bar and the great views of the harbor. Be aware they are closed on Sundays.

Everyone had an amazing top quality lunch. Great blts, lobster roll, haddock bites, and even…read morenachos! A very happy server too

I cannot express in words how exceptional our stay was at The Applewood Inn! Our room, The Alev…read moreSuite, was perfect and cozy for two. California king sized bed, skylights, and a jacuzzi. What else can you ask for? Jay, the owner of the establishment, was an absolute delight! He and his family really make this inn feel as if you're staying at your favorite cousin's house as opposed to a hotel. You can enjoy coffee and the company of Jay, his family, and other guests sitting at a huge communal style table in the dining room while chef makes delicious breakfast fare. I can't wait to come back! Did I mention they have their own garden, fruit trees, and chickens?

We recently spent a night here. The room (#8) was great. It was furnished with cherry Shaker…read morefurniture and the bathroom was nicely done. We hope to come back and would happily stay here again. Freeport is a nice little shopping town that is very walkable and the Applewood Inn is convenient to all. At breakfast the eggs were runny to the point of being soupy, so we would skip that next time, but the breakfast wasn't that important to us.