Flagship Inn

About The Hotel

From $144/night, the Flagship Inn is the lowest rate in Boothbay Harbor — and you largely get what you pay for. This older motel carries a 4.1 lifetime rating, but it has slipped sharply under new ownership: recent guests report dated, sometimes unclean rooms, thin walls, noisy heaters, and inconsistent service. At this price you do get a pool, free parking, and an included breakfast within reach of the harbor. Book it only if you’re budget-conscious and willing to inspect the room on arrival — and because several guests describe surprise fees and a strict no-refund stance, reserve directly, document the room, and confirm every charge and the cancellation policy in writing before you commit.

What Guests Are Saying

“Not a great experience. I had trouble finding the driveway in the dark, as lights at the entrance were partly out. The room didn’t have a luggage rack or any place to put a suitcase other than the floor. The room heater was incredibly noisy, making it difficult to sleep with the heat on - but the bed had only a thin quilt/bedspread, no extra warm blanket or duvet. No soundproofing, the connecting door to the next room let me hear every sound (and snore) (the management refused to move me to a quieter room). Cleanliness was good but a few things were missed. I wouldn’t recommend it as a quiet or comfortable hotel.” — Lisa S., 3 stars

“Very thin walls! I could hear everyone’s conversations and snoring! The weather is getting cooler and there was only a thin comforter, no extra blankets. The most annoying thing was the internet service. Constantly go out. The breakfast was ok. The bed was comfortable. For the price I expected better.” — travelbugs0527, 2 stars

“Flagship Inn is an older motel that does need some updates. Beware…the website may say “no refunds.” However, when we were there many rooms were available so booking in advance online probably isn’t necessary. Also, there are many other motels that can accommodate.” — DRA1947, 2 stars

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Lowest nightly rates ($144–$197) in the harbor town.
• Outdoor pool and free parking on the Route 27 approach.
• Free breakfast and pet-friendly rooms available.
• Walk or short drive to downtown harbor, shops, and the footbridge.

Cons:

• Recent reviews cite dirty rooms, thin walls, and noisy heaters under new ownership.
• Multiple guests report surprise resort/cleaning fees and a strict no-refund stance—clarify all charges upfront.
• Service complaints are frequent; inspect before checking in.

The Location

Located on Townsend Avenue (Route 27) at the approach into Boothbay Harbor, a walk or short drive to the downtown waterfront, shops, and the historic footbridge. The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are minutes north via Route 27. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.