Sebasco Harbor Resort & Golf Club

I have been coming to Sebasco since I was a kid. I now love bringing my own family here each August. We love coming in the late summer when the water is warmer and it’s less crowded. It’s the perfect place to unwind and regroup before school. My kids love riding bikes, playing golf, swimming and going to the Quarterdeck. Nearby Popham State Park is an absolutely gorgeous beach.

My husband and I wanted a quiet getaway for our 25th wedding anniversary. The website led us to believe the accommodations would be more upscale than they are. It is a family/kid/pet friendly resort with different kinds of accommodations. Our king room with a balcony in the Main Lodge was very comfortable. Ordering add-ons ahead was not worth doing. Getting them was too much work and the communication system was confusing. Lunch and dinner at the Pub was fabulous. Jesse, the night manager was great. He was very accommodating and we loved his humor. The afternoon bartender on 8/24 also took excellent care of us on our anniversary. The staff at this resort are all friendly and helpful. The younger staff seemed more conscious of obeying policy, while older staff were more amenable to special requests and making sure we were happy. We appreciated that. Breakfast was disappointing at both the restaurant (and very expensive) and the Mercantile. The programmed room telephone buttons didn't work and neither did our coffee maker. One balcony chair's webbing was very frayed. I was afraid of falling through the seat. We did get the rest we needed, however, and did not take advantage of the many available activities, except the delicious lobster Bake. This resort is better suited to families than older, more inactive couples. There was no place to sit comfortably in shade to read or just look at the beautiful view. A spa experience would also add a lot.

My husband and I went for 3 nights mid-week for our 20th wedding anniversary. You can't beat the location! Large site right on the coast with multiple single cabins and multi-units, a pub, a pizza place, a golf course, as well as a lighthouse that has guest rooms, which is where we stayed. The rooms are pretty nice (with fabulous views of the ocean), including microwave, mini fridge, sitting area, and a coffee maker & coffee (but no sugar or cream). There were only 4 hangers in the closet. The room smelled like a combination of mildew and ammonia. So did the common areas. The only trash can in the room was one large one in the bathroom, without a trash bag. One light switch controlled all the overhead lighting, but one light was out over a bed.

Nice pool. Ice cream available immediately adjacent to the pool. Plenty of pool chairs.

The food at Ledges pub (on site) was excellent but the service was not. On one occasion we ordered salads & fries and it took an hour before we got it. On another occasion we were seated outside and then promptly forgotten. After about 20 minutes we had to go inside and request service. Ray the bartender is excellent. It is freezing in there - bring a sweater!

Our biggest complaint - trash. Everywhere on the grounds, especially cigarette butts. I mentioned it to the front desk, who said "grounds maintenance" was responsible for picking up trash. Well, it certainly appears that they in fact either do not do it, or do a very poor job of it. It was very evident that some of the trash had been there all season long - flattened, soggy then dried out, etc. It is an eyesore everywhere on site.

The staff zip around at top speed on golf carts. Get out of the way! One young lady carrying trash bags zoomed around the corner and a trash bag fell off her cart. She did not notice. I picked it up and brought it to her and told her what I saw happen, but it was evident that she did not understand what I was saying.

Also, near the main lodge are 3 adirondack chairs painted different colors. We were there during a wine tasting so we went outside to sit - but the chairs were in great disrepair, especially one that had nails sticking out of the seat boards. I snapped a photo and brought it to reception. She was frustrated because she had asked maintenance 3 times to fix that! "I guess if you want something done you have to do it yourself!" Then she caught herself (complaining to a guest about staff incompetence), smiled sweetly, and said that she would take care of it. Then she said she was going out there to take care of it herself. (I did not follow up.)

We met twin management (Sherman and Therman, apparently - we still can't figure out if we were being conned! LOL) who were helpful and very personable.

Yes, the location is prime. Right on the coast. However, there are no fences to protect anyone from falling off a cliff. If anyone climbs up on the ledges along the coast line (very easy to do), staff yells at you to get off, no one is allowed to be up there. But there are no signs, and no ropes to cordon it off, no fences of any kind.

This resort did not get 5 stars from me because of the trash, the poor service at the restaurant/pub, the staff driving dangerously on the same paths where guests walk, and items mentioned about the room. Not to mention the unprofessionalism of the front desk staff.

It also saved itself from getting 1 star because of the excellent food at the pub, the pool & ice cream availability, and the amazing location (the sun sets in direct view of the restaurant/pub).

I would give this 5 stars for location. I debated between 3 and 4 stars for room and atmosphere. This resort needs room & building updating, and maintenance, We booked a 2 double bed room for 3 ppl. with balcony in the main lodge. Our balcony had only 1 chair? The coffee/tea station in the room, was a let down, only paper takeaway cups again only 2. We stayed 3 nights.It would be nice to have a real ceramic cup. Tea was a kcup, not a tea bag. Breakfast which was $22 per person not included in room rate, was not good, Holiday Inn Express is better and included.!! Powdered eggs, rubbery waffles, etc. It is too far away from Bath, or any other place to drive for breakfast. Bring your own! Microwave in room, better option is to go to store before arriving have your own continental breakfast in room!
I do have to say that all the staff were friendly and accommodating.

Quintessential Down East family-oriented resort. Check in for a three-night stay was uneventful although because of strict 4pm check in there was a short line. Many employees are summer hires from Jamaica and are friendly and enthusiastic. Nice room overlooking the harbor, near the on-site restaurant. First night, the restaurant ran out of lobsters. Also, the bar had run out of Bloody Mary mix, and Sauvignon Blanc wine. Incredibly, this was not a temporary situation. Second night, we had the lobster broil and while the buffet was not memorable, the lobster was cooked perfectly and was delicious. Room cleanliness is an issue. The floor of our room was covered with a thin layer of sand (think walking on sandpaper). We were told that the rooms are cleaned every three days, but we only had towels for one day without reusing. After complaining, we did get more towels and the floor was cleaned. Highlight of the stay was the golf course which we had to play twice. The course is a fun test of golf with the signature second hole looking like a postcard. The greens are in outstanding condition. A loud shout out to Jeff Peabody (PGA) who could not have done a better job in coordinating our tee time, cart and club rental.

Great location for families. Kids can ride bikes and easily get around. Many kids activities to keep them busy as well. This was the best part of the resort. The size was perfect and everything is walkable.

Rooms are fine, however we had issues with housekeeping. I found dirty dishes and trash under my bed when we arrived. As well as used maxi pads under the bathroom sink. When this was reported I was told they would fix the situation right away. I had to go back to the office because it was still not taken care of 6 hours later. This was unacceptable and I felt as though they didn’t really care.

Some staff working were very helpful and pleasant while many other staff members were rude and didn’t show the willing or desire to help.

They are great working people everything was awesome 👍

Our third time. Miscommunication about early check in. Mercantile opened 90 minutes late, pizza shop closed all day Tuesday. Ledges out of multiple items Monday- Tuesday.
Best experience is the golf course and pool. Bryce is an excellent server. Housekeeping did not stock cream/sugar.

Positives: the outdoor pool was great and you have a scenic view of the harbor. The buildings are dated but seemed well maintained, at least ours was. It's clear that Sebasco has a rich history, although now it seems like a husk of it's former self. The grounds were nicely landscaped. Our room was great, it had a balcony and a private fabric curtain. Beds might be stiff for some but we slept great on them. Room had a fridge and microwave and a (disappointing) coffee pod maker.

Negatives: It was way too expensive, $330 for 1 night. Wouldn't stay here again. Couple that with a lack of continental breakfast and having to eat out 3 times a day and you're easily spending $600 in 24 hours for a couple. Just not worth it. The guy checking us in was obviously from another country, could barely speak english and didn't make any effort to orient us to the grounds. He pointed to our building but couldn't tell us how to get to it (there is no road, only a sidewalk). He didn't say anything about the bicycles (are those for guests?) or the canoes and kayaks we later saw. He didn't know if there was handicap parking. The pool was great but there is no shade and tons of obnoxious kids jumping in the water making a racket, the area is unsupervised. The $20 breakfast "buffet" was an absolute rip off. The eggs were obviously out of a carton and wet, the coffee was undrinkable. Low effort Sysco-slop. It's all self service but they still expect tips (she didn't even fill our waters or clear our plates). There are lot of employees ripping around the grounds on golf carts which was annoying and makes it dangerous to walk. Why does the online check-in process require a photo of my drivers license? Sketchy.

scenery

Mixed feelings about this resort! My kids loved all there was to do- pool, kayak, fish, tennis, golf, arcade, bowling. Essentially it is an upscale campground on what feels like a summer camp type property that has been let go.

When we arrived to our cottage (cricket cottage) our deck had 2 empty beer cans on the ground and 3-4 screens which had fallen off the windows. Deck chairs and tables were rusted and did not match (just random things thrown on). The room was dated and did not smell great but overall clean.

The scenery is beautiful. The views can’t be beat! The restaurant was good although they were out of ALOT of things.
Lots of run down looking buildings, trash cans on the property that were not emptied over the duration of our stay, one was so full it spilled over and trash covered the beautiful lawn area.

The property location and scenery is spectacular. It is a very low key campground feel not a resort. Everyone was friendly. We had fun just wish I had planned differently. Would have brought lots of Lysol wipes, more food of our own, and other things you would typically pack for camping!

All in all very nice, a bit dayed and a few things not working or available but the location and attitude of the place more than makes up for it.

Location was great for us. Our daughter wanted tide pool and beach that was a short drive from the resort. It was a great old time Maine resort experience that has been updated where necessary. 60-year-old bowling alley was fun! Staff and the views at the restaurant were both awesome!

We had a family reunion here. The positives: It is a beautiful location, not world-class, but classic Maine coast. Our cottage (Pebble) was fine. Full fridge, microwave, mini-dishwasher. Bed was not good. Nice sitting area and centrally located on the property. Beware, the cottages are not air-conditioned but we were lucky with the weather (took a gamble) and it was fine.
The negatives: Hopefully, the photos give you an idea. We chose to spend $80/head for a lobster bake (plus tax and tip and $500 setup fee). You don't want to do this. Look at the setup. Would you pay $500 for that? Those buckets hold bibs and crackers but NO picks to remove the lobster from the shell. That almost didn't matter as the lobster was so overcooked as to be almost inedible. It's not hard to cook lobster. They can't manage it.
Dessert - blueberry pie (3 for the 50 of us) and watermelon (!!!!) as your other choice. Could you come up with a cheaper option? I don't think so.
This was one of the worst meals I've ever had and, for over $100 per head, all in, a bad deal.
The pool is in a lovely setting, but with absolutely no shade. Not one umbrella. (There were 3 umbrellas by tables at the far end, too far to sit at if you had kids to watch.)
The concierge who checked us in was professional, pleasant and helpful. His boss (a woman) was rude, condescending and unhelpful.
The tennis courts (hard) were good.
We will not return to this place.

We recently stayed in the Evergreen Cottage and, overall, had a very enjoyable experience. The cottage itself was charming, comfortable, and located on a beautiful property with wonderful amenities.

There were a few areas that could use improvement. Upon arrival, the kitchen did not appear to have been thoroughly cleaned. There was food stuck to the wall near the trash can, and several cabinet doors needed to be wiped down due to spills and residue. Additionally, the trash and recycling dumpsters were overflowing throughout our stay, with debris scattered around them, making it difficult to properly dispose of our waste.

We also chose to try the $22 breakfast buffet, which unfortunately did not meet our expectations. The selection was very limited and reminded us of the complimentary breakfasts offered at many hotels, making the price difficult to justify.

Prior to our arrival, communicating with the property was frustrating. We made several attempts to reach someone through the 800 number, email, and the website messaging system but were unable to get the answers we needed before check-in.

That said, there was far more to enjoy than to criticize. The property itself is beautiful, our cottage was lovely, and the complimentary amenities truly enhanced our stay. We especially appreciated the free use of bicycles, canoes, and kayaks, which made our visit even more memorable. Most importantly, every staff member we interacted with during our stay was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful.

With a few improvements to housekeeping, communication, and the breakfast offering, this would easily be a five-star destination. We would certainly consider staying here again.

We sailed in and took a mooring ball. The dock master Les and launch driver Zoey were very friendly, professional and attentive. Our
Plan was to stay 2 nights but with an adverse forecast Zoey and the front desk staff of Cody and Claudine were very helpful refunding our second night so we could get to a more sheltered anchorage. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely return.