The Boathouse, Kennebunkport

The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel has 25 rooms in two buildings: the Main House and Wharf House Annex. Main House rooms feature nautical themes. Wharf House Annex rooms, located on the second and third floors accessible by stairs only, have beach cottage decor. Amenities include Maine-made Cuddledown bedding, Malin+Goetz toiletries, flat-screen TVs, and Wi-Fi. Some rooms offer Kennebunk River views from a balcony. Select rooms include air conditioning and charging stations. Disability access rooms are also available. Suites provide a living room, bedroom, bathroom, and private deck overlooking the water.

The Boathouse Restaurant features two bars and serves dishes with Maine flavors. The menu includes fresh seafood and Asian-influenced cuisine. There is a dedicated raw bar that offers Maine seafood delicacies. The restaurant offers in-restaurant dining and private dining spaces on an outdoor deck. The Boathouse also has a seasonal rooftop deck. Nearby dining options include a variety of restaurants in Kennebunkport.

The Boathouse provides kayak rentals, beach cruiser bicycles, and beach towels. Guests can take a 1 to 1.5-hour tour of the Kennebunk River on the Rugosa, a New England wooden lobster boat, and watch the captain haul lobster traps. Kennebunkport Marina offers power boat and canoe rentals. Summer Feet Bicycle Tours provides cycling, walking, and multi-sport vacations. Whale watch tours and fishing charters are available. Other activities include exploring the 60+ acres of the monastery grounds and forest therapy.

The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel is located at 21 Ocean Avenue in Kennebunkport, Maine. It is 45 km from Portland International Jetport. From the Maine Turnpike, take Exit 25 and follow Route 35 East toward Kennebunk. The hotel is near W Robert Paine Gallery, Chris Becker Photo Gallery, and Saint Ann's Church. Kennebunkport Marina is a year-round marina with protected slips and mechanical services. The hotel is situated on one side by the Kennebunk River, which separates it from Kennebunk's Lower Village.

The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel offers on-site parking with one space per room. Complimentary breakfast treats are provided each morning. Included in the nightly resort fee is wireless internet access and a two-hour kayak rental. Services include an opt-out feature for online marketing and a security program to protect stored information. The hotel accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. A minimum of 7 days' notice is required for a deposit refund, less a $50 administration fee. There is a $250 cleaning fee for smoking in or outside of the rooms.