Cape Arundel Inn
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#6 of 20 B&Bs / Inns in Kennebunkport
Location
4.9
Cleanliness
4.7
Service
4.5
Value
4.2
Time on Maine's spellbinding coast has a way of resetting your priorities. At the Cape Arundel Inn & Resort - one of the most luxurious hotels in Kennebunkport, Maine - you'll enjoy shimmering ocean views, exquisitely prepared cuisine, and the indulgent sleep that follows days spent by the sea. As our guest, the devoted Cape Arundel Inn team will handcraft experiences that are authentically Maine… authentically you.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Bicycles available
Adults only
Baggage storage
Street parking
Wifi
Adult pool
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Fence around pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Complimentary tea
Happy hour
Outdoor dining area
Wine / champagne
Boating
Bowling
Canoeing
Game room
Golf course
Hiking
Horseback riding
Mini golf
Tennis court
Aerobics offsite
Bicycle tours
Billiards
Bowling offsite
Canoeing offsite
Fishing
Patio
Tennis court offsite
Walking tours
Water park offsite
Board games / puzzles
Concierge
Gift shop
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
Umbrella
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
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Room features
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Desk
Fireplace
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Seating area
Separate living room
Sofa
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
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Historic Hotel
Charming
Languages Spoken
English
Location
46Car recommended
Grade: 46 out of 100
87Restaurantswithin 5 miles
106Attractionswithin 5 miles
208 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME 04046
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Love this inn! Had beautiful views of the ocean and Walkers Point. Rooms were spotless and well maintained. Janet was our housekeeper and she made sure our room was kept and we had everything we needed. Would love to return one day and stay again.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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This hotel is fabulous. Service is outstanding, room was impeccably clean and view was magnificent. Will definitely return. Absolutely perfect experience. A special shout-out to the front desk staff.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Corey Lens, Owner at Cape Arundel Inn
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear nycnative22, Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful feedback. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay and our service at Cape Arundel Inn & Resort. We will be happy to welcome you back in the future for another memorable stay. Corey Lens Assistant General Manager Cape Arundel Inn & Resort
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Loved my visit. Extremely helpful and accommodating staff. Zach and Milena were awesome. Location is incredible and very quiet set right on the ocean. The incredible OCEAN restaurant is nothing short of perfection from the food, service, cocktails wine list and ambiance. Perfect for a romantic dinner or celebration. I stayed in Room 3 and it was lovely. Just perfect. Thank you for everything.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Room Tip: I thought everything was really well done.
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Response from Corey Lens, Owner at Cape Arundel Inn
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear ZodiacCrumb, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay at Cape Arundel Inn & Resort. We are delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic experience with us and were able to enjoy our special location. Zach and Milena are valued members of our team and we will be sharing your kind words with them both. We are equally happy to hear what a wonderful dinner you had at Ocean Restaurant and will be sure to share your feedback with our culinary team as well. Please come back and stay with us again soon. Sincerely, Corey Lens Assistant General Manager Hidden Pond
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Reading other reviews I surmised we must have been given the worst room in the Inn. Bate and switch.
The setting is fabulous. Our room was a far cry from the luxury room we were expecting at 1000 a night. The room smelled of urine the bathroom sink did not work the shade on the window was broken so I had the pleasure of a dawn sunrise beaming into my bed. The pictures in the trip advisor were lovely; our room did not come close to the illustration. We were moved to an even smaller room the second night with less of a view but the sink worked. The saving grace was the weather. I would never recommend this “resort” . They say you get what you pay for but this was an exercise in frustration and disappointment. A waste of money with no recourse.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Beware of the bate and switch.
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Response from Corey Lens, Owner at Cape Arundel Inn
Responded Aug 3, 2023
Dear Getaway276711, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this feedback of your stay. It is disappointing to hear about your negative experience in the first guestroom you were placed in. Our team has taken the appropriate measures to fix the blind and the water pressure in that guestroom, as well as treat the carpet. Your experience is far from what other travelers can expect and we apologize for the inconveniences you experienced during your first evening staying with us. It is unfortunate that you are unsatisfied with your new guestroom which is one that is highly popular with many of our other guests and is the featured photo in that room type on our website. Being that our inn is over one hundred years old, the historic nature of the building does feature quaint accommodations. Had another room been available, our team would have gladly moved you to a room more to your liking which we are unable to do during your stay due to occupancy levels. We wish that our management team had the opportunity to speak with you prior to this review being posted as we have since taken the appropriate steps to make things right. We want all of our guests to be completely satisfied with their stay, and do all we can if given the opportunity to handle rare negative experiences directly with the guest. Sincerely, Corey Lens Assistant General Manager Cape Arundel Inn & Resort
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Everything was perfect! Staff could not have been any nicer. Facility was amazing including our spacious room. We will definitely be returning in the future. Thank you Sandreen. Mike and Jan Langis 😊😊
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Room Tip: Great for the energetic or the rest and relax. Just enjoy!!!!!
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Response from Corey Lens, Owner at Cape Arundel Inn
Responded Aug 4, 2023
Dear Explorer62264362001, Thank you for staying with us at Cape Arundel Inn & Resort and for leaving us with this wonderful review. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Sincerely, Corey Lens Assistant General Manager Cape Arundel Inn & Resort
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Fabulous location and friendly staff at Cape Arundel will make your visit to Kennebunkport memorable. From the chilled glass of Prosecco at checkin to the smiling staff at checkout, The Cape Arundel Inn is a wonderful old feel New England coastal inn. Janette I’m housekeeping was incredibly welcoming and did a wonderful job keeping the lovely room fresh and clean. Sandreen at the front desk was so friendly and helpful and always smiling. Sanjay in The Ocean restaurant was friendly, helpful and a pleasure. As a matter of fact, everyone was a pleasure at Cape Arundel! Looking forward to future visits!
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Corey Lens, Owner at Cape Arundel Inn
Responded Jul 21, 2023
DearH5144ABdeniseV Thank you for staying with us at Cape Arundel Inn & Resort and for leaving us with this wonderful review. Your kind words have been passed along to Janet, Sandreen, and Sajay who we are very fortunate to have as members of our staff. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Sincerely, Corey Lens Assistant General Manager Cape Arundel Inn & Resort
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The inn is gorgeous, the view is spectacular, and the service was impeccable. Ocean, the restaurant in the inn was one of the finest seafood (or any cuisine for that matter) restaurants I have ever been to. A special shout out to Milena at the front desk and Janet in housekeeping. They couldn’t have done more for us.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Corey Lens, Owner at Cape Arundel Inn
Responded Jul 4, 2023
Dear Q7460HOjackl, Thank you for staying with us at Cape Arundel Inn & Resort and for providing us with this excellent five star review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and received such excellent service from our staff. Ocean is a special restaurant and we have passed your kind words on to our executive chef and his culinary team. We greatly appreciate you acknowledging Milena at the front desk and Janet who is one of our spectacular housekeepers. They both have a true passion for hospitality and feel rewarded in knowing that your stay was enjoyable due to their efforts. Please come back to stay with us again soon. Sincerely, Corey Lens Assistant General Manager Cape Arundel Inn & Resort
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We stayed at the clubhouse, so this review only applies to those rooms. Dreadful. Dark the bedrooms are dark and depressing with tired looking furniture and carpeting. Our room had two small windows, one occupied by a window AC unit, that did nothing to cool the room, but sounded like a train. We opened the other window, but there was no cross ventilation. It was fairly cool last week, so I can’t imagine how uncomfortable it would be on a hot day. The bathrooms are circa 1990 and far worse than a cheap roadside motel. Shockingly bad for the price. I spoke to several other guests and they said the same thing. On the plus side, it’s very quiet, great location, and the bed is comfortable and well made. The pool is nice and maintained. We like the restaurant - def the best fine dining spot in Kennebunkport, and the breakfast is fairly good, although they should upgrade their breads. The bottom line is that this is not a luxury destination, but a barely tolerable place to stay.…
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Corey Lens, Owner at Cape Arundel Inn
Responded Jul 4, 2023
Dear J5543IApatriciap, Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to share this review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed Ocean Restaurant, found your bed to be comfortable, and enjoyed our Club House pool. Our property is indeed situated in a fantastic location and it we are glad you found this to be case. With that said, it is certainly disappointing to hear that you were less than satisfied with your guest rooms at the Club House and your notes are well taken. Our Club House does have a more historic feel, having been the Old Fort Inn for many years before becoming part of Cape Arundel. Being that you enjoyed the location of the resort, the pool, and the restaurant, we would recommend staying in one of our ocean view bungalows or Main Inn guest rooms the next time you visit Kennebunkport. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Sincerely, Corey Lens Assistant General Manager Cape Arundel Inn & Resort
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Our stay at this resort was truly amazing and everything that we had expected. Janet and Kacey greeted us every morning with a friendly hello and check in to make sure we had everything we needed. They kept both the waters and the Nespresso machine stocked for our morning cup of coffee. We would definitely go back and recommend.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Corey Lens, Owner at Cape Arundel Inn
Responded Jun 11, 2023
Dear lorrainebY2925WA, Thank you for your stay at Cape Arundel Inn & Resort. We are so delighted to know that you had amazing experience with us as this is what we strive for. Janet and Kacey are truly valuable members of ours and we are glad that they were able to provide such a wonderful service during your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back. Sincerely, Corey Lens Assistant General Manager Cape Arundel Inn & Resort
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Room #1 had great views and a fantastic bed. The best thing about this inn is the service! Every staff member is fantastic and Mr. Black and Angela know this area and all of the people like the back of their hand. Never steered us wrong. The restaurant is 5 star and I raved about it in my other review.Cozy front porch with fireplace and great parlor to hang out in the evening. Felt like being home!
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Corey Lens, Owner at Cape Arundel Inn
Responded Jun 7, 2023
Dear D5173JEjamesh, Thank you very much for staying at Cape Arundel Inn & Resort. We greatly appreciate you leaving us such a wonderful review and sharing your experience. We are delighted to know that Mr. Black and Angela delivered such fantastic service. We are proud to have them as a part of our team and we hope to welcome you back in the near future. Sincerely, Corey Lens Assistant General Manager Cape Arundel Inn & Resort
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PRICE RANGE
$307 - $577 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
28
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cape Arundel Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Cape Arundel Inn?
Nearby attractions include Wells Reserve at Laudholm (4.3 miles), Saint Ann's Church (0.3 miles), and Seashore Trolley Museum (4.7 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Cape Arundel Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Cape Arundel Inn?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Cape Arundel Inn?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Cape Arundel Inn?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Cape Arundel Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Chez Rosa, Earth at Hidden Pond, and Nunan's Lobster Hut.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Cape Arundel Inn?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to Cape Arundel Inn?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Wallingford Farm (4.9 miles), Emmons Clock Farm (4.8 miles), and Perkins Tide Mill (1.7 miles).
Does Cape Arundel Inn have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbor view available here.