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#2 of 2 hotels in Kennebunkport
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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 124
  • Address: 140 Ocean Avenue Kennebunkport, ME 04046
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Historic, environmentally responsible oceanfront resort on rocky promontory with spectacular views of the Atlantic and the river. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Business Center No Fitness Center No Free High-Speed Internet No Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant No Room Service Swimming Pool
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“Looks Can Be Deceiving”

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3 of 5 stars
Nashville, Tennessee
Nov 6, 2007
1/3 found this review helpful

This looks like a great hotel. On the surface, it is. Beneath the surface, it leaves much to be desired. We arrived in the evening. The manager told us we did not need a reseravtion for a restaurant nearby. When we got there, they said we needed one. That is the level of service of this hotel. The staff seems tired. They are not particularly helpful at any time of the day. The appearance of the hotel is nice on the outside, but the hotel is showing its age. Breakfast was good but not great. Again, the service leaves much to be desired. The location is good, although a bit far away from the main part of Kennebunkport. If you want a bigger hotel in this area, this is probably the best choice. However, there seemed to be much better options when we looked around the town.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — grounds
    • Disliked — service
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DavidNashville's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: October 27, 2004
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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Average price*: $209 (year-round)
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“Great deal off season!”

The Colony Hotel

Oct 21, 2007

Great deal off season! We had a huge room and large buffet breakfast included. Great location! Very clean. Only downside is all the dogs running around. However, our 3 year old loved it!!! The best part is you walk out the back door and down a path and you are at the beach! The breakfast was also outstanding. Waitstaff very personable. Front desk and lady in GM's office had no personality though.

Wouldn't pay full price.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Children welcome! Breakfast buffet & location!
    • Disliked — All the animals and smell of cat pee outside the door
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yankeepotroasts's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2007
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: October 21, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping, Other
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“Get a deal”

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3 of 5 stars
Leigh England
Oct 7, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Our 3 night stay was fine as we got a great deal. $124 per night 3 persons (2 rooms) B&B. Hotel eco friendly. Evening meal expensive compared to local places and not as good. Everybody wanted tips & they charge you $5 per person per day for those who you didn't tip. I don't think they understand tips are for good service, wages are for people doing their jobs. Great location opposite the ocean. Wouldn't stay there in height of season, but may return when a deal is on.

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Leyther_7's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Member since: August 27, 2007
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“A Splendid Hotel for a Relaxing Weekend by the Ocean”

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5 of 5 stars
Boston, MA
Sep 30, 2007

My husband and took our dog here recently and had a wonderful mini break! The hotel is splendid with spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean. The rooms are spacious and clean with nice amenities. We booked a garden view room; but , we were amazed to find that that the room included a gorgeous ocean view with a glorious sunset. The service is outstanding and the staff are very polite. In particular, the dining experience should not be missed, especially the buffet breakfasts and dinner in the main dining room. I would highly recommend this hotel for a relaxing getaway! This hotel deserves five plus stars!!!

PS For all of the dog lovers, this place should be a must on your list!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — the dining, service, location
    • Disliked — nothing-Everything was perfect!
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egretwoman's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: May 06, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Pet owners, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine
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Average price*: $209 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-454-6835 from hotels.com
“Serene...a lovely interlude on the veranda...from early afternoon to sunset...”

The Colony Hotel

Sep 23, 2007

As an ardent fan of "grand hotel lobbies"...we saw this grand lady and had to stop in and, check it out...What a pleasant view as soon as you walk in...the veranda overlooks the ocean...we enjoyed afternoon tea...and even had a couple of glasses of cordials toward evening...enjoyed a nap and a lovely sunset...
Enjoyed imaginations of yesteryear with visions of ladies in their big hats, and bustledresses...and men in their suits and derbies...ahhhhhh...what an elegant place and time...We loved it...

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2SERENDIPITYLOVERS's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Member since: September 23, 2007
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Address: 140 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, ME 04046