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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 $179
$195 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4

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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
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 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))
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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 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 7 minutes' walk from Boothbay Harbor Marina.

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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

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

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

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

The room was attractive, spacious, and easy to get into with the room codes. It was also close enough to downtown to walk to many places. The room heater would be my only criticism. It would come on to the desired temperature and shut off once it was reached. The room would then get very cold before it clicked back on and so it was up and down for the entire stay. At times it was distracting.
Bernie, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint room with a large bathroom. Well kept. Steep stairs to our room. Very nice!
1-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 place to stay with easy check-in and out process
Lara, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Nice stay
John, 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

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

8/10 Very good

Comfortable bed but no elevator

Good, quiet location with parking walking distance to the main part of town. It’s not an Inn with a front desk but we were aware of that. Getting your luggage from the parking lot to an upstairs room could be challenging for some. On the upside, the bed was very comfortable and the room was clean. I would only recommend for travelers are able to manage stairs with luggage and are just looking for a comfortable place to sleep.
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

8/10 Very good

Great experience
Mohammadali, 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

6/10 Good

Third floor you better bed in condition to climb 2 step flights of stairs. Furniture not comfortable..
Sheila, 3-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

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

6/10 Good

No one to help with baggage and a flight of stairs, (steep and narrow). Room key a metal key that can easily be duplicated. internet service (non existent). No ice if you want ice. Lovely room. Nice shower. The stairs and carrying bags upstairs was difficult for an 80 Year old
Joseph, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

We liked that it was close to shops and restaurants and it was a nice size. Not having to check in in person worked well. There was a window ac that you couldn't run at night because the curtains were blocking the air flow. Open curtains meant no privacy in the bedroom with restsurant guests on the porch. Couldn't run ac and microwave at the same time. As far as wifi, your better off using your cellular data.
Deb, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

We were stunned that no staff was available to answer questions either in person or on line. I don’t recall if the initial information included the steep stairs we had to climb to our room. We couldn’t carry our luggage so just had to pull individual items out of our parked car. Don’t stay here if stairs are at all a challenge.
Ann, 2-night trip