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The Thistle Inn

2.0 star property
Boothbay Harbor hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Located near the heart of the city, The Thistle Inn offers a warm welcome with its charming bar and delightful restaurant. Connect to WiFi, unwind in a smoke-free environment, and enjoy free self parking.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (2)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free self parking
  • Mini-fridge
The current price is CNY1,216
CNY1,325 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10

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About the neighborhood

Map
55 Oak St, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538

What's nearby

  • Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Boothbay Region Land Trust - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Burnt Island Living Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 27 min drive
  • Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State) - 56 min drive
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 64 min drive
  • Brunswick Station - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pinkham’s Gourmet Market - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Footbridge Brewery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tugboat Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Robinson's Wharf - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Thistle Inn

  • Enjoy your visit to Boothbay Harbor with a stay at The Thistle Inn. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • Guests are recommended to download the property's ResNexus mobile app before check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking within 98 ft
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Mobile key entry

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

The Thistle Inn Hotel
The Thistle Inn Boothbay Harbor
The Thistle Inn Hotel Boothbay Harbor

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Thistle Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Thistle Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Thistle Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near The Thistle Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Thistle Inn like?

The Thistle Inn is a short 2-minute walk from Opera House at Boothbay Harbor and 4 minutes' walk from Boothbay Region Land Trust.

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Reviews

The Thistle Inn Reviews

7.6

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

6.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

6/10 Good

Historic building connected to 5 star restaurant and charming tavern. Fantastic location to all attractions in the village of Boothbay harbor.
Rick-Linda, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

The bed and pillows were so comfy. Great location too
Cathy, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The property was excellent and the restaurant at the property was the best in the area.
Glenn A Anderson, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great little area, felt safe and relaxed in the property.
Cristaliz, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This place was amazing! Great location. I definitely recommend.
Kelli, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The inn is conveniently located near restaurants and shops. There is a restaurant on the property as well serving seafood meals and pub food. The only thing we didn’t realize is we had to park across the street down a small incline. We parked there after unloading the car but when we went to park there a 2nd time someone asked us to move. Overall, the inn is clean, quiet and fairly priced for its location.
DANA, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Love that it is close to downtown area. Attached restaurant is very good. It is directly on the main street into town, but not too loud.
Warren, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This is our 2nd trip to Boothbay, first time at The Thistle Inn, we stayed in the Crows Nest, as a family of 4. The room was beautiful, clean, spacious. We loved having a full kitchen and room to spread out. This would even make a great weekend getaway for 2 during the off season. The fireplace makes a nice cozy touch.
Michelle, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This trip would have been perfect with the following: 1. lighting at the parking across the street, especially for late arrivals 2. Bottled water 3. Napkins or paper towels 4. Plasticware 5. Cookware for microwave - I left a dish for heating there for the next guest 6. Better bandwidth- the TV did not really work when other guest were there or the restaurant was in operation. No one likes to watch TV the is constantly spinning 7. A WiFi connection Other than these things it was nice, comfortable and quaint.
ELLEN LUCIA, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Thistle Inn was absolutely beautiful very clean spacious. The owner worked with me and gave me a bigger room and I screwed up and thought I had a king size bed which I thought I read on Expedia unbelievable gorgeous will be back for sure. Definitely won’t disappoint. Thank you again for a wonderful stay. The restaurant downstairs was delish.
Hilda, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Super easy check in with lock codes No staff on premise Be aware of high floor rooms super steep stairs
Oscar, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Max from Thistle Inn was especially helpful in quelling my nervousness around getting in to the room, super easy in the end. Just know that he sends the email morning of with info, not 72 hours prior like it says on the hotels.com info page. Had a great stay after a gardens aglow excursion!
Elena, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Love Boothbay Harbor and all it has to offer. Great location and unique place. The bed was TERRIBLE! I don't expect to get the mattress I have at home but this one was like sleeping on a piece of plywood. For what it is all you need is a good mattress!
Troy, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Adorable, clean, well-located Inn with parking

Walkable, great location. Easy self-check in and and very clean, comfortable stay. The room was spacious for my teen sons and myself to relax. Guests should know that there are potentially two flights of stairs to climb to the room that are steeper and shorter than some may be used to. Hold the railings when traversing. Pretty restaurant on the patio - but not affiliated with the Inn
Marni, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The house was built in 1861 with original flooring and lovingly refurbished. The sleeping accommodations are tastefully furnished. Being a short walk away from the hubbub of the shopping doesn't mean that your peace and quiet is disturbed. The restaurant, which is located on the first floor of the Inn serves delicious food and staffed by competent and polite people. The only suggestion that we could make is a full length mirror in the room. Looking forward to returning in the future.
Carol, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Comfy bed, took me a while to figure out Keurig, heater noisy, overall Comfy bed overrides noisy heater
Colleen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This place is unique in that u do not have a front desk to check in. The key is in a lock box and then u r kinda on ur own. The room was great! Large, clean, comfortable bed. Small fridge, Keriig coffeemaker, microwave The only complaint I would have is that there are very few electrical outlets. It’s a historical building so that’s kinda expected. We had to be creative to plug in the CPap machine and charge our electronics. No big deal though.
Dana, 3-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

It was very noisy when the restaurant was open. There was no staff or security present. We were the only ones in the entire complex which was disconcerting . The bathroom was tiny with a tiny shower. The bed was fine and the floors were clean. Some of the outside siding was rotted. We would not recommend this establishment to anyone. Sorry
Craig, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Unique Property

I would say this property is Unique!!! There is no Front Desk;; check in is a code for the main door and coded key lock box with a key to your room. Checkout is the same. Everything is done via email and phone. What makes this place Great is the Restaurant attached to the Inn. Food is Amazing and the service is Awesome as well!!! The are owned by separate entities. There are only 6 rooms which makes it nice as well and located walking distance to downtown Boothbay Harbor. The only downfall is the narrow stairs going up to the second and third floors, I have bad knees so the stairs were a little rough but still didn't take away from a Great Stay!!! Next time I will try to get the room on the first floor lol. I would definitely stay there again!!
Howard, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

This is not an Inn. There is noone to greet you and check you in. There was no communication in advance to inform you that there was noone to greet you and to look for a same-day e-mail communication about an entry code to get to the room. It is an old building (once a working inn)...so the steps to get to the rooms are narrow and have a small width. We had a 3 floor walk-up with luggage. No assistance (no elevator). Absolutely anyone with a walking disability or a breathing and/or heart condition should not elect to stay here. There is a restaurant, but it has nothing to do with the stay and the staff there cannot help you with any questions. The room was clean, air was fine, bed was fine. There's a refrigerator. The futon couch was cheap and uncomfortable.
Cheryl, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Overall, clean. Pictures on Expedia don’t perfectly reflect the property. Cover picture shows a full refrigerator and kitchen with huge counter & barstool chairs. Did not see anything like that. The room (which I thought was a 2nd floor room because of the ceiling shape in pics) was actually a 3rd floor (which was not very easy for us older folk to climb) & stairs were very narrow. No elevator. No breakfast, lunch amenities. Keurig in room was great (if you’re a fan of Keurig) I guess this was an average like a AirB&B type situation. If you’re looking for that, it is fine. Anything more is not there. Although it looks like they’re trying to update each room individually. Ours was newly painted & clean. Small refrigerator, no freezer. It’s out of the busy/touristy sections & outstanding restaurant below the rooms (not associated with the rentals.) Open 4pm-9pm. The food, staff, ambiance was phenomenal. All n all, the experience was ok, just lacking any personal touch/service.moo
Richard, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Beautiful Boothbay Harbor!
Charles, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Was a nice place and convenient to the water, shops and restaurants
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay!
Kenneth, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Loved the quaintness of the rooms, though the stairs to the rooms were steep and treads were short. The food at the restaurant was really good.
Vicki, 2-night trip