Relax and enjoy the quiet of a beautiful lake, I found this…read moreresort on hotels.com It is a small family owned place. We stayed in the main house and the room was comfortable,clean and quiet. The owner is accessible and really helpful and friendly We had an attached 3 season porch overlooking the lake Canoeing, kayaking,boating,swimming and bonfires...plus easy convient parking . So my recommendation ration is to stay at least a few days take advantage of the lake and relax. Plus it is pretty close to portland if you want to grab dinner (the local towns have nice choices too. Really want to come back

I was a bit disappointed. The location is great and the rooms are spacious, but the place looked…read morelike the owners kind of gave up on it. Maybe it's because it was after the busy season, but the grounds were unkempt. There was no coffee available in the room and when I left the empty container out, nothing happened. The kayaks and canoes were all essentially swamped, each holding 6 inches of water.

Just finished a week at Poland Spring Resort for an on site conference and I must say that I am a…read morehappy camper. The place, while may be "dated" for some, had a charm all it's own. That was provided by the service, staff attitudes, and generally welcoming and relaxing environment. Downsides for some might be the limited breakfast buffet (which was more than enough for me but some folks mentioned it within earshot). Also, no maid service due to the COVID pandemic, although a friend said that in the past they had to bring their own linens (truly). All of a traveler's needs were available through the front desk. Great bar service by the way and PS was located close to everything I needed to see and do. I plan to make this place a stop on an upcoming fall colors trip down the eastern seaboard for a night along the way.

Another great stay at the Resort. Alot of great trails to walk. Atmosphere all around the Inn is…read moregreat. The breakfast buffet is exceptional and the staff is amazing. Not the fanciest place to stay at but Dog friendly and very comfortable.

My husband and I have been staying at the Breakers Inn every fall since...? wowI can't remember how…read morefar back it's been. Until Covid and we moved to take care for mom, had we missed our fall stays. Rodney over the years has been the most wonderful host. Recently Rodney and his wife Debbie have graciously allowed me to Memorialize my husband and our stays together at the Breakers. i thought a perfect way to do that was to buy 2 LL Bean Adirondack chairs for the front lawn for everyone to enjoy the view as we did over the year. I hope readers of the reviews choose to stay and enjoy the Breaker's for the view, the hospitality, the beast breakfast in town, but most of all the sense of peace that you get when you stay at The Breakers and walk on Higgins Beach, it's life changing.

Not what it used to be. Time for the cranky owner to retire and let someone new take over--Perhaps…read moresomeone who really wants to be in the hospitality business. Small beds. Spare furnishings. Great view. Pricey.

The staff when we arrived were kind. But no one seemed to know what was going on. We came up for…read morethe new murder mystery. It was an epic fail. Very convoluted to figure out the who done it. The food was better than expected. The huge issue was the staff telling us they would have activities around murder mystery. There was one escape room and there was no room for us to play. It made for a boring weekend. The place we stayed was ok and didn't have very many amenities, the heat in the living room wasn't working...made for a chilly weekend. The staff needs to prepare the guests for a weekend expectation. We didn't need a golf cart but no one mentioned that when we booked the trip. We wasted over $1K for this weekend. I would say, keep your money and don't visit this resort.

Half of the mascots have been gotten rid of. Now we only have Mortimer, Chippy, and Skarlett. Not…read moreto mention how cartoonerized they are now. We used to come here all the time before it was bought out. Definitely changed for the worst. Didn't have pieces to activities where you won prizes. No internet at cabins to check activities throughout the day. Prices to go there and for items such as food and souvenirs. $42 for a small shirt. Only good part is the production crew. 10/10 stars to them. They host every show there and are amazing at it. Also, they are amazing singers and dancers. Most staff are nice. Totally recommend the production shows if you end up at this horrible, outrageous place.

The Tarry A While Resort is a place reserved for individuals who yearn for days gone by. The…read moreHighland Lake is the centerpiece of this majestic property. The rooms are neat and very clean. The bed is comfortable and the shower is better than expected. Great water pressure and lots of hot water. There are no TV's, but who needs one here. The resort has a great game room housing both a pool table and ping pong table. It's the perfect place to bring your family. Donna, the innkeeper, understands how to manage this expansive property. It has a wonderful cooked to order breakfast and Friday night Lobster Dinner. Dan, the owner is very hands on working the property from dawn to dusk. We can't wait to come back!

Elegant but simple, lavish but tasteful, cheap but expensive. Haha! All seriousness, I can't…read moreremember a vacation where I had a better time at an affordable rate where the simple pleasures were taken care of. Summer days have never felt more relaxing than when you're by the water in one of their many lounge chairs. If your'e with family, like I was, there's paddle boarding, a game center, picnic areas, and beautiful scenes. Dan and Roseana, and really the whole staff, were so welcoming, warm, and accommodating to our every need. No request went unanswered. If you go you must stay for the weekend, or at least until Friday if you're staying during the week. Their lobster bake by the water is so enjoyable; it's a true Maine experience. In fact, it's more than that. It's a Tarry A While experience. You can't get that kind of community with delicious food anywhere else in Maine. I will definitely be going back and will always ask friends and family to come with me!

Wonderful location, beautiful accommodations, incredible staff for whom no guest need is too much…read more The food is delicious and abundant. The experience is completed by fantastic resources for the guests: kayaks, canoes, row boats, water skiing, tennis, frisbee golf, and a sauna. It is a wonderful old fashioned experience, where you can untether from electronics and step back in time.

first time here with my wife and son . We were really taken back the natural beauty of grounds :…read morefrom the property landscaping to the lake as a backdrop. the staff were all warm, genuine and friendly. We interacted with Scott quite often and he made us feel welcome , even as a first timers. Another review mentioned feeling left out of the vibe as a first-timer; we experienced the opposite as all the staff and guests were very affable the cabin (Birch) was very clean and spacious. we really appreciated the daily delivery of firewood to the cabin . the beds were comfortable but are likely getting close to needing replacement . the shower pressure is incredible and having two sinks is a huge plus. only thing missing was a filtered water dispenser in the room...would have saved many trips to the main lodge for filtered water!adding 1-2 puzzles to the book shelf would have been welcome as their was only one to borrow for the whole property at the time we were there The meals were good with the service bordering on a bit casual . several times, we had to wait 15-20 minutes for morning coffee or the staff taking breakfast orders which was strange as it didn't seem to busy in the front of the house . the options were varied and the amount of food was enough to be comfortably full All the activities we participated in were super fun (kayak tour, motor boat rental, hiking, tennis, pickleball water coloring, bingo, wildlife lecture ). The outdoor Monday cocktail hour was fantastic - gratis drinks at sunset on the patio. Typically, the resort schedules two activities per day which is great but three would have filled up the day a bit better The only complaint we had is their drink policy . i knew alcohol was not included but its strange to charge for soda when you are serving steaks , scallops and lobsters as part of the rate - it's a huge mismatch . This how they phrase their drink policy: "Drinks from the bar are sold separately and are not included in the all-inclusive rate" when most people think of "drinks from the bar" they don't consider soda to be part of that it's not a big deal - $30-40 over a few days but it's the poor communication that irks me as it seems ?intentionally? misleading

7/5 stars. Went for the first time with my mom, who's been three times before, this summer. I knew…read moreit was going to be a relaxing experience focused around food and entertainment, but I was still pleasantly surprised by the sense of community the owners cultivate by hosting happy hours, buffet dinners where you sit with other families, and nightly entertainment. I enjoyed time on Lake Kezar (a lake tour on a pontoon, riding a water bike, and swimming), had some excellent meals including a lobster dinner, worked the NYT crossword every morning, and saw a week of enjoyable concerts and shows. The place is filled with huge, multi-generational families, which gives it such a cool vibe. I was among a handful of first-timers, and I think all of us lefting wanting to go back. I so totally understand why my mom has been hyping this experience up since she first went 15 or 20 years ago.

Another fantastic week at Quisi…read more This place is so unique and special. A lake straight off of a picturesque post card. A staff that is cheerful, helpful, kind and talented. Evening performances that you can't believe you are watching in the Maine woods; your waiter is also a fantastic musical theater actor, a beach staffer might be a concert level pianist. several Quisis staff have gone one to Broadway, Lincoln Center, etc. And ownership/management is very aware of the unique community they have created. they love the place and it shows. They do everything they can to make sure your family has a great vacation, all while keeping the traditions that make Quisisana so magical.

I was planning a trip with a friend for my birthday in January, and then I decided why not just…read moretake advantage of our own gorgeous winter beachscapes right here in Maine? I'd been to the Inn before for happy hour and brunch so I was familiar with the main building and the fabulous view--so for this weekend I booked a Coveside Suite, which is a *huge* 2-bedroom setup with a living room and kitchen, balcony overlooking the snowy lawn and oceanfront, and a gigantic bathroom with both a shower and soaking tub. One bedroom has a king bed and the other two queens, which is perfect for a group of friends (it's not easy to find an arrangement like this). It's all very nicely designed (upscale beachy without being pretentious), and with freezing temperatures and a snowstorm on the way, the fireplace in the living room was the best. Pure hygge! I also recommend taking advantage of the spa, which we did on Saturday, both enjoying wonderful massages (hot rocks nearly had me drooling I was so relaxed). And even if it's cold, you can still tromp around the snow-covered lawn and down to the beach, or bundle up and have a cocktail outside on the deck by a fire pit, which a friend and I braved for awhile because we're weirdos. Large resorts like this can sometimes have food that feels institutional, but that's not the case here at the Sea Glass restaurant, which reliably turns out a nice range of tasty dishes inspired by Maine seafood and produce. I appreciate that there's some overlap between the breakfast/brunch and all-day menus; you can reserve in the restaurant (as we did for Saturday night), eat at the bar (it was hopping on Friday evening, since it's also a destination for locals), or order room service (bless the staff who came out in the cold for us for breakfast!). Everything I had was delicious, with the highlights being a roasted sunchoke appetizer and a hangar steak special with melty Parmesan fries. And I so appreciate the staff, all of whom were friendly and helpful! Service and communication were really top-notch overall, while also being super low-key and relaxed--you never feel the effort behind everything they do to keep things running seamlessly, which is clearly a lot, and that's an art. Pro tip: take advantage of winter rates (and there's an extra little discount for Maine residents, which is nice). Oh, and bring your pooch! The Inn is dog-friendly and there were many happy pups in their winter gear frolicking in the snow. While this was certainly a splurge for me it was one well worth it, and as a local, I'll definitely be back to do so again.

I inquired to both host my wedding and a room block (separate inquiries, I never heard back on the…read moreevent side) at Inn by the Sea, a hotel I have attended many events at in the past and a place I grew up admiring. While I understand booking dates and availability, Laurie in the sales office was dismissive and unhelpful. As a catering sales manager in luxury hotels myself, I would never speak to a client in this manner bluntly saying "we are not booking in 2027" after I requested clarification "Thank you for your email. Do (yes, spelled incorrectly) to the size of our property we do not offer courtesy room blocks for events not at the Inn." "If we were to host an event such as a rehearsal dinner or welcome party, what would be the minimum required to host a courtesy block of that size?" "You could potentially book a rehearsal dinner or welcome party if the wedding for that weekend is not having a Friday event and does not have a block of rooms. Currently we are not booking into 2027 so I would not know if that would be available until closer to the date. Rooms are contracted, not courtesy blocks; therefore, there would be a 2-night minimum and a 90% attrition for unused rooms." "I'm a catering sales manager myself in hotels and not understanding what you're saying here. Can you please clarify what you mean by that first paragraph? I understand on the rooms side but if this date is too far out, I'm happy to go elsewhere as other hotels are booking these dates." "We are not booking into 2027 yet." That is the entire conversation. Very disappointing service for a place that wouldn't even offer the opportunity to book with when other similar hotels in the area have opened their books.

We absolutely loved this place!!! Anthony and Leila were so welcoming, and those 3 course…read morebreakfasts!!! Wow! The location is perfect - just a 1/2 block from the downtown main street, and sitting on the porch in their rocking Adirondack chairs or having breakfast, there is a nice view of the lake. There is a comfy large living room with a pool table too. Definitely will come back the next time we're visiting Sebago Lake

NOTE: Anthony and Leila are the new owners since December 2020 - any review made previously are…read morefrom the old owners. I am in just complete awe after staying at Lakeview Inn. The owners Leila and Anthony are truly the kindest and most hospitable people I have ever met. From the second we walked into the Inn it truly felt like we were right at home. The Inn itself is beautiful, quaint, charming and very clean. Our room was super cozy and the bed was SO comfortable (I will definitely miss it). The water pressure in the shower was great, which is hard to come by sometimes. The grounds are manicured and so comfortable. I spent hours on the hammock and in the rocking chairs reading and relaxing. What really blew me away was the breakfast and the treats. Anthony preps all the food and is a breakfast and pastries GENIUS. First night we were there they had snickerdoodle whoopee pies with a maple cream cheese filling (individually wrapped to be extra safe and clean) and I may or may not have taken a couple more with me to enjoy later in the evening... The location of the Inn is PERFECT. You are walking distance to Long Lake and a few little shops and minutes away from Lake Sebago. I truly cannot recommend this Inn enough, and I cannot wait to get back here! Thank you Leila and Anthony!

Out of business and did not notify people with reservations!!! Closed 4 or 5 months ago and still…read moreaccepted reservations in June after closing.

Manager and family are rude and appear to drink too much. Swearing is not uncommon. Rooms are old…read moreand unkept especially for the cost.