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Reviews of High Tide Inn

2 out of 5
High Tide Inn
505 BELFAST ROAD, Camden, ME

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 110 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The new owners were courteous, made fantastic breakfasts, and really seemed to care about the clients.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from John on Nov 2, 2023
Lucinda!! Wow, succinctly impressive. Thank you so much, and so glad you enjoyed your stay. We certainly can’t wait to have you back.Just about to start our winter updates. Hopefully lots of improvement for next season.Happy Holidays.

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Needs some updating. Get breakfast in town
Nice hotel with beautiful view, however, really could use an updating of room. Also, the cost of continental breakfast was highway robbery. $12 is ridiculous when you can go in town and get a full breakfast for $9.
View from room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from John on Oct 31, 2023
Cynthia, Thank you so much for the review, we definitely appreciate you taking the time.We are making numerous updates every off-season, so I hope you will check us out again!

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from John on Oct 31, 2023
Thanks John - We certainly appreciate every review. Lots of updates coming in the off-season, so hopefully you will check it out again.

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the whole experience. Great people, Mark is great! Beautiful beach. Camden is lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from John on Oct 19, 2023
Corey - Thank you for the wonderful comments about our staff, location, and the property. We are excited with all its potential and can’t wait to keep improving!We hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night in Maine
We enjoyed one night here and wished we could've stayed longer. It's a cute homey place and the walk to the shore is easy and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from John on Oct 19, 2023
John - Thank you so much for taking the time to write a nice review. We would love to have you for longer next time, and so glad you enjoyed your visit and trips to the ocean front. They get even more spectacular when the full moon is rising over the ocean.We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Meehan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful. Really enjoyed getting to know them. The property is beautiful. Perfectly quaint New England Inn!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from John on Oct 18, 2023
Meehan - Thank you so much for the perfect score in the wonderful comments about our location and our staff! We are also excited about the updates we’re making every year to the property, so we hope you’ll keep coming back and enjoying the upgrades!

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from John on Oct 18, 2023
Jessica - We totally appreciate the perfect 10! So glad you loved your stay, and can’t wait to have you back! Don’t forget to ask for the return gas discount!

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Ok
I loved that had a larger coffee pot than post hotels however you need an extension cord because the cord is to short. Otherwise you have to set it in the floor and that is just asking for a burn. The drive down to the beach needs some works.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from John on Oct 31, 2023
Amy, Thank you so much for the review. Clearly, Coffee is of High importance and we will make sure it’s a better experience next time.This was a very wet season, and we definitely are making improvements to the drainage system for next year. I hope you will check us out again.

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful oceanview.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from John on Oct 15, 2023
Warren - Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We are definitely blessed with our amazing ocean views, and private ocean front. Hope to see you again next year.

8/10 Good

Leannda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and the owners were very nice. Our room had been updated and was very cozy, the view of the ocean was spectacular! It is an older property but you can tell they are keeping it clean and updating as they can. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from John on Oct 31, 2023
Leannda - Thank you for such a lovely review. We certainly appreciate the recognition of our hard-working staff.Lots of updates coming, so we hope to see you again. Thanks for taking the time, and providing the detail.Happy holidays!

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Mark and Angela were great hosts. They were knowledgeable and helpful with info about the area. The inn is close enough to the town center but far enough away to make it welcomed retreat from the crowds. We stayed in the main building. Even though that meant sharing the space with other guests it was always quiet in the evening. Our room was cozy and the windows allowed for plenty of fresh air sunlight. We especially enjoyed the beauty and solitude of their private beach. We hope to return in the coming year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from John on Oct 15, 2023
James - We really appreciate you noticing the staff! Everyone is aware of how important they are to making your vacation something special. We hope to see you next year as well!

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Prefect weekend
We had a really good time my husband and I Beautiful place we like to go sleep with the sound of the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from John on Oct 15, 2023
Maribel - Thank you so much for the perfect 10! What a beautiful picture, and more upgrades coming in the off-season!

6/10 Okay

Alyce

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Surrounding areas was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from John on Oct 18, 2023
Alyce - We really appreciate the feedback and sorry we fell a little short. We’re making a lot of updates every year so hope you will check us out again. Thanks again!!

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from John on Oct 15, 2023
Hello Ron - Thank you so much for the feedback. We’re sorry to stay wasn’t up to your expectations. If you could email (info@hightideinn.com) any details on what we need to improve that would be greatly appreciated. We are investing heavily.

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful enclosed porch and breakfast room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from John on Oct 18, 2023
Diane - Thanks so much for the perfect score! We are so glad you enjoyed the veranda, and the amazing views of the ocean.Come back soon!

8/10 Good

Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the main lodge, room 5. Overall, the inn is charming and peaceful. The ability to walk down to the ocean is a definite plus. Some aspects of the inn were a bit shabby and outdated, but on the other hand the room rate is a better value than other similar hotels. In our room, the gap between the bottom of the door and the floor was quite large, making the room feel less private, with light pollution from the hall lighting. I thought the mattress was only okay, the bed frame was a bit flimsy, and the sheets felt a bit old and "pilly". There was a large stain on the carpet, but everything seemed clean enough. Overall the room was decently cozy, it was quiet and we slept well. Continental breakfast was good, enjoyed the popovers and muffins, and the hard boiled eggs. Wifi was good, which came in handy as it was raining and we were able to stream a movie in HD on a laptop in our room with no issues. Staff was friendly although seemed a bit overwhelmed when everyone checked in - admittedly we all seemingly checked in at once. My companion noted that check in could have been more private - a lot of personal info was being verbalized for all to hear. But ultimately it didn't take that long and was relatively painless to get checked in. Anyway, we enjoyed our stay overall so I hope the pros and cons listed above is useful input.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from John on Oct 18, 2023
Lee - Thank you so much for taking the time to provide all of the wonderful feedback. We are upgrading linens, beds, and flooring throughout the property so, hopefully, next year will be even better! We certainly have your comments noted and will make sure to address them! Thanks again

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic inn! The staff is AMAZING! We felt so welcomed. Definitely opt for the breakfast - the popovers and blueberry muffins were to die for. Very rustic setting. The only con is that the rooms are a bit dated, so if you’re looking for a more modern experience, this won’t be your vibe. If you want a quirky, eclectic, cozy coastal Maine experience at a great price, you’ve found the right hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from John on Oct 18, 2023
Kelli - thanks so much for the wonderful review! We are definitely proud of our popovers…..they took notable time to perfect.We are working hard to update all of the rooms, and are so glad you appreciated the wonderful location. Hope to see you again soon, and don’t forget to ask for our return guest discount.

8/10 Good

Jan

Traveled with partner
A charming Maine inn on the coast. Hosts were very congenial. Continental breakfast was wonderful! Loved the freshly baked muffins and popovers. A real treat. Wished we could have stayed for a week.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from John on Oct 6, 2023
Jan - We so appreciate every review, and are excited that you enjoyed our famous popovers and warm baked goods.Lots of changes coming, hope to see you back soon. Thanks again.

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I have passed this motel all my life heading up to Northport each summer. So it was kind of a thrill to stay there a few nights. I love the motel layout, property/view and water access. And Mark was an excellent and welcoming host. I also love that the accommodations are just the basics. My only suggestion is updating these basics: shower, sink, carpet, furniture ... the existing ones have done their job and more! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from John on Oct 2, 2023
Sarah, So excited you finally stopped in, and so appreciative of the feedback.We have many improvements we will be making, and your list is perfect. Thank you so much for recognizing our staff and we hope your next experience will be perfect!

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from John on Oct 2, 2023
Carol - Thanks so much for the review, and we hope to be even more impressive next year!

10/10 Excellent

Ann Bowen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location Location Location
This was my favorite hotel of our entire two-week tour of the New England coast. By the time I left NYC, I just wanted to go back to my porch at High Tide Inn and watch the boats sail in the bay. It’s a bit on the rustic side. Not luxurious, but it had everything we needed. There was a minor issue with the electrical outlets that we reported at checkout. We forgot to mention that the bathroom window wouldn’t close, because we enjoyed the fresh air and the sound of waves crashing on the shore.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from John on Oct 2, 2023
Ann - We can’t thank you enough for the wonderful words & the suggestions. We are excited with all of our planned, updates and improvements, and can’t wait to have you back.But we couldn’t agree more about the amazing location…. The evenings are hard to be, as you watch the stars in the dark sky, where the full moon rising over the bay. Thanks again.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from John on Oct 1, 2023
Mark - Thanks for taking the time and providing the warm feedback & photos. So glad you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to have you back to see the continuing improvements.

10/10 Excellent

Laura L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from John on Oct 1, 2023
Laura - Thank you so much. So glad you found us, and hopefully we’ll see you again with even more to offer.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from John on Oct 2, 2023
Thanks much! Hopefully next year it will be a perfect 10.

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from John on Oct 1, 2023
Susan - Thanks so much for the review. We are improving every year and hopefully next year we’ll make it a 10!

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mark’s popovers and muffins are incredible!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from John on Oct 1, 2023
Matthew - It means so much when you take time to recognize the property, and more importantly, our staff. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved finding a new place to stay near our children and grandchildren! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from John on Sep 24, 2023
Robin, we can’t be happier that you found us! And we hope to support many wonderful family reunions :-)Don’t forget to ask for your return guest discount!

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from John on Sep 24, 2023
David - It was a pleasure hosting you, and we appreciate the perfect score! Hope you can make it back to see our continued improvements to the property

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My stay would have been nice except for the fact I paid full price for a stay there and had no power at all for the duration. Breakfast was meager fare as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from John on Sep 23, 2023
Joseph - Thank you for being one of our Hurricane Heroes. We actually have some mugs being made to send to you, and all of the other guests who gracefully shared Hurricane Lee. I it wasn’t ideal, but we do appreciate everyone trying to make the most of it!

8/10 Good

Driss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from John on Sep 23, 2023
Driss - We totally appreciate the review, and are working hard to make sure the next time it’s a five star. Cheers

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from John on Sep 23, 2023
Matthieu - Can’t thank you enough for the perfect 10! So glad you enjoyed it and hope your next day will be even better as we continue to make improvements.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a cute property for a stay. If I am ever back, I will plan to stay here. Also letting friends know of this cute place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from John on Sep 24, 2023
Kathleen - Thanks so much for taking the time to post some wonderful thoughts. Mid Coast Maine embodies “cute”… and we are happy to host! Hope to see you again in the future. Thanks again,

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the “Crows Nest”. Staff extremely accommodating & fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from John on Sep 23, 2023
Juanita, Thank you so much for the five stars! I love the crows nest as well. You can’t beat the view from your private deck. And we really appreciate you recognizing our staff.

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older motel that needs remodeling but is still functional. We had a double queen room with partial ocean view. Room was comfortable and fairly clean. It had an older shag carpet which needed replacing. Sink and bathroom looked pretty old and definitely needed updating. The front desk people leave around 7:30pm and just post their phone numbers to contact for emergencies. Not very convenient when you need something or have a late arrival. Our room only had one facecloth, one hand towel, and one bath towel and bath mat for two people. The location is convenient and property offers a beautiful view of Penobscot Bay and a private beach. We only stayed for one night and got reservation at the last minute when not much else was available.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from John on Sep 23, 2023
Hi Penny, Thank you so much for the review and letting us know. We definitely are replacing the carpet in each of the rooms so far we’re about 40% complete. But we are trying hard, appreciate you recognizing the property.

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from John on Sep 23, 2023
Roger, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate it wry much.

8/10 Good

Danielle

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
It has a private beach on the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from John on Sep 14, 2023
Danielle - We absolutely love the private beach as well, and are continually making upgrades to enhance all of the property.

8/10 Good

Joy

A lovely property that needs some TLC. The new owners are working on it. Great location and very nice manager Mark.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from John on Sep 23, 2023
Thank you JOY, we absolutely appreciate you taking the time to write a review. As you mentioned, we are committed to continual upgrades to the property until we get it back into shape. Thanks again for tecognizing the staff and we hope you come back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Carroll

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from John on Sep 14, 2023
Carroll- Thank you so much for the perfect score! We really appreciate the feedback and are glad you enjoyed the property.

6/10 Okay

Bill, Roanoke

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property but windows need a thorough cleaning and a hook on the bathroom door would be helpful. We missed having at least a small TV to keep up with the current weather and news; we did expect one to at least be in the common area downstairs. Also, a mini fridge would have been most convenient for snacks and drinks. However, we understand that Rome was not built in a day...... Staff was friendy and helpful and we enjoyed our stay in Camden; it is a beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from John on Sep 14, 2023
Great feedback, thank you, Bill. It sounds like you stayed in the Inn, where the rooms do not have TVs, but we do have TVs and refrigerators which can be made available for those rooms as well. I’m sorry we didn’t suggest that to you. But we are upgrading and hopefully all of the rooms will have refrigerators. But we will probably keep the TVs available upon request.

8/10 Good

Kathy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location & breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from John on Sep 14, 2023
Kathy, thank you so much for the feedback. We absolutely love the location, and are happy that you enjoyed the popovers and the continental breakfast. Hope to see you again soon.

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn has a nice location, conveniently located just a few minutes north of downtown Camden. Additionally the presence of a private beach and the ocean setting in general is very nice. The staff was pleasant enough and the property felt very secluded. The room itself had great climate control with its own heat pump and functional thermostat. The bed was comfortable as well. Thick blinds assured some privacy given the first floor setting. However, in the details there were a lot of things we found less than desirable in our stay. The building itself was significantly off kilter, with the whole floor tilting noticeably towards the front door. Bedding, towels, and room decor felt cheap. Despite having a king size bed, we found there was only 1 nightstand, which was less than ideal for two sleepers. We found the bath towels to be tiny, as they were barely big enough to wrap once around the waist. (I am a male size 34 waist for reference). Walls were incredibly thin, with noise intruding several times from the room next door. Additionally the "ocean view" description was a bit disingenuous, as the ocean was technically visible from certain vantage points, but not much of view. Sink and shower had outdated hardware, with visible iron staining, and laminate coming off of the shower wall. The plumbing was also somewhat concerning, with the mixing valve in the shower being fairly unpredictable, and gurgling frequently heard in the sink when neighbors used the system.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from John on Sep 14, 2023
Stuart - Lots of great feedback. We totally appreciate you taking the time to provide so much insight. We are still in our first year of owning the property and are making numerous upgrades so this feedback is very helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Shota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great time and will be back! Cozy hotel and close to Camden Hills State Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from John on Sep 11, 2023
Shota - We certainly appreciate the review, thanks so much! We love our room location and so glad you were able to stay with us and enjoy it!

2/10 Terrible

Kerin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from John on Sep 11, 2023
Kerin - Very sorry we didn’t meet your expectations. Details would be great.

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from John on Sep 11, 2023
Richard. Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. Would certainly love more detail on how we can make your stay more enjoyable next time. Come back soon

8/10 Good

dana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property that the owner is improving after buying recently. Made good changes and more to come. Property is gorgeous, sloping to the sea. Staff is lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from John on Sep 8, 2023
Dana - Thank you so much for the wonderful comments. And yes, more to come! Hope to have you back soon.

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the warm and gracious greeting from the innkeeper, Mark and his mouth-watering breakfast popovers and muffins. Huge thank you for his efforts. The only thing that I would suggest upgrading is the mattresses. However I still got a restful night's sleep with the windows open to the sea breezes and the quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from John on Sep 11, 2023
Dorothy - Thanks so much for the wonderful comments about the property and our staff. So glad you enjoyed your stay & the popovers!

8/10 Good

ronald

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 nights in Camden
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from John on Sep 11, 2023
Ronald - Always appreciate a great review. Thanks for checking us out & taking the time to comment.

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from John on Sep 8, 2023
Thanks Neil! We really appreciate the reviews! Have a great summer and hopefully next time it’ll be a 10!

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from John on Sep 7, 2023
Lydia - So much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed! It’s your escape - we want it to be social.

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ocean front room allowed for gorgeous photos of sunrise
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from John on Sep 7, 2023
Pamela - We couldn’t agree more!! And thank you for sharing, we hope to post on the website shortly. Much appreciated!