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WALDO’S RETREAT (Queen)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable bed & breakfast with free breakfast and business center

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Business center

With a stay at Waldo Emerson Inn in Kennebunk, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Dock Square and Wedding Cake House. This bed & breakfast is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Ogunquit Beach and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Moody Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this Colonial bed & breakfast include concierge services, an arcade/game room, and wedding services.

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The bed & breakfast offers a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. This Colonial bed & breakfast also offers a library, a terrace, and a vending machine. Complimentary self parking is available on site. A total renovation of this property was completed in January 2020.

Waldo Emerson Inn is a smoke-free property.

  • Library
  • Picnic area
  • Express check-in
  • Daily
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Firepit
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free breakfast
  • Business center
  • Express check-out
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1753
  • Free self parking
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Food and water bowls
  • Dog exercise area
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Free full breakfast
  • Concierge services
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Beach towels
  • Total number of rooms - 6
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Arcade/game room
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Off-street parking

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access , Internet access (complimentary)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Slovak

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Waldo Emerson Inn offers 6 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Espresso maker
  • Designer toiletries
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Free bottled water
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Internet access (complimentary)
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Memory foam mattress
  • TV size: 32
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Number of beds 1
  • Champagne service
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Local maps
  • Window screens
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Streaming services
  • Restaurant dining guide

Where to Eat

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include complimentary bicycles.

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

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Snow tubing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Handrails in stairways

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 75.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 60 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets cannot be left unattended

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

No front desk

Gloves are available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Host will greet you

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours

No cribs (infant beds) available

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Carbon monoxide detector

LGBTQ friendly

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Debit cards

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 60 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 75.0 per night

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

Hotel Names

  • Waldo Emerson Inn
  • Waldo Emerson Inn Kennebunk
  • Waldo Emerson Kennebunk
  • Waldo Inn
  • Waldo Emerson Hotel
  • Waldo Emerson Inn Bed And Breakfast Kennebunk, Maine
  • The Waldo Emerson Inn
  • Waldo Emerson Inn Kennebunk
  • Waldo Emerson Inn Bed & breakfast
  • Waldo Emerson Inn Bed & breakfast Kennebunk

We should mention

Contactless check-out is available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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