The Kennebunkport Inn

OK - a somewhat mixed review. We love the hotel overall, for its location and amenities. It's a *very* short walk to nearby Kport shops and restaurants. And the hotel's amenities are wonderful - bikes, beach passes, the opportunity to swim at sister properties, etc. etc. Just be careful what room you book. On a previous stay, we had a 2nd floor room that was great. Unfortunately, this trip I booked a "classic" room, which apparently comprises the first floor hallway rooms. Our first choice was a room right off the outdoor deck, where guests dine, have drinks and enjoy the room. Zero privacy without the blinds drawn. So we moved to a room in the back, with a view of the kitchen area. We were warned, but nevertheless, the garbage bin was rather noisily emptied at 6:30 a.m. Moral of the review - enjoy the property, but inquire about where you room is.

Nice Inn, Very pretty lobby. Great helpful employees. Rooms need a little tlc and updating. Walking distance to several shops. Continenthal breakfast included. Amazing ice cream shop few steps away. Parking on the premises. Afternoon cookie platter with lemon/orange water in the lobby.

The Inn service was First Class. The location is close to restaurants and activities. The room was amazing. We stayed on the second floor overlooking the park. The Happy hour was nice after a long day of walking. The chocolate cookies in the afternoon were amazing.

We found the Inn online, made reservations online and stayed for 3 nights around Labor Day. Check in was very smooth and they made a room change to get our two rooms closer together, which we appreciated. We loved the character of the Inn. All of the staff were friendly and provided excellent service. We had a standard queen room and while not large, it met our needs, was decorated well, and was clean. We enjoyed afternoon drinks on the deck, playing cards on a rainy day at a table in the front room by the fire, and had a very good dinner. A continental breakfast was included, and the frittata was wonderful. The location is great, as you can walk out the front door and walk to everything in Kennebunkport. This was our first time in Kennebunkport, but we will be back and will definitely stay at the Kennebunkport Inn!

We stopped around 1 pm on Sunday 9/9 to have lunch. Our first time to Kennebunkport, had no idea that parking would be such an impossibility after Labor Day, found the Inn and pulled in. We found out that the restaurant wouldn't open until 3, so I asked Spencer, the young man at the desk, if he couldn't park or eat at the Kennebunkport Inn, where would he go. He referred us to their sister hotel, The Boathouse and the restaurant David's KPT. Thank you, Spencer! One could eat outside or in, and we chose in, thinking there would be bugs outside. No need to worry about that, as there were ample flies inside. Still, the view was awesome, and without knowing what was to come, we persevered. Needing a low sodium meal, I ordered something not on the menu - plain salmon which was the best I've had in a very long time. My friend ordered chips and a lobster roll with enough lobster to make it almost an impossibility to take a bite. She adored the chips and even brought the remaining ones back to the hotel. She ordered the cheesecake for dessert. Presentation alone was worth the surprising shocking $10 price, but even if it came to a dollar a bite, it was worth it. Like no other - creamy and with a berry sauce beyond compare. The waitress was knowledgeable and as sweet as they come. It was a most-impressive first-time visit to a resort town, largely due to the auspices of both the Kennebunkport Inn and David's KPT. Am cutting-and-pasting this review for both establishments. Bring a chunk of change for the restaurant. It really is worth it. As for the Kennebunkport Inn, due to Spencer's referral and other kindnesses in the brief, perhaps, ten minutes we interacted, we most definitely will choose to stay there should we make a return to this lovely Maine resort town.