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Ocean Gate Inn

3.0 star property
Guests relax on sun-drenched loungers by the seasonal outdoor pool or enjoy friendly competition at the tennis court and mini golf course

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Ocean Gate Resort offers a peaceful oceanfront getaway. Start your day with a breakfast buffet, then enjoy the pool or mini golf. In-room WiFi and laundry facilities add convenience. Nearby basketball courts and rowing/canoeing options complete this beach retreat experience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Blackout curtains
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Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
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Fan
Blackout curtains
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

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Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Located in Southport, Ocean Gate Inn is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Hendricks Hill Museum and Opera House at Boothbay Harbor are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hendrick's Head Lighthouse and Burnt Island Living Lighthouse. Maine State Aquarium and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Boat tours and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Southport travel guide
Map
70 Ocean Gate Rd, Southport, ME, 04576

What's nearby

  • Boothbay Harbor Maine
    Boothbay Harbor Marina
    6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Juniper Point
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Maine State Aquarium
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Burnt Island Living Lighthouse
    5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
    6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station
    51 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    83 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    8 min drive
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
    12 min drive
  • Kitchen Garden Cafe
    12 min drive
  • Pinkham’s Gourmet Market
    8 min drive
  • Harborside 1901 Bar & Grill
    6 min drive

About this property

Ocean Gate Inn

Hotel by the ocean
Consider a stay at Ocean Gate Inn and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and mini golf. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as rowing/canoeing and basketball, at this hotel. A garden and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • An outdoor tennis court, a water dispenser and barbecues
  • A gift shop
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 65 rooms have comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Kayaking
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 25.00 for check-in between noon and 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Friday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during November, December, January, February, March and April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 5 per cent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self-parking
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 25.00 for check-in between noon and 2:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Property is also known as

Gate Resort
Ocean Gate Resort
Ocean Gate Resort Southport
Ocean Gate Southport
Ocean Gate Boothbay Harbor
Ocean Gate Resort Maine/Southport
Ocean Gate Hotel Southport
Ocean Gate Boothbay Harbor
Ocean Gate Resort Hotel
Ocean Gate Resort Southport
Ocean Gate Resort Hotel Southport

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean Gate Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Is Ocean Gate Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Ocean Gate Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from noon to 2:00 PM for a fee of USD 25.00.

What time is check-out at Ocean Gate Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Ocean Gate Inn located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Hendricks Hill Museum, Juniper Point and Hendricks Head Beach. Maine State Aquarium and Hendrick's Head Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Ocean Gate Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool family friendly place with lots of activities (ping pong, minigolf, canoes and kayaks) and a beautiful location and view from all the rooms. Very generous and tasty breakfast, too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Maine trip

Everything was clean, relaxing, great location with so much room to walk around and enjoy the scenery. The breakfast was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

Nice place off the beaten path

Nice quiet place overlooking the water and close to Boothbay Harbor. Has tennis and basketball courts; minature golf and a heated pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
On the water, goid breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is extremely helpful!!! The property is beautiful. Highly recommend that you get a deck you can sit on and watch the water.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Amenities
Ocean gate is in an incredible location. The facilities and rooms are a bit dated, but the views and the location more than make up for it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The oceanfront location is really nice, the beds were comfortable and it was clean. Breakfast was good. I would stay again, as long as it isn't more expensive. I wouldn't pay top dollar to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots to do, wonderful views and a great hot breakfast buffet. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent spot. Highly recommend with a lot of activities for families. All activities and breakfast included in price. We went sea kayaking, swimming and did mini put.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the quiet, scenic surroundings. I didn't like that there was no beach area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Julianna

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Plenty of amenities, rural location, beautifully on the water. Staff was rude at check-in and room had lots of spider webs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hidden gem is exactly what we were looking for. While the room was bare-bones, the property was spectacular. The resort is quintessential Maine. Stunning views of the cove and surrounding property, are worth the visit alone. We wished we could have stayed longer. The breakfast buffet was delish, and the amenities (pool, shuffleboard, paddling and dock views were a nice bonus. We made reservations to come back. I great place for a reset.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ernest

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Waterfront location great. Bath plumbing disfunctional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

barbara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location was fantastic. The ocean, the trees, the wildlife. The room was dark. There was a small refrigerator but no microwave unless you walked up the hill to the dining area. The heater in the bathroom was broken and the heater in the living area hummed all night. Lots of hot water. Comfortable bed Not a terrible spot but not worth the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Staff was very nice. The room we had was Huge. Nice updated bathroom. The only thing, I would say is that they should really invest in some new doors. The front door had a couple of cracks and could see outside. The back door you had pull really hard to open. Other than that, I would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought the property was very quaint, loved the views from my deck overlooking the water. Every staff member greeted me every time I came across them. I feel they did a wonderful job getting the property up to par seeing how they had just opened for the season on 6/18/25!! Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Beautiful view! But very old and dated. It felt more like a camp ground than a resort. Rooms were old and doors were difficult to open and close.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views of the bay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique due to many family activities (pool, mini golf, bocce, ping pong, kayaking) and kids loved the breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the resort! So many things to do with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful with lots of fun for kids and adults
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, well layed out room, and lots of outdoor things to do-kayaking, tennis, bicycling, pool, games, etc. Very relaxing and coveniently located close to Boothbay Harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Needs major maintenance

Has potential to be a great place but needs some upkeep. The room was nothing like pictured. Great view but not much else I can say about this place. It may have been very clean but hard to tell because it was all so outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The walls are pretty thin. The couple staying next to me fought off and on a large portion of the evening, as in screaming at each other. I could also hear the folks below me. And somewhere in the building there were children that were pretty loud as well. I’m glad mostly everyone was having a nice vacation but some type of insulation or ways to mitigate the noise would be a great idea for management to implement . I loved having the opportunity to paddle board but it’s pretty obvious that equipment hasn’t been updated, cleaned, or replaced in a while. The actual room was very clean, and the view was incredible. The staff was also extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Fine, but not what I expected.

The property is far more rustic than the pictures suggest. Also, it is a bit run down. Our room had a fantastic view but was definitely in need of some repairs. It was fine for our needs but I expected more for the price I paid.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025