The Breakwater Inn & Spa
The Breakwater Inn & Spa descritpion
Built in the 1880s, this historic property is on the Kennebunk River waterfront. Featuring a full spa on site, this Kennebunkport, Maine hotel offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms.
Rooms at the Breakwater Inn & Spa are decorated in serene blues and whites with a nautical theme. Every room includes a flat-screen TV with a DVD player and an iPod docking station. A bathrobe and a hairdryer are also provided.
The Kennebunkport Breakwater Inn & Spa offers bikes for guests to explore the area. A fitness center with a variety of equipment is also available. Stripers Waterside Restaurant, on site, features a waterfront view and serves local seafood and cocktails.
Shopping at Dock Square is just one mile from this hotel. Mother’s Beach and Gooch’s Beach are both within a 10 minute drive.
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Facilities of The Breakwater Inn & Spa
Pets ：Pets are not allowed.
Activities ：Fitness Center | Spa | Massage | Bikes Available (free)
Food & Drink ：Bar | Restaurant with Dining Menu
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
Services ：Room Service | Baggage Storage
General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Reviews for The Breakwater Inn & Spa
Review 1：Mold in bathroom tub- didn't synch with other positive attributes. Easy to fix.
Review 2：Location and staff, free water and coffee, comfortable room, good security.
Review 3：Air Conditioning was way too loud. Staff very young and inexperienced.
Review 4：Great location on a river. had a room with a deck to relax.Right across the street from Mabels Lobster restaurant.
Review 5：We had taken the red-eye into Boston from Seattle. I was tired andgrumpy. The room location was not what I thought I had reserved. It wasour 37th wedding anniversary and I wanted everything to be perfect.Thanks to very understanding staff and management it turned out to beone of the best rooms and vacations we have ever had!
Review 6：The bed was AMAZING...so comfortable! The view from our room wasspectacular, watching the boats entering and leaving the Atlantic at themouth of the Kennebunk River, to the beautiful sunsets! The room was anice size, decorated to enhance the feel of the New England area;hearing the waves from the Atlantic rolling on the beach as we set onour deck in the evening made the atmosphere perfect!
Review 7：While we enjoyed the waterfront seating on the river, it would have been nice to have a small fire pit for additional ambiance. We heard there were fire pits in the past and looked forward to that amenity.
Review 8：The staff were wonderful both in the spa building and main building with the dining area. Food was delicious. Menu was varied and decently priced. Located just outside of the town it was within walking distance.
Review 9：Though advertised, No spa facilities were available. Neither the sauna nor steam work. The exercise room is small, and equipment outdated. It's just a typical hotel exercise room, not a "spa." The price of the room, over $400, was very high for services available.
Review 10：Staff members were courteous & friendly. Suite was comfortable & clean.
Review 11：The heating system was forced hot air and loud. The bathroom could use a bit of an update
Review 12：Staff and location Nice casual dining space great free breakfast Happy hour
Review 13：We didn't really like the breakfast options. There should have been more varieties if we're paying extra for it. The lamps in the room were also in different shades. We also didn't get a massage since it was too expensive!
Review 14：It felt like home. The workers always greeted us and asked is of we needed help.
Review 15：Bathroom was too dark with one of two lights not working. We feel that the place is focused on a younger crowd, but the bathroom needs some hand grips to help getting out of the tub. Even young people would use them and it would be safer. Rm 301
Review 16：The facility and the atmosphere. Cozy on a very cold winter night. It was modern and plush.
Review 17：No bar open on Sunday Monday or Tuesday. No restaurant open on Monday or Tuesday. 20 minute walk to nearest bar or restaurant not good when weather is well below freezing. Hotel was in 2 separate building. Restaurant and bar in only one. To get to breakfast you had to walk along the pavement. No salt was applied to the path and it was sheet ice. Freezing rain was falling but no umbrella available for use.
Review 18：The room, the quietness, the staff, the view, the cleanliness, the restaurant Stripers and the one just in front of the hotel, the big parking lot... Very nice stay. We will be back.
Review 19：Wi-fi reception issues in my room and in the 1st floor meeting room were known but incorrectable. Hotel staff reset their wireless access point, but Apple devices could not access the network during the 2 day stay.
Review 20：The room was very nice and had a good view of he harbor. The Inn was located directly across the street from a great restaurant call Mable's, and along a scenic drive.
Review 21：We made a reservation at Striper's Restaurant (located in the Breakwater) before we arrived. My husband and I were so disappointed. This was by far the worse meal we had in Kennebunkport.
Review 22：The room was large and up to date. We loved the water view from our room. The feather bedding was so soft we didn't want to get up. The breakfast was good; quiche, muffins, lunch meats, rolls.
Review 23：Loud neighbor (had tv on all night) No reading lamp by lounge chairs Loud AC/Heat unit No elevator to bring luggage to 3rd floor
Review 24：Bedding View from room view from Dining room Dinner
Review 25：We loved everything about our stay at the Breakwater Inn!!!
Review 26：Our room was amazing and the bed was so comfortable that we plan on purchasing a similar bed! By the way do you know the Brand name of the king size mattress in room 17 in the Inn building? Also the staff were very professional and willing to please us in every way!!! We look forward to returning to your charming Inn !!! Ann and Jack Coffey
Review 27：Peaceful location.Our room had a balcony where we could sit out and watch the boats in the harbour and look out to sea.The room was very clean and comfortable. The reception staff were friendly and helpful.
Review 28：A little far to walk into town, but not an issue if you enjoy walking and don't buy anything too heavy. Could use a hot tub in the annex building where we stayed.
Review 29：Good views of ocean along with river and boats. Closest place to town where small waves would still break on bank to give you sounds of the sea. Staff very friendly and helpful. All areas clean and well kept.
Review 30：Entrance very dirty with debris at main door. Clean the entrance area rug of leaves and debris. This is the first impression to clients. Both mens and woman's sauna not working (we were very much looking forward to this feature). Call in a repair company to fix the sauna immediately when a breakdown occurs. You are offering this as an amenity to your guests. Breakfast was included in the room rate?? There was not even so much as a crumb of a muffin. Coffee urn was even empty. This is an easy fix - have danish, muffins, etc. as offered in the "Room Details" data sheet. Again, NOT GOOD business.
Review 31：The area where the Inn was located was very nice. The stay would have been a delight had it not been over shadowed with the negative issues.
Review 32：Room was clean, but beautiful view was difficult to see through very dirty windows. Walk into town was a good 25 minutes. No coffee in room.
Review 33：We liked our room and especially the breakfast room and breakfast selection.
Review 34：Strippers dinner was poor. Service could have been better and choice limited. Would not eat there again.
Review 35：Our room...service very good And breakfast quite nice...the service was excellent and cheerful !
Review 36：Poor lighting in bathroom. WiFi was in & out. Chairs were comfortable but couch has lost its support.
Review 37：Spent 3 days at the Breakwater Inn Spa Bldg. Big room on 3rd floor. Lovely view of river & ocean in the distance. Large room with Super comfortable bed. Staff were wonderful. Breakfast was adequate but view from the dining room was a great way to start the morning. Diner menu limited but food was excellent. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Review 38：Only detraction was the spa building overlooked a parking lot. The main building has a nice lawn on the river which is just a short walk from the spa building.
Review 39：Great big comfortable room and bath in the newer spa building. Convenient to the restaurant and shops in the center of Kennebunkport. Nice breakfast.
Review 40：The staff here is excellent. Came for rest and visit family in Kennebunk. From the minute I came through their door and checked out I found them pleasant and helpful. Also their breakfast was so good. Met so many happy guests. A joyful stay!
Review 41：The restaurant was very disappointing. No public place to congregate with guests of fellow travelers.
Review 42：Nice rooms. Clean and comfortable. Excellent location. Staff was helpful and pleasant.
Review 43：The innkeeper/receptionist made us feel very welcome when we arrived. All of the staff there were excellent. Room was very clean and comfortable and the scenery was beautiful. I regret only spending one night here, next time it will be for longer.
Review 44：No elevator. My husband had a knee replacement in June, and because there was no elevator, we had to walk up 2 flights of stairs.and no one was there to help us with our luggage.
Review 45：Courteous and staff. Our spacious room was overlooking the Kennebunk River and Ocean. The food was outstanding.We ate at their main dining room, Stripers, and it was the best meal I've had in a long time.and You can start the day off with the Inn's hearty breakfast. I had a facial at the SPA, which I would recommend.
Review 46：People speaked in the corridors in front of the room. It was noisy we could hear children running in the room above us.
Review 47：The room was nice and spacious and very clean. The view was great. The food at the restaurant was excellent.
Review 48：The lighting in the bathroom was horrible, not suitable for putting on makeup. The bathroom fan was very loud and only worked with the heat lamp.
Review 49：The view of the river and the sounds of the breakers at night from spa room 304 was peaceful and relaxing. The king size bed was something out of a magazine!
Review 50：Cold shower the first morning. Free internet not working. Very bright in the morning (the blinds were not thick enough)and the sun would wake us up at 4AM. Had a massage...very dull! And the steam room was out of order. The breakfast, well BOO...very boring and the three days we were there it never changed!! We ordered eggs (that's all you could order)the 3rd morning and it came with...nothing!! I would NOT recommend this place!! This was supposed to be a romantic getaway...
Review 51：The area/view was nice. Close to everything.
Review 52：Everyone was there to please you. The Continental Breakfast included freshly made waffles. Great Clambake on Monday evenings. We ill be back next year!
Review 53：1. Market price for lobster at the restaurant seemed pretty inflated for the location. 2. If you're going to have wait staff at a free continental breakfast working for tips, why not just offer a breakfast menu at the restaurant? We would have spent more and the tip would have been even better. 3. The little public beach one property over from the inn was not mentioned as one of the close-by beaches. It was a hidden gem! No restrooms or facilities, but quiet, not crowded, perfect for a couple looking to relax together without any fuss.
Review 54：The spa rooms are slightly less convenient to the rest of the inn (we heard the staff say "if you go to the main inn 50 yards on your right ..." a few times) than other rooms, but ours was quiet, clean and comfortable. Laying back on the bed and looking out the window, the parking lot out back disappeared and it seemed as though we were right on the water. The service also was great. For example, even though we left our "privacy please" tag hanging on our door when we left for the beach, housekeeping hung a bag on the handle with fresh towels and bottled water. What a nice surprise when we returned, salty and sunned out.
Review 55：The lighting over the vanity was poor, casting shadows over your face.
Review 56：Comfortable, clean, good food, lovely lawn (we had perfect seats for 4th of July fireworks).
Review 57：Slow WiFi Continental Breakfast ended a bit early Gym hours are limited
Review 58：Very clean Nice View Very Quiet No Smoking Air Conditioned Good Size Room Gym on Premises Continental Breakfast All Day/Night Coffee & Tea Available In-Room Fridge About 1/2 Mile Walk to Town
Review 59：Hotel which they call a spa had no pool , no hot tub , and steam room in both men and women locker rooms where not working. Resturant was way overpriced. Free buffet breakfast was the only thing not bad. Hotel is overpriced for the facilities they offer.
Review 60：Location to some of the sights and a beach area.
Review 61：Room and bath very outdated. Renovation badly needed . Heater worked only on high, had to turn it off .
Review 62：Water view was awesome.
Review 63：Loved working with Beth at front desk.
Review 64：Wonderful setting and amazing comfortable beds
Review 65：Have coffee earlier and breakfast earlier
Review 66：We found it wonderful and plan on returning We loved room 334
Review 67：Conveniently located to restaurants, shopping, and great waterfront views. The desk attendants were especially helpful when asked for information.
Review 68：View was fantastic.
Review 69：A little bit far from the beach
Review 70：Quiet, nice room, superb view.
Review 71：Room was a little small.
Review 72：Staff was very courteous. Facilities were excellent. Complimentary bicycles was a big plus... Great location!
Review 73：Wifi never worked in spa building also spa building not connected to main hotel
Review 74：Location
Review 75：Helpful staff
Review 76：Nothing
Review 77：Fantastic. Beautiful location and hotel
Review 78：Restaurant and bar prices
Review 79：Room was great - comfy bed. Most of the staff was great, restaurants and bars were a little over priced
Review 80：Poor wi fi connection on 3rd floor
Review 81：I would stay here when in town again
Review 82：Nice contemporary design! Luxury with good taste.
Review 83：Great room with views of ocean laid back pace Very nice staff
Review 84：The staff worked without complaint to fix the problems that we encountered.
Review 85：Stairs very steep. Carpet faded and frayed. Looked like a third rate motel.
Review 86：The view from the room.
Review 87：The hotel was beautiful and our room was spacious and clean
Review 88：Loved the bed and view. Saw the lobster boats coming in every day. Staff was terrific. Would Definetly go back!!
Review 89：Brefast.
Review 90：Politeness of the staff. Quietness of the Inn despite overlooking an active lobstering dock.
Review 91：Upgrade to lake view room.
Review 92：Wonderful view of the lake in the morning with the sun coming up. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Review 93：nosy air con
Review 94：Bed very high but comfortable. location excellent. the free use of pedal cycles - ideal
Review 95：The sense of balance
Review 96：The pull out sofa was very small and very uncomfortable.
Review 97：Clean, nice staff, spacious room, modern facilities, good breakfast.
Review 98：Staff was incredibly friendly, accommodations were spacious and cozy. Location was perfect for watching the sunset with a bottle of wine.
Review 99：You have to walk up the street to the dinning room - issue in bad weather
Review 100：Location and staff are excellent
Review 101：Great location and view from the king bedroom. Very peaceful and restful place to unwind.
Review 102：Bed was horrible for a place advertising to be a spa.
Review 103：Location was great - restaurant across the street was great
Review 104：Steam room wasn't working and the bartender didn't make very good cocktails.
Review 105：STEPS
Review 106：No complaints
Review 107：Beautiful location, relaxed atmosphere
Review 108：Very zen feeling, relaxing, quiet. Clean and perfect location.
Review 109：Bathroom layout. Need better lighting.
Review 110：The chairs in the room VERY uncomfortable!
Review 111：View gorgeous and restful . Breakfast with the view great.
Review 112：Wi Fi didn't work well.
Review 113：Loved our stay. Breakfast spot is beautiful. Clambake was great addition.
Review 114：We enjoyed the beautiful view of the water and the scenery from our room. It was convenient and comfortable. The facility was well maintained.
Review 115：A beautiful location and the accommodations were great. Very sad we could only stay one day.
Review 116：Going to the main hotel for breakfast. The steam room wasn't working in the spa
Review 117：Breakfast was continental, we were led to believe it would be a full free breakfast. Did not like the bill being presented for zero amount implying a tip should be given for no service we thought that was a bit tacky. Drain slow in tub blind broken.
Review 118：room was comfortable
Review 119：There was no AC The weather became so hot our second day. They should not shut off the AC There are guest like us that would like to have AC Then fresh air.
Review 120：The Supervisor Gave us a VIP treatment. I think her name is Rachel or Jessica
Review 121：no a thing. Love every minute
Review 122：I loved the location. Room was plush and comfortable. Bed was extremely cozy. Great restaurant right across the street (Mables) Perfection!
The Fine Print
You must show a valid photo ID and a credit card upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.Please note that extra beds can only be accommodated in the King Room.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.