55 York St, Kennebunk, Maine, United States | (618) 248-8274
In a quiet setting a two-minute drive from Kennebunk
Clean and spacious rooms with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers
Efficiency rooms have kitchens with modern appliances
Free hot breakfast buffet with eggs and waffles
Outdoor heated pool with ample room for a swim
Free coffee, weekday newspapers, parking, and Wi-Fi
Guest laundry facilities and a business center
Pets are welcome (with a surcharge and certain restrictions)
12-minute drive to Kennebunkport and beaches
No fitness center, restaurant, or bar
No safes in the rooms
No elevator service to rooms on the second floor
The bugdet Port Inn is a charming, motor court-style property that’s been nicely updated. The two-story, pet-friendly inn is a quiet setting that’s a two-minute drive to downtown Kennebunk and about 12 minutes away from Kennebunkport’s attractions and beaches. Highlights include a free hot breakfast buffet, seasonal pool, laundry facilities, and free parking and Wi-Fi. But, it has no fitness center, restaurant, or bar. Its 46 rooms are nicely equipped with granite vanities, coffeemakers, and stainless steel microwaves and mini-fridges. Efficiency rooms feature kitchens with wet bars, cooktops, and dishwashers. Note that there's no elevator service to second-floor rooms. As an alternative, The Kennebunk Inn is a lovely historic property in downtown Kennebunk. It has an acclaimed restaurant, but its rates don’t include breakfast.
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Scene
A quiet and charming budget inn with a lovely and contemporary lobby
Despite having motel-style exterior corridors, this quiet inn exudes a charming and appealing ambience. It’s surrounded by a spacious parking lot and large, grassy area that’s ideal for walking the many dogs staying here. The lobby is inviting and contemporary, with lots of windows, tan tile floors, and modern crystal chandeliers. A cluster of comfy sofas and love seats faces a gas fireplace. The walls are decorated by outstanding photos of spectacular Maine outdoor scenes provided by local photographers. Overall, it’s a friendly and relaxing place where any traveler should feel welcome.
Location
In a quiet setting, a short drive from downtown Kennebunk
Port Inn is in a quiet location that’s set a bit back off busy York Street (Route 1) that runs through the heart of downtown Kennebunk, which is less than one mile (a two-minute drive) north. A couple of casual restaurants are within five minutes or less on foot, but generally you’ll need a car to make the most of your stay here. It’s a 12-minute drive to Kennebunkport and its many shops, restaurants, and galleries. Popular beaches like Gooch’s Beach, Mother’s Beach, and Middle Beach are approximately 15 minutes away by car. Portland (Maine’s largest city) and its airport are about 35 minutes away. Boston Logan International Airport is a 90-minute drive.
Rooms
Clean, quiet, contemporary, and spacious; with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers
The clean and quiet rooms have a tasteful, contemporary decor featuring two-tone brown carpet and matching wood furniture (that includes headboards and desk with office chairs) with an espresso finish. Despite soft gold wallpaper and white duvets, the rooms are a bit dark, due in part to soft lighting and smallish windows. Pops of needed color come from handsome aqua blue bed throws and framed photos of Maine’s spectacular outdoors. Standard Rooms have plenty of space, with even the Double Queen units offering enough room for large armchairs. Larger King Efficiency Rooms feature kitchens with granite counters, wet bars, cooktops, coffeemakers, and modern stainless steel appliances that include dishwashers, mini-fridges, and microwaves. Standard Rooms include stainless steel mini-fridges and microwaves, along with coffeemakers and Starbucks coffee. Flat-screen TVs, iHome docking stations, and free Wi-Fi also are standard amenities. Some rooms have granite vanities placed immediately outside the bathrooms, while other bathrooms have vanities inside. With either option, the bathrooms are average in size and have shower/tub combos lined by white subway tile. Toiletries and hairdryers are provided. Most rooms have pleasant views over the hotel's lawn and trees. Please note that there is no elevator service to rooms on the second floor.
Features
Free hot breakfast, outdoor seasonal pool, laundry room, business center, and free parking and Wi-Fi
This quaint, limited-service property has several value-added amenities, including a free breakfast buffet that includes eggs, waffles, and other hot dishes. Coffee is free throughout the day, and vending machines are on-site for cold drinks. Parking, Wi-Fi, and weekday newspapers are free. The outdoor heated pool is seasonal and has plenty of room for a good swim. It’s surrounded by loungers and nice landscaping. A coin-operated washer/dryer set is available for guests to use, as is a computer and printer. Parking is free and there are electric vehicle charging stations. Pets are welcome with a surcharge and certain restrictions.
