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The Thistle Inn

2.0 star property
Boothbay Harbor hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
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.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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

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Highlights

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

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
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Highlights

Air conditioning
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Flat-screen TV
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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 Harbor Marina - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Burnt Island Living Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Barrett Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 5 min drive - 4.7 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

  • ‪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

The Thistle Inn is a great choice for a stay in Boothbay Harbor. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Languages

English

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 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
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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))
LOCAL_PARKING

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

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 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

Does The Thistle Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Thistle Inn 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 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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The Thistle Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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Parking
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Education
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay!
Kenneth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great experience
Mohammadali, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

This place was amazing! Great location. I definitely recommend.
Kelli, 1-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay with easy check-in and out process
Lara, 2-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Nice stay
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Carol, 2-night trip

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

4/10 Fair

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!
Troy, 2-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Andrew, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Even though there is no person to check you in any questions you can easily call host.
Pauline, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Elena, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Emanuel, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Rachel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Dana, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Super easy check in with lock codes No staff on premise Be aware of high floor rooms super steep stairs
Oscar, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
MARIA, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Danise, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was ice cold upon arrival, door lock very sticky
Katherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Marni, 1-night trip