Welcome to Smugglers Cove Inn

Perfect place for a young family! We chose to stay here based on all of the outdoor amenities it had to offer and we were not... read moreWe chose to stay here based on all of the outdoor amenities it had to offer and we were not disappointed! We have two young children and being cooped up in a hotel room is not for us. Our kiddos LOVED the playground, pool, and private beach that was literally just below our balcony! We stayed in the Pier building which had gorgeous water views. We would definitely stay here again. read less

Amazing retreat!! We were so happy with this secluded family getaway! The location was so perfect! The woods-coast-sunset repeat!! There was... read moreWe were so happy with this secluded family getaway! The location was so perfect! The woods-coast-sunset repeat!! There was something for all ages here. We stayed for two nights and kayaked, fished, hiked the several beautiful preserves (some within walking distance from Smugglers Cove) and we went swimming in the heated salt water pool. It was so VERY relaxing!! Even my teenage daughter was happy and relaxed!! The grounds keeper was amazing and so friendly (we nicknamed him Indiana Jones)! We will be booking another getaway in the near future!! read less

Great weekend getaway My wife and I stayed at Smugglers Cove Inn for a long weekend. The location is the best feature.... read moreMy wife and I stayed at Smugglers Cove Inn for a long weekend. The location is the best feature. The surroundings are tranquil, with a great view of the bay from most of the rooms, and without the crush of tourists around you. Ocean Point Walk is a mile down the road, with a great walking path and rock / tide pool scramble.
On site, there is a heated outdoor pool, with a view of the bay. They also provide free use of kayaks and canoes, which of course we used. Each morning included a hot breakfast, with much more variety than your run of the mill chain hotel.
The hotel is an easy 12 minute drive to downtown Boothbay, with all of the restaurants and shops. More read less

Bliss Oceanside I drive hours and hours out of my way to get to this destination, This is probably not a five... read moreI drive hours and hours out of my way to get to this destination, This is probably not a five star property, but it is a five-star experience, and you will drive away wanting to come back. All the furniture does not match perfectly, it is not a brand new modern hotel, but in its imperfection it is perfect!! That said the rooms are lovely, the beds are comfortable, and very well appointed, I love all the beachy colors and decor. These are very very lovely rooms. I can think of no finer resort in Maine for me.

The other evening I was there in the pool early evening. The sky was pink and orange. And I could swim and look out on the ocean. And I thought "this is a place for families, lovers, poets, friends." And it was true. On the pool deck was a couple celebrating an anniversary with sundowner drinks, in another corner was a family having a picnic, while the children played on the playset. There were some 20 something boys throwing a football around, and some children tossing a frisbee, they were a few adults and teens and kids swimming, they were a few people out on the kayaks, there were folks in the Adirondack chairs lining the beach front to watch the sun go down, there were sailboats moored just off the big dock, they were people on their balconies drinking wine, they were families walking across the lawn to the resort's out of this world restaurant. All those activities happening in the large ocean-front yard, large but not huge, yet it all worked out perfectly. It was not chaotic, it was not loud, everybody was respectful of everybody else's activities, it was perfect and beautiful. It felt like one large family all enjoying the space together. It felt so good I did not want to leave the pool, but I wanted my glass of wine on the balcony while watching the predictably magnificent sunset. This is the property that is going to attract families and couples and others over and over and over. This is a place that will become part of your summer tradition. Because it feels that good to be there !! And now I'm going to ruin it for myself by sharing this gem.. because it's going to get so busy I'm not going to be able to make my spontaneous reservations for when I am just craving exactly this beautiful experience !! I'm planning to go back soon. I just didn't get enough of it to carry me over until next summer . read less

Amazing sunset on the water Our family stayed here for few nights and had a great time! First, the rooms are clean, beds are very... read moreOur family stayed here for few nights and had a great time! First, the rooms are clean, beds are very comfortable, and the amazing sunset/views are right from our room (I think every room at this inn has water view). Second, it is easy to enjoy the serenity and is a great way to relax and unwind. Third, this place also has heated pool, free canoes and kayaks + feee breakfast! And finally, Alan, Marj, Chef Dan and rest of the staff ensure their guests are happy with prompt and courteous service.

Also I highly suggest checking out “ocean point view” less than a mile from the inn. read less

Great visit! Hubby and I stayed at Smugglers Cove 9 years ago; we finally made it back this year by taking a... read moreHubby and I stayed at Smugglers Cove 9 years ago; we finally made it back this year by taking a long July 4th weekend.. again, a great visit.. the owners are friendly wonderful people.. we had dinner there at the restaurant; the food was amazing.. shout out to chef Dan and the waitresses who were just as amazing.. very friendly and accommodating people. We shall return soon! read less

Nice waterfront Inn. Nice waterfront rooms, spacious, clean and comfortable. Check in was quick and easy. Very friendly staff. The complimentary breakfast sure... read moreNice waterfront rooms, spacious, clean and comfortable. Check in was quick and easy. Very friendly staff. The complimentary breakfast sure beats the heck out of the hotel breakfasts we have had. Would highly recommend Smugglers Cove Inn. read less

Very unique property with awesome customer service! The location is stunningly beautiful and you get a true feeling of the nature of Maine. In other words it... read moreThe location is stunningly beautiful and you get a true feeling of the nature of Maine. In other words it is far from a cookie cutter chain hotel. The owners are on site and very involved with the running of the property and are very welcoming with great customer service! We loved everything about our stay except for the fact that it was toooooo short!! We wanted to stay longer, hopefully next time! The breakfast in their restaurant was delicious and the chef was very personable. The property is very clean and neat and in good repair and a real gem! We even saw a fox! read less

Not stuffy or pretentious, just plain friendly. If your looking for relaxing spectacular views and a friendly atmosphere this is it.
You want stuffy and pretentious people, go... read moreIf your looking for relaxing spectacular views and a friendly atmosphere this is it.
You want stuffy and pretentious people, go elsewhere.
We stayed six days and Alan and Marge always had a friendly hello and and took the time to have a conversation. Room on pier was comfortable with a great balcony.
Now lets talk about the chef Dan. This is someone you definitely would sit down and have a drink with. Great sense of humour and the meals, lets just say we never found a reason to go to town for dinner. Great variety and went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied.
Being from northern Ontario Canada, if we ever got and opportunity to travel the area again we would make a point of staying here. Thank you to all the staff. Dave and Marilyn Clarke. read less

Oceanfront was beautiful from the balcony We got there they was so welcoming to us. We got our room and the first thing I did was... read moreWe got there they was so welcoming to us. We got our room and the first thing I did was go to the balcony and stare at the ocean front. The room was clean the breakfast was fresh and enjoyable, Would plan my next trip with them thank you guy's for a great family time at The Smugglers Cove Inn read less

Great place What a nice place to stay. The rooms were very clean and updated. The entire staff was so friendly and... read moreWhat a nice place to stay. The rooms were very clean and updated. The entire staff was so friendly and always in an upbeat, happy mood . We had a partial ocean/pool view which we enjoyed from our balcony in the morning and evenings .
We ate at the on site restaurant one evening and the continental breakfast the day we left and both times the food was very good. I was pleased with the menu selection and the food choices from the continental breakfast. Many selections to choose from.
Oh, they’re pet friendly too. read less

Wonderful visit Thank you for a wonderful visit. We stayed here for a little anniversary getaway and were delighted with the stunning... read moreThank you for a wonderful visit. We stayed here for a little anniversary getaway and were delighted with the stunning views of this property. The room was clean, the staff friendly, and the continental breakfast was delicious. Will return again. Thank you! read less

Peaceful oasis Fabulous gem of a hotel/inn. The views were spectacular in every direction. Rooms were spotless and unbelievably comfortable beds.
Could... read moreFabulous gem of a hotel/inn. The views were spectacular in every direction. Rooms were spotless and unbelievably comfortable beds.
Could not believe the breakfast buffet is included in the price! Chef Dan and staff outdo themselves.. as well as the owners who are always available with helpful suggestions! Can’t wait to return! read less

Writer’s retreat I had a wonderful week at Smuggler’s Cove Inn. I spent a little time with relatives who live locally one... read moreI had a wonderful week at Smuggler’s Cove Inn. I spent a little time with relatives who live locally one day, but the rest of the week was spent sequestered in my comfortable room, writing. (Check out my sunset pictures - gorgeous!) Every day got off to a wonderful start with a delicious breakfast (thank you, Daniel!) and the owners, Alan & Marge, were so friendly, thoughtful, and helpful. I will definitely be back! P.S. Dinner at the 1820 House Restaurant was fantastic! read less

Excellent relaxing stay We very much enjoyed our 5 night stay in our 2nd Floor room out over the water in the Pier... read moreWe very much enjoyed our 5 night stay in our 2nd Floor room out over the water in the Pier building. The rooms were clean comfortable and had a great view of the bay. The owners and staff were very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant there had very good food. The room had a coffee maker mini fridge and a microwave which worked out great for us returning with snacks from Boothbay Harbour and other day trips such as Kennebunkport, Freeport etc. Great stay. read less

Nice place to stay, fits the area This hotel fits the area. The rooms, bathroom and property were all well kept. Laid back, friendly staff and decent... read moreThis hotel fits the area. The rooms, bathroom and property were all well kept. Laid back, friendly staff and decent food options. If you are, however looking for a Hilton or Marriott this might not be your place. Finding luxury digs in BBH might difficult and unnecessary! This location was convenient, secure, and provided a decent beach to experience tide pooling, a fishing docks, free kayak and canoe access, and a decent clean heated pool. read less

Smugglers Cove Inn Lots of Buildings along the bay to Choose From. We Got A Loft Building With A Deck and a... read moreLots of Buildings along the bay to Choose From. We Got A Loft Building With A Deck and a beautiful View Of the Pool & The Water.The Room Was nice & ..Bed Very Comfortable. We Stayed Two Nights & Would Definitely Be Coming Back. They Had A Restaurant On Site That Served Breakfast By Chef Dan Whom Was Very Nice . It was included with your stay ( Breakfast) We Talked to Him & He Was So Nice Along With the Girl That Seated us. He Made A Fritatta, Home Fries, Pancakes & There Were Various other things too .The Restaurant was so pretty and had many windows with the views of the pool and bay. I didnt have enough plugs to charge things or a clock so I left a note. When I Got Back Not Only Was there A Clock In My room But there was an extension cord places in and had a few plugs to charge things. We were there for the Pumpkin Fest which was 1/2 hour away. Lucky to have found this place. We told them it was our 38th Anniversary so I was hoping they might have left us a bottle of wine but that didnt happen. But We still loved the place. read less

Great time on the Maine coast! Smugglers Cove Inn provided a wonderful haven for my wife, niece, and I to explore the Boothbay Harbor region. The... read moreSmugglers Cove Inn provided a wonderful haven for my wife, niece, and I to explore the Boothbay Harbor region. The staff was friendly and very helpful. Alan, the owner, gave good advice on the best hiking trails in the area and even made useful suggestions about our next destination in central Maine. We used the Inn's free sea-kayaks every day of our stay to investigate the adjacent waterway while paddling close to loons, seals, and even a sea otter. This service saved us almost the full cost of our room. The breakfast buffet was included and had much better options than most restaurants in the vicinity. We will definitely stay at the Smugglers Cove Inn again if we ever return to the Boothbay Harbor area. read less

An amazing location on Boothbay Harbor! This was our first stay at the Smuggler’s Cove Inn and we thoroughly enjoyed it!! The location is very picturesque... read moreThis was our first stay at the Smuggler’s Cove Inn and we thoroughly enjoyed it!! The location is very picturesque and a quiet cove south of the busy downtown area, especially over the Fourth of July weekend.

The innkeepers were very friendly and helpful in making suggestions of where to visit. Everything that we wanted to do was available at this inn - kayaking without any additional charge to take out the kayaks or canoe, a beach and plenty of chairs to sit out and enjoy the ocean view and the sunset, a heated swimming pool, full breakfast and a restaurant that served delicious seafood dinners. The rates were a very reasonable considering all the amenities and the spectacular view! We will definitely be back again and recommend it to others. read less

Great place! Enjoyed a one night stay while recently passing through Maine on the way to Acadia. The room was clean and... read moreEnjoyed a one night stay while recently passing through Maine on the way to Acadia. The room was clean and quiet with a fantastic breakfast the next day. Beautiful setting on the water and a fun fire pit in the evening. VERY nice people! read less

Quick getaway The office staff were so friendly and helpful. Just had knee replacement so I needed a first floor room. ... read moreThe office staff were so friendly and helpful. Just had knee replacement so I needed a first floor room. The cleaners were very nice. The restaurant on site had good Scallops. The breakfast was ok. We will go again.
The pool was wonderful. I was able to do my PT exercise in it. I looked for Seaglass on the rocky shore but didn’t find any. It was fun looking. There is a canoe and Kayaks for the guest to use also. A camp fire every night and a playground with outside games. I think you will like it. A short drive to the Harbor. read less

Heaven on Earth So quiet! Beautiful place! Great management. Outstanding restaurant with a hearty free breakfast. Everyone was so... read moreSo quiet! Beautiful place! Great management. Outstanding restaurant with a hearty free breakfast. Everyone was so nice and the location couldn't be more perfect. I've never had such a relaxing vacation! You will enjoy your stay. It was so hard to leave. read less

Great food, great atmospher Reviewing our trip to Smuggler's Cove last year I was compelled to write review. It was a warm Friday night... read moreReviewing our trip to Smuggler's Cove last year I was compelled to write review. It was a warm Friday night in Boothbay, we had arrived by boat and had a hard time finding a slip, finally found one, slips were as busy as the restaurants, we were looking at packed restaurants, when someone recommended heading over the 1820 Restaurant at Smuggler's Cove just a few minute boat ride out of the harbor. Well, we found our new favorite destination. Food was great, and the atmosphere is really Downeast Maine. I'd recommend this place to anyone! read less

4 Night Surprise! This was the first place we’ve felt at home on vacation as a family! With 2 very busy 2,5 year... read moreThis was the first place we’ve felt at home on vacation as a family! With 2 very busy 2,5 year old boys it can be pretty challenging to find a place like this. Our hosts were very friendly and generous to us and we had a total blast! The playground, pool, beach at low tide to explore and most importantly the open space in between the different buildings was tremendously helpful to allow the boys to run and feel safe doing so. 3 delicious meals prepared by Chef Dan (room stay including a very impressive breakfast) every dinner reasonably priced and flexible style menu! Also highly recommended with kids is the Boothbay Railway village and Glidden Point Oysters! Can’t wait to go back next year for a week!! read less

We Will Return We actually found this resort on Trip Advisor! We phoned them and obtained a great rate for the night.... read moreWe actually found this resort on Trip Advisor! We phoned them and obtained a great rate for the night. What a good choice! They were not busy, and considerately spaced their guests apart in the various buildings for increased privacy. The beds were very comfortable and we got a great night's sleep, listening to the ocean which was right at our doorstep. The flowers on the grounds are beautifully maintained. The pool was a warm 80 degrees, despite the cool weather. The fire pit was a great meeting spot in the evening. We met several other of the guests and had a lively conversation. And maybe the best part? The attached restaurant, The 1820 House. We ate a wonderfully-prepared, creative dinner there, then returned in the morning for a delicious breakfast that was included in our stay. Chef Lynch came to the table and we had a lively exchange of cooking tips. We will definitely return here. More read less

Love this place! The place is quaint, the rooms are clean, the people are friendly, the views are amazing (and there is a... read moreThe place is quaint, the rooms are clean, the people are friendly, the views are amazing (and there is a view from every room), and it is in a great location, just a few minutes from Boothbay Harbor! We stayed there for the first time last year and came back again this year. I think it will be our new annual trip. There is complimentary breakfast in their restaurant (the 1820 House) every morning. We ate dinner there one night and the food was amazing. It was the best dinner I had the entire time we were in Boothbay. Try it, you won’t be disappointed. read less

Great weekend getaway My wife and I stayed at Smugglers Cove Inn for a long weekend. The location is the best feature.... read moreMy wife and I stayed at Smugglers Cove Inn for a long weekend. The location is the best feature. The surroundings are tranquil, with a great view of the bay from most of the rooms, and without the crush of tourists around you. Ocean Point Walk is a mile down the road, with a great walking path and rock / tide pool scramble.
On site, there is a heated outdoor pool, with a view of the bay. They also provide free use of kayaks and canoes, which of course we used. Each morning included a hot breakfast, with much more variety than your run of the mill chain hotel.
The hotel is an easy 12 minute drive to downtown Boothbay, with all of the restaurants and shops. More read less

Wonderful Our family had an amazing experience. This family owned and run Inn was so peaceful and perfect for a romantic... read moreOur family had an amazing experience. This family owned and run Inn was so peaceful and perfect for a romantic get away or a family vacation. My 5 yo had a blast just searching the beach for treasures while we sat at the chairs just watching the water and listening to the waves. If you need anything or have any questions about Boothbay they are so accommodating with helping in any way. Dan the chef at the restaurant was also super friendly and will make you whatever you request. We had an amazing trip and will definitely be back!! read less

Kayaking weekend Owners are lovely, responsive and hard working. Continuously upgrading the property. Rooms are large and the views are fabulous. You... read moreOwners are lovely, responsive and hard working. Continuously upgrading the property. Rooms are large and the views are fabulous. You can hear the tide rolling onto the shore 24/7. The restaurant is solid, a hot breakfast and an affable chef. Service for dinner is great. I would recommend this location if you want to be right on the water, want big rooms and a nice restaurant. read less

Never been to Maine Absolutely love it here! Out of the way from the hussle & buzzle of everyday life! Perfect for... read moreAbsolutely love it here! Out of the way from the hussle & buzzle of everyday life! Perfect for what we were looking for!! Just a few feet from the the waters of the Bay, beautiful views of the Maine sunset,wonderful, polite & helpful staff, very clean & spacious room, close to the action of Boothbay, but yet far enough away for the quiet of the waters and the sounds of mother nature! What more could you ask for?!?! Love it & planning on returning in the future!! read less