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Reviews of The Boathouse 4 stars

21 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, United States

#17 of 23 hotels in Kennebunkport

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 113 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    8.0
    We would book at this facility again .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Harbor View King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was pretty small. Hard to walk past each other at times. The room was very clean, smelled fresh and not sprayed with perfume. The bed was very comfortable.

    Our experience was fine. Great location for people able to walk around. Our dinner at the restaurant was very good. We had a wonderful waitress. We were able to book a balcony room which was great because my husband has claustrophobia and could leave the door open most of the time we were there.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wharf House Queen Room-No Elevator in Wharf House Annex
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Going up stairs with luggage to third floor

    Great location and view

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    8.0
    Good for walking around Kennebunkport
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wharf House Queen Room-No Elevator in Wharf House Annex
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking, lack of breakfast options and not being able to easily get our car in or out in the evening. Would recommend checking in as early as possible to avoid the dinner rush at the on site restaurant, and don't plan on needing to drive on/off site.

    Really cool location in downtown Kennebunkport, walkable to shops and restaurants. Parking was difficult since we checked in as people were arriving to the restaurant, but the valet was very kind and helpful. We were a little late to the breakfast, we got there about 30 minutes before it ended, and there weren't many options- it's possible there was more and we missed it, ended up going to the coffee shop just down the road instead. Overall, good spot if you're looking to walk around Kennebunkport.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    8.0
    Good location, nice and clean room
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Wharf House Double Room with Two Double Beds-No Elevator in Wharf House Annex
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had to carry our luggage up and down a steep staircase. Breakfast was very poor — it tasted like it had just come out of the freezer. No staff were present in the breakfast area, and the receptionist didn’t greet us and seemed rather cold when we asked about breakfast. A little friendliness would have gone a long way.

    Well-located hotel. The room was clean and comfortable with good beds.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2024

    8.0
    Overall - we love Maine - especially Kennebunkport- have stayed up there many times and will gladly return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Harbor View King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My fault - I guess, booking for Christmas and all- but sort of sad and a little scary that there was no one there for most of our stay. Tuesday was great, but Wednesday (we did spot someone at desk to say Merry Christmas) and even Thursday morning when we checked out - we saw NO ONE. We drove around Christmas Day to find Chinese food to eat and stopped at a convenience store for snacks and drinks. I guess I just didn’t expect that- again, probably my fault. We have never stayed away on Christmas Day and I get that it’s a holiday, but it’s the entertainment/hospitality industry so I figured there would at least be a skeleton crew. Felt weird to use our room card to enter and exit the entire hotel.

    The location of the property to the downtown area could not be more perfect. Easy to walk to everything. Clean and nicely decorated for the holidays. Great views from the room. Room #203 -our favorite!!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous location, great food, comfortable room. We will recommend to our friends and family and stay again if in the ar
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wharf House Queen Room-No Elevator in Wharf House Annex
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, good complementary continental breakfast, priority booking for residents in the outstanding restaurant.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2024

    9.0
    Wish we'd booked an extra night!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wharf House Queen Room-No Elevator in Wharf House Annex
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing all fine for us.

    Great location right in the centre of Kennebunkport. The room (in the annex) was spacious and clean with a good view of the stream into the Dock. As long as you can get suitcases up the stairs the annex is fine to stay in. The restaurant in the main building was very busy but they got us a table after a short wait and the service was quick with good menu choices. Quality of the meal was excellent. Parking is tight but you get help as to where to go and spaces are reserved for hotel guests.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2024

    8.0
    Overall very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Portside Queen Disability Acessible
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast needs improvement Bagels were hard, stale Eggs and hot food should be included

    Location great Room furnishing great

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Harbor View King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking at the hotel was a challenge when the restaurant was busy.

    Great location!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2024

    9.0
    Excellence
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wharf House Queen Room-No Elevator in Wharf House Annex
    • Stayed 1 night

    swordfish on the menu

    Breakfast was the best of the three places we did.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Portside Queen Disability Acessible
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We couldn't get into parking lot so many cars so we had to be dropped off to go in the valet was fantastic and immediately explained we had a spot and was very helpful

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    7.0
    Great location on the water and place for drinks & food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wharf House Queen Room-No Elevator in Wharf House Annex
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the things listed in the booking.com checklist of facilities were not in our wharf room eg bathrobes, dvd player (not required) - this needs updating We ate our evening meal outside in the restaurant and it was nice but felt a bit rushed as soon as we said we didn’t want desert. The check was brought which is OK - we carried on drinking and then were told they just needed our card as if it to say ‘pay up and go’. This didn’t feel in line with this kind of establishment

    Location was good and parking was easy once directed by the helpful guy outside. Lovely spot for a drink and food.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful stay with excellent food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wharf House Queen Room-No Elevator in Wharf House Annex
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was fine but not the same standard as lunch and dinner.

    We booked this last minute having enjoyed a wonderful lunch and loving the location. The room was in the annex but had everything we needed. We are in the restaurant at night and the food was delicious - best meal of our 2 week holiday. We would not hesitate to recommend this hotel and would definitely stay again if we were in the area.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    3 Cheers for The Boathouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Harbor View King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurant wasn't open on Monday, the last full day of our stay.

    Our room had a balcony overlooking the river. Everything was comfy and super clean. The restaurant was fantastic.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Harbor View King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of breakfast options

    Position of the property

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    Great location, friendly staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Portside Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This isn’t a complaint more if a suggestion. As a person who’s in the corporate world. If I owned the boat house I’d have my staff in nice uniforms. The bartenders and waiters were dressed like they were going to go wash their car in the driveway. Tired tee shirts that didn’t fit well. Suggestion nice fitting golf shirts or button ups. Tan or black pants so they looked professional and the guests know who’s staff and who’s not. With that all said the staff was friendly and helpful. The parking service folks are great friendly outgoing and very accommodating.

    I was recently there in March. The location is great my only regret it wasn’t warmer so I could have enjoyed the outdoor opportunities more. But it’s pricey June July and August.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    9.0
    Perfect location to Dock Sq. Shops/restaurants. Appreciated the lighted shortcut passageway to the.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Portside Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location to walk to Dock Square restaurants/shops. Great lighted shortcut to Square.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    7.0
    Despite the shortcomings listed above, we enjoyed our stay at the Boathouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Harbor View King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The dead bolt lock didn't work. The breakfast was not up to par for the price of the lodging. Parking was inadequate. The valets were constantly having to move cars to allow patrons to get in/out of the parking lot.

    The facilities were very nice. The restaurant was well appointed, and the staff were friendly and efficient. The location was right on the water and enjoyed easy access to the shops and other restaurants in the area.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2023

    9.0
    Absolutely lovely and look forward to staying with you again.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Portside Queen
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No one was at the front desk and the restaurant staff was helpful to a point, but because they are in a different department could assist on certain stuff.

    The GM was so pleasant and upgraded me to the most beautiful room - felt like a princess Breakfast was spot on and the location of the hotel is amazing.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2023

    9.0
    Great time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Harbor View King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Soundproofing between rooms.

    The location was great and the breakfast was fine, although we were in the way of the cleaners on one morning.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2023

    8.0
    I’m very glad we decided to stay we really enjoyed it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Portside Queen Disability Acessible
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would have been nice to know that so many things were closed in the area. We did enjoy walking around seeing the town.

    It was nice with a good selection of items. The room was very comfortable and we loved the shower it was huge!! A very unique design. The restaurant was lovely and the little dining houses on the patio were so wonderful.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2023

    9.0
    Great location , loved our room, food was yummy, we will definitely be back !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Captain's King Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We got there Friday at ? 630 ish Checkin Was closed so we walked across the street to the sister property, which was fine but I would have pushed harder to arrive earlier if I had known the checkin closed so early. Also it is January in Maine so low season , but restaurant / bar at the hotel closed at 8 —early for a Friday and Saturday night. ( they seemed quite busy - I thought 9 might have been more appropriate as a closing time)

    Good Like a hot breakfast Coffee and pastries were nice

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wharf House Queen Room-No Elevator in Wharf House Annex
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Book this! The Wharf house is adorable. The room was clean, had a kuerig and coffee. A good sized fridge, some water bottles. Well stocked with towels and everything you need. I look forward to going back. The restaurant is excellent! Staff were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    10
    In spite of the lack of elevators we definitely liked the location and amenities so will we return again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wharf House Queen Room-No Elevator in Wharf House Annex
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wharf building had no elevators so carrying our bags up 2 flights of stairs wasn’t ideal.

    The location and accommodation was lovely. We enjoyed the restaurant as well.

    Stayed in August 2025

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