Cape Arundel Inn and Resort

Pulled into the Inn only to find out we are booked in the clubhouse a mile away. Got in our room with nobody around to help....to a broken down chair, the bed looked like a toddler made it, the room/bathroom smells like MILDEW and NO CENTRAL AIR...a box unit in the window. I expected a bit more for $700+ a night. Disappointing.

This was our third visit to Cape Arundel Inn which is now my pick for my birthday getaway each year. I can’t imagine a more beautiful, relaxing place. The staff is extremely hospitable and everything is so relaxing- from the glass of Prosecco offered upon arrival, to the beautiful piped in music. Our favorite thing is to sit by the bay window on the main floor with a martini and small bites. It is so enjoyable to take in the ocean views, rocky coastline, and comforting fireplace on chilly days.

The inn has absolutely spectacular views (be sure to get an ocean view room). Every staff person was utterly lovely, helpful, and nice. However. To pay over $900/ night for a small room this basic is not worth it. There's nothing luxurious about it. The bed itself was ok, but it barely fit in the room. Add poor lighting (we had to request a lamp, without which it was impossible to read). A shower, no bathtub. We had to request a dresser (no place to put folded clothes; they graciously provided one, but really. What hotel doesn't provided shelves to put clothing?) Add to that there's only one night table and outlet on one side of the bed (the room was too narrow for two. I had no way to leave a glass of water next to the bed or keep my phone plugged in and accessible. The furnishings are old and very worn. The TV doesn't have streaming options. RE Food: Worst cocktails we've ever ordered. Didn't try dinner. Breakfast (OK) is extra; at these rates it would be gracious to include it. So if you're willing to pay $900+ for the view of a lifetime, you won't be disappointed. Otherwise, you won't come back.

The inn has absolutely spectacular views (get an ocean view room). The staff is utterly lovely, helpful, and nice. However. To pay over $900/ night for a small room this basic is not worth it. Poor lighting (we had to request a lamp, without which it was impossible to read). Only one night table and no room for a 2nd on the other side of the king bed. No outlet near the bed so it was not possible to leave a glass of water, charge a phone, etc. Furnishings are old and tired. Breakfast is extra; at these rates it would be gracious to include it.

Fabulous location, but overrated and overpriced. I booked this Inn using points, otherwise we would not have stayed here due to the high cost of our room. The room was very nice, and we had a full view of the ocean. But rack rate in shoulder season…$600-plus? No, not worth that. The staff was helpful and cheerful. The breakfasts were very good. The dining room is gorgeous, with big windows looking out to the ocean. We had dinner once here, and would not recommend it except that it was convenient. Fixed price, three or four courses, incredibly over-priced average food. Aside from the scallop appetizer, the rest of the meal was so-so in my and my partner’s opinions. In contrast, we had a fabulous meal at Chez Rosa in the town of Kennebunkport that cost less than half what we paid at the Arundel — with wine and desserts.

I read a few negative reviews after we booked a King room for 2 days and a Suite for 3 days at the Clubhouse. I was very pleasantly surprised and happy with the clubhouse rooms. It is NOT a modern Hotel style room. If that is what you are looking for, check into a chain hotel. These rooms furnishings were in keeping with the style and period look of Cape Arundel Inn. They were clean and comfortable. The Club house was a very short drive or walk from the Main Inn. Our rooms were behind the clubhouse. It was lovely, peaceful and quiet set amongst the woods, in a residential neighborhood. We had full access to the Inn and Dining (spectacular views from the dining room). They offered wine and cheese every afternoon. You could relax on the porch, by the pool, pool table or by the fireplace. They did have Portable A/C units in everyroom and during the high heat of summer, maybe a problem as they are a bit noisy. We visited Mid-October and the weather was perfect. No a/c required. The staff was very freindly, helpful and accomodating. My only negative is that I would have felt a little safer if the front doors to clubhouse were locked to only guests and staff, since there is no-one on duty at night. We had a lovely stay! I would highly recommend Cape Arundel Inn to anyone looking for a peaceful, quiet and relaxing stay.