A family enterprise for over 50 years. Our unique hotel is located directly on the beach. We're within easy walking distance of many good restaurants and Old Orchard's famous boardwalk pier and amusement park. Experience a variety of pleasant beachside accommodations on an oceanfront block within easy walking distance of Old Orchard Beach’s famous pier and amusement park. Our friendly and attentive staff are here to make your vacation restful and memorable. We look forward to making The Ocean House Old Orchard Beach your annual rendez-vous!
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This hotel is in a great location. It's right by the pier on a beautiful beach. Unfortunately the beds were extremely uncomfortable. The mattresses are very old. The room could use some updating and it was very hot in our room, even with the air on the coldest setting. It was very clean and the staff was wonderful.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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I stay here every year for the past 4 years, and I will keep going back. If you go to oob than I can only assume your there for the beach. If you are going to the beach you dont want to go back to extra nice room, especially if you have children bringing sand in from the beach. I have stayed at many other motels in the previous years and I can tell you that for same price you can get the same type of room and its not on the beach. The staff is always nice and accomodating. And on many occasions let you check in early. I would recommend staying here, and I will be returning for a second time this summer.
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It's a good motel with great people to deserve us. It's clean, but it can be better. It's pretty close to the beach and just engouh far away from the noise if you have children. Perfect for family.
The only negative point, it's the second bed from the couch. It was in a very bad condition.
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Date of stay: June 2005
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Expressing my disappointment and concern regarding my attempts to gather information about your accommodations.
On the 6th of last month, I sent an email seeking more details about your rooms, particularly in terms of capacity, as your website lacked comprehensive information. Unfortunately, I haven't received a response in the 48 days since my initial attempt. Following this, I used the inquiry form on your website two weeks later, and despite 36 days having passed, there has been no reply.
Even reaching out via Facebook messaging yielded no response.
I value written communication for clarity and documentation, especially when considering potential limitations on room bookings. I wanted to ensure I had clear information in case I decided to book with specific requirements. Unfortunately, the lack of response is hindering my ability to make an informed decision.
I must admit, that this extended silence is disheartening and raises concerns about the level of customer service provided. Additionally, having stayed at Waves last year, which I later discovered is affiliated with your establishment, left me somewhat disappointed.
While I understand I can reach out via phone, my preference for written communication remains unchanged. As a potential customer, this experience has made me hesitant about choosing your accommodation, as responsiveness and clear communication are essential factors for me.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Was extremely disappointed and felt tricked. I originally called to book a room at waves which was sold out for Labor Day. They said they also own the ocean house. The person I booked with over the phone said they had a beautiful room with an ocean view and a balcony. There is no ocean view just tall grass with ocean on the other side and the balcony is a tiny 4x 8 platform deck. The room itself had many issues too. The lock on the door was very easy to unlock from the outside by jiggling the knob making is pack everything back up to lock in the car, there were stains everywhere from curtains to bedding. The ac was a window unit shoved in a hole cut out of the wall with duck tape all about it, the side of the mini fridge had an odor and when I looked it was peeling up flooring and rotted wood. The help is very unprofessional and no help what so ever. I do not recommend this place to anyone.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Avoid this hotel if that’s what you even call it
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Response from Molly Carabastos, General Manager at The Ocean House Hotel
Responded 22 May 2023
Hello, Thank you for your review. I am sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your stay with us. In the off season we have completed renovated these rooms and would like to host you again if you would be interested. Please call me personally at 207-934-4949, I would be happy to discuss openings for this season. Molly Carabatsos
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We took this room to have a kitchenette. As tell on the website, we thought we would have an oven but it wasn't the case. Alors, we had only 2 burner stove. Our friend, Who paid the same price, had 4 burner stove and an oven. We told the administration at the checkout but didn't care about it.
Our bed sheets wasn't perfectly clean. They were wholes on the walls. The carpet wasn't clean.
Fortunately, the bathroom was clean.
The pool of the Ocean House was very cold, but the other pool was perfect.
Really close to the beach.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Phenomenal service, beautiful views and such a fun, summery aesthetic make this hotel one of the best I’ve stayed in!! Everything is freshly renovated and feels like stepping into a new world!! Would definitely go back, especially in peak season!
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Room Tip:Â Be ready to fall in love with that view!
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This place is gross! Our group rented 3 rooms, I was in the "newly renovated" room #14. There was no place to hang clothes, there were wire shelves & cubbies in the bathroom.We had bugs in the room because the door didn't have doorstop molding. The 1st morning we had no hot water in my building so I had to shower in my friends room in the next building. I thought my room was bad until I saw theirs! WOW!! I don't think it has ever been updated. The noise! The street noise is crazy not to mention the train directly across the street. We nicknamed the place the Redneck Riviera because it's so bad. I give it a two star rating only because the staff is great,otherwise I'd give it a one.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from Molly Carabastos, General Manager at The Ocean House Hotel
Responded 22 May 2023
Hello, Thank you for your review. I am sorry that you did not enjoy your stay. We try out best to make sure each guest has a great experience. We updated almost the entire Ocean House this off season and would love to host you and your group again. Please give me a call personally at 207-934-4949 and I would be happy to discuss these problems more and solutions that have since been made. Thank you! Molly Carabatsos
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I enjoyed my stay! The room was adorable and waking and seeing the ocean out of my window was the best. Right on the beach for easy access. Very cozy robes and the bed was also very comfortable. The decor is absolutely beautiful. Would definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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This hotel was adorable! It’s right on the beach and within walking distance of the pier and boardwalk. You also have access to 3 different pools including a hot tub! The inside is beautifully decorated to feel somehow both luxurious and homey. Staying here felt like a nostalgic return to simpler and happier times
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Date of stay: June 2024
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There are more places to choose from in the Old Orchard Beach area.
PRICE RANGE
RÂ 3,028 - RÂ 5,022 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
ocean hotel old orchard beach
LOCATION
United StatesMaineOld Orchard Beach
NUMBER OF ROOMS
75
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