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Marginal Way House and Motel

22 - 24 Wharf Lane, Ogunquit, ME 03907
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Marginal Way House and Motel
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Boston, Massachusetts
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

This motel consists of 5 different buildings, a main house with porch overlooking the ocean, and 4 other buildings with various types of accommodations. There's a large, well-landscaped yard that's available to all guests, perfect for relaxing at the end of the day. The accommodations are not fancy, but everything is very well-maintained and exceptionally clean--there isn't a speck of... More

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Ceres
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

The Marginal Way House & Motel is situated right on the Atlantic coastline of Maine. The rooms although basic have TV and internet, coffee is available in the morning from thermos flasks on the patio and all rooms are en-suite. The rooms are set in seperate blocks with 6 rooms facing the Atlantic, although all rooms are very close. There... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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6 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2012

I have to agree with one of the reviewers: this place does require an overhaul. However, in spite of its age, the Marginal Way House is absolutely lovely. Great location, at only a few minutes walk from the beach, Ogunquit downtown and the Marginal Way. Clean and quiet with an exceptional view over the ocean. This is not our first... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2012 via mobile

Room 11 in main house Sept 29. Checked reviews and booked here for one night. What is drab and dated in a hotel or motel is quaint and charming in a guest house, as this spot is. Enjoyed location, decor, ambience and crashing waves. Just as advertised, and better views than higher rated spots we've visited before. Perfect get away.

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Albany, New York
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4 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

I should have read these other reviews more carefully before booking here! The location is great and the views are wonderful, but that's where it ends. While the staff (maybe the owners and their family?) were nice, I think that they just don't have a clue about how old, outdated, and in need of repair this place is. The bathroom... More

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Enumclaw, Washington
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

Waking up to the sunrise over the Atlantic made our stay to the Marginal Way house a good one. We stayed on the third floor in a room looking out on the ocean, and while the configuration of the room was a little odd with the sink by the window away from the bathroom we were happy with the place.... More

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Chelmsford, Massachusetts
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012

I chose this hotel because it was in the perfect location (it's in the center of town yet you can easily walk to the beach). And I didn't care that the place is old - the stairs to rooms are steep and narrow, the rooms are small, the furniture is older, the rooms don't have phones, the bathrooms don't have... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2012 via mobile

The location and views are great. The property offers lots of opportunity to be outside. The walk to the beach is short. Everything was perfect except for the temperature of the ocean! Our room had a fabulous view. It would be advisable for rhe housekeeping staff to do a more thorough cleaning before turning over rooms.

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Montreal, Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2012 via mobile

The only positive comment about our stay was the location. We stayed in an appartment for 6, we were 3, small and not very clean. Our first night there, we found a clump of hair between the sheets. I've been going to Ogunquit for several years now, I will not be staying there again!!

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Boston, Massachusetts
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54 reviews 54 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2012

Our family was looking for a relaxing beach vacation where we would be staying close to the water. If we were any closer to the water, we would have had to swim! The Marginal Way House and Dockside Motel delivered exactly what we wanted. The motel was the closest building to the water. We could sit outside our room, or... More

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Also Known As:
Marginal Way House Hotel Ogunquit
Marginal Way House Hotel
Marginal Way Hotel
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Marginal Way House
Marginal Way House And Motel Ogunquit, Maine
Address: 22 - 24 Wharf Lane, Ogunquit, ME 03907
Region: United States > Maine > Ogunquit
Amenities:
Free Parking
Hotel Style:
#12 Romantic Hotels in Ogunquit
#22 Family Hotels in Ogunquit
Price Range: £
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
In the tradition of Maine's summer resorts, the Marginal Way House has been welcoming visitors since at least 1911. Located on Wharf Lane, two blocks from the center of town, directly across from the Ogunquit Beach, the Marginal Way House offers incomparable views of the beach and coastline. Offering 3 types of rooms including hotel rooms in our Main and Wharf House buildings, motel rooms in our Dockside Motel, and efficiency apartments which are located through out our 5 building complex. ... more   less 

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