Route 1 South, 1373 Post Road PO Box 1107, Wells, ME 04090
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What you can expect during your stay
- All linens sanitized in high-temperature wash
- Face masks required for staff in public areas
- Floors marked for social distancing
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Staff required to regularly wash hands
- Daily temperature and symptom checks for staff
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About
#5 of 29 in Wells
Location
4.7
Cleanliness
4.5
Service
4.5
Value
4.5
Travelers' Choice
All Suite Resort Hotel. Condominium resort hotel featuring spacious 1 and 2 bedroom condominium suites. Indoor heated pool, hot tub, fitness center, game room, seasonal outdoor pool, gas grills, Bocce ball court and basketball court. Situated on 11 acres bordering the Rachel Carson Wildlife Preserve and tidal salt marsh near Wells Beach. Great location between the popular tourist towns of Ogunquit and Kennebunkport. All units with living room, dining room, and fully equipped kitchen. Wedding and Meeting facility with a variety of meeting spaces including Maine Ballroom and intimate Kennebunk Board Room, for inviting events by the sea. Free Wireless Internet.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Boating
Game room
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Business Center with Internet Access
Parking
Wifi
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Fence around pool
Fitness / spa locker rooms
Bowling offsite
Fishing
Meeting rooms
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Clothes dryer
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
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Room features
Air conditioning
Additional bathroom
Desk
Dining area
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Sofa bed
Walk-in shower
Fireplace
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Safe
Seating area
Separate living room
Sofa
Telephone
Clothes rack
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Room types
Ocean view
Pool view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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Grade: 38 out of 100
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9Attractionswithin 0.75 miles
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Route 1 South, 1373 Post Road PO Box 1107, Wells, ME 04090
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We have stayed at VBTS many years and would never go anywhere else. The staff is friendly and helpful. The rooms are amazing and have everything you could need. Great location and value. We will be back again in 2023...can't wait!!
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled
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We are very happy to hear that we are your home away from home. Do you have a specific unit that you stay in? If so let us know which unit it is. As you know, our units are individually owned therefore making the set up and decor different in each unit. This can sometimes be fun as guests have certainly found specific units that they absolutely love to reserve year after year while others like to try out new units each stay. Have a wonderful day and we look forward to your 2023 visit. Jill
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This is our 2nd year staying at Village by the Sea and it is consistently a wonderful option for this area. Aside from a great location to beaches, restaurants and the hectic Ogunquit area, the units are immaculate and there are various price points to choose from. Our most recent stay was a premium level, 3rd floor unit with a fabulous view of the ocean. The unit had all stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops with every kitchen item you could possibly need for your stay! Everything was high quality. Having 2 bathrooms and 2 bedrooms for our group of 3 was just perfect and offered privacy as well. We did experience some issues with the TV in the family room not being able to connect to cable service, but it did not really affect our overall stay at all. Village by the Sea is a definite must if you are looking for a great place to stay in this area. We loved it!!…
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Room Tip: Top floor of any of the condos have the best ocean views.
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Thank you for your review. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed your accommodations and the convenience to many wonderful locations here on the coast. As for the TV's we just added a new cable and internet package for all of our units. So far it has been a fantastic upgrade however there have been a few hiccups. For example, now that all but the living room TV's are streaming we have had times when this app is down and unavailable to guests.
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We were travelling with our team and needed a place to rest. We could have settled with just about anything, but as soon as we stepped into 11H we immediately felt rejuvenated by the luxurious and spacious atmosphere. Highly recommend for business and personal/family trips in this area!!
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled
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Hi Ben, thank you for taking the time to post your review. Unit 11H is a beautiful unit with a spectacular view of the Rachel Carson and distant ocean view. We hope that you decide to stay with us again when travel brings you to the area. Jill
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We reserved 11E for just a one night visit but wished we could’ve stayed longer. Unit was clean, comfortable, beds were very comfortable. Very nice accommodations and will definitely request 11E again. Front desk staff was very nice as well, great experience!
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Room Tip: 11E has a sweet balcony off master bedroom and very airy.
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Hi Amy, thank you for taking the time to review on your most recent stay. Our housekeeping and front desk teams are amazing. Unit 11E is definitely a fantastic unit. All of our units are individually owned and therefore no two units are absolutely alike. If you have a unit that you have really enjoyed, please be sure to request it for your next stay. Have a wonderful summer and we hope to see you again soon. Jill
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Enjoyed our stay for our fourth wedding anniversary here. Village by the sea was our actual wedding reception area abcs it was great to be back! The room we stayed in was beautifully furnished and had a nice view out to the estuaries and ocean.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled
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Hello and thank you for your review. This is wonderful to hear that you continue to make Village by the Sea part of your anniversary. We hope to see you each year. Enjoy your summer! Jill
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We had such a wonderful time at Village by the Sea! Our family of three (two adults and a toddler) had a suite on the third floor with a nice water view. The place was very clean and comfortable. Good selection of dishes/utensils/pots/etc to use for cooking, full fridge, washer/dryer in unit, balcony with table and chairs, and plenty of space for the child to run around and have fun. The price per night was also very reasonable especially in these inflationary times. Would recommend to anyone for a nice stay.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Hi Julie, thank you for taking the time to offer such a wonderful review. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Be sure to come back to see us again soon. Jill
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We come here all the time. We usually love it here. But this time was very different. Our room had old dirty furniture in it. Faucet in bathroom constantly dripped, paint peeling off walls in bathroom, shower very low water pressure, TV in bedroom difficult to use and kept buffering so couldn't watch a show easily. Housekeeping never came to empty trash. We prefer first floor, but had to take a 2nd floor because they said they were completely booked. While we were there the vacancy sign was up the whole time and there were sections with no cars parked by units. We feel like we were lied to and given the dump room. We are sad because we have always had a great experience before and never had a stay like this time.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled
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Response from , Owner at Village by the Sea
Responded 5 weeks ago
Hello and thank you for taking the time to comment on your most recent stay with us. As you know we take complaints such as yours very seriously. It would be extremely helpful if we could speak to you directly in order to identify the unit you rented. If you could please contact me directly by email at Jill@vbts.com or call the property directly (207)646-1000 ext 1016. Thank you and have a wonderful day!
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We spent 6 nights at the Village by the Sea. When reservation was made, the person I dealt with, Halley, was EXTREMELY helpful. There are no elevators and I have a problem with stairs. She set us up in a 2 bedroom suite, locked the smaller bedroom, which we didn't need anyway and had the use of the rest of the suite. This suite was on a walk in level with no interior stairs. We also were only charged for a one bedroom suite because technically that's what we had. Two bathrooms, full kitchen and plenty of space. We reserved the same room for next year already. I highly recommend this place.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Great place! Clean. Staff is amazing. The unit we stayed in was wonderful. (15E). Amazing sunrise view of the ocean off the master bedroom balcony. We will be coming back. Very relaxing. We recommend Village by the Sea
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled
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Great stay, cute condo. Super clean. Would highly recommend, great location and friendly staff. Indoor pool was great and the full kitchen was a huge plus, lots of leftovers did not go wasted! Cant wait to return, thank you vtbs staff for an excellent stay.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Traveled
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Response from , Owner at Village by the Sea
Responded Apr 4, 2022
Thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Our units are the largest in the area and like you said the convenience of having a full kitchen in your unit means a place to heat up leftovers from all the great restaurants in the area.
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PRICE RANGE
$133 - $221 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
village by the sea hotel wells
LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
74
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Village by the Sea
Which popular attractions are close to Village by the Sea?
Nearby attractions include Weathervanes of Maine (0.2 miles), Bo-Mar Hall Antiques & Collectibles (0.6 miles), and Renee's Cat & Dog Gift Shop (0.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Village by the Sea?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and a fitness center.
Which room amenities are available at Village by the Sea?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What are some restaurants close to Village by the Sea?
Conveniently located restaurants include Congdon's Doughnuts, Joshua's, and Varano's Ristorante Italiano.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Village by the Sea?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness center, and locker rooms available in the fitness center during their stay.
Is Village by the Sea located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.5 miles away from the center of Wells.
Are any cleaning services offered at Village by the Sea?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Does Village by the Sea offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business center and meeting rooms during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to Village by the Sea?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Wells Reserve at Laudholm (2.1 miles), Wallingford Farm (5.0 miles), and Congregational Church Of Wells (0.8 miles).
Does Village by the Sea have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.