My boyfriend and I recently stayed here for two nights while researching spots for our June 2014 wedding. From Philadelphia, we are in our 30s, well traveled, and generally look for accommodations that are in good locations and a good value (but without sacrificing some of the “good stuff” that makes taking a vacation worthwhile).

We stayed in a standard room with a queen bed, #33. It was at the back right of the complex, and I would not recommend it as you are the furthest from the bay front and nearest to the ice/vending machines and the back parking lot used by the maintenance crew. Overall, the room was a little dated—mint green walls and dorm-like furniture. It was spacious, though, and clean, and included a small fridge which was a nice touch. The air conditioning worked well. There were, however, numerous flies CONSTANTLY in the room—it seemed an issue all over this area, in fact, as everywhere we went (inside!) there were flies buzzing about. The mattress was firm (perhaps a bit too much so). They had large flat-screen TVs mounted in the rooms but no HD.

While on the property, we spent most of the time lounging under the small palapa-like umbrellas on the small (!!) bay front “beach”. The sand was definitely trucked in, the orange-y stuff mostly used at construction sites. There was a summer camp of sorts going on, so it was a big noisy as the kids played relay races and got sailing lessons nearby, but overall, it was peaceful. It definitely seems it would be nice for a family, with the sheltered swimming area and plentiful aquatic vessels to be used (like paddle boats and kayaks.).

We did not use the pool, as it was VERY crowded. We did eat at both on-site restaurants: Mango’s was just average – limited beer list and standard mid-level beach pub food. We both ordered salads, and they were large in portion and average in flavor/freshness. The “breakfast” included in the room fee included very limited selections at the deli across the street – for example, a small yogurt and a bruised apple with a bottle of OJ. We ended up skipping it the next morning.

The staff was cordial enough, but we did not interact with them beyond checking in and out. The maids were friendly and did a fine job.

There isn't much to do (if you don’t own a boat) in the area: We tried a few of the local restaurants in nearby North and Chesapeake Beaches—nothing blew us away. The boardwalk and “beach” are nice enough, but definitely nothing I’d drive more than five minutes to visit again. They are also quite costly to use!

Overall, I would not recommend this inn to friends, nor would I likely return to this location in the near future.

We went to Maryland for a wedding and were fortunate enough to find this gem to stay at. The Inn at Herrington Harbor is on the Chesapeake Bay and has great ambiance. The grounds were beautiful and we could see both the sunrise and sunset from this location. The beach was nice, there were kayaks to use, a large swimming pool, a beautiful walking path that’s about ¾ of a mile one way, an abundance of wildlife to view, and a great bar and grill.
We stayed in one of the standard rooms and while the room was dated, the rest of the establishment is outstanding. Our room was clean and a comfortable size, we had a little fridge and microwave, a big screen TV and internet access. The bathroom was small with a very dated sink and shower...but it was clean. Only one person can use the space at a time and there’s no room to put much on the sink. The outlet near the table needs to be replaced as plugs kept falling out and power was intermittent. This aside, we’d definitely go back because we enjoyed the rest of the environment.