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Inn on the Blues

3.0 star property
York Beach inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Inn on the Blues, a beachside haven near Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. Unwind with in-room WiFi, grab a drink at the bar or indulge in dinner at the restaurant while enjoying stunning ocean views.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Air conditioning
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TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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Cable channels
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
7 Ocean Ave, York Beach, ME, 03909

What's nearby

  • York's Wild Kingdom - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Short Sands Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Long Sands Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 12 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 25 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 32 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 48 min drive
  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 21 min drive
  • Dover Transportation Center - 30 min drive
  • Durham Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lobster in the Rough - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Goldenrod - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Greenleaves - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Inn on the Blues

When you stay at Inn on the Blues, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Marginal Way and Ogunquit Beach. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, this inn is within a short drive of Perkins Cove.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from noon - 9 PM
    • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [In the restaurant]
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours 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 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 12 and May 01.

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Inn Blues York Beach
Inn Blues
Blues York Beach
Inn On The Blues Hotel York Beach
Inn On The Blues Maine/York - York Beach
Inn Blues York
Blues York
Inn on the Blues Inn
Inn on the Blues York Beach
Inn on the Blues Inn York Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is Inn on the Blues currently open?

The property is closed between October 12 and May 01.

Does Inn on the Blues offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Inn on the Blues 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 Inn on the Blues?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Inn on the Blues?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Inn on the Blues?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Inn on the Blues and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking.

Are there restaurants at or near Inn on the Blues?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Inn on the Blues like?

Inn on the Blues is a short 2-minute walk from Short Sands Beach and 2 minutes' walk from York's Wild Kingdom.

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Reviews

Inn on the Blues Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The location was perfect for the beach, with the property being just steps away. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Room
Location
Beach
Restaurant
Bed
Service staff
Bar
Cleanliness
Television
Balcony

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property and location!
Benjamin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location
Gregg, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot for a beach getaway.
Pam Langley, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was very nice, clean. Extremely limited parking, blocked by others vehicles. Very noisy until 1 am on a Tuesday night. Convenient to Short Sands beach.
Holly, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I definitely enjoyed my stay!
SARAH, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The view from our room was incredible! Jimmy was very helpful in navigating the stairs with our mountains of stuff. The room was comfortable and clean however, whatever cleaning agent they use smells horrific. The only other complaint was that the hot water was fairly iffy, but I understand it’s an older building and that may happen. Overall, I would definitely return as we enjoyed our stay immensely. Being able to walk downtown and various dining options and the beach all in one was great!
Sara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, adorable room. Convenient location
Sarah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely loved the location, the room, and how convenient it was to everything! My husband and I had a great time!
Nicole, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always a great stay here. So convenient!
Kristen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was convenient and in walking distance as well as fair price.
Patricia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot! Are at the restaurant and the food was very good. Room was clean and spacious. Location was perfect to the beach. Owner was very accommodating and accessible. Would definitely recommend!
Ashley, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Excellent Location; Decent Lodging

Quaint inn with an excellent location, steps away from the beach. The room was comfortable and a generous size and the restaurant below was great. However, the cleanliness could have been improved. Upon checking in, the floor was sandy, there was a stain on the bedding, and we had many ants/spiders in the room throughout our stay.
Shannon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jimmy was the owner and very very helpful. I highly recommend it.! He also owns property on Long Sands Beach. I think it's a Grand Motel? I'm hoping I can get information on that.
James, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Rooms are upstairs from their restaurant and bar where the food and drinks are great! You never hear noise from downstairs. The owner is very involved and responsive if there are any issues!
Kathy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Charm, Location, Clean!

Check in was a little confusing but everyone was so nice! (We had to find the host at the restaurant). That said, the room was cozy, comfortable and SPOTLESS clean! This is an older building with New England charm that is beautifully clean and lovely. Location cannot be better, as it’s right in the commercial center of York. We ate at the restaurant twice and everyone was lovely. Will absolutely recommend this Inn!
Melissa, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location. Room was clean. Parking was tricky - tiny lot behind hotel/restaurant shared with staff. Repeatedly trapped in space, had to call front desk to move cars around. Restaurant/bar open late. Dance club and karaoke— which is amazing for adults, but not for staying there with kids. Would def return as the location was great for the beach and downtown.
Emilie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This place is all about location. It's directly across the street from Short Sands Beach. They have dining and a couple floors with full bars. Sometimes there's a few minute wait because they're busy but I got a table immediately. It can get loud but laid back vibe which is cool with me. Again though, the location sells it. Definitely recommend.
Robert, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The sunset suite was wonderful. Great location and loved the balcony’s off the living room and bedroom. My two issues were how limited and confusing parking was. Nothing to put on your car and you’re crammed into this small lot making you scared to leave the spot if you had to. Also water pressure and temperature was terrible in the shower. The music from the bar down below is quite loud however I knew that going into making my reservation. I would definitely recommend this place and would stay there again. Wish I had discovered this place years ago rather than staying at other properties nearby
Nicole, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was okay

Overall the Inn was good, but there were a few things we didn't love. The restaurant under the Inn was closed for the duration of our stay which we liked because there was no bar noise, but it made it difficult to find anyone to help us. There was one kid working at the Inn who we saw occasionally in the hallway and he always asked if we needed anything. He was great, but scarcely around. It took me a while to even find where to enter the Inn or know where to park when we arrived. The overall cleanliness of the room wasn't great. Our feet were black after walking around the room for a period of time and the inner shower curtain was covered in mildew. The bed linens were clean and the bed was comfy. One door out to the balcony was blocked by extra restaurant chairs and the other was very difficult to open and close. The location was perfect in reference to the beach, restaurants and shops and the room decor was nice.
3-night trip

2/10 Poor

We booked two rooms and canceled one of them early on by calling the inn. When we arrived they told us that we never canceled the second room and therefore we were charged for it. We were offered a free night stay for another time However they have a two night minimum. So we would still be out money. Freezer was filled with snow and we reported it immediately and we were told that the refrigerator would be changed out. The snow was cleaned out of the freezer but they didn’t change out the refrigerator. Had a cold shower the first morning I was there. When we checked in we were showed our room and given a key But that was it there was no information on how to contact anyone if something went wrong and we never saw anyone when we checked out I had to go searching for the number to find that out what to do.
Heidi A., 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had the best time at Inn on the blues! The owners are wonderful! Everyone in town loves them. It is true that if you want to go to sleep before midnight on weekends, this may not be the place for you, but we loved everything about this place and will be back!
Will, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

This is not really an inn; it is a restaurant/night club
Anna, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

The room was nice, bed was very uncomfortable and the third floor balcony wasn’t divided so you couldn’t leave any blinds open or doors open without worrying about other people walking in or in front of your door. Parking was very cramped.
Kristen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property was perfect for our vacation. Very clean, staff was great. Would stay there again.
Kimberly, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

It felt as though we were on our own at this property, as in there wasn't any staff around when needed. The room was also very poorly put together, with things falling apart left and right. Neither of the televisions worked, the light from the deck was so bright all night that it felt like it was daytime all night. There was so much dust on the fan it looked like it may have never been cleaned. Also, despite being Sunday and Monday night in October the noise from the bar was unbarable and made it impossible to sleep.
Coral, 2-night trip