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    The Thistle Inn

    142 reviews
    #12 of 13 B&Bs / Inns in Boothbay Harbor
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    55 Oak St, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538-1818
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    4.5
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    142 reviews
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    The Thistle Inn is a historic sea captain's home that offers 6 nicely appointed rooms with private bathrooms. Breakfast is only served from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Thistle Inn is for those that enjoy the convenience of an on site restaurant, elegant rooms and a perfect homebase for your vacation.
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    Property amenities
    Restaurant
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Free parking
    Bar/Lounge
    Breakfast included
    Non-smoking hotel
    Room features
    Air conditioning
    Refrigerator in room
    Non-smoking rooms
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    HOTEL STYLE
    Centrally Located
    Charming
    HOTEL CLASS

    Location

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    80Somewhat walkable
    Grade: 80 out of 100
    20Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
    16Attractionswithin 0.5 km
    Contact
    55 Oak St, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538-1818
    Getting there
    Knox County Regional Airport48 km
    Augusta Airport53 km
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    Nearby restaurants
    Downeast Ice Cream
    6 minAmerican
    Shannon's Unshelled
    5 minAmerican
    Wannawaf
    5 minAmerican
    The Thistle Inn Restaurant
    1 minAmerican
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    Nearby attractions
    Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
    2 minCivic Centres
    Dirty Bird Pottery
    5 minSpeciality & Gift Shops
    Abacus Gallery
    6 minArt Galleries
    Eventide Specialties
    7 minSpeciality & Gift Shops
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    Warm and inviting Inn with a fabulous Restaurant
    We stayed at the Thistle Inn New Year's Eve. The room was "Victory Chimes". The room was near the side door on the first floor with easy access to the dining-room for dinner. The room was clean and the bed and linens were comfy. The natural light at the end of the day gave the…
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    Date of stay: January 2019
    Wonderful Inn and Restaurant
    We have been to Boothbay Harbor many times over the years and this is the first time we stayed at the Thistle Inn. What a pleasant experience. The innkeeper Anya is so friendly and tries to accommodate her guests. The rooms are very comfortable with a large bedroom and bath.…
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    Date of stay: September 2018
    Disappointed
    The Thistle Inn was so inviting when I researched places to stay in Boothbay. I assumed it was like the Bed and Breakfasts I've stayed at in the past but it was not so my friends and I were very disappointed. The stairs we had to go up were so steep and the step itself so…
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    Date of stay: September 2018
    No Reservations
    After a rough start, the host reminded us 3 times we had no reservation, we had a wonderful fine dining experience. Our waitress Avery was professional, attentive, and fun to talk to. The Lazy Lobster and Lamb Chops were both outstanding, both greatly enhanced with a lemon…
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    Date of stay: August 2018
    Good fine dining experience
    The two of us selected Thistle for our fine dining meal. Our reservation was honored promptly with seating in a new part of the old tavern inside. We were offered a choice of waters and got Pelligrino. Seafood small bites were offered but we chose creative salads. The…
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    Date of stay: July 2018
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    Our room: Victory Chimes. Great late afternoon light warmed the room on a very chilly winters day. Lovely!
    Towell rack hanging from wall
    Shower stall separated from wall
    Crack shower stall
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    Is this Inn pet friendly for obedience pet therapy dogs? Thank you Judith
    "Choose a room in the main building first floor if you have a lot of luggage.. It is quiet and close to the coffee."
    "Close to the entire town"
    "The Timber room, though lovely, is I think a bit more noisy because you can hear the traffic on 27."
    "See if you can find a room on the opposite side on the home from the restaurant."
    "Romantic. Stairs to 3rd floor might be a bit much for some"
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    LOCATION
    United StatesMaineMid Coast MaineBoothbay Harbor
    NUMBER OF ROOMS
    6
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