Name: Yachtsman Lodge & Marina
Address: 59 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, Maine, United States of America, Kennebunkport, Maine, US
Price range: US$416–US$713 per night
Rating: 9.2

What guests think

At Yachtsman Lodge & Marina, guests praise the scenic marina-front setting and walkable location, while consistently highlighting charming, colorful rooms with patios overlooking the water; however, several note a motel-like exterior and limited, not-full-service operations, especially in the off-season.

Most describe clean, well-kept interiors, though a few mention maintenance quirks like AC gaps or fluctuating shower pressure and temperature. On-site food and drink are minimal, with a small sunset bar and mixed feedback about breakfast availability, but nearby restaurants are plentiful. Expect a relaxed, view-forward stay with charming rooms and low-frills service.

Facilities

Cleanliness

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Location

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Facilities

Waterfront lawns and private patios with Adirondack chairs are a highlight, with ground-level parking by the door and a small sunset bar; overall amenities are simple and not full service.

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sixto

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely LOVED this hotel. The rooms were amazingly beautiful and charming. Back porch with chairs looking at boats in Marina was lovely and chill.

10

EMILY

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Really neat swanky inn with lots of relaxing charm. Upscale products and decor. Great alternative to a classic hotel and more quiet than a traditional inn. Limited food options on site. Would definitely recommend!

10

Sharon

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I really enjoyed the ease of check in and that all the rooms are on the ground level with parking right outside your door. The room are tastefully decorated and recently remodeled. The beach is a short walk and there are several restaurants nearby. Dock Square is also a short walk with shops, coffee shops, and restaurants that are all excellent. Watching the boats coming in and going out is very peaceful. It was a very relaxing experience.

10

Ronald

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Wasn't what we expected and wouldn't have chosen it on paper. Was very pleasantly surprised. Simple, very well kept. Right on waters edge with view of Marina and access to walk about and look at boats. Very quaint private patios with Adirondack chairs and leg rests set out on the lawn with a covered patio with 2 chairs and a table in case of rain. Very clean, very well kept, brite, super convenient walk to shopping and dining. Reasonably priced. Would stay again.

10

Emily

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Loved how easy it was to walk/bike into town, parking right outside your door, clean, quiet

10

Joanna

24 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One of the most beautiful properties we have ever stayed at! Room opened up directly to the water with a little patio and chairs to sit and watch the boats! We loved everything about this property!

8

Simon

28 Aug 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Gorgeous hotel on the river. Very quiet, relaxing and convenient for all that Kennebunkport has to offer. This is not a full service hotel, so one must recognize this when booking here. However, breakfast and happy hour is as described and the town has plenty of excellent food options.

10

erin

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Newly redone rooms in desirable waterfront setting. You can walk to everything from this location. The little check in area that turns to a bar during sunset is lovely. We will stay again.

10

Lisa

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great few of the Kennebunkport River. You can just sit in the adirondack chairs and enjoy the boats going passing by.

10

Stephanie

22 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Small-ish but perfect rooms. All amenities one would expect. So nice to sit out on the terrace. Gardeners arrived outside mid-morning though — thankfully we had the sheers closed as we were organising ourselves inside!

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally clean and well kept, though a few reviews mention untidy outdoor walkways and isolated maintenance issues like AC gaps and fluctuating shower pressure/temperature.

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Patrick

1 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very charming. Great location and short walk to Doc Square resteraunts and shops. All rooms are right on the marina with a patio with chairs and a table. Rooms are clean and have a nice theme.

10

Sarah

16 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Yachtsman was so charming - perfect walkable location to town, and the rooms were so charming, clean, and well decorated. View from the rooms was beautiful as well!

10

John

27 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was perfect. Clean, comfortable. and well laid out!

10

Ronald

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Wasn't what we expected and wouldn't have chosen it on paper. Was very pleasantly surprised. Simple, very well kept. Right on waters edge with view of Marina and access to walk about and look at boats. Very quaint private patios with Adirondack chairs and leg rests set out on the lawn with a covered patio with 2 chairs and a table in case of rain. Very clean, very well kept, brite, super convenient walk to shopping and dining. Reasonably priced. Would stay again.

10

Emily

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Loved how easy it was to walk/bike into town, parking right outside your door, clean, quiet

8

Sharon

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Kennebunkport is lovely and the people are friendly. It’s a short walk to Dock Square where there are many restaurants and shops to check out. The hotel itself - I wish they would sweep off the walkways, it would help keep the dirt and leaves outside. There are some routine maintenance issues like the air conditioning unit pulling away from the wall so it was always muggy in our room. The sink needs caulking in the bathroom and inconsistent water pressure in the shower plus the temperature of the water fluctuates getting cold quickly then all of a sudden it’s hot again. The area is great though!

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Rooms

Charming, colorful rooms feel recently refreshed, many opening directly onto the marina with patios or terraces and water views, and interiors contrast pleasantly with the motel-like exterior.

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sixto

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely LOVED this hotel. The rooms were amazingly beautiful and charming. Back porch with chairs looking at boats in Marina was lovely and chill.

10

EMILY

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Really neat swanky inn with lots of relaxing charm. Upscale products and decor. Great alternative to a classic hotel and more quiet than a traditional inn. Limited food options on site. Would definitely recommend!

10

Patrick

1 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very charming. Great location and short walk to Doc Square resteraunts and shops. All rooms are right on the marina with a patio with chairs and a table. Rooms are clean and have a nice theme.

10

Ronald

23 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We were genuinely surprised at how lovely the room was, warm and inviting with a bungalow feel. The first words my wife said, "looks like we will have to make this an annual event." Check in a check out was seamless. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

10

Sharon

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I really enjoyed the ease of check in and that all the rooms are on the ground level with parking right outside your door. The room are tastefully decorated and recently remodeled. The beach is a short walk and there are several restaurants nearby. Dock Square is also a short walk with shops, coffee shops, and restaurants that are all excellent. Watching the boats coming in and going out is very peaceful. It was a very relaxing experience.

10

BRYAN

1 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect and cozy adorable rooms!

10

Deana

17 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

So glad we opted for this spot on our NE road trip. It’s lovely! Our colorful room and fireplace were so inviting. Then you walk out your door and sit with a glass of wine watching the marina. It’s s 10 🙌 the entire town is perfect.

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Jane

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We loved our room!!! It was such a surprise to find it so beautiful. When we arrived, it looked like an old motel. I was worried it was something that we would not like. But when we opened the door to our room, it was delightful! Beautiful colors in pinks and greens with white crisp walls. Windows overlooking a river with boats in the harbor. We loved every minute of it.

10

John

27 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was perfect. Clean, comfortable. and well laid out!

10

Stephanie

22 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Small-ish but perfect rooms. All amenities one would expect. So nice to sit out on the terrace. Gardeners arrived outside mid-morning though — thankfully we had the sheers closed as we were organising ourselves inside!

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Service

Staff are friendly and informative when present, and several mention easy check-in/out; however, off-season operations can be self-service with occasional confusion or key pickup at a sister property.

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Rebecca

24 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay but don’t expect anything but the room if you are there in the off season. It is all self service, which was fine for us, but not for all.

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Ronald

23 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We were genuinely surprised at how lovely the room was, warm and inviting with a bungalow feel. The first words my wife said, "looks like we will have to make this an annual event." Check in a check out was seamless. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

10

Jennifer

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Small property with nice rooms. Great location and helpful staff

4

James

16 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No staff available for check in a 6:00 pm. Asked to go to a sister property a half mile away to pick up key cards. Not very welcoming after traveling all day!

10

Sharon

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I really enjoyed the ease of check in and that all the rooms are on the ground level with parking right outside your door. The room are tastefully decorated and recently remodeled. The beach is a short walk and there are several restaurants nearby. Dock Square is also a short walk with shops, coffee shops, and restaurants that are all excellent. Watching the boats coming in and going out is very peaceful. It was a very relaxing experience.

10

Jean

2 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in person was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. I have been here 3 other times and did not know about all of the things that were shared with me.

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Kate

28 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I didn’t realize the Yachtsman was a former motel. The rooms are currently very nice and the location is convenient. In the summer I think it would be more pleasant. Off season I would prefer to stay in an enclosed hotel, I should have researched my choice more thoroughly. Also there was no staff and checkin was self guided and a little confusing.

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Simon

28 Aug 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Gorgeous hotel on the river. Very quiet, relaxing and convenient for all that Kennebunkport has to offer. This is not a full service hotel, so one must recognize this when booking here. However, breakfast and happy hour is as described and the town has plenty of excellent food options.

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Location

Scenic riverfront setting a short, walkable distance to Dock Square, shops, and restaurants, offering a peaceful spot to watch boats.

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Tanya

13 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel in the heart of Kennebunkport

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Patrick

1 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very charming. Great location and short walk to Doc Square resteraunts and shops. All rooms are right on the marina with a patio with chairs and a table. Rooms are clean and have a nice theme.

10

Elaine

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice room liked the location

10

Culley

12 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic views of the river and easy walk into town. We’ll be back!!

10

Jennifer

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Small property with nice rooms. Great location and helpful staff

10

Sharon

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I really enjoyed the ease of check in and that all the rooms are on the ground level with parking right outside your door. The room are tastefully decorated and recently remodeled. The beach is a short walk and there are several restaurants nearby. Dock Square is also a short walk with shops, coffee shops, and restaurants that are all excellent. Watching the boats coming in and going out is very peaceful. It was a very relaxing experience.

10

Chris

30 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Property is in a great location with river views.

10

Emily

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Loved how easy it was to walk/bike into town, parking right outside your door, clean, quiet

10

DAVID

29 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

8

Sharon

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Kennebunkport is lovely and the people are friendly. It’s a short walk to Dock Square where there are many restaurants and shops to check out. The hotel itself - I wish they would sweep off the walkways, it would help keep the dirt and leaves outside. There are some routine maintenance issues like the air conditioning unit pulling away from the wall so it was always muggy in our room. The sink needs caulking in the bathroom and inconsistent water pressure in the shower plus the temperature of the water fluctuates getting cold quickly then all of a sudden it’s hot again. The area is great though!

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Dining

On-site options are limited, with mixed clarity about breakfast; there is a small sunset bar, and many dining choices are a short walk away.

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10

EMILY

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Really neat swanky inn with lots of relaxing charm. Upscale products and decor. Great alternative to a classic hotel and more quiet than a traditional inn. Limited food options on site. Would definitely recommend!

10

Erika

7 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location. Loved being directly on the harbor and the electric fireplace was a fun touch. Bummed there wasn’t a continental breakfast which was advertised.

10

Sharon

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I really enjoyed the ease of check in and that all the rooms are on the ground level with parking right outside your door. The room are tastefully decorated and recently remodeled. The beach is a short walk and there are several restaurants nearby. Dock Square is also a short walk with shops, coffee shops, and restaurants that are all excellent. Watching the boats coming in and going out is very peaceful. It was a very relaxing experience.

10

Robin

19 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Yachtsman I n was an excellent place for us. We loved being able to look out at the water from our patio and it was close to restaurants and shopping in Kennebunkport.

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Simon

28 Aug 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Gorgeous hotel on the river. Very quiet, relaxing and convenient for all that Kennebunkport has to offer. This is not a full service hotel, so one must recognize this when booking here. However, breakfast and happy hour is as described and the town has plenty of excellent food options.

10

erin

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Newly redone rooms in desirable waterfront setting. You can walk to everything from this location. The little check in area that turns to a bar during sunset is lovely. We will stay again.

8

Sharon

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Kennebunkport is lovely and the people are friendly. It’s a short walk to Dock Square where there are many restaurants and shops to check out. The hotel itself - I wish they would sweep off the walkways, it would help keep the dirt and leaves outside. There are some routine maintenance issues like the air conditioning unit pulling away from the wall so it was always muggy in our room. The sink needs caulking in the bathroom and inconsistent water pressure in the shower plus the temperature of the water fluctuates getting cold quickly then all of a sudden it’s hot again. The area is great though!

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13	14	15	16 $552	17 $561	18	19
20 $688	21 $690	22 $644	23 $644	24 $691	25	26
27 $557	28 $545	29 $556	30 $691

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4 $590	5 $700	6	7	8 $489	9	10
11 $547	12 $507	13 $539	14 $546	15 $561	16	17
18 $492	19 $478	20 $422	21 $459	22 $561	23 $623	24 $615
25 $539	26 $416	27 $416	28 $425	29 $503	30 $535	31 $587

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Room, 1 King Bed (Harbor View King with Sofa Bed)

Room, 1 King Bed (Harbor View King -Dog Friendly)

Room, 1 King Bed (Harbor View King)

Room, 1 King Bed (Harbor View King Adapted with Sofa Bed)

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