The Gull Oceanside Inn & Motel

Hotels
8.5 (225 reviews)
89 West Grand Avenue , Old Orchard Beach , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Terrace
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great beach access
Nice amenities
Cons:
Inconvenient parking
Small rooms
Older facilities
Value concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Clean room, clean and comfortable overall experience, with minor issues noted.
Service
9
Friendly staff mentioned, but some issues with service consistency.
Location
9.5
Great proximity to the beach, though some confusion about check-in location.
Room Quality
8
Some rooms are described as small and older with specific items needing attention.
Amenities
8.5
Nice amenities mentioned, but some guest concerns about shared facilities.
Value for Money
7.5
Prices considered high in light of room quality and other issues.
Food and Beverage
8
No breakfast options available; limited kitchen amenities.
Overall Experience
9
Generally positive experience with notable issues but great location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 20:51

Property Description

Seaside Retreat with Modern Amenities

Oceanfront Relaxation: The Gull Oceanfront Motel & Cottages offers a serene escape with a seasonal outdoor pool and a terrace to soak in the ocean views.

Convenience at Your Fingertips: Enjoy free private parking, a fitness centre, and barbecue facilities during your stay. The 24-hour front desk and on-site ATM cater to all your needs seamlessly.

Home Away from Home: Unwind in air-conditioned rooms equipped with a kitchenette, flat-screen TV, and cozy bed linens. The private bathrooms ensure your comfort throughout your stay.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of comfort and coastal charm? Book your stay at The Gull Oceanfront Motel & Cottages for a memorable seaside getaway.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Swimming pool: Closed from Wed, Jul 29, 2026 until Mon, Oct 12, 2026
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 225 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 9
G
Gabrielle solo_traveller ca
2
2026-09-12 via Nuitee
B
Brian couple us
9
It was great
2026-09-10 via Nuitee
A
Archambault-Roy solo_traveller ca
9
Ma nouvelle location préférée
Pros:

Ayant loué plus d'une vingtaine de chambres à Old Orchard, celle-ci est de loin ma préférée pour un séjour d'une semaine en couple.

Très bien situé. À côté de la plage (wow!), et à quelques minutes à pied du pier, mais suffisamment loin pour ne pas être dérangé par l'action.
Parking et terrain (bbq/tables/corde à linge, etc) très pratique.
Accès au spa et piscine
Lit king très confortable
Belle vue sur la plage avec balcon
Belle dimension de pièce et décoration chaleureuse
Kitchenette pratique pour les déjeuners et repas rapides
Très propre!
Équipements silencieux (J'ai parfois eu des chambres avec des frigo/ventilateur/hotte de cuisine/circulation de l'eau/voisins/etc. assez bruyant. Au Gull, il n'y a rien de tout ça)

Cons:

De petits détails, mais rien qui ne gâche les vacances :

Le frigo n'a pas de congélateur fonctionnel.
La chambre reste lumineuse de nuit. Il manquerait un rideau opaque pour la porte du balcon.
La kitchenette comporte le minimum d'articles de cuisine. J'aurais aimé avoir une planche à découper, un couteau de préparation, une râpe à fromage, un porte serviette...

Pour ceux qui viennent à Old Orchard pour la première fois : il y a un train qui circule jour et nuit. Peu importe où vous louez, il faut donc s’attendre à entendre le train.
J’ai déjà eu des locations directement collées à la voie ferrée, au point où le bâtiment tremblait à chaque passage.
Le Gull n'est pas le bâtiment le plus éloigné du chemin de fer, mais à cet emplacement, le bruit reste tout à fait vivable.

2026-09-08 via Nuitee
C
Carl couple us
5
Good but not exceptional
Pros:

Location to the beach was great

Cons:

Room with a deck or porch

2026-09-08 via Nuitee
P
Penny extended_group us
5
While we really liked the proximity to the beach and restaurants, we don’t think we’d teturn here.
Pros:

The location was in easy walking distance to the beach and eateries.

Cons:

The “hot” water was tepid even after letting it run . Expect a cool shower. The beverage bar in a dark corner lacked a working light to see with. The Keurig kept flashing it needed to be descaled. The bed slats were so noisy !!

2026-09-03 via Nuitee
S
Stephane family_with_children ca
9
2026-09-02 via Nuitee
M
Mary couple us
6
For the price of our stay , accommodation should’ve been a lot better than what they were
Pros:

There was no breakfast there was no supplies to make coffee or tea. Another person that was staying in that motel provided the coffee, tea and creamer. No staff to provide these items. Beach location was good.

Cons:

Didn’t like the mattress on the bed you need to replace it and put a new one it sunk in laying on it very uncomfortable didn’t like the sink in the room should’ve been in the bathroom and it was hard to Unlock and lock doors was kind of hard at times had to pull the door to lock and unlock it should be updated. Also, the windows were missing curtains they only had blinds should have update furniture chairs were sunk in when you sat in them no table to put things on or to eat on.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Terry couple us
10
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
F
Frederic extended_group fr
7
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
C
Carole couple ca
8
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
A
Audrey extended_group ca
10
Very great location!
Pros:

We absolutely loved the location! It was literally just a few steps from the beach and the sand. The property was about a 15-minute walk from the Pier, which was very convenient. We also really appreciated that our room was separate from the main lobby, so there weren’t lots of people around and it felt much quieter and more private. Having free parking included in the building’s parking lot was also a great bonus. We had a great stay!

Cons:

We didn’t like that there was no refrigerator in the room. It would have been very convenient to have one.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
A
Amanda family_with_children us
10
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
D
Deborah family_with_children us
10
Great place to stay!
Pros:

The large room, the friendliness of the staff, short walk to the beach, everything

Cons:

I liked everything

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
D
Dianne family_with_children us
9
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
R
Ruth couple us
10
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
G
GUIAN MIGUEL extended_group us
4
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
S
Samantha family_with_children us
8
Very nice
Pros:

close to the beach. The Inn is nice.

Cons:

Dirty towel in the bath tub, no towels in the room before use.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
K
Kathleen couple us
8
Cons:

Parking

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
G
Guy solo_traveller ca
10
Pros:

Belle endroit, typique nouvelle Angleterre super bien entrenu. Proximité de la mer et attraction. Personnel accueillant, propre et confortable

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
D
Diana couple us
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee