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The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lunch and dinner served
Lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is $442
$405 nightly
$442 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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21 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046
  • Place, Dock Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kennebunkport Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kennebunkport Village Green
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite (Admiral Suite with Deck)

Suite (Admiral Suite with Deck) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Suite (Admiral Suite with Deck)

  • River view
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Balcony (Captain's) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Suite, Balcony (Captain's)

  • River view
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Harbor view) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Harbor view)

  • River view
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite (Lobster)

Suite (Lobster) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Suite (Lobster)

  • River view
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed (Portside) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Portside)

  • River view
  • 410 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Portside)

  • River view
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Portside, ADA)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Portside, ADA)

  • River view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Wharf House) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room, 2 Double Beds (Wharf House)

  • 309 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed (Wharf House) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Wharf House)

  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Wharf House) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Wharf House)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Wharf House ) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Suite (Wharf House )

  • River view
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kennebunkport

When you stay at The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina in Kennebunkport, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Dock Square and Kennebunkport Harbor. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Gooch's Beach and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge.

What's nearby

  • Dock Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kennebunkport Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • First Families Kennebunkport Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kennebunkport Village Green - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Anthony's Franciscan Monastery - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 14 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alisson's Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Federal Jack's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Batson River - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mornings in Paris - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Clam Shack - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina

The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina offers 25 accommodations with DVD players and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Kennebunkport hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy seafood at The Boathouse Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. Free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
The Boathouse Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Boathouse Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Dock
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in room
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (18 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (29 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2013
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The "Wharfside" guestrooms and some amenities at this property are not accessible to wheelchairs, and may require the use of stairs.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 27.25 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Concierge service
  • In-room bottled water

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Boathouse Hotel
Boathouse Hotel Kennebunkport
Boathouse Kennebunkport
The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel Kennebunkport, Maine
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Boathouse Waterfront Hotel
Boathouse Waterfront Kennebunkport
Boathouse Waterfront
The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel Marina
The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina Hotel
The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina Kennebunkport
The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina Hotel Kennebunkport

The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 374 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 374 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 374 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 374 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 374 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Tina

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. Friendly staff. Close to many restaurants, shopping and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the space in the rooms. Bed was very comfortable and the staff was alwaya so helpful and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, clean, comfortable. Very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a great location with a friendly staff, a great waterfront bar & restaurant. Really hard to beat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location for walking around Kennebunkport. Rooms were clean but otherwise just ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gerard

Continental Breakfast was ok. Room could use some attention. There is no one at the front desk after 4PM and no one was there when we left at 9AM.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, clean and good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a first class hotel and restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

Kennenbunkport is an amazing town in Maine and staying at the Boathouse made it even better. Brilliant location, restaurant is awesome and could not have asked for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suat

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Charming hotel

Nice hotel, rooms are found in 2 different building - main hotel building is nicer than outbuilding. Rooms outdated but functional and comfortable bed. Very good location in the center of Kennebunkport.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Responsive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area. Comfortable room. A couple of good pubs. No good breakfast/brunch options.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, live music in the bar across the water (til 2200), and kitchens if you get tired of eating out!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying here. We were totally thrilled with location, service and cleanliness. Must stay there for quiet get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice to have bar and restaurant downstairs particularly during our winter stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was very nice. Walking around to all the shops.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

David

Great location but average accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Socorro

Liked: Amenities
We will be back for a longer visit!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel perfect location for dining and shopping. Modern very clean and very nice staff. We will be visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were there in the off season and didn't really take advantage of all the hotel had to offer but would love to come back and do that. The rooms were nice, the property was beautiful and it was convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to visit. Love the Maine coast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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6/10 Okay

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You need to know there is no elevators and the stairs are steep. Restaurant was nice and lots of shopping
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025