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The Thistle Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Boothbay Harbor with a restaurant and a bar

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The Thistle Inn sits near the city center, welcoming visitors with its charming bar and restaurant. Travelers can connect to WiFi throughout their stay, appreciate the smoke-free premises, and take advantage of the free self parking when exploring the area.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Appledore | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Appledore

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Victory Chimes | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Victory Chimes

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Heritage | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Heritage

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Sherman Zwicker | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Sherman Zwicker

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Crows Nest

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Boothbay Harbor is home to The Thistle Inn. Maine State Aquarium and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Boothbay Farmers' Market and Montsweag Flea Market. Boothbay Railway Village and Dolphin Mini Golf are also worth visiting.
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55 Oak St, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538

What's nearby

  • Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Boothbay Region Land Trust - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Burnt Island Living Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carousel Music Theater - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 46 min drive
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tugboat Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Boothbay Lobster Wharf - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pinkham’s Gourmet Market - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Harborside 1901 Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Thistle Inn

Property highlights
The Thistle Inn provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Thistle Inn feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Guests are recommended to download the property's ResNexus mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Thistle Inn Hotel
The Thistle Inn Boothbay Harbor
The Thistle Inn Hotel Boothbay Harbor

Frequently asked questions

Is The Thistle Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Thistle Inn?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Thistle Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Thistle Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Thistle Inn located?

Situated in Boothbay Harbor, this hotel is steps from Boothbay Region Historical Society Museum and Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. Boothbay Region Land Trust and Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library are also within 10 minutes.

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