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Reviews of Smuggler's Cove Inn

727 Ocean Point Road, Boothbay, ME 04544, United States

#1 of 2 hotels in Boothbay

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Review Score

Based on 209 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free Wifi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: October 30, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The area by the water was not clean. I realize it was the end of the season; however, the advertised kayaks were not available. The steps and boards of the second floor are in need of updating.

    It was very nice to be by the water. The breakfast was good once I was able to inform the cook that there was no more coffee or eggs and it was replenished.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2024

    7.0
    Great location and nice breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Smell of the rooms (a bit musty). The heating unit was actually the air conditioner so it was loud. Proximity to the water weathered the buildings, decks, stairs, etc.

    Great location-about 10 minutes from downtown Boothbay harbor. Nice view of the water. Breakfast was great and had a lot of nice options-eggs, bacon, sausage, waffles, pancakes, cereal, etc.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful location and would definitely stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only recommendation I would have is the mattresses need an upgrade…personally thought they were not that comfy.

    Beautiful location and view from our room. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The room was lovely. Breakfast included. Heated pool that was still open when we came in the fall. Fire pit and kayake/paddle boards were available for use.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Roku TV. My husband had to miss a very special football game.

    The view. Breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Breakfast

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast

    Location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom sink wouldn’t drain. Complained to the office. They did not send anyone to fix it.

    The view

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful sunsets enjoying sitting by the fire with friends, kayaking. Ocean point drive nearby. Only a few minutes to
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking was not convenient. And this is not a property to consider if you have mobility issues.

    Excellent location! Clean. Restaurant was excellent!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable for a family, or basic getaway but not really anniversary getaway place… more for bus tours and families but
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Landscaping needs attention, stairs and decks could use some paint or sprucing up, ac a bit on the loud side, only one plug in room available for phone charging, etc.

    Good breakfast, comfortable beds, quiet, on the water, clean

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2024

    8.0
    Very Nice Overnight - Could Spend More Time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    No elevator for old people. Need another chair in the room.

    Excellent for a three star resort; everything is very well maintained, efficient and cheerful service, nice restaurant with a large patio, very good breakfast where items are replenished, enjoyed the balcony and the view.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking was a challenge. We were at the end of a building that was near stinky water. That smell was immediate the minute you left the room

    Great Breakfast served every morning. Same area available for cocktails and dinner. Pretty view from balcony

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2024

    7.0
    Quick overnight to see Botanical Gardens.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    White comforter sheets were all snagged. Spot on one sheet. Bathroom door sticks on the bottom. It took a LONG time for hot water. You can smell the sewer outside the Lantern rooms. Restaurant dinner was subpar. Big difference between breakfast and dinner.

    The property itself is secluded and quiet. Heated pool. Waterfront. Fire-pit. The beds were comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and fulfilling. Beautiful sunset.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Check out at 11 not 10

    We loved the location and happy hour

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2024

    7.0
    Very nice and beautiful getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms were somewhat dated, our bottom floor room was underneath family upstairs. Fairly noisy. AC unit malfunctioning, didn’t really need it.

    It’s setting right on the water was wonderful. Breakfast included, access to extras like kayaks and small beach. Close to the Botanical Gardens and Boothbay Harbor.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2024

    9.0
    Overall, we had a wonderful, comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shallow end of the pool was missing a handrail getting into the pool.

    Friendly staff, beautiful location, pool temperature was very comfortable, great breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms were nice, right on the water, great spot!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Hot water took a great deal of time to come up and never got very hot.

    Had not expected breakfast. It was very good. Room was quite attractive. Parking was convenient. Location was excellent.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quiet , with family atmosphere .

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful place to stay especially if you have family and want to stay in the Boothbay area during your stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The septic tanks smell outside was really strong. You can not smell it in your room which was great but it made it unpleasant at times to walk towards your room depending on the wind direction. We also had a bunch of kids upstairs stomping around which you could hear very clearly downstairs.

    Great location and view!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyed thr hospitality and the facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    View

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent place for the entire family, lots to do and enjoy. Super clean rooms. Wonderful breakfast buffet. Fantastic ocean views. Very helpful staff and management. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2024

    9.0
    A very nice although imperfect hotel in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Although the staff is enthusiastic and friendly, the property needs work- the bathtub in the room had permanent stains, and the whole place could use a general face-lift

    Beautiful location, wonderful pool with great view of the water and terrific sunsets- the restaurant had nice small free breakfast, and the dinner menu was great

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2024

    8.0
    Great time staying at Smigglers cove inn. Next time I would ask for a room in a different location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a bad smell outside of our room. Could have been low tide, but smelled like sewage.

    Beautiful property! Lots of amenities (pool, ocean, kayaks, etc.)

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful property with lots of amenities; we will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It would have been better for the window in the bathroom to open like an awning instead of sliding back and forth for privacy (we were on the first floor) and the room could have used a bathroom exhaust fan too, but it's pretty typical of rooms we have stayed in before where they did not install a fan during the renovation (it may not have been possible). Also, it looked like the tub insert should have had shelves in the corners, but there were no shelves and minimal spots to place our personal bath items for showering, which was not a big deal really. The hotel offered a happy hour, but only for drinks. It would have been nice to also have some food options for happy hour. We had a partial view of the bay from our room, so I would suggest asking for a room in the buildings with unobstructed views of the bay. If they are available when you book, it is really nice not to see a building in front of your balcony.

    The room was beautiful. It had been renovated and whoever did the decorating had a great eye for detail and finishes. We loved the nautical look. Very well done!! And it came with a nice size refrigerator and a mini split air conditioner that was super quiet and worked very well. The Adirondack chairs were a lovely touch and I wish every hotel had them on the balcony! The size of the balcony was perfect as well; much larger than most and private (there was another building where they had a shared balcony...). And the breakfast was one of the best hotel breakfasts I've had; very fresh and delicious. You could tell the eggs were real and the fruit was fresh. It was just nice that it was included in the rate. And also that they had a full bar and option for dinner. The restaurant has a nice view of the bay and also an outside seating option. They also provided for the use of kayaks along with life jackets free of charge! Very nice touch! And there was a salt water pool that we didn't use, but wish we would have brought our bathing suits.

    Stayed in July 2024

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