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Smuggler's Cove Inn

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Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View (Pier Building) | Terrace/patio
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View (Anchor Building) | Balcony
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View (Anchor Building) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View (Pier Building) | Balcony
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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727 Ocean Point Road, East Boothbay, ME, 04544
  • Place, Linekin Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grimes Cove Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Boothbay Harbor Marina
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪76 min drive‬

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View (Pier Building)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Kitchenette, Pool View (Anchor Building) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, eco-friendly cleaning products

Family Room, Kitchenette, Pool View (Anchor Building)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View (Anchor Building)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View (Anchor Building)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View (Anchor Building)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Panoramic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View (Pier Building)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Panoramic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View (Pier Building)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Dory Building)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pets Allowed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Room, Pets Allowed, Bay View

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

East Boothbay

Located in East Boothbay, Smuggler's Cove Inn is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and Boothbay Harbor Marina. .This beach hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Opera House at Boothbay Harbor and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Linekin Bay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Grimes Cove Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 12 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 12 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 16 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carriage House Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tugboat Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Harborside 1901 Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boothbay Lobster Wharf - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Red Cup Coffeehouse - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Smuggler's Cove Inn

Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Smuggler's Cove Inn offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This East Boothbay hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Satellite television is provided. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities, which include an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Smuggler's Cove Inn, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, coffee/tea in a common area, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 8:00 AM.
Smuggler's Cove Inn has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Paddleboard
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 15 and May 9.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 49 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 8 PM

Property is also known as

Smugglers Cove Oceanfront East Boothbay
Smuggler's Cove Inn East Boothbay
Smugglers Cove Oceanfront Inn East Boothbay
Sunset Beach Hotel East Boothbay
Sunset Beach East Boothbay
Smuggler's Cove East Boothbay
Smuggler's Cove Inn Hotel
Smuggler's Cove Inn East Boothbay
Smuggler's Cove Inn Hotel East Boothbay

Smuggler's Cove Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 282 out of 451 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 451 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 451 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 451 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 451 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antonella

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little inn right on the cove, 10 mins to Booth Bay Area harbor. Great view from balcony. Rooms are updated, nice size, and bed was really comfy with nice sheets. Wonderful full breakfast & free parking is always appreciated. Owners are super nice. Love it and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom screen caked with dust, sand in the 1970's tub and the deck is so noise when you walk on it it sounds like its going to fall apart
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Traveled with partner
Room view,view of roof and a little view of water, over priced for what we received!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean, Elgin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were lovely, the restaurant was amazing, the views spectacular the staff were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was very quaint and picturesque. Our room was very clean. We enjoyed having breakfast and dinners at the restaurant. The food was delicious and staff was very accommodating. The only complaint was the shower water temperature took too long to become warm. We would definitely return to Smugglers again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jared

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, so quiet, beautiful ocean, everyone so nice. Breakfast left much to Be desired. So salty, the ham, bacon and home fries were extremely salty, I could not eat Them. The yogurt and fruit were very good as well as the crepe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend!!

Stayed here in October, on our Leafpeeper tour. Great location for touring Boothbay area. Great ocean views! Updated room, comfy bed and outstanding breakfast! Only suggestion/complaint is outlets bedside for electronics.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Izabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

valerie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was delicious. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Breakfast was a typical chain hotel breakfast and acceptable. Staff was very friendly. Very clean but a very basic $99/night motel not close to $200+.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ann, Agawam

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property has a great view and is partially renovated. But for people with mobility issues it is a nightmare. We stayed in a room supposedly on ground level at the Loft building. There was not room to park nearby and you had to walk on ground with rocks and a very rough and uneven old walkway to get to the room. We were not able to go to the breakfast because you had to go from that building across the grounds and up a couple of stepping stones that had no rails. Or you had to walk a very long distance around the restaurant parking lot The tub was very slippery and no tub mat was supplied We had to go ask for one. They really need to work on ADA compliance.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place. Great room we got the two beds we requested. Staff is wonderful. The restaurant is great with a wonderful woman running the show. And the breakfast was great too and free!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Uma, Tampa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Owner are very cooperative and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. New, updated rooms on the water. Great restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

comfortable with a view

Enjoyed my room [and the view] - fortunately it wasn't too cool but there's no heat [that I could find] - but the view and comfort were just fine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Setting was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views, family friendly, amazing breakfasts in a quiet part of Boothbay❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a delightful stay at Smuggler's Cove Inn. The family owners are lovely, friendly and very hardworking. Despite the first impression from the road, the buildings are very well maintained and beautifully situated to make the most of the property and view. Our room was spotless and very comfortable. Breakfast is a feast! Dinner choices are varied with a bit of extra spice in some dishes...the gumbo was a treat! We wish the owners many more years of much success.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Well appointed room, a bit on the small side. There was no iron or ironing board. Maybe a Maine thing as there wasn’t one in the Vrbo we stayed in as well?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly enjoyed our stay. Staff was friendly and helpful. There’s a lovely little dining room for breakfast and enjoyed live music Tues evening with the best dinner on our trip. The burrata squash salad with crostini along with the best tika masala we’ve ever had were definite highlights. The property felt very family friendly and we enjoyed seeing lots of dog owners out and about. It was nice to be away from the tourism downtown yet close enough to take advantage of it and the Maine Coast Botanical Gardens which is a must see.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025