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Tugboat Inn

2.0 of 5
80 Commercial Street, PO Box 267, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
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Denver, Colorado, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We spent a couple of pre-season nights at the Tugboat and found it a very pleasant choice in Boothbay Harbor. The location is convenient, just a few steps to the downtown shopping and restaurants. The views of the harbor are great. And the restaurant turned out to be much better that we'd expected. Best of all, the open about a... More

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Denver, Colorado
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29 reviews 29 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

We stayed here for two nights in early May before things were up and running for the season. I can't comment on the normal noise level because there were so few people staying in the Inn and in town so it was very quiet for us. We had a room on the top level of the main building. It's what... More

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Conway, New Hampshire
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

the tugboat is a real nice inn .. like the changes they did with the new way of making up the beds to the new counter and sinks in the bathroom ..and the rooms are always clean and neat.. also like the refrigerator in room ... most of all I love the friendly office staff and the friendly staff on... More

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Groton CT
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

Loved this place and will be returning this spring. The Inn is centrally located and is walking distance to many nice shops and Restaurants . The whale watch was great, I highly recommend it after seeing three different species of whales and a basking shark that swam up to and along side the boat. The staff are very nice and... More

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Dudley, ga
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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

The room we had was by the bay on the bottom floor. The room was great for the scenery; however, it did show wear and tear from many years of use. The room was clean; however, the WiFi did not work in the building as advertised. This was reported and the night clerk attempted to restart the router to no... More

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BSS59, Front Office Manager at Tugboat Inn, responded to this review
26 December 2012

We are pleased that you chose us out of so many options in Boothbay Harbor. We apologize for the internet, it is a work in progress. We hope that your next stay with us will be better. We are busy this winter with updates and other renovation projects. Please keep us in mind for a future trip. Thank You Kindly. More

East Boothbay, Maine, United States
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39 reviews 39 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

We stayed here for one night and loved the pet friendly room we had in the red house located to the side of the Inn. It was very cozy and offered fantastic views of the outer harbor and surrounding islands! Staff was very friendly at the Inn and the restaurant, We will not hesitate to stay here again!

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Dublin, Ohio
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

This was my husband and my first time to the Tugboat Inn and we will sure try to be back soon. The location is perfect and we couldn't have asked for better. Our room was overlooking the bay with a private balcony that we made use of even though it was Fall. Walking through town was a short distance from... More

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Los Angeles, California
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2012

We've stayed at Tugboat Inn several times and just returned from our most recent visit. You stay at Tugboat Inn for the location - right on the harbor within easy walking distance of all of downtown Boothbay Harbor. A lot of things are closed this time of year - and Tugboat Inn closes from Thanksgiving to Easter - but you... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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136 reviews 136 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2012

My room is on the dock... four feet from the water. It faces the west and I watched the sunset from my chair outside the room. Room is not updated, old tube TV, BUT, it's clean, quiet, located next to the only restaurant that is open in the harbor!!! But then again, it's part of the ownership to the motel.... More

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2012

Visiting from Europe, we were delighted to find rooms by chance at the Tugboat Inn in lovely Boothbay Harbour. It's situation attracted us since it is right on the water and close to all the amenities. - if you are lucky enough to get a room with a view, even better. The welcome was warm, and there was plenty of... More

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Additional Information about Tugboat Inn

Also Known As:
Tugboat Hotel
Tugboat Hotel Boothbay Harbor
Tugboat Inn Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Address: 80 Commercial Street, PO Box 267, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
Region: United States > Maine > Mid Coast Maine > Boothbay Harbor
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#8 Family Hotels in Boothbay Harbor
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Downtown waterfront location directly on the harbor. Modern comfortable guestrooms with balconies, air conditioning, cable tv, telephones, hair dryers, coffee makers and personal amenities. Continental breakfast is included. Complimentary computer with DSL in hotel lobby. Complimentary wi-fi in most locations. Full service restaurant, seasonal cocktail lounge with patio deck, and marina with slip and mooring rentals all on site. Music at the piano bar in season. Special vacation packages available. Open April to November. ... more   less 
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