High Tide Inn on the Ocean, Motel and Cottages

Incredibly helpful and accommodating staff. The property is a beautiful old hotel with some newer motel-like buildings. I stayed in the later type by the ocean. The view was stupendous. There needs to be a fix for access to the beach, which I would assume is coming soon. I did not look at the rooms in the old hotel building but I am hopeful that they are beautiful.

High Tide Inn is a cute and quaint place to stay on the ocean, with a private (rocky) beach, and a 5 minute drive to downtown Camden. The Innkeeper was a friendly and welcoming. The room was large and fairly comfortable with a comfortable king sized bed and a small bathroom. The wifi worked.The walls are thin, so you can hear the guests nextdoor. Would I stay again? Yes.

Charming property, great room, looks right out on the water. Owner/manager is super helpful and friendly. Would love to come back! (Some road construction going on nearby and access to beach via a temporary ramp, but assume that is all temporary).

The staff is amazingly helpful and kind and the grounds are breathtaking with flowers and a walk straight to the ocean. The facilities are older and could use updating but it seems the are working on this. Area is located in a spot with poor phone service and wifi didn't reliably reach the rooms. Again it seems they are trying to correct this.

The Yfi didn't work and only one bar on the phone

Wonderful stay! We so enjoyed walking down on the beach and then sitting by the fire pit. Beautiful place!

This property was such a find for us! We loved the private beach, the evening fire pit & the delicious muffins for breakfast on the front porch. Mark & Trish were both such great inn keepers. The best part was the screen door slamming on the cabin -now that is the sound of summer by the sea! We will definitely be back again!

Beautiful enclosed porch and breakfast room.

Upon check in we were told that we were going to be in a room in the main part of the inn instead of the cottage we had booked. When we questioned it we were told it was an upgraded room. When we said we had our hopes on the cottage we were finally told there had been a fire and the cottage wasn’t available. The upgraded room had a king bed in a room that was too small for that sized bed so one us was constantly banging a knee or toe because there was no room to get around it. There was no television, no fridge, no microwave which the cottage was supposed to have. The bathroom was barely a closet and the tub didn’t drain correctly. The main outlet was a power strip on the floor or there was one behind the bureau. The vending machine in the list of amenities didn’t work so grabbing a cold soda was out but they had plenty of bottles of wine. When we looked up to see when the fire happened it was a month before our stay and we booked two months prior, curious why we didn’t get a heads up that our room was changing. Thankfully we brought a cooler with us but there was no chance we were warming any leftover up. The staff was pleasant but never around so luckily we didn’t have any needs. The access ramp to the beach is incredibly steep and the beach although private it mostly large rocks so difficult to explore. The description didn’t really match what we experienced. Only thing that was great was the view from the upgraded room.

The grounds were so delightful - the view was beautiful.

We stayed in the main lodge, room 5. Overall, the inn is charming and peaceful. The ability to walk down to the ocean is a definite plus. Some aspects of the inn were a bit shabby and outdated, but on the other hand the room rate is a better value than other similar hotels. In our room, the gap between the bottom of the door and the floor was quite large, making the room feel less private, with light pollution from the hall lighting. I thought the mattress was only okay, the bed frame was a bit flimsy, and the sheets felt a bit old and "pilly". There was a large stain on the carpet, but everything seemed clean enough. Overall the room was decently cozy, it was quiet and we slept well. Continental breakfast was good, enjoyed the popovers and muffins, and the hard boiled eggs. Wifi was good, which came in handy as it was raining and we were able to stream a movie in HD on a laptop in our room with no issues. Staff was friendly although seemed a bit overwhelmed when everyone checked in - admittedly we all seemingly checked in at once. My companion noted that check in could have been more private - a lot of personal info was being verbalized for all to hear. But ultimately it didn't take that long and was relatively painless to get checked in. Anyway, we enjoyed our stay overall so I hope the pros and cons listed above is useful input.

Great hosts. Short drive to downtown Camden. Room was very clean. Great value beautiful view of ocean.

Everyone was so friendly from the moment we checked in until we checked out. We were only there one evening wish we could have stayed longer beautiful grounds with chairs to sit outside and relax. The room was so clean and the bed and pillows were the best so comfortable!

I enjoyed the experience. There was a problem with ants though in our cabin.

Nice clean room. Staff was friendly and helpful. Great ocean view from the room.

Swing chair on property was great for relaxing and watching and listening to the ocean. Friendly staff. Clean room. Well water tastes good.

'Room was very clean. Popovers and muffins for breakfast were wonderfully warm and tasty. I would definitely return if in the area. Mark has a terrific host.

Very dated. Booked ocean view and did not get even a peek. Limited hot water. Tub wouldn't hold water. Room and bath room not very clean. Found ants around bed. Mark was nice but place needs lots of work

Outside area of property was lovely and the property manager was friendly and helpful. The peoperty is in the process of renovation. We had the back half of a small cabin that had not been renovated. The bathroom was very small and had paint peeling and a medicine cabinet that was dirty and rusty. I would recommend the property but would make sure to get a newer room.

My friends and I had an overall great stay! A few areas of opportunity would be the water quality for the shower/sink and deeper cleaning of the rooms.

Older motel that needs remodeling but is still functional. We had a double queen room with partial ocean view. Room was comfortable and fairly clean. It had an older shag carpet which needed replacing. Sink and bathroom looked pretty old and definitely needed updating. The front desk people leave around 7:30pm and just post their phone numbers to contact for emergencies. Not very convenient when you need something or have a late arrival. Our room only had one facecloth, one hand towel, and one bath towel and bath mat for two people. The location is convenient and property offers a beautiful view of Penobscot Bay and a private beach. We only stayed for one night and got reservation at the last minute when not much else was available.

Ocean was visible from the porch. The beds were comfy. The shower needs to be redone. Old shower panels and shower head. The space was also small. The staff was friendly and accommodating. This was a room not a cabin and not the room shown in the advertisement. Breakfast was good but lacking in variety Hope the new owner will up date a bit. Would stay there again.

This is a great place to stop for a night. They have a stunning location out of Camden. Rooms do need sound proofing

We stayed in the main lodge, room 5. Overall, the inn is charming and peaceful. The ability to walk down to the ocean is a definite plus. Some aspects of the inn were a bit shabby and outdated, but on the other hand the room rate is a better value than other similar hotels. In our room, the gap between the bottom of the door and the floor was quite large, making the room feel less private, with light pollution from the hall lighting. I thought the mattress was only okay, the bed frame was a bit flimsy, and the sheets felt a bit old and "pilly". There was a large stain on the carpet, but everything seemed clean enough. Overall the room was decently cozy, it was quiet and we slept well. Continental breakfast was good, enjoyed the popovers and muffins, and the hard boiled eggs. Wifi was good, which came in handy as it was raining and we were able to stream a movie in HD on a laptop in our room with no issues. Staff was friendly although seemed a bit overwhelmed when everyone checked in - admittedly we all seemingly checked in at once. My companion noted that check in could have been more private - a lot of personal info was being verbalized for all to hear. But ultimately it didn't take that long and was relatively painless to get checked in. Anyway, we enjoyed our stay overall so I hope the pros and cons listed above is useful input.

Bed was hard.

Beautiful setting and lovely beach to explore. The property is older and in need of some upgrades. King Bed mattress was rather firm and stiff but the beauty of the ocean offsets many of the small details needing upgrades. Would definitely recommend and stay again.

High Tide Inn is a cute and quaint place to stay on the ocean, with a private (rocky) beach, and a 5 minute drive to downtown Camden. The Innkeeper was a friendly and welcoming. The room was large and fairly comfortable with a comfortable king sized bed and a small bathroom. The wifi worked.The walls are thin, so you can hear the guests nextdoor. Would I stay again? Yes.

We booked an oceanfront room 6 months before our stay. We received an email the day before our stay stating they had a structural problem and were moving us. We were way up the hill. Seems to me someone who booked 6 months ahead should get preference as to where they would be located. The room was very small and the bathroom was extremely small. When we turned the water on we got soaked as it splashed everywhere. There were very few electrical outlets. I seldom give a review, but we were very unhappy.

The Inn has a nice location, conveniently located just a few minutes north of downtown Camden. Additionally the presence of a private beach and the ocean setting in general is very nice. The staff was pleasant enough and the property felt very secluded. The room itself had great climate control with its own heat pump and functional thermostat. The bed was comfortable as well. Thick blinds assured some privacy given the first floor setting. However, in the details there were a lot of things we found less than desirable in our stay. The building itself was significantly off kilter, with the whole floor tilting noticeably towards the front door. Bedding, towels, and room decor felt cheap. Despite having a king size bed, we found there was only 1 nightstand, which was less than ideal for two sleepers. We found the bath towels to be tiny, as they were barely big enough to wrap once around the waist. (I am a male size 34 waist for reference). Walls were incredibly thin, with noise intruding several times from the room next door. Additionally the "ocean view" description was a bit disingenuous, as the ocean was technically visible from certain vantage points, but not much of view. Sink and shower had outdated hardware, with visible iron staining, and laminate coming off of the shower wall. The plumbing was also somewhat concerning, with the mixing valve in the shower being fairly unpredictable, and gurgling frequently heard in the sink when neighbors used the system.

Upon check in we were told that we were going to be in a room in the main part of the inn instead of the cottage we had booked. When we questioned it we were told it was an upgraded room. When we said we had our hopes on the cottage we were finally told there had been a fire and the cottage wasn’t available. The upgraded room had a king bed in a room that was too small for that sized bed so one us was constantly banging a knee or toe because there was no room to get around it. There was no television, no fridge, no microwave which the cottage was supposed to have. The bathroom was barely a closet and the tub didn’t drain correctly. The main outlet was a power strip on the floor or there was one behind the bureau. The vending machine in the list of amenities didn’t work so grabbing a cold soda was out but they had plenty of bottles of wine. When we looked up to see when the fire happened it was a month before our stay and we booked two months prior, curious why we didn’t get a heads up that our room was changing. Thankfully we brought a cooler with us but there was no chance we were warming any leftover up. The staff was pleasant but never around so luckily we didn’t have any needs. The access ramp to the beach is incredibly steep and the beach although private it mostly large rocks so difficult to explore. The description didn’t really match what we experienced. Only thing that was great was the view from the upgraded room.

We didn't get breakfast but people seemed to enjoy it. We loved the ocean view it was calming and beautiful. The service was great and very small and personal vibe. We will return again.

Very nice location and close to shopping a many dining options. Staff is excellent and had lots of recommendations for dining which were spot on! Holly is outstanding!

Everyone was so friendly from the moment we checked in until we checked out. We were only there one evening wish we could have stayed longer beautiful grounds with chairs to sit outside and relax. The room was so clean and the bed and pillows were the best so comfortable!

What a pleasant stay at a quaint little inn! We arrived late one evening, but Holly was so very accommodating. The homemade popovers at breakfast were warm and delicious. Book this stay. You won’t be disappointed!

Mark was very helpful and informative upon our check in. Very nice room and nice amenities

Super friendly staff.

When we booked through Expedia, they had the room listed as two singles for my son and I, so we booked it. When we got there, through no fault of High Tide, the room was listed wrong and we got a single queen bed. The Innkeeper, Mark, was super accommodating and made sure that he put a single mattress into the room also so that we could have some space. Mark was incredibly accommodating and took good care of us throughout our stay. And please note that he made sure Expedia changed the listing so it would not happen again. I will definitely stay here again.

I loved this quaint property. The owners were so warm and welcoming and the cottage and location next to the beach was wonderful. My favorite part was the breakfast the next morning. Mark made everyone feel welcome and not only served delicious popovers but also took the time to talk to everyone, which just started the day off perfectly. Lovely place to stay!

Breakfast was absolutely fabulous. Homemade popovers, blueberry and lemon poppyseed muffins were wonderful. Mark and Holly were very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to stay in Camden.

Great place on the water, close to town. Mark is a great host and is willing to do anything to make your stay a pleasure. We will definitely be making a trip back!

I loved the breakfast and family type check in and check out. Place was safe. It is close to the downtown area to drive. The setting was beautiful to walk on the property.

Nice place near the ocean about 2mi from town

This was our first stay at a Bed and Breakfast, and I would definitely stay there again. Folks were friendly, and our room was nice. You can tell that the property was undergoing several Improvements, but nothing slowed us down from enjoying our stay there. Great place, just 5 min from downtown Camden.

We had a great time and will be back! Cozy hotel and close to Camden Hills State Park.

Very nice location and close to shopping a many dining options. Staff is excellent and had lots of recommendations for dining which were spot on! Holly is outstanding!

Loved the view, the private beach, various sitting areas on the property, morning muffins and popovers. The location was perfect for hiking in the state park and day trips to sights along the coast and to Acadia National Park.

This was the best waterfront experience we could have wished for. Off the road. On the water. Peaceful and quiet and absolutely beautiful. The folks who checked us in and interacted with us were great! Nice location for exploring the local area. Clean and quiet. Just awesome. 10/10!?

The location is very nice.

Clean, quiet location. Great views and outside seating areas. Friendly hosts. Just 2.5 miles up the road from Camden. Very convenient.

Wonderful staff and beautiful location right on a private beach. 5 minute drive to downtown Camden.

Enjoyed the sitting outside and watching the ocean. Saw eagles and wild turkeys. Since I booked with Expedia we were not given the continental breakfast. Needed to pay $12 each for the breakfast. We declined paying for the breakfast.

Nice hotel with beautiful view, however, really could use an updating of room. Also, the cost of continental breakfast was highway robbery. $12 is ridiculous when you can go in town and get a full breakfast for $9.

We just want to thank you for a very nice stay this past week. Your hospitality was fantastic, and Mark deserves much of that credit! His morning popovers and muffins were a great morning treat as well. The ocean view can't be beat. The chairs and picnic tables are a great addition to the landscape, allowing folks to simply relax and enjoy the view. Our only suggestion: It would be nice to have both the porch lights and fireplace be available until 11pm. I believe there was a fix in progress for the lights timing issue. Thanks very much for making our stay such a pleasure. We will surely stay here again!

Such a welcoming place! Homemade popovers & muffins freshly made for breakfast! Only a few minutes from town!

Excellent morning view and breakfast. Our room did not have a bay view. Great place.

Great breakfast

What a pleasant stay at a quaint little inn! We arrived late one evening, but Holly was so very accommodating. The homemade popovers at breakfast were warm and delicious. Book this stay. You won’t be disappointed!

DELIGHTFUL stay. Beautiful spot on the coast. Mark is a perfect host and his breakfast and coffee was lovely!

I loved this quaint property. The owners were so warm and welcoming and the cottage and location next to the beach was wonderful. My favorite part was the breakfast the next morning. Mark made everyone feel welcome and not only served delicious popovers but also took the time to talk to everyone, which just started the day off perfectly. Lovely place to stay!

Breakfast was absolutely fabulous. Homemade popovers, blueberry and lemon poppyseed muffins were wonderful. Mark and Holly were very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to stay in Camden.