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50 Riverside Lane, Ogunquit, ME 03907
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Riverside Motel
Ranked #3 of 37 hotels in Ogunquit
4.5 of 5 stars 147 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Perkins Cove(27)
  • Marginal way(16)
  • Continental breakfast(11)
  • Very nice(5)
  • Great view(5)
  • Short walk(4)
  • Wonderful place(4)
  • Entire property(3)
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upstate NY
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Can't wait until next year.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

It took us a long time to get reservations at Riverside Motel. We have been coming back for the last 7 years and are booked for 2012. As others have stated, the rooms are as clean as any accommodation we have ever stayed in. Even the deck and chairs are super clean. We were coming in later than normal check in and arrangements were made so we could get in the room after the office was closed !! We like a bottle of wine, some cheese and crackers, and the Adirondack style chairs 5 feet from Perkins cove. What a way to spend a day !! See you next year Geoff and staff !!

Room Tip: We like the upper level.
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Geoff Scimone, Owner at Riverside Motel, responded to this review
4 November 2011
Thank you rfin53 for sharing your trip with the T A community.
Our staff loves hearing people mention our clean rooms!
We look forward to seeing you next year!
Thank you,
Geoff and staff
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Rutland, VT
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Another Great Visit”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011
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We just returned from another visit to the Riverside - sadly too short due to an early winter storm. Although now closed for the season, consider staying here next year. This was our fourth visit...still outstanding! The view into Perkins Cove from our room in Building "A" is fantastic, complete with a working lobster boat fleet. The motel is away from the primary traffic areas; however everything in the area is within a short walk or drive. The host, Geoff, spares no effort in making ones visit memorable. Breakfast is included in the common room, your room will be spotless and the entire grass covered grounds insure a peaceful visit. Don't miss this one if visiting lower seacoast Maine. John&Gretchen, VT.

Room Tip: Building "A" - balcony level - extended view of the cove and fleet.
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Geoff Scimone, Owner at Riverside Motel, responded to this review
4 November 2011
Thank you hamster3087 for reviewing us for the T A folks.
Our staff loves to hear people mention our spotless rooms!!
So many people are impressed by the peaceful feeling that emanates from the harbor.
We look forward to seeing you again, sometime.
Thank you,
Geoff and staff
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“Beautiful location, great service, overall perfect Maine experience.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011

Geoff and his staff bend over backwards to accomodate their guests. We liked it so much we extended our stay by two days! The location was perfect with fantastic views and an easy stroll to shops and restsutants and the Marginal Way. We couldn't ask for cleaner rooms or friendlier people. We hope to come back again...had a great time in Maine.

  • Stayed October 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Geoff Scimone, Owner at Riverside Motel, responded to this review
31 October 2011
Thank you jvangets for reviewing us for the T A folks.
Our staff loves when people mention how clean the property is. We hope you find some time to come back again!!
Thank you,
Geoff and staff
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Milford, Connecticut
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Never disappointed...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2011
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My wife and I had a wonderful time at the Riverside Motel this past weekend (Oct.21-23). Geoff and his staff are most accommodating. We try to get to Ogunquit at least twice a year! We already made reservations for June 2012. Book early...the Riverside Motel is very popular.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Geoff Scimone, Owner at Riverside Motel, responded to this review
28 December 2011
Thank you elks38 for taking the time to review us again.
Sorry, but, I just realized I missed responding to your review in October when you wrote it up.
The main reason the Riverside is such a special place to visit is the considerate people that stay with us, like you.
Can't wait 'til 2012.
Stay warm, 'til then,
Geoff and staff
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Pittsfield, Massachusetts
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Stayed during York's Harvestfest - Oct. 14th through the 16th, 2011”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011

The view from all rooms is just breathtaking. Being harborside, along with all the lobster boats at rest, there is no better place in Ogunquit to spend time away from home. The grounds are kept to the highest standard, and the rooms are cleaned daily and left spotless. The included breakfast in the morning is a nice touch. Coffee, donuts, muffins, cold cereal, yogurt, orange juice and milk seem to be the norm. Easy access to shop or walk the marginal way at Perkins Cove was simple as walking over the Harbor draw bridge which was a stones throw away from the motel.
We hated to leave, as we could of sat outside for hours just glaring at the Harbor and all its activities.

Room Tip: We stayed on the ground floor level. There are rooms above, but did not have the opportunity to view...
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Geoff Scimone, Owner at Riverside Motel, responded to this review
20 October 2011
Thank you Tleab1340 for giving the Riverside your highest review.
Our staff loves it when so many people use the "Spotless" adjective!!
We are thrilled that you found us and then took the time to share with the T A community.
The upper (balcony) rooms are slightly larger, with a higher view, (ocean view beyond the harbor).
But, upper level, or lower level, many of our first-time visitors are pleasantly surprised by how relaxing it is watching the boats gently bobbing in the harbor. Almost hypnotic. About two minutes after arrival on the balcony chairs, or lawn chairs, many first-time visitors learn that this will be their "Oasis from the stressful world".
We look forward to your next visit!
Thank you very much,
Geoff and staff
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Address: 50 Riverside Lane, Ogunquit, ME 03907
Price range (per night):* INR4,960 - 13,877

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