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The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina

The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina
The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina – Kennebunkport, ME
The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina – Kennebunkport, ME
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina

Featuring an on-site restaurant and a wrap-around porch with views of the water, this Kennebunkport hotel offers free WiFi to its guests. The shops and restaurants of Dock Square are just steps away. All rooms at The Boathouse come with a flat-screen TV, heat/air-conditioning, and private bathrooms with free toiletries. The rooms in the Wharf House building are located in a different building from the Main House. Wharf House rooms are accessible by stairs only. A sun terrace and concierge services are provided to guests of The Boathouse. Those wishing to explore the surrounding area can take advantage of the hotel’s complimentary bicycles. The Boathouse Restaurant, located on site, features two bars and creative dishes with local Maine flavors. A nearby dining option includes Earth at Hidden Pond. The Kennebunkport Inn is just 820 feet from The Boathouse. The Kennebunkport Historical Society is 5 minutes’ walk away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Luggage storage
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator

Reviews

4.3 / 5
Excellent 376 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    We didn’t like because we arrived late. Our flight got delayed; we couldn’t get in to our room. Had to call an emergency number for someone to tell us where our room key was going to be.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great Location Coffee and breakfast were supposed to b out at 10 and in 2 days this never happened. Not even close! Room was small but nice. My wife found the AC very loud and strong air blowing right on her while sleeping

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The food was excellent at the restaurant!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Location on the water was lovely Due to the nature of being an old building, the floors/stairs were quite creaky and noises easily transferred.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The staff was incredibly helpful and accommodating— especially when it came to navigating parking in the busy lot! Only one small comment: the air conditioner in room 3 sounds like a jet engine, but it did keep the room nice and cold!!

  • Engine customer May 2026

    We really enjoyed the property, though elevators would have helped. Also, bathrooms were very tiny.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The location was great! Restaurant was nice!

  • Engine customer May 2026

    1) mirrors in the rooms - there was only one mirror in the bathroom. The room needs a full length mirror or at least another mirror in the actual room. 2) outlets - the rooms had very limited outlets and the outlets that were there were already occupied by lamps/tv/fridge. When you needed an outlet to charge your phone or iron you needed to unplug the lamp and then it was dark. 3) stairs - something I could have missed when booking but the wharf rooms have a flight of stairs. We stayed on the second floor so needed to carry all the luggage up two flights of stairs, this was an inconvenience.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    We were moved into the main building, without extra charge. Friendly, helpful staff. Excellent dinner. Terrific location. Would definitely recommend it. Breakfast a little disappointing.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    I loved the location and the staff was excellent. Continental breakfast was good and we ate at their restaurant the first night and that was very good. Staff were wonderful throughout the whole stay. We were celebrating my birthday and cookies and bottle of wine waiting in my room, which was a nice surprise. Property is older but very clean and well kept up.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Though Kennebunkport would not be my first choice during busy tourist times, I liked the location during mid-April. The room was very clean and well-appointed. As noted in other reviews, the annex rooms are louder, as it is an older building. Earplugs were essential the first night, when the rooms were full, but it was quieter the next few nights due to fewer guests. The wicker chairs in the room were both uncomfortable and impractical (impossible to really deep clean). And the noise, which was expected in the annex as an older building, was at times annoying, but again, expected. A white noise machine may be a good call.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    A very nice complimentary breakfast. Enjoyed it very much . Staff was great

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Since it was off season, there was only staff until 4:00pm so it was lucky that I got there before that time. Very comfortable accommodation!

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    In the heart of downtown Kennebunkport and close to everything. No staff at the hotel after about 3:45. We stayed here to eat at the restaurant but it was not open the night we stayed.

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    Breakfast was fresh and delicious. The coffee cake was so amazingly moist. Nothing

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    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.

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    The view It was a happening place to hang

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Loved everything about it.

  • Engine customer Dec 2025

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  • Engine customer Dec 2025

    Modern rooms with great views. Restaurant onsite was amazing.

Frequently asked questions about The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina

Does The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina offer parking?
Yes, The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina offers free parking on-site.
Does The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina have a fitness center?
Yes, The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina features an on-site fitness center for guests.
Where is The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina located, and how walkable is the area?
The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Marina is located at 21 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME 04046. With a Walk Score of 66, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

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