We recently visited the Ocean Gate Inn/Resort in Boothbay Harbor, Maine for a three night, four day vacation. This was absolutely one of our best family vacations. We had previously enjoyed four days in Boston before arriving but the Ocean Gate experience was the most enjoyable. The facilities were well kept and clean. The room was an average size with... more

We arrived in Boothbay Harbor without a reservation and were referred to the Ocean Gate Hotel. It was perfect. Rustic (40 acres), wooded, low rise buildings surrounded by tall trees, chirping birds and beautiful water views. It was so peaceful and quiet yet plenty to do - swimming, kayaks, canoes and WiFi in an outdoor pavillion. We stayed in the... more

First of all let me say that the Ocean Gate is a lovely place, it just has a bit of an identity issue...While the Ocean Gate bills itself as a Resort and Spa, it is more like a summer camp with motel beds. When you walk into the reception area (office) the brownish gold walls, ceiling, fixtures and furniture and... more

We stayed here for a couple of days while in the area for a wedding -- next time we'll stay longer! A rustic property in a gorgeous location, this is a fantastic spot for families that want a "Maine" experience. Lots of things for kids and adults to do -- mini-golf, ping pong, swimming, canoeing/kayaking all at no extra charge... more

The location was beautiful. There was amply activities for elderly as well as families. I loved being in the woods. With a little more flowers and paint on the buildings Ocean Gate will be perfect. I made my reservations through Expedia and saved the reservation via my credit card but would have liked to pay cash upon leaving your facility... more

This was our first time at the Ocean Gate and I can say we will be going back. The rooms were clean, spacious and offered a fantastic view. The staff and owner were friendly and very accomodating.A full breakfast is served and it is better than We've had at many restaurants. Then as if that's not enough there's the amenities,... more

We just returned from a weekend at the charming Ocean Gate Resort, where we have already booked another, slightly longer stay for a birthday celebration in June. Upon our arrival, we were warmly greeted by Frank who remembered speaking with us on the phone, and Elaine in the office. After some conversation, we checked into our room and admired not... more

We stayed at the Ocean Gate Resort for a family reunion and found it to be a great spot with beautiful views and lots of activities right on the property. There were free canoes and kayaks for the guests to use, a mini golf course, pool, basketball, tennis and lots of other stuff to do. This was especially important to... more

Beautiful spot with spectacular views. Rooms were in good repair, clean and freshly painted. The staff was consistently pleasant and helpful. Even the buffet breakfast exceeded expectations. People have written critical reviews, but they were probably expecting something fancier along the lines of a full service resort. The Ocean Gate has a charm all its own, suitable for families, and... more