With a stay at Tugboat Inn in Boothbay Harbor, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Burnt Island Living Lighthouse and Boothbay Harbor Marina. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Opera House at Boothbay Harbor and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library.
What's nearby
Burnt Island Living Lighthouse - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Boothbay Harbor Marina - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Barrett Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
Brunswick Station - 48 min drive
Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 79 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 19 min walk
Pinkham’s Gourmet Market - 3 min drive
Dunkin' - 4 min drive
Harborside 1901 Bar & Grill - 4 min walk
Tugboat Inn - 1 min walk
About this property
Tugboat Inn
Tugboat Inn offers 64 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature Tempur-Pedic mattresses. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 64 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a Tempur-Pedic bed. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Tugboat Main Dining Room serving guests of Tugboat Inn. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Tugboat Main Dining Room - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in seafood and serves lunch and dinner.
Marina Lounge and Café - Overlooking the ocean, this café specializes in seafood and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open select days.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
2 bars/lounges
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Marina Lounge and Café
Tugboat Main Dining Room
Things to do
Hot tub
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
ATM
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Business services
Business center
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Marina
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
4 accessible parking spaces
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in room
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Tempur-Pedic mattress
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides
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Air conditioning
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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
Property is also known as
Tugboat Inn Boothbay Harbor
Tugboat Inn
Tugboat Boothbay Harbor
Tugboat Hotel Boothbay Harbor
Tugboat Inn Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Tugboat Inn Boothbay Harbor Maine
Tugboat Inn Hotel
Tugboat Inn Boothbay Harbor
Tugboat Inn Hotel Boothbay Harbor
Tugboat Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 626 out of 1000 reviews
10 - Excellent
626
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1000 reviews
8 - Good
256
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1000 reviews
6 - Okay
84
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1000 reviews
4 - Poor
24
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1000 reviews
2 - Terrible
10
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
alissa
Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Dec 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our stay was fine for one night but I probably wouldn’t recommend it for longer. The room was very clean, but very small and my family of four were quite on top of one another. The view was beautiful though and the staff very friendly and helpful. It is quite conveniently located and worked well for our visit to the botanical gardens. In addition to the size being an issue, the room could use some TLC overall - cracks/missing grout, old fixtures and a general feeling of needing some updates. As I said though, very clean and friendly!!!
Clean room friendly helpful staff legitimate concern maybe throw a burger on the menu. I felt sorry for restaurant staff on Saturday night so busy not enough help. They seemed overwhelmed. So I just did takeout from somewhere else!
We all enjoyed our stay at the Tugboat. The beds were very comfortable and i don't typically say that in a review. And the staff is outstanding. We'll be back. Thank you Tugboat
Staff was great and courteous, very pleasant. we showed up early and our room was ready, so they let us check in early. The room and shower were very clean.
We did not know what to expect and were so delighted! The check in was easy, the room was perfect clean and comfortable. Having a restaurant right on site was helpful for us. If we make our way up again, would definitely stay here again!
I love this place! It is so unique! Our room at the end of the building had 3 windows looking out on Boothbay Harbor. The lobster here is magnificent, and The Tugboat Inn is so affordable.
elaine
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steven
Nov 4, 2025
Great location, staff was in
Steven
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Colleen
Nov 2, 2025
Colleen
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Pamela
Traveled with partner
Nov 2, 2025
Room was very old and outdated (1990’s). Very musty smell. Rather disappointed.
Staff was great, room was clean. We ate at the restaurant and had a great meal! Only thing is next time we will book a second floor room as we had stompers over us.