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    The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel

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    #12 of 25 B&Bs / Inns in Kennebunkport
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    21 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6003
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    4.5 341 reviews
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    • Average7%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible1%
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    21 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6003 See on map
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    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    First anniversary

    My husband and I stayed this past weekend at The Boathouse to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. I’ve traveled many times to Kennebunkport as a child so I was super excited to get a hotel room in such a good location. Like I said location...More

    Thank Boulaynil
    Response from Tom S, Manager at The Boathouse Waterfront HotelResponded yesterday

    Hello Boulaynil, Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your stay. We are glad to see you enjoyed most aspects about your stay coming back to the Kennebunkport area. We are very luck to have such a central location right in the...More

    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Wonderful!

    Small boutique set in a prime location in the quaint town of Kannebunkport. Gorgeous room, warm staff, a complimentary welcome drink and good food, set in a magazine worthy setting. Were thrilled and it will be our go to place when we come to Maine....More

    Thank Kathleen H
    Response from Tom S, Manager at The Boathouse Waterfront HotelResponded yesterday

    Hello Kathleen H, We are glad to see you had such a great time with us. We could not be luckier to have such a centralized location within Kennebunkport as almost everything is just steps away. We look forward to having you stay with us...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    November weekend for 1st visit to Kennebunkport

    We had a great weekend. Arrived at hotel to a welcome cocktail. Our room was very clean and had everything that we could want (coffee, water, hair dryer and comfortable beds). The hotel's location was excellent. We parked our car at hotel and could walk...More

    Thank 938annemarie
    Response from MarkD7048, Guest Relations Manager at The Boathouse Waterfront HotelResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you 938annemarie for your wonderful five star review! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us at the Boathouse, and the welcome glass of Prosecco. The welcome drink really helps the guest start to relax and immediately feel like they are on...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Main Building.

    Hub and i had some traveling to do around the area and decided to make the Boathouse our "Anchor".Upon our arrival we were given an "Upgrade" from the Wharf side to the Main Building ok,we accepted the offer.Turns out the upgraded room needs an "upgrade"....More

    Thank _dantenapoleon21
    Response from MarkD7048, Guest Relations Manager at The Boathouse Waterfront HotelResponded 1 week ago

    Dear dantenapoleon21, The team at the boathouse really appreciates your constructive feedback about your stay with us. I do apologize that the complimentary upgrade from our wharfside building to our main building wasn't the best decision for you. Anytime that you would like to discuss...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Girls weekend getaway

    Brought my two best friends for a weekend in kennebunkport and staying at the boathouse was the perfect location, right in the middle of kennebunkport no need to drive anywhere. The hotel is beautiful and all the amenities are top notch. The staff is wonderful...More

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    Response from MarkD7048, Guest Relations Manager at The Boathouse Waterfront HotelResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you so much tinashulman for bringing your two best friends to Maine for a girls weekend getaway! We truly hope that you had the greatest time in our quaint little town, where it is very easy to get around either by foot or bicycle....More

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    The Boathouse's 25 modern guest rooms and suites pay homage to the property's waterfront location with rich colors and contemporary nautical elements. With contemporary touches like AppleTV and Keurig coffee …More makers, and luxurious comfort through Maine-made Cuddledown bedding and plush robes, your stay promises all you yearn for. Customized with Frette linens, iPod docking stations, complimentary wireless Internet and gleaming white subway tile bathrooms, each room showcases unique aspects of what Kennebunkport and The Boathouse have to offer. The Boathouse is comprised of two buildings - the Main building and the Wharfside building. Several rooms also offer private balcony spaces overlooking the waterfront. Less
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    HOTEL FEATURES
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Free Parking
    Restaurant
    Bar/Lounge
    Air Conditioning
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Wheelchair access
    Pool
    Beachfront
    Room Service
    Breakfast included
    Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
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    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms
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    Room types
    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms
    Number of rooms
    25
    Price range
    $133 - $340 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel Kennebunkport, Maine
    Location
    United States > Maine > Kennebunks > Kennebunkport
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    Awards & Recognition
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    Certificate of Excellence
    Room types
    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms
    Number of rooms
    25
    Price range
    $133 - $340 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel Kennebunkport, Maine
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    United States > Maine > Kennebunks > Kennebunkport
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    sagate7
    July 11, 2018|
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    Response from Tom S | Property representative |
    Hello sagate7, There are many things to do around town from restaurants, shops, art galleries and sightseeing tours. The In Town Trolley is a great way to see the area by land and either New England Eco Adventures, First... More
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    February 7, 2018|
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    Response from Just-Lion-in-the-Sun | Reviewed this property |
    yes, they have an elevator
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    January 22, 2017|
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    Good Afternoon, Thank you for contacting us. We are unfortunately not a pet friendly hotel. Thank you, Boathouse Waterfront Hotel
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    Room Tips
    "Water front, get a view of the water"
    redcayenne
    Oct 12, 2018
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    "Book a balcony room. Watching the fog rolled in at night was magical and made for great pictures."
    jackiec963
    Aug 21, 2018
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    "Try for a suite in the main building."
    559catherinek
    Jul 19, 2018
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    "If you cannot do stairs due to medical reasons, book in the Boathouse proper - not the Wharfside."
    jennab832
    Jul 17, 2018
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