Drakes Island Resort

2.5 star property

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25 Large Cottage | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free self parking
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $144
$132 nightly
$144 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25

Explore the area

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2073 Post Road Route 1, Wells, ME, 04090
  • Place, Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Bette-Jean's
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

01 Motel Queen Pet Friendly

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

02 Motel Queen Pet Friendly

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

04 Motel Queen NOT Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

03 Motel DBL Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

05 Motel King NOT Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

06 Motel Queen NOT Pet Friendly

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

08 Motel Queen NOT Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

07 Motel King NOT Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

09 Motel DBL NOT Pet Friendly

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Studio, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

11 Studio Cottage Double

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

12 Large Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

14 Studio Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

15 Large Cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

16 Large Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

17 Studio Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

18 Studio Cottage

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

19 Studio Cottage

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

20 Studio Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

21 Studio Cottage Double

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

24 Studio Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

25 Large Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Wells

When you stay at Drakes Island Resort in Wells, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Dock Square and Wells Beach. .This hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Marginal Way and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Ogunquit Beach.

What's nearby

  • Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Bette-Jean's - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Wells Beach - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Ogunquit Beach - 14 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 6 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Smoke - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Congdon's Doughnuts - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Drakes Island Resort

Drakes Island Resort offers 22 accommodations. This Wells hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal 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 22 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 6 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during November, December, January, February, March, and April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 5 per pet, per night
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:

  • Resort fee: 7 percent of room rate

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 5 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

Drakes Island Resort Wells
Drakes Island Wells
Drakes Island
Drake's Island Resort Wells Maine
Drakes Island Resort Hotel
Drakes Island Resort Wells
Drakes Island Resort Hotel Wells

Drakes Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 124 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach, quiet, clean, nice pool area, walking distance to some restaurants and breakfast spots
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

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

Great place

Super close to Kennebunkport. Super close so so many beaches. Great area for Food. Super convenient dollar general across the street
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute place, quiet, friendly staff, and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

james

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

Comfortable stay at Drakes Island Resort

Chelsea greeted us and made us feel welcome, cabin was comfortable and clean, location is in good proximity to nearby destinations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

TOD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean well kept property. The staff was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was the perfect place to bring your dogs. I highly recommend this establishment!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved our cabin! Staff was so helpful and friendly! Our dog loved the area too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable & clean room, friendly & helpful people all in a great location. Had all amenities we need. Best dog-friendly option we have experienced. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brigid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the fenced-in dog play area, the cleanliness of the room, and the manager, Chelsea, was very friendly and made us, and our puppy, feel very welcome!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Friendly, clean, & quaint cottage!

Friendly, clean, & quaint cottage! Great option for our Labor Day getaway weekend. Proximity to beach and restaurants. Lovely saltwater pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Erica

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

Perfect.

We had an excellent time. The staff were friendly and the room was perfect for our weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They gave us a. Upgrade due to an issue at the site but I would definitely recommend staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was beautiful! It had such a nice cottage feel. I think this is o e of the best kept secrets in Wells!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was amazing, our little cottage was clean, quiet. Such nice people. I cant say enough. We will definitely be returning
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted warmly, and had a pleasant stay. The units are as comfortable as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Kathleen from coventry

Everything we needed for s short business stay, especially the Asian Fusion restaurant next door. With 3 of us it is a little cramped, but its only 2 days and we are exhibiting at the Laudholm Festival, so not in the room except to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Kathleen from Coventry

We love staying here. It is cozy, clean, quiet and near our destination. it also has the best restaurant right next door in Kai. We ate there both nights. We always try ti get a room here when coming to Laudholm.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place. New floorng & updated room. Super clean & comfy. Would love to come back & stay again. Don't miss seeing Goose, the adorable top dog on staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cristina

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

Highly Recommend

Very cute, clean , quite and well maintained spot. And very dog friendly. Modest spot but all the amenities you’d need. I’d highly recommend and I would return if I visit the area again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The WiFi did not work but otherwise great for the room rate.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and room! The staff contacted me ahead of time to let me know my room number and it was all ready for me! They were very friendly and accommodating. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Very Nice 👍

Room was very clean and resort was quiet. Traveling with our cat, we were made totally welcome. Drakes Island Resort is the most pet friendly resort at we have stayed. Location 3 minutes from the beach! Close enough to all great Wells restaurants and attractions. Great place-Great Stsy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great to bring a dog but some owners left dog poop in the dog run. It may help if the grass was cut short otherwise a great spot and so dog friendly. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Kathleen from coventry

We loved our stay and will come back next year when the craft festival is back. clean, had everything we needed and a great restaurant next door we could walk to after a long day at a show in a tent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022