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The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina

3.0 star property

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A waterfront building with multiple windows and balconies, reflecting lights on the water.
Exterior
Exterior
A compact kitchen area with a coffee maker and a dishwasher.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, and a shower area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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21 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046
  • Place, Dock Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kennebunkport Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kennebunkport Village Green
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite (Admiral Suite with Deck)

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, a view of a marina with boats, and a blue accent wall.

Suite (Admiral Suite with Deck)

  • River view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, Balcony (Captain's)

Suite, Balcony (Captain's)

  • River view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Harbor view)

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Harbor view)

  • River view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite (Lobster)

Suite (Lobster)

  • River view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Portside)

Room, 1 King Bed (Portside)

Room, 1 King Bed (Portside)

  • River view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Portside)

  • River view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Portside, ADA)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Portside, ADA)

  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Double Beds (Wharf House)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Wharf House)

A hotel room with a large bed, two wicker chairs, a small round ottoman, a round table, a lamp, and a potted plant.

Room, 1 King Bed (Wharf House)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a coffee maker, a small plant, and a refrigerator.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Wharf House)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite (Wharf House )

A living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.

Suite (Wharf House )

  • River view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina offers 25 accommodations with DVD players and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Kennebunkport hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina, you're just a quick walk from Dock Square. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free valet parking.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free valet parking and self parking
  • Enjoy seafood while dining at The Boathouse Restaurant
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Steps from Dock Square and Kennebunkport Harbor
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Kennebunkport hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free on-the-go breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
The Boathouse Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site valet and self parking spaces per unit
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Boathouse Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Dock
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in room
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (46 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (74 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2013
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The "Wharfside" guestrooms and some amenities at this property are not accessible to wheelchairs, and may require the use of stairs.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 27.25 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Concierge service
  • In-room bottled water

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Boathouse Hotel
Boathouse Hotel Kennebunkport
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The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel Kennebunkport, Maine
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Boathouse Waterfront
The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel Marina
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The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 376 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 376 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 376 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 376 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 376 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Tina

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. Friendly staff. Close to many restaurants, shopping and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the space in the rooms. Bed was very comfortable and the staff was alwaya so helpful and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, clean, comfortable. Very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a great location with a friendly staff, a great waterfront bar & restaurant. Really hard to beat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location for walking around Kennebunkport. Rooms were clean but otherwise just ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, clean and good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Gerard

Continental Breakfast was ok. Room could use some attention. There is no one at the front desk after 4PM and no one was there when we left at 9AM.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suat

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a first class hotel and restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

Kennenbunkport is an amazing town in Maine and staying at the Boathouse made it even better. Brilliant location, restaurant is awesome and could not have asked for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming hotel

Nice hotel, rooms are found in 2 different building - main hotel building is nicer than outbuilding. Rooms outdated but functional and comfortable bed. Very good location in the center of Kennebunkport.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, live music in the bar across the water (til 2200), and kitchens if you get tired of eating out!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying here. We were totally thrilled with location, service and cleanliness. Must stay there for quiet get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice to have bar and restaurant downstairs particularly during our winter stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area. Comfortable room. A couple of good pubs. No good breakfast/brunch options.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Responsive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was very nice. Walking around to all the shops.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

David

Great location but average accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel perfect location for dining and shopping. Modern very clean and very nice staff. We will be visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Socorro

Liked: Amenities
We will be back for a longer visit!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were there in the off season and didn't really take advantage of all the hotel had to offer but would love to come back and do that. The rooms were nice, the property was beautiful and it was convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to visit. Love the Maine coast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful time here. The staff was very friendly and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024