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Smuggler's Cove Inn

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Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View (Pier Building) | Terrace/patio
Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View (Pier Building) | Balcony
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View (Anchor Building) | Balcony
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
The current price is $231
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4

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727 Ocean Point Road, East Boothbay, ME, 04544
  • Place, Linekin Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grimes Cove Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Boothbay Harbor Marina
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪70 min drive‬

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View (Pier Building)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Family Room, Kitchenette, Pool View (Anchor Building) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, eco-friendly cleaning products

Family Room, Kitchenette, Pool View (Anchor Building)

  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View (Anchor Building)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View (Anchor Building)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View (Anchor Building)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View (Anchor Building)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Panoramic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View (Pier Building)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Panoramic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View (Pier Building)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Dory Building)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pets Allowed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Comfort Room, Pets Allowed, Bay View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Room, Pets Allowed, Bay View

  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About this property

Smuggler's Cove Inn

East Boothbay hotel with private beach
At Smuggler's Cove Inn, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the private sand beach where you can enjoy kayaking. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Smuggler's Cove Inn offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This East Boothbay hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Satellite television is provided. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

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

Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Have fun in the sun at Smuggler's Cove Inn with summer activities like kayaking and rowing/canoeing.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a garden, and a terrace. Guests can use the outdoor pool at a partner property. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Smuggler's Cove Inn has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 8:00 AM.
Smuggler's Cove Inn has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Paddleboard
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 15 and May 9.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 49 lbs per pet)

Pets cannot be left unattended

Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 8 PM

Property is also known as

Smugglers Cove Oceanfront East Boothbay

Smuggler's Cove Inn East Boothbay

Smugglers Cove Oceanfront Inn East Boothbay

Sunset Beach Hotel East Boothbay

Sunset Beach East Boothbay

Smuggler's Cove East Boothbay

Smuggler's Cove Inn Hotel

Smuggler's Cove Inn East Boothbay

Smuggler's Cove Inn Hotel East Boothbay

Smuggler's Cove Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 458 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 458 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 458 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 458 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 458 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views, family friendly, amazing breakfasts in a quiet part of Boothbay❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were lovely, the restaurant was amazing, the views spectacular the staff were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was delicious. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. New, updated rooms on the water. Great restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property picturesque! The staff were excellent! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent family run location, friendly, attentive, clean, GREAT restaurant, try the Maple Mustard salad and Mussels, definitely a go-backer...
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Setting was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

George

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

Nice hotel with wonderful restaurant

The hotel is located at a beautiful location with a restaurant attached with fantastic views. The room was nice, and the food at the restaurant, bot for dinner and breakfast the next morning, was very good. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and relaxing and staff was excellent to talk with. Would definitely come back to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay at Smugglers again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Smugglers. It is located in a beautiful area with stunning views. The breakfast was fantastic! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best hotels we have been to. Absolutely magical
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Uma

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Owner are very cooperative and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Breakfast was a typical chain hotel breakfast and acceptable. Staff was very friendly. Very clean but a very basic $99/night motel not close to $200+.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Great restaurant and staff. Wish we stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place. Great room we got the two beds we requested. Staff is wonderful. The restaurant is great with a wonderful woman running the show. And the breakfast was great too and free!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Beautiful view and wonderful, clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

smugglers bay scenic spot

scenic hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant and bar were very good. Pool was good. Rooms were nice with beautiful views
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Antonella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little inn right on the cove, 10 mins to Booth Bay Area harbor. Great view from balcony. Rooms are updated, nice size, and bed was really comfy with nice sheets. Wonderful full breakfast & free parking is always appreciated. Owners are super nice. Love it and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Curtis

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

Excellent.

Staff was friendly and hospitable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Curt

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

Highly recommend!!

Stayed here in October, on our Leafpeeper tour. Great location for touring Boothbay area. Great ocean views! Updated room, comfy bed and outstanding breakfast! Only suggestion/complaint is outlets bedside for electronics.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay here and will plan to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Marcia

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

Girls weekend away

Location is pretty and quaint. Restaurant was great for breakfast buffet. Pool was refreshing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025