Less than a mile from the beach and village with restaurants
Lovely outdoor pool surrounded by leafy trees
Spacious rooms with cozy sitting areas and flat-screen TVs
Indoor pool and adjacent whirlpool with lots of natural light
Spacious, window-filled on-site restaurant serves breakfast
Seasonal trolley stops outside hotel for rides to town and beach
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant is only open for breakfast
Fitness center feels cramped
The Gorges Grant Hotel is a mid-range property in the waterside town of Ogunquit, Maine. While fairly large, the 81-room hotel maintains a bed and breakfast feel, with New England-style landscaping and a cozy lobby with a fireplace and couches. Rooms are spacious and homey, with armchairs and flat-screen TVs. There's a heated outdoor pool surrounded by leafy trees, an indoor pool with whirlpool, and an expansive breakfast restaurant on premises. While a little ways out from the village center, the Gorges Grant Hotel is still within walking distance of restaurants and shops, and a short trolley ride or moderate walk to the beach. For a waterfront hotel in the same class, travelers could try The Beachmere Inn.
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Scene
Leisurely vibe with outdoor pool and cozy reading nooks, near a quaint beach town
The Gorges Grant Hotel is quiet and leisurely, drawing families and couples seeking a serene beach getaway. A half-mile walk from Ogunquit’s main hub, the hotel maintains a peaceful vibe but is close enough to enjoy all the quaint town has to offer -- including art galleries, boutiques, and antiques shops. Guests congregate at the heated, moderately sized, L-shaped outdoor pool, which has plenty of chaise lounges for sunning. The indoor pool is smaller, with an adjacent whirlpool in a serene, naturally lit setting. Between the pools, the grounds, and the expansive lobby sitting area, there are plenty of places to relax, and curl up with a book.
Location
Quiet setting less than a mile from the beach and village center
The Gorge Grant Hotel is a set off from the main road and several blocks from the center of Ogunquit. This makes it quieter than some of the downtown hotels, but still within a reasonable distance of the fun—a moderate, half-mile walk or a short drive or trolley ride. The beach is not far (about three quarters of a mile), and accessible by the same means. There are some restaurants nearby, and more as you approach downtown, which is convenient as the hotel only serves breakfast.
Rooms
Spacious and quiet, with a casual, beach-y style
The rooms are rather large and include a seating area with lounge chair and small table, as well as a work desk. The pastel, seascape colors and water-themed artwork give the rooms a warm, beach-house feel -- though the overall effect is a bit generic. All rooms and suites have flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and coffeemakers. Upgrading to Premium level rooms offers plusher furniture, a mini-fridge, and marble countertops. The bathrooms, which have separated sink and shower/tub areas, are reasonably sized and stocked with Bath & Body Works bath products. Lawn areas behind some of the rooms have Adirondack chairs for relaxing outdoors.
Features
Lovely outdoor pool, basic gym, restaurant serving breakfast
The amenities at the Gorges Grant Hotel are not astounding, but are clean and well-kept. The pools are moderately sized and basically designed, surrounded by leafy trees outdoors, and with lots of windows indoors. The fitness center is small, consisting of a few cardio machines and a compact set of weight machines; the equipment is somewhat dated, but in fine condition. There’s also coin-operated laundry on premises. The hotel has the large, bright Raspberri’s restaurant on-site, but it is only open for breakfast -- omelets, pancakes, waffles, and the like. There are bed and breakfast reservation packages available, but otherwise, breakfast is not included.