The Gilmore family owns and runs the Irish-themed Claddagh Motel. It is located in the main town of Rockport on Route 1, near the Samoset golf course. Guest cottages have colorful painted beams, lace linens and tablecloths along with white picket fences. Tea and scones are provided every morning and traditional Irish storytelling is offered by Alex Gilmore upon request. Accommodations include single rooms with king-size beds all the way up to two-bedroom suites with kitchens;these suites can sleep up to six people.
The Spruce Ridge Inn is located in Rockport, Maine overlooking Penobscot Bay. The large guest rooms are luxuriously supplied with Egyptian cotton sheets, duvets and hypoallergenic pillows. The rooms are decorated with a soft blue and green color scheme to match its ocean setting and the hand-made wall hangings and pillows are made by women from small villages in India. Guests are provided with a microwave and refrigerator in the small kitchenette and complimentary breakfast is served daily.
For 46 years, the Beale family has welcomed guests to the Ledges By The Bay in Glen Cove, Maine. The hotel has 41 rooms covering nine acres of oceanfront land. Amenities include an in-ground heated swimming pool, high-speed wireless Internet and ocean-view rooms. For guests needing a bit more space, there is a guest cottage that has two bedrooms, an electric fireplace, full kitchen and a large deck which has the highest vantage point of Penobscot Bay.
For those on a budget, the Schooner Bay Motor Inn is a AAA-rated motel in Rockport. All 23 guest rooms have central air conditioning and heating, free Wi-Fi access, cable TV, hair dryers and clock radios. Local phone calls are free, as is the daily continental breakfast, which is served from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. All rooms are nonsmoking and pets are not allowed.
The Lord Camden Inn is located four miles east of West Rockport in the city of Camden. The restored antique furnishings, brick fireplace and arched doorways give a stately elegance to the hotel as you enter the lobby. Hallways are decorated with paintings by local artists. All 36 nonsmoking guest rooms include Keurig coffeemakers, granite counters, wainscoting and crown molding. Guests receive free Wi-Fi access and a daily breakfast. A modern fitness facility is also available on-site. The hotel is pet-friendly, offering a special "Pampered Pooch" package to make your pet's stay even more comfortable.
