Name: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Freeport by IHG
Address: 450 U.S. Route 1, Freeport, Maine, United States of America, Freeport, Maine, US
Price range: $101–$320 per night
Rating: 8.55

What guests think

At Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Freeport by IHG, travelers consistently highlight friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and a convenient location for Freeport shopping and Portland day trips, with many appreciating the hot breakfast and the indoor pool.

Several reviews warn that rooms facing the highway can be noisy, and light sleepers may prefer a room on the opposite side. While cleanliness is generally praised, a few guests reported bathroom or entryway lapses and occasional maintenance quirks. Breakfast feedback is mostly positive, though some found it average or limited at times, and past renovations temporarily reduced amenities. Expect a comfortable, convenient, value-minded stay.

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Facilities

Indoor pool is a popular feature and there is a small gym; parking is easy. Some stays were impacted by renovations that closed or rerouted access to facilities, and a few guests noted pool cleanliness or towel availability issues.

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Dan

Mar 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was good ,but the hotel was under major construction that we were unaware of ,the entire first floor ,pool ,fitness rooms and both stairwells were not in use .You had to walk through a construction zone to get to the only way to the second floor

10

Heather

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My stay was great! Entire place clean, tidy! All staff pleasant, friendly and helpful. Parking easy and well lit! Free breakfast with multiple choices including hot & cold options as well as fresh fruits.

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Deborah

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and helpful staff checked us into a clean and cimfortable room. We were a little sad to see the former hot tub filled in, but very much enjoyed our time at the swimming pool. Didnt make it to the gym, but it looked inviting and was getting use by others. Overnught staff help with daily turnover and were observed bei g helpful (Hot) Breakfast options change day by day. HIE cinnamon buns still a happy option. Several choices of cold items in mini fridge include yogurt and hardboiled eggs. Several juices to choose from.

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Alena

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Not far from local attractions, including Portland area beaches. Plenty of parking and access from the parking lot other than front door makes it convenient to load/unload the car. Clean pool area, good hot breakfast options. Our bed was very comfortable. Room could have used a (better) vacuuming. Overall a good stay and we will come back!

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Brooke

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We like the location of the property! Staff was friendly. When we got checked in and into the room I noticed the room was dusty and had some dead moths in the window sill, which is not totally uncommon for summer in Maine but made me nervous that the rest of the room may have not been properly cleaned. The pool was also very murky and slimy feeling, we didn’t allow the kids to enjoy it like they wanted.

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Colleen

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property was very clean. The staff were very friendly. The kids loved the pool! Would definitely go back.

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Mark

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The pool was great, but the best thing about the Holiday Inn Express in Freeport is the staff, especially a night staff front desk person named Natalia. She is the world's most helpful person and has helped me with many reservations before at this hotel.

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Susan

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was clean, the beds were comfortable and breakfast was excellent. There was a nice indoor pool and small gym.

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Susan M

Apr 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The attendant when we checked in was so sweet an kind. We had to check in through the side entrance because the hotel is under construction and everything is blocked off. To get to the swimming pool you have to go outside, walk to a door and let yourself in. Our room was nice and clean. I'm sure when the construction is finished the hotel will be beautiful.

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Jennifer

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was awful around the pool area. Drinking, rude kids and adults. Why open the door to the outside??? Breakfast same pushy rude hockey team. No pool towels.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently describe the hotel and rooms as clean, with many noting well-kept spaces. A minority reported lapses such as bathroom grime or hairs, dirty entry areas, or a murky pool.

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Heather

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My stay was great! Entire place clean, tidy! All staff pleasant, friendly and helpful. Parking easy and well lit! Free breakfast with multiple choices including hot & cold options as well as fresh fruits.

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Brooke

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We like the location of the property! Staff was friendly. When we got checked in and into the room I noticed the room was dusty and had some dead moths in the window sill, which is not totally uncommon for summer in Maine but made me nervous that the rest of the room may have not been properly cleaned. The pool was also very murky and slimy feeling, we didn’t allow the kids to enjoy it like they wanted.

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Susan

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The entry way is filthy. Garbage spilling out of the garbage can and it was still there 12 hours later. The can itself hasn’t been cleaned in quite a while. Entry way floor was dirty. Carpets dirty. Not a great welcome. 3 staff members I saw who are cleaners were very sloppy in appearance and mannerisms. The room itself was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was ok. The facility needs a good cleaning and it’s not a good first impression to drive up and see filth.

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jessica

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property looked updated from the exterior and lobby but the hallways and rooms were old and felt dirty.

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Tracy

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room, friendly staff

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Anne

Jan 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had pube hairs all over. I’m disappointed and disturbed. You have good reviews, but I don’t believe them after being here on New Year’s Eve. I will never be back.

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Shaundra

Feb 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly and efficient. My only complaint is the cleanliness level. There was a lot of hair in the bathroom, stuff on the carpet, and stains on the bed spread.

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Stephanie

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly. Room was clean.

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Kathleen

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel and room were immaculate, nice free breakfast too. Enjoyed it

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Christopher

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was generally clean and the staff was very courteous. The facility needs to pay a little more attention to detail in the bathrooms. We had to clean a little in the shower and the toilet ran all night. We simply closed the door and ran the fan to keep it from waking us up.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable, spacious, and recently updated. Highway-facing rooms can be noisy, and some guests mentioned layout, HVAC, TV, or door-slam noise issues.

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Elizabeth

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Very nice property. Breakfast was adequate. Noise level was high as we were adjacent to Highway 285. Try to avoid that.

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Megan

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay close to Freeport. It is close to the road and fairly noisy, but it was clean, updated, and had breakfast.

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Dan

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room and hotel was clean. We stayed in a king suite with a couch. Because the tv was blocked by the closet/armoire we were unable to sit on the couch and watch tv. Only viewable from the bed or desk chair. Not a good room layout. The breakfast was not as good as we had remembered. The food was meh and selection slim. The eggs were gross and the bananas overripe.

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Maxine

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

our rooms were at the back of the hotel which happened to border the highway making it noisy. In one room we had asked for someone to come up because we didn't know how to adjust the air conditioning. They never came. They forgot. Everything else was perfect - clean roomy etc.

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Kimberly

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed on 3rd floor, however our room was very noisy due to the main highway that our room was backed up to. Constant traffic all night. Some sort of noise barriers should be installed on that side of the building. The building and our room were very nice and clean though!

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Jennifer

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very spacious rooms!

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Richard

Aug 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was super easy to check in and the room was very clean and comfortable. The Wi Fi was a bit of a challenge to get by (had to use access code instead of name and room number as that is the first choice that comes up in settings). TV did not work well, picture froze often but that was not too bothersome as our iPhones provided entertainment once we were able to hook up to the facility Wi Fi. In room telephone also did not work as we attempted to contact the front desk without any success.

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Jennie

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I wonder if Room 310 was particularly noisy due to the highway traffic throughout the night. I would greatly appreciate being placed in one for my next stay if quieter rooms are available. Additionally, during the summer season, when the heater was not needed, I found that the heater in my room was quite noisy and disruptive throughout the night. It would be wonderful if this issue could be addressed so we can have a more comfortable stay in the future. Thank you!

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Johanna

Mar 22, 2025

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I had a wonderful 5-night stay at this hotel. Exceptionally clean, friendly staff, hot water at all times, functioning WiFi, comfortable bed, easy and quiet climate control, fridge and microwave in perfect working order, and affordable price (off season). I did not partake in breakfast so I can’t speak to that. My only complaint is that the room doors slam SO loudly and people can be inconsiderate. It’d be nice if there were reminders on the door to avoid the hard slams. If you’re near a few people who let their doors slam, or even one person who’s in and out a lot, it could easily disturb your peace or sleep. Even still, I would stay here again and use ear plugs and a sound machine for the noisy doors. Great stay!

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Manny

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Needs more furniture in room as we had one chair in room It looked like it was missing a couch.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with several standout staff mentions. A few guests reported unhelpful responses or missed follow-ups, including a door left unsecured and a denied towel request.

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Rachel

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

'Check in was very easys we were in Maine for a wedding and we found this hotel to be perfectly located for the events which were in Yarmouth and Portland. We also use this as a base to visit Ogunquit and Kennebunkport. I want to give a special shout out to Cruz at the front desk. who was amazing at check-in and handle. Our very simple needs with professionalism quickly.

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Julie

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The front desk agent was not helpful at all and in fact denied us extra towels when I asked for them, as I had to bathe my handicapped mother. Also, the beds in handicap rooms NEED to be lower to the ground for wheelchair-bound, elderly, petite people. I almost couldn't get my mother into the bed and she almost fell out while sleeping. It is very dangerous. The seat in the roll-in shower also would not fold back up.

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Cynthia

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was clean, great location, and breakfast was nice. We are rating this property only 2 stars because our room door was left unlocked for more than 12 hours on the last day of our stay. It was a Friday & hotel manger was off for the weekend. We left message with clerk at desk for manger to call us on Monday but received no callback. Luckily, nothing was missing but careless housekeeping and a huge safety issue.

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Ian

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

From the moment we arrived to time the left….every staff interaction was super friendly.

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Nancy

Oct 6, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Thanks to the wonderful staff who went out of their way to be friendly and helpful. Amanda, Leon, and Sasha deserve a special note of thanks. My husband had been injured and the staff was sincerely concerned and exceptionally thoughtful. Leon hosted the most pleasant and delicious breakfast buffet. Wow ! The best! Thanks to all.

10

Lynn

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly, nice to have breakfast in the morning, and our room was well kept.

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Shannon

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The woman at the front desk was incredible - she was friendly and accomodating and made our stay as comfortable and happy as possible.

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Mark

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The pool was great, but the best thing about the Holiday Inn Express in Freeport is the staff, especially a night staff front desk person named Natalia. She is the world's most helpful person and has helped me with many reservations before at this hotel.

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Daniel

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, had a pleasant and restful stay.

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Maria

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had left my wallet and my husband left his hat after we checked out. Thankfully, housekeeping notified Sasha at the front desk who called me immediately to let us know. We didn’t even realize it yet. So grateful!!!

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Location

Convenient for Freeport outlets and LL Bean, with easy access to I-295 and Portland. Proximity to the highway brings traffic noise for some rooms.

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Pamela

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This property was well located for the days that we were staying there. We booked this location because we were sightseeing coastal Maine. It is close enough to downtown Freeport to drive to, but not so close to be stuck in the congestion. Very easy to get on Rt 295. Close to restaurants, shops, and the Maine state visitor center.

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Matthew

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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John

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was easy in and out close to i95 and downtown freeport

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Michael

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, great breakfast, and good location for Freeport and Portland.

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Mary

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is a great location. It’s easy to find, has plenty of parking and is close to downtown Freeport. It’s also an easy drive into Portland. The beds we’re comfortable and the breakfast was the typical HIX breakfast. There was a lot more highway noise than we expected, but it may be because our room was on the side nearest to the road.

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Katie

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Convenient. Great stop for our road trip.

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Alvin

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is convenient to travel to several restaurants, breweries (Maine Beer company, Mast landing) and attractions (desert of Maine)

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lester

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

we were well reecived by the staff and the accomadations were great other than the road noise from the Turnpike

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Michael

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location

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Travis

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s close to the shopping center.

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Dining

Breakfast is commonly rated good with hot items and variety. Some guests found it average or poorly executed, and during renovations it was temporarily reduced to grab-and-go.

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Julie

Mar 22, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We were their in business but also to see family. The location is good the Staff was AMAZING! Especially the gentleman that seemed in charge of everything except the front desk. He did breakfast, helped us with our TV, when we had family over to swim, they let us use the breakfast area you order in food. They went above and beyond! They breakfast had hot items every morning.

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Heather

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My stay was great! Entire place clean, tidy! All staff pleasant, friendly and helpful. Parking easy and well lit! Free breakfast with multiple choices including hot & cold options as well as fresh fruits.

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Pamela

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Awful breakfast food.

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Clifford

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent facility, clean, friendly staff, excellent breakfast

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Dan

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room and hotel was clean. We stayed in a king suite with a couch. Because the tv was blocked by the closet/armoire we were unable to sit on the couch and watch tv. Only viewable from the bed or desk chair. Not a good room layout. The breakfast was not as good as we had remembered. The food was meh and selection slim. The eggs were gross and the bananas overripe.

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Michael

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, great breakfast, and good location for Freeport and Portland.

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Lisa

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent complimentary breakfast

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AGATA KOLODZIEJ

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was the best part. The only negative was it being close to the road

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Barbara

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

People were friendly. Breakfast was ample. I felt safe throughout my stay.

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Paul

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Weird smell. Poor information regarding hotel and Wi-Fi use. Just seemed like an old, worn out hotel. Breakfast looked good but actual food taste and quality were poor. They had milk and almond milk half gallons that were both expired for days!!

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Month	Average price
January	$92
February	$93
March	$88
April	$97
May	$121
June	$151
July	$206
August	$185
September	$181
October	$187
November	$106
December	$96

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4 $164	5	6 $163	7 $163	8 $163	9 $296	10 $320
11 $164	12 $151	13 $164	14 $164	15 $146	16 $234	17 $234
18 $111	19 $104	20 $114	21 $104	22 $104	23 $138	24 $138
25 $101	26 $104	27 $101	28 $101	29 $104	30 $119	31 $119

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $137	17 $145	18 $215	19 $215
20 $122	21 $122	22 $127	23	24 $144	25 $255	26 $255
27 $142	28 $145	29 $149	30 $166

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

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