The Thistle Inn

Boothbay Harbor hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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November 2025

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December 2025

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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.

Good

Popular amenities

Bar
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Free parking
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

$217 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 3 - Dec 4

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 24 - Nov 25

Tomorrow

Nov 25 - Nov 26

All rooms

1 bed

3+ beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

American Eagle

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Appledore

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Victory Chimes

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Heritage

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Sherman Zwicker

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Crows Nest

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

2 bedrooms

Hair dryer

2 bathrooms

Microwave

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Daily buffet breakfast (USD 10 per person)

Pool
Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi

$186 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 23 - Dec 24

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About the neighborhood

55 Oak St, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538

What's nearby

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Boothbay Region Historical Society Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Boothbay Region Land Trust - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Boothbay Harbor Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Burnt Island Living Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 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

‪Circle K - ‬11 min walk
‪Tugboat Inn - ‬10 min walk
‪Boothbay Lobster Wharf - ‬16 min walk
‪Pinkham’s Gourmet Market - ‬20 min walk
‪Harborside 1901 Bar & Grill - ‬6 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.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 6 rooms

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

Special check-in instructions

- There is no front desk at this property
- Guests will receive an email within 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

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

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Free offsite parking within 98 ft

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Restaurant
Bar/lounge

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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

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 4 minutes' walk from Boothbay Region Land Trust.

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The Thistle Inn Reviews

7.6

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room

Restaurant

Service staff

Bed

Parking

Refrigerator

Education

Food

Luggage

8/10 Very good

Aug 25, 2025

Loved the quaintness of the rooms, though the stairs to the rooms were steep and treads were short. The food at the restaurant was really good.

Vicki, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 6, 2025

Great stay

The bed and pillows were so comfy. Great location too

Cathy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 27, 2025

Quaint room with a large bathroom. Well kept. Steep stairs to our room. Very nice!

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 21, 2025

This trip would have been perfect with the following: 1. lighting at the parking across the street, especially for late arrivals 2. Bottled water 3. Napkins or paper towels 4. Plasticware 5. Cookware for microwave - I left a dish for heating there for the next guest 6. Better bandwidth- the TV did not really work when other guest were there or the restaurant was in operation. No one likes to watch TV the is constantly spinning 7. A WiFi connection Other than these things it was nice, comfortable and quaint.

ELLEN LUCIA, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 1, 2025

The inn is conveniently located near restaurants and shops. There is a restaurant on the property as well serving seafood meals and pub food. The only thing we didn’t realize is we had to park across the street down a small incline. We parked there after unloading the car but when we went to park there a 2nd time someone asked us to move. Overall, the inn is clean, quiet and fairly priced for its location.

DANA, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 23, 2025

Comfortable bed but no elevator

Good, quiet location with parking walking distance to the main part of town. It’s not an Inn with a front desk but we were aware of that. Getting your luggage from the parking lot to an upstairs room could be challenging for some. On the upside, the bed was very comfortable and the room was clean. I would only recommend for travelers are able to manage stairs with luggage and are just looking for a comfortable place to sleep.

1-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 15, 2025

Third floor you better bed in condition to climb 2 step flights of stairs. Furniture not comfortable..

Sheila, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 18, 2024

We loved our stay!

Kenneth, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 11, 2025

We liked that it was close to shops and restaurants and it was a nice size. Not having to check in in person worked well. There was a window ac that you couldn't run at night because the curtains were blocking the air flow. Open curtains meant no privacy in the bedroom with restsurant guests on the porch. Couldn't run ac and microwave at the same time. As far as wifi, your better off using your cellular data.

Deb, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 4, 2025

No one to help with baggage and a flight of stairs, (steep and narrow). Room key a metal key that can easily be duplicated. internet service (non existent). No ice if you want ice. Lovely room. Nice shower. The stairs and carrying bags upstairs was difficult for an 80 Year old

Joseph, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 10, 2025

We were stunned that no staff was available to answer questions either in person or on line. I don’t recall if the initial information included the steep stairs we had to climb to our room. We couldn’t carry our luggage so just had to pull individual items out of our parked car. Don’t stay here if stairs are at all a challenge.

Ann, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 3, 2025

Needs an upgrade

The room we stayed in was not well thought out. Even though there was space we had a TV table as our kitchen table and the microwave and refrigerator were in the bathroom. We only had one roll of toilet paper and climbing into the shower was challenging. We were on the first floor, so people kept walking by our windows for the restaurant. The restaurant patrons also had to walk by our room to go to the restaurant. It was very loud at night because of the restaurant.

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 10, 2024

Great little area, felt safe and relaxed in the property.

Cristaliz, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 1, 2025

The best part was how close it was to walk to the harbor. It wasn't super clean, chip crumbs found under bed etc. The air conditioning was annoying and loud. Our door was difficult to unlock and I hated that there was no deadbolt for safety. No staff members there. It was a weird vibe being above the restaurant, like we didn't belong there......the front door was also wide open during the restaurant service hours....anyone could just walk in. We did need to call Florin and he was wonderful.

Trevor, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 4, 2023

The property was excellent and the restaurant at the property was the best in the area.

Glenn A Anderson, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 11, 2023

Great place to stay with easy check-in and out process

Lara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 11, 2024

This place was amazing! Great location. I definitely recommend.

Kelli, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 1, 2023

Nice stay

John, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 26, 2025

Okay

I had no one to speak to. Went to put my bags in the car and I returned the door was locked. Very noisy and outside light kept me awake. AC was not on, so the room was very hot when we arrived. Had to figure out how to get key.

Monique, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 17, 2024

Great experience

Mohammadali, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 9, 2024

First time staying at the Thistle Inn. Nice place!!

Tim, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Jun 29, 2025

Bare-bones room. One chair, extremely poor lighting, no table (had to place drink glass on the floor), saggy-in-the-middle bed, bed mattress 46 inches above the floor, no pictures or wall decorations, no housekeeping: waste baskets overflowing after 4 days, no beds made or linens available even if we wanted to change them ourselves: management had the audacity to include a housekeeping tips envelope, TV service offers only reruns of programs dating back to late 1950s (were it not for our smart phones we would never known Trump bombed Iran), stay not inexpensive considering how little our money bought. Built in 1862, this property desperately needs TLC and professional hospitality management that that knows what it's doing.

JOSEPH, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jul 18, 2025

Problematic, Poor Service

No one was there when we arrived on time. We didn't get an email giving us the door and room password. No one was there. We made several calls, left voice mail and was told they didn't like my attitude and was told to "talk to Expedia.' Narrow, hazardous stairs, no path to the parking lot. TV hard to operate, no channel guide, no coffee, just tea and no instructions on how to work the Kerug. We were there 3 nights with no housekeeping though we put the sign for it on the doorknob.

Robert, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Aug 2, 2025

This is NOT An INN! It is a pretty room in an old house. There is no innkeeper, no housekeeping. No public spaces. Just your room which has a private bathroom. And a tiny coffee machine with no instructions and a good selection of teas. our room was spacious comfortable. The bathroom floor is slick, no rugs anywhere. Up two very narrow sets of stairs. It is an historic home, after all. At 75, I could not bring luggage up. I unpacked at the car and took what I needed up in a small backpack each day.. if this works for you , great! If you are expecting to be welcome at a charming New England Inn, this is NOT the place, Oddly there was an elegantly inscribed envelope for “Housekeeping” ! There was none. No one at all ever made up the room, swept the bare floors, Replenished anything during our 3 night stay.

Susan, 3-night trip