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Machias River Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in Machias with a restaurant and a bar

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Water view
Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Water view
Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Machias River Inn offers a tranquil retreat with a scenic terrace perfect for relaxation. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar or sample local flavors in the restaurant. The property provides in-room WiFi, barbecue facilities, and staff dedicated to making the stay memorable.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
103 Main Street, Machias, ME, 04654

What's nearby

  • Bad Little Falls Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Machias River Preserve - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Roque Bluffs State Park - 18 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Rogue Bluffs Beach - 19 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Jasper Beach - 21 min drive - 11.8 miles

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mason’s Brewing Co. - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pat's Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Takeout - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Anchor - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Machias River Inn

Hotel in a rural location
Take advantage of a terrace, a bar, and a restaurant at Machias River Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Machias River Inn have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Machias River
Machias Motor Hotel Machias
Machias River Inn Maine
Machias River Inn Hotel
Machias River Inn Machias
Machias River Inn Hotel Machias

Frequently asked questions

Is Machias River Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Machias River Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Machias River Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Machias River Inn?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Machias River Inn located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Burnham Tavern Museum and Bad Little Falls Park. Machias River Preserve is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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Machias River Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 308 out of 470 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 470 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 470 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 470 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 470 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean, easy to check in. Good location.The lady working there was very helpful. The restaurant next to it has excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was kept well with everything we could need for our stay. The bathroom looked like it was just remodeld, very pretty. The back had outdoor chairs to relax and enjoy the beautiful view of the river. There was an excellent restaurant across the parking lot. We would recommend this Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean room! Gorgeous views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - Perfect view on the river
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean very nice desk person highly recommend
Sunrise
Outside our room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
property is nice, room overlooked the river,,,room goes all the way through the back, but not sectioned off,,anyone can do by the back but room is clean, comfy, really cute>> stay there again OH YES!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
best Hotel in Machias. Beds are comfortable and the place is clean with a few good lunch and dinner spots very close by
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best choice!

Always clean, well-appointed renovated rooms with beautiful view of the river.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms nicely done and clean staff friendly and pleasant Helen’s reasturant is a short walk
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast for the price if the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good option to stay in Machias, ME
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and competent staff! The room was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend this hotel to everyone and very pleased and very nice staff and very clean and quite here they always ask if you need anything I will come back here been here four days so far !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Riverview Inn is cute and clean. The room was up to date and there are plenty of things to do nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the beautiful river
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the river view
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice view of the water!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful view and stay!

Wonderful place to stay clean and friendly just like the town. Moved my daughter to college this is a convenient location. Restaurants and the river view! Definitely go back.
Early morning view!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Venetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hometown at its best.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
House keeper was not consistent. Neighbors were loud at night. Annoying.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay here!

Digital check-in. Room clean, well-appointed. TV, Microwave and Fridge. Keurig with coffee. Extra pillows, comfy bed. All you need with great views!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Updated, clean quiet, comfortable room. Right on the river.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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