1st time here and such a awesome place. Great renovatiin, attention to detail. Location is…read moreperfect. You have to be some type of person to come here and not just see simplicity, elogance and beauty in one space.

My wife and I just finished a wonderful winter escape at the Blue - Inn on the Beach for our…read moreanniversary. The drive to Plumb Island through Newburyport was the perfect introduction to our romantic, north shore getaway. Being from Phoenix, we look forward to our cold, winter adventure each year and neither of us had been anywhere north of Boston before. Before our arrival, communication with the Blue was informative and hand a personal feel. Obviously, the Blue caters to summer beach-goers, and the reserved parking area near the hotel would definitely be a huge plus for folks competing for parking spots, but in winter, there are very few people or cars on the entire island. The Blue is a quaint little hotel nestled on the beach in a neighborhood of New England beach homes. We were happily greeted at the front desk by Blue staff and the General Manager. They tendered to our every need and surprised us with a fabulous fruit and chocolate anniversary gift waiting for us in the room. The room was beautiful with a classic and modern beach feel. Sliding glass doors open up to a wooden deck with a fabulous view of the Atlantic Ocean. We could hear the crashing waves while sitting inside beside the gas fireplace to read. It was magical! Also magical was the bed! We haven't slept that well in years! The bed was so comfortable and my wife loved the pillows so much that she bought the very same ones for home the day we returned. And don't forget the two hot tubs! There is nothing quite as enjoyable as relaxing in a steaming, bubbling hot tub while it's snowing all around you. Honestly, the "hot tubs available" filter was probably what highlighted the Blue to me during my search for this trip. One hot tub is on the second floor deck, overlooking the beach and the second is hidden under the pine trees at the end of a short sidewalk across the street from the main building. Both were large enough for probably 6 people, clean and well maintained. Again, it was February so we had them all to our crazy selves the whole week. The beach is beautiful! There is direct, private access from the second floor of the Blue, via a wooden boardwalk. The beach is sandy with very few rocks. I didn't see any seaweed or anything washing up on shore, but it was February, so I didn't expect to see a whole lot of anything living coming out of the water. Every morning we enjoyed a beautiful sunrise over the ocean while we drank some local coffee delivered direct to the room. Oh yeah, breakfast! Each morning the staff dropped off and adorable wicker basket with fresh, local breakfast offerings plus that wonderful carafe of coffee. We had different breakfast each day, to include quiche, overnight oats, fresh fruit, biscuits, and bacon. Just the right amount for the two of us and we couldn't wait to see what breakfast surprise would arrive each morning. Although Plumb Island may feel remote from the business of the Boston-metro area, the location was great for dipping down to Salem without hitting any traffic, or popping up to New Hampshire for a sleighride through the forest. One morning, after a small nor'easter blew through, our SUV got stuck in the parking lot snow. No worries! The General Manager of the Blue came out to hail down a plow and personally helped push us out. Now that's service! Overall, I would wholeheartedly recommend the Blue -Inn on the Beach to anyone looking for a romantic beach getaway. If you're looking for a less Metropolitan vacation with the proximity to get to Boston in under an hour, the Blue can't be beat. We will definitely be coming back. Maybe even in the summer next time!

The simplest things are the best often and Sands accomplishes that. ACROSS THE STREET from the…read moreShort Sand Beach in addition to having it's own pool, this place sets the standard for where to stay for a beach getaway. Walkable to stores, a brewery, restaurants, etc....It is likely you won't touch your car all stay if you don't want to. Various lodging options (we get a suite in the Sea Rose suites) including rooms, cottages, a 2 family house, and suites, you are sure to be happy as they are all clean and comfortable. The staff is attentive to any and all needs and always with a smile!. I/we love this place obviously (and you will to) and can't wait for our next visit!----I would give 10 stars if I could!...Thanks Sands and see you again soon!

Room was small for price, there was no phone inside of the room, the parking options were horrible,…read morethe curtains can't close all the way, and the Beach Bucket menu was very out of date. Do not recommend

We were driving around on a beautiful day and thought we stop by. In the off season there is plenty…read moreof parking in the main strip. They offer inside and outside seating. Not huge but they seem to manage and the food was prepared quickly. It was Sunday brunch. Great options. Staff was friendly and the meal was great. Glad we stopped by. Might not be able to get back during the beach season but will return.

My friend and I came here for lunch on a December Saturday afternoon. The two of us sat at the bar…read moreand were helped by the male bartender with the ravishing eyes (I'm sure he knows who he is - lol). My friend loves the supper rolls, so we started there and I got a cup of clam chowder. The portions were big and the chowder was a great flavor and consistency - not too thick or too runny. The drinks we ordered were also really good. I made the mistake of getting a regular espresso martini and my friend got the special one with the horchata. I tasted hers and immediately hated myself because it was so good! I had a really well made rye manhattan afterwards - that guy can mix a great drink! And, the cocktail glasses were so classy! 1 star was removed because I ordered the mussels as my entrée and they came out when I was barely halfway into my soup. That is a big pet peeve of mine as I like to finish my appetizer, sit for a few minutes, and then go to the main course. I don't love it when the main is sitting there getting cold as I'm trying to finish my first course. For that reason, I sent them back. They looked great, so I would really like to go back at some point and try them. The restaurant was really good overall, so I definitely want to come back.

We had our wedding here in early May 2025, and it was absolutely perfect. We received so many…read morecompliments from our guests about how much they loved the venue. Even though the day was gloomy, chilly, and on-and-off rainy, it somehow made everything feel even more special. Right before our 3 PM ceremony, the rain eased into a light sprinkle, and thanks to my mom bringing a bunch of clear umbrellas to hand out, we were still able to have the ceremony outside. It was beautiful. After the ceremony, guests moved to a covered outdoor deck for cocktail hour, which was set up beautifully, and then into the Harborview Room for the reception. Everything flowed seamlessly. Dawn, our wedding coordinator, was incredible to work with. She handled everything behind the scenes so effortlessly that I didn't have to worry about a single thing on the day of. She truly made sure everything was perfect. I would absolutely recommend hosting your wedding here, or even just staying at the inn. It's charming and intimate without feeling too small, the staff is incredibly attentive, and the setting is peaceful and beautiful. And the food? Amazing. Truly next-level. And don't even get me started on the breakfast buffet... yeah the homemade apple cider donuts are unreal.

We stayed one night at Stage Neck Inn. The dinner and breakfast was wonderful! The staff that…read moresigned us in were very nice. We had a lovely room in a beautiful location. We have been to Maine a dozen times... it's our happy place! Stage Neck Inn is one of our favorite places we have stayed.

We stayed here for the weekend, check in was easy and check out was just dropping a key into a bin…read more We stayed in room 1, spacious and clean. Mattresses are a bit hard, nothing bad tho. The bathroom had a few things that could have been updated or cleaned better but still was clean. Hot water was great and the water pressure was good. Fridge was brand new very clean and cold. AC worked good and kept the room at a nice cool temp. I forgot to take photos when we got there. So mine aren't made, house keeping came everyday but we didn't need it. Only one car space. No guest parking at all.

Price is right. Basic and clean enough. This place is fine for a day or two if you don't plan on…read morespending a lot of time in your room. I really like that it's a bit aways from the chaos of the strip. Friendly staff.

Extremely disappointed in their service, I called for over a week to speak to the manager who never…read moreseemed to be in the office and never returned any of my phone calls. I was calling to do a 10 plus room block for a nonprofit but decided to go with another hotel that actually had customer service.

Hotel charges $56 for refund insurance, you can only cancel if you have an accident etc and even…read morethen are charged for one night no matter how early you cancel

Stayed at the Union Bluff Hotel and attended a wedding in one of their Meeting spaces. All staff…read morewere pleasant. Reception sure had to put up with some very cranky customers. With two weddings in house, there were a lot of demands from guests. Still, reception kept a smile and was always pleasant. There are board games near reception in the lobby that you can borrow as a hotel guest. The lobby includes a comfortable seating area, ATM, merch, entrance to their restaurant and bar, and restrooms are down the hall. An elevator leads up to the floors above where guest rooms are located. They also have guest rooms in two nearby buildings. One of those buildings includes balconies overlooking the ocean. Our room, in the main building had an ocean view if you put a chair next to the window and looked out. The bar and restaurant offers a variety of menu items including salad entrees, beers on tap, full bar, coffee and dessert. We ate there a couple of times during our stay. Staff were well trained and the food is fresh and tasty. The parking lot behind the main building is dirt without 'lines' to get as many cars as possible in so some days there were more spaces than others and we often saw guests circling, waiting for a spot. There are handicap spots there with a dirt/gravel walkway street side, then toward the back entrance where you will find an elevator down the hall to the lobby. Otherwise, there is a short staircase from parking to the back entrance. 'Drop off' at the lobby door is literally 'in the street'. No parking there, just drop off, then circle round to park. Parking is also available in front and back of building #2, a small dirt lot is next to the hotel lawn and a few designated hotel parking spots are street side. Just be sure you are in a hotel spot so you don't get ticketed by the town. Our room was clean, but had an odd smell. I went into town and purchased some essential oil spray and a candle which I used throughout our stay. The original building on this site burned down, so I can't blame the smell on an old building, but it's not exactly new either, and it is by the sea so it may be damp. The room included a small table and two chairs, a coffee/tea area with mini-fridge, and plenty of single use toiletries. We did ask housekeeping for additional hand towels during our visit. The bed and linens were comfortable. Towels soft and absorbent. I shower in the evening and it did take a bit of time for hot water to arrive, but once there, it was plentiful. No complaints about water pressure. We kept the window open for a sea breeze so not sure how the AC performs. The wedding staff were very pleasant and the bride and groom seemed quite happy with their event. A wedding on the lawn overlooking the sea was set up the night before. The ballroom used for reception is lovely with restrooms on site, indoor and outdoor bar and plenty of staff on hand for the open bar and passed hors d'oeuvres. The patio outside was partially shaded. Inside has AC. The plated meals were very good. Other event spaces are available in this building plus guest suites. There is a lawn directly across the street from the lobby with lounge chairs for guests to use. The public beach is down a slight slop from the lawn and is quite large with soft sand and some rocky areas that are good for small kids to search for sea creatures. The town of York is right outside the door with lots of gift shops and restaurants. We enjoyed exploring the town as well as nearby sights.

We have been staying here for yrs. Always liked the place and location. Great food at pub as well…read more We'll this year we arrived home and had bedbugs bites. Like seriously itchy bedbugs bites that were confirmed by my dermatologist. Sorry but this is unacceptable. Waiting for owner to get back to me. Also room smelled moldy. Never used to and toilet ran all night. Also as we sat outside eating an umbrella came flying off a table and landed on ours. Thankfully it didnt hit us. We will never return. I also notified the room we stayed in of the bedbugs. Definitely gone down hill over the yrs. I. Praying we didnt bring any bedbugs home. I have them on.my back and are extremely itchy.

Beautiful rooms, very clean. Felt secure, had a locking front door and outer glass door do felt…read morelike an extra level of security. Close to restaurants and beaches. My only complaint is the rooms are not very soundproof and my neighbors were talking late at night.