Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Boat tours nearby
Free bicycles on site
Fireplace in lobby
Terrace
Garden
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Picnic area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Good breakfast options
Fun family activities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noise concerns
Outdated facilities
Difficult access to food

Categories

Cleanliness
6.74
Several comments about filthiness and spiders in the room, indicating a lack of thorough cleaning.
Service
9.71
Multiple reviews praised the staff as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.25
Location received positive feedback for its oceanfront view and natural surroundings.
Room Quality
7.7
Rooms were mixed in quality; some comments were about noise and outdated decor.
Amenities
9.23
Amenities like a heated pool and free activities were highlighted positively.
Value for Money
8.69
Guests indicated they would not pay top dollar for the experience.
Food and Beverage
8.74
Breakfast received positive remarks, though some guests had expectations for more options.
Overall Experience
8.71
Overall experience showed positive sentiments despite noted issues, balancing expectations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 20:57

Property Description

Recreation Opportunities

Take advantage of the outdoor pool and outdoor tennis court to enhance your stay at Ocean Gate Resort.

Featured Amenities

Enjoy perks like complimentary buffet breakfast, laundry facilities, and a water dispenser during your visit.

Convenient Location

Ocean Gate Resort is ideally situated in Southport, just minutes away from popular attractions like Hendricks Hill Museum and Juniper Point.

To book your stay at Ocean Gate Resort and experience all these amenities for yourself, visit our website or call us now.

Important information:

  • The seasonal pool will be open from May to September.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: PWM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Pets

    Pets cannot be left unattended

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 175 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.74
Service: 9.71
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 9.23
Value for Money: 8.69
Food and Beverage: 8.74
Overall Experience: 8.71
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Susan H.
10
Pros:

Cool family friendly place with lots of activities (ping pong, minigolf, canoes and kayaks) and a beautiful location and view from all the rooms. Very generous and tasty breakfast, too.

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
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Pwr
10
Pros:

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
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sara family
10
Pros:

This is my new all time favorite spot., loved everything about our stay, super relaxing and peaceful

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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barbara
4
Pros:

The location was fantastic. The ocean, the trees, the wildlife. The room was dark. There was a small refrigerator but no microwave unless you walked up the hill to the dining area. The heater in the bathroom was broken and the heater in the living area hummed all night. Lots of hot water. Comfortable bed Not a terrible spot but not worth the price

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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Emily
6
Pros:

The walls are pretty thin. The couple staying next to me fought off and on a large portion of the evening, as in screaming at each other. I could also hear the folks below me. And somewhere in the building there were children that were pretty loud as well. I’m glad mostly everyone was having a nice vacation but some type of insulation or ways to mitigate the noise would be a great idea for management to implement .
I loved having the opportunity to paddle board but it’s pretty obvious that equipment hasn’t been updated, cleaned, or replaced in a while.
The actual room was very clean, and the view was incredible. The staff was also extremely friendly and helpful.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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Linda
4
Not so good
Pros:

The room was filthy with spider webs In The corners and spiders and other creepy crawlers in the sink and bathtub. We endured the additional night of our two night stay—we should not have as I was bitten by
Something at night and my entire right elbow area was swollen and hot. I will enclose a photo of my elbow. I was also bitten on the shoulder area and the top of my thighs. Not sure what it was. The view was gorgeous but not worth the bites.

2025-09-09 via Nuitee
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Darcy family_with_children
10
Pros:

Loved this property even though old, resort had heated pool, miniature golf, and kayaking for free which is awesome for a family of 4. Great breakfast also, blueberry pancakes were delicious!

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
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Karen family
10
Pros:

Easy check in; friendly staff; lots of options for activities; great breakfast; clean, quiet & comfortable

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
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Kathy
10
Pros:

The staff is extremely helpful!!!
The property is beautiful. Highly recommend that you get a deck you can sit on and watch the water.

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
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Winnie
6
More like camping than a resort
Pros:

Dark and dingy room. Very very outdated. It was not the cleanest. The 24/7 coffee pot was always empty in the morning before breakfast and no tea water available. It was difficult to get hot water to shower. It was a long dirt road through the woods to get to the “resort”. It was very hard to find a trash can and they were full. Outside by the dock smelled strongly like sewer. This was definitely more a camping vibe than a resort. Also there is not anywhere to get food less than 20 minutes away and more likely 30-40 minutes. Pack your pb&j. We will not be back.

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
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Stephanie family
6
Pros:

Needs some updates to property and needs to be cleaned more thoroughly. As there was cobwebs and spiders in every corner.

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Pros:

The oceanfront location is really nice, the beds were comfortable and it was clean. Breakfast was good.

I would stay again, as long as it isn't more expensive. I wouldn't pay top dollar to stay here.

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
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Callie
10
Beautiful resort in the forest
Pros:

The ground were beautiful and we had a lovely stay. I do wish there was coffee in the room or longer hours the coffee was available up front, but it wasn't a huge issue, and we loved staying here.

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
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Denise partner
8
Pros:

The room was large and roomy. The bed was comfortable. The room temperature was easy to adjust. We had a corner room with a patio facing the harbor. Our door had a sliding screen door , which none of the other units in our building had, and it was nice to have the fresh Maine air breeze. I enjoyed my early morning dunkin ( purchased the night before) before the rest of humanity was awake. Breakfast items were hot and there were many additional choices. Dinning room was comfortable and clean.
There were a few disappointing things, however. I was aware that the establisment was somewhat rustic, but some upgrades would be in the best interest of the owners and patrons. Our parking area was on such a slanted slope, it was difficult to get in and out of our vehicle and there was high probability of car damage by other vehicles hitting each other by swinging doors. There was "garbage" on the ground just outside the dining hall in the tree area...disposable forks and knives AND a disposable used woman's product!!!! This was still there the next day!!!! There needs to be more attention to little details! Our shower curtain was NOT clean. It had pink staining all along the lower portion. This is unsanitary and is caused by a microbe. Shower curtains are not that expensive and should be bleached or replaced occasionally. Our towels had multiple yellow stained areas.... Needless to say...we did not shower!
I might recommend this establishment to others but would warn them about the iss

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
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Mark
10
Maine trip
Pros:

Everything was clean, relaxing, great location with so much room to walk around and enjoy the scenery. The breakfast was awesome.

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
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Jon
10
Nice place off the beaten path
Pros:

Nice quiet place overlooking the water and close to Boothbay Harbor. Has tennis and basketball courts; minature golf and a heated pool.

2025-08-26 via Nuitee
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Richard family
10
Pros:

We had a great stay and loved all the facilities. The most beautiful setting and the canoes and campfires were a highlight. Definitely recommend!

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
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Maria partner
6
Pros:

The location was nice. The price was reasonable, but things were run down, and it did not seem very clean. There was a damp "smell" in the room. I would not stay there again.

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
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Rose-Marie
8
Pros:

The water view was so peaceful, and the room was dated but clean and comfortable

2025-08-23 via Nuitee
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Elisabeth
10
Pros:

Gorgeous views, peaceful and very friendly

2025-08-22 via Nuitee