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Beautiful velvet couches
Jessica E.

Beautifully appointed. Food was surprising but tasty. Drinks were divine. My only suggestion is to offer a full menu and perhaps stay open a little later!

Efrem P.

My wife and I stayed at the Norumbega for our honeymoon and the stay was absolutely fantastic! From top to bottom everything was perfect. The rooms, the decor, the food, the grounds and the wonderfully helpful friendly staff were all 5 Star brilliant. I can't say or write how awesome our stay at the Norumbega was. We hope to come back very soon.

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Meghan A.

I cannot imagine anyone giving this literal effing castle less than a 5 star review. The house is incredible! We stayed in the Warwick room which had two window seats, which is now something I've added to my must build into my dream house list when I win the lottery, and a claw foot tub. I hope I did not offend the aristocratic gods when I used Mr Bubble in that tub! The staff were all incredibly kind and helpful. There's a breakfast buffet in the morning along with a made-to-order option. And in the afternoons there were platters of cookies left on the sideboard for your indulging pleasure. They also had a Nespresso machine upstairs for all hours. There was a bar for happy hour purposes, but as I'm a teetotaler, I was way more excited to Frankenstein my own freddo cappuccino with the Nespresso machine! It was good too. How good? So good one of the super rich guests staying there asked me about it. Yes, I impressed one of the nobles! Of course, he was less enthused about making his own... I have to say, this level of luxury is way out of my league. I'm a cheez whiz kind of chick. And this is an imported French brie sort of place. My friend used points, so I have no idea how expensive it was but online it looked like a coronary causing $400/night. If you're wealthy enough, I say stay here as often as you can, before the proletariat rises up. Or, save your points and invite me with you!

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Joan B.

We just returned home from this hard to leave place in Camden Maine. Everything about our stay made it really spectacular. The owners must know a lot about what they do. Thank you to them for such an aesthetically pleasing and cozy April weekend getaway. We so enjoyed the cookies at 3 pm. This is not to be missed.

Rue L.

Worth the wait to stay in the Library Suite! So beautiful and unique, nothing out there quite like it! All of the staff were very kind and accommodating. Stunning grounds, fantastic breakfast and so close to town! Must stay if you are in Camden!

My daughter and I enjoyed spending two nights in the Windsor room. We have stayed in B&B's and hotels all over the world, and this is truly one of the best! The new owners, Will & Brett, have done a magnificent job in updating their "Castle by the Sea". The inn was built in 1886, and has the most incredible architectural details such as beautiful wood moldings, floors, windows, fireplaces, balconies, stonework, alcoves, and even a turret. All of those original features are brought back to life with the owners' tasteful addition of new furniture, artwork, fresh flower arrangements, and totally renovated bathrooms. The grounds of the inn are gorgeous, with a manicured lawn, beautiful flower gardens, two gazebos, numerous private seating areas, a firepit, and even a bocce court. During the summer, you have your choice of eating on the veranda or inside the lovely breakfast room. It was a pleasure to be served by the owners themselves. Their Peruvian chef created a tasty breakfast entree each morning accompanied by a buffet of pastries, granola, smoothies/yogurt, cheeses, meats, boiled eggs, and toast. They even serve their special Norumbega blend of coffee. So delicious! Speaking of coffee, they provide a beverage station on each floor with coffee and tea available at all times. Thank you, Will and Brett, for bringing new life to the historic Norumbega Inn to be savored and enjoyed by future generations. Once you experience the Norumbega, you will feel its timeless energy drawing you back. We look forward to spending many more magical visits with you!

Back lawn - nice to walk around
Noah R.

Very interesting property with exceptional breakfast. The house sits on a large piece of land a few minutes outside of downtown. There is an amazing view from the balcony on the third floor of the house, overlooking the lawn, trees and ocean. The rooms are a bit dated. The showstopper is the breakfast. As far as bed and breakfasts go, this breakfast is in the top 5%. The chef served an amazing berry and creme crepe and fruit yogurt parfait with Prosecco mixed into the yogurt. Coffee was served in individual French presses for each table. The other guests were friendly and agreed the breakfast was superb.

Kim K.

PERFECT experience during our stay at The Norumbega. I booked the Library Suite for my husband's birthday and we had an excellent time. First, the room was gorgeous. Exactly as pictured and beautifully charming. We loved going up to the second floor and exploring all of the books. The uniqueness of the room is what brought us to The Norumbega and it did not disappoint. Second, Sue, the owner, was outstandingly friendly and welcoming. What a gracious and lovely host! Third, the grounds are gorgeous and the interior of the inn is exceptional. Check out my pictures! Lastly, the breakfast was out of this world. Something I would have paid good money for at any high end restaurant. Very impressive and quite delicious! Our stay was pricey but I felt it was a good value. The Norumbega is leaps and bounds ahead of any other B&B I've been to in terms of uniqueness and individuality. Nothing about this place is cookie cutter. Great value with wonderful memories to boot. Can't get any better than this!

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David H.

We stayed here for our last 2 days of vacation in New England before returning home to Georgia. We absolutely fell in love with this place. The moment we stepped inside we had an overwhelming sense of peace gratitude in knowing we found a special place to spend the last few days of our vacation. It's much more than a place to stay, it's an experience. We loved it so much, along with the beauty of that part of Maine, that we will plan to come back again one day. Before we arrived here, we were ready to go home, but after 2 days here we hated to leave. Thank you Sue and Chef Phillip for making this a trip of a lifetime.

Family trip in '14 to Camden/Rockport
Matt D.

The Norumbega castle is so cool. Lots of nooks and crannies, great design, and an opulence that begets a time past. If you tuck away in room for a bit and close your eyes it's fun to imagine you're at one of Gatsby's parties. I brought my new wife and her family to the castle in July and we got the downstairs all to ourselves! We were able to play Trivial Pursuit and drink while until midnight or 1am each night. So much fun and epic games we'll always remember. The rooms themselves are each unique and stylish. Ours felt like a room from Paris. Very chic. The rooms also open up onto the grand lawn where you can run around or stroll the property or just sit in a chair and enjoy a book and the fresh air with the smell of the sea. Sue and her sister were super sweet and fun. Funny and cool, too. Great energy. Helped ensure we all felt very comfortable in the fancy castle setting.

Castle
Benjiman K.

I swept my wife away for her birhday to a 2 night stay at the "Castle by the Sea" and it was fantastic. We stayed in the Kensington room which is romantic and Victorian with a 4 poster bed and fireplace. It had access to a shared porch with views of thr bay but it was rainy and cold when we visited so we didn't take advantage of that. I chose that room over the Sandringham in the Turret which was less expensive based on other reviews that said it was noisy as it faces the street. We checked it out while here and it woukd have been fine abd had that cool round sitting area and an antique tub. The owners and all staff are constantly gracious and helpful without being intrusive. We would DEFINATELY recommend the Chef's Tasting Dinner! It's expensive but amazing as Chef Phil was a CIA instructor and won on Chopped! If you ordered a 7 course meal in any goirmet restaurant you would pay much more. Was a bit nervous since my wife won't eat a lot of gourmet things (seafood, organ meats, raw meats, lamb/veal) but Chef Phil accomodated her and made it ridiculously delicious.

Breakfast

Absolutely amazing! We stayed two nights and it exceeded our expectations. Our room was great and the castle is amazing. But the best part of our stay was the breakfast. Phil is an amazing chef and on both days, prepared the most amazing breakfasts. Unfortunately due to covid, they weren't doing dinners. But that just means we need to come back again and to check out another room

View from deck.
Tony W.

Don't pay attention to previous reviews. Norumbega has new owners and they are great. Sue goes out of her way to make sure all your needs are taken care of and Phil is a fantastic chef. Breakfast was great and Phil will even cook dinner for an extra expense. This isn't a new hotel so don't expect it to be. It is an 1800s home and has all of the fun quirks that go with it. No cookie cutter rooms, but great views from the decks. Highly recommend if you are staying in Camden.

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Like an old castle with first class service and amenities. Beautiful view, cozy spaces, magical.

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Everything was wonderful. The property is beautiful, the staff are friendly and the food is amazing. We will definitely come back.

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