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The Carolina Motel

2.0 star property
On beach with seasonal outdoor pool for sandy fun near Old Orchard Beach Pier

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Balcony
Exterior
Balcony
Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Balcony view

Deluxe Oceanfront Balcony with Kitchenette

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room with Kitchenette

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Balcony

Oceanfront Balcony with Kitchenette

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room with Kitchenette

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Terrace/patio

Oceanfront Patio with Kitchenette

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Terrace/patio

Oceanfront Patio with Kitchenette

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Roussin St, Old Orchard Beach, ME, 04064

What's nearby

  • Old Orchard Beach - 1 min walk
  • Palace Playland - 10 min walk
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 11 min walk
  • Pirate's Cove - 17 min walk
  • Dunegrass Golf Club - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Old Orchard Beach Station - 13 min walk
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Licks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rocco's Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Brunswick - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪JJ's Eatery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Beach Bagels - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Carolina Motel

Motel near Old Orchard Beach Pier
The Carolina Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and soap
  • Kitchenettes, mini fridges, and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 1 and April 30.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 27 to September 01

Frequently asked questions

Does The Carolina Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is The Carolina Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Carolina Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Carolina Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 8:00 PM– midnight for a fee of USD 25.

What time is check-out at The Carolina Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Carolina Motel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Old Orchard Beach motel is within a 15-minute walk of Old Orchard Beach and Old Orchard Beach Pier. Palace Playland and Harmon Historical Museum are also within 15 minutes. Old Orchard Beach Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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The Carolina Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 111 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Brendon

Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ami

An overnight trip with kids to enjoy the beach. Was an enjoyable time despite the motel not being up to par.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Latisha

The property itself is dated but the view of the beach and being right on the beach was priceless! Thank you for allowing me to create memories for me and my family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Philippe

That was good! Front of sea
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nora

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Location was good. Easy access to the beach. Friendly staff. Property is very dated and in need of repairs and remodeling.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devan

Cute little spot by the beach! We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Very close to beach
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estela

I liked the proximity to the ocean and the view!! The staff was very courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Loved the location, beds were comfortable, easy check in,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This hotel was never renovated since 50 years
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beachfront - worn but clean
This is an older property that is beachfront and a short walk to town. Staff was incredibly helpful and kind. The rooms were old and kind of worn. This was a late booking for our family so we were happy just to be able to spend time at the beach, but if other properties were available, we’d probably stay elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Great location, right on the beach. Walking distance from pier . Rooms need updating and bed where not great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nothing like the pictures, roach motel. We left as it was too disgusting to stay. Traveled 3 hours for total disappointment
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

jeannine

Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Yolande

Liked: Amenities
Near the beautiful beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Canaan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Difficult to contact any staff for missing items like towels for the number of guests we paid for etc. very loud dive bar next door
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Proximity to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would do it different
This place is highly overpriced and the pictures online depict something that it is not. Run down, old, moldy, I could go on. Yes, it’s on the beach and in good walking distance to the basic area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I made a big mistake "booking" this hotel. 1st of all, it is no "resort" as it calls itself. 2 sets of towels for the weekend. 1 bar of soap and shampoo. They charged me $100 for a "mini bar" which included 2 sodas,2 beers, and 4 shots (which were probably stolen from an airplane. I was refunded the $100 after leaving. Pool was closed and beach chairs were locked down.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

MELISSA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well to start off the room did not even look clean all glass and window surfaces were cleaned with something that made them look very bad. The sheets on the beds looked dirty and the comforter was also stained. The location of the property is prime. They just need time and some elbow grease to get the place updated and would be happening spot. But as of now ill just say it was DIRTY
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
for the price i was very disapointed, there were stains on the curtains, walls, ceiling tiles and the fan in the room was so noisy it made it hard to sleep. I did like the location and the view from our room, but it seemed like i was staying in a 3rd rate motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn

Right on beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Skarlin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Walked in after check in and the floor was covered in sand. Not sure when was the last time the room was dusted off but it was not clean. I had to borrow the house keeper cleaning supplies to clean the room myself and feel somewhat comfortable. Staff and surrounding area were really nice . No complaints on that part !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

jonathan

Liked: Staff & service
Better in the pic on expedia than in real!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location but under staffed and also got bit by bed bugs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023