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The Thistle Inn

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

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Cozy retreat with a four-poster bed, desk, and comfortable seating area.
Relax in comfort with a sofa, flat-screen TV, and storage dresser, plus a view of the outdoors through three windows.
Cozy retreat with a bed, kitchenette, and window with blinds.
Enter a serene space with a large window, a dresser, a small table, and a wicker chair.
Enjoy a compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink, perfect for preparing a quick meal or snack.
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

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

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

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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 Harbor Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Burnt Island Living Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carousel Music Theater - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 6 min drive - 5.8 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

  • ‪Robinson's Wharf - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boothbay Lobster Wharf - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dunton's Doghouse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pinkham's Gourmet Market - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McSeagull’s Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Thistle Inn

The Thistle Inn is a great choice for a stay in Boothbay Harbor. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Languages

English

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
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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))
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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 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

Does The Thistle Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Thistle Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

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 7 minutes' walk from Boothbay Harbor Marina.

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The Thistle Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

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

6/10 Good

Needs an upgrade

The room we stayed in was not well thought out. Even though there was space we had a TV table as our kitchen table and the microwave and refrigerator were in the bathroom. We only had one roll of toilet paper and climbing into the shower was challenging. We were on the first floor, so people kept walking by our windows for the restaurant. The restaurant patrons also had to walk by our room to go to the restaurant. It was very loud at night because of the restaurant.
2-night trip

6/10 Good

Okay

I had no one to speak to. Went to put my bags in the car and I returned the door was locked. Very noisy and outside light kept me awake. AC was not on, so the room was very hot when we arrived. Had to figure out how to get key.
Monique, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Problematic, Poor Service

No one was there when we arrived on time. We didn't get an email giving us the door and room password. No one was there. We made several calls, left voice mail and was told they didn't like my attitude and was told to "talk to Expedia.' Narrow, hazardous stairs, no path to the parking lot. TV hard to operate, no channel guide, no coffee, just tea and no instructions on how to work the Kerug. We were there 3 nights with no housekeeping though we put the sign for it on the doorknob.
Robert, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay!
Kenneth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

4/10 Fair

Not at all what I expected! I don’t mind that there is no one there to greet you but it would be nice to be able to ask questions about the area and room conditions. No one was ever there!! Some of the issues we found were the following. No soap at bathroom sink and not then found the container in shower was also empty. Very, very little parking. The coffee maker, although a Keurig, was not as easy as it should have been. The day we were leaving there was only one regular coffee. Plenty of Sleepytime, decaf and breakfast tea. I don’t even want to discuss the TV. Most of our issues could have been easily attended to if there was someone on the premises. There was a phone number to call and leave a message. Then they texted us! No human contact ever. I’m a regular business traveler and have never had issues like this. I had heard great things about the Inn. I hope our experience was just an aberration.
Nancy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay with easy check-in and out process
Lara, 2-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

Nice stay
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

First time staying at the Thistle Inn. Nice place!!
Tim, 2-night trip

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

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

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

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

8/10 Very good

The room needed a chair and a small table to eat at and watch TV. I also thought the A/C was very loud and leaked all night. I was also surprised there was no incentive to eat at the Inn downstairs-discount or coupon.
Andrew, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Even though there is no person to check you in any questions you can easily call host.
Pauline, 3-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Large rooms in charming colonial building. Non-affiliated restaurant on site, excellent food. Walk to harbor. Just to be aware, stairs to 2nd floor suites very are extremely steep, no inn staff on site.
MARIA, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

room is located in an old home attached to a restaurant. Lucky for us the restaurant is closed today otherwise there would have been people coming & going outside our room. Also appears the restaurant has patio seating right outside our room. Parking would have been located across the street if restaurant was open.
Danise, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Weekend getaway

Great place to stay 8m walk from everything. Do not use pay later option because they bill you min you hit accept. The window ac was running full tilt to keep the place cool. Upgrade to a mini split or heat pump more cost efficient. Over all wife and i loved it. Would not recommend if you cant climb stairs.
Emanuel, 2-night trip

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

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

6/10 Good

Hard mattress moldy shower curtain restaurant smel

Check in instructions supposed to come 72 hours. Got day of after calling. Bed WAY TOO FIRM! Shower curtain pink and black with mold and mildew-smelled to high heaven when wet. The restaurant is too loud. Heard people singing Happy Birthday and dishes clanging in our room. Thankfully done around 10. Can also smell cooked food in the room. Odd setup.
Rachel, 2-night trip