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The Thistle Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Boothbay Harbor with a restaurant and a bar

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Private kitchen
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bathroom
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bathroom

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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American Eagle

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Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sherman Zwicker

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Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Appledore

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Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
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Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Heritage

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Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
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Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Private kitchen

Crows Nest

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Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
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Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Microwave
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  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Victory Chimes

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Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library - 5 min walk
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 7 min walk
  • Burnt Island Living Lighthouse - 8 min walk
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 46 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 27 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

Property highlights
The Thistle Inn provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Thistle Inn feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 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

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Thistle Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Thistle Inn?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Thistle Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Thistle Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Thistle Inn located?

Situated in Boothbay Harbor, this hotel is steps from Boothbay Region Historical Society Museum and Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. Boothbay Region Land Trust and Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library are also within 10 minutes.

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The Thistle Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 60 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

We loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammadali

Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristaliz

Great little area, felt safe and relaxed in the property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

This place was amazing! Great location. I definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

First time staying at the Thistle Inn. Nice place!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Great place to stay with easy check-in and out process
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilda

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn A Anderson

The property was excellent and the restaurant at the property was the best in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Troy

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Steep stairs to access room
The room was nice but you have to carry everything up a flight of steep stairs to reach the room. Shower is very small.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Even though there is no person to check you in any questions you can easily call host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Warren

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Emanuel

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena

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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Amenities
Super easy check in with lock codes No staff on premise Be aware of high floor rooms super steep stairs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Katherine

Disliked: Staff & service
Room was ice cold upon arrival, door lock very sticky
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Danise

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marni

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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023