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Machias River Inn

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

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Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
103 Main Street, Machias, ME, 04654

What's nearby

  • Bad Little Falls Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Burnham Tavern Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪Pat's Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Helen's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Anchor - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬1 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, coffee/tea in the lobby, and barbecue grills
  • Smoke-free premises
  • 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

Languages

English

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

  • Smoke-free property

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. 258 out of 407 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 407 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 407 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 407 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 407 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janice

Conveniently located and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dung

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, newly renovated room, with great view. Great dining at Helen's. Very quiet. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay at the River Inn whenever I am visiting family in Machias. It is convenient, clean, and I always take a nice walk on the nearby trails.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Renovations look amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

zakkery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property, grass is slippery at night, careful walking toward the river. If you’re lucky like we were you can see deer right outside the slider.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a great stay! Love that the river is right out the back door! I also got to see the sunrise right from my chair inside. Would love to stay during spring!
Taken from the back patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

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

George

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

8/10 Good

Susana

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

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was there to view real estate - really convenient not to have to go all the way back to Ellsworth
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this facility a few times and am very happy with the location and the cleanliness of the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Great hotel

Very clean room, excellent hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, nice updated rooms, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best Hotel in Machias. I have stayed at the other options. MRI is clean and the beds are comfortable. It's close to some good dinner/lunch spots.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This inn has been updated and is very modern. The rooms were clean, well appointed and no carpet!! The view of the river is beautiful! The staff were very friendly and made us feel welcome. We are looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

james

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