Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 9 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews of Long Beach Motor Inn

2.5 out of 5
Long Beach Motor Inn
271 Long Beach Ave, York Beach, ME

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 118 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We’ll be back!
Perfect beach location, reasonably priced and absolutely outstanding service. We’ll return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

CLARICE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the cleanest hotels we’ve ever stayed at. We respect there are rules and there’s no room for not following them. We loved the retro feel of the room/motor Inn. Location cannot be beat. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Property was nice owner was a little strange almoat like being watched
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

E Jerome Agnew

Business traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic 70’s vibe. Love the Inn. Love the owner. Fabulous location too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was... just ok clean ... however it was severely dated, with very old bedding that had a semi-comfortable foam topper. Of importance, the room smelled terrible. I cannot say I was given a good welcome, considering there was only one other car in the entire place on what is prime season. The fact that I did not have a vaccination card available to the owner was in itself annoying. I was not given prior notice to provide this. Also of note, every single window was left unlocked, and the "kitchen window" had see-thru curtains. I will not return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellence
Wonderful greeting by the owner! Very clean and well kept! Rainy but comfy enough to stay warm and dry inside!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Check in was a joke
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Response from Edward on 26 Oct,2020
Check in was a joke ? If I was the person writing such an insult about how Gary checked you in On Saturday October 24 2020 , Amy Robinson should be ashamed of her self ! I would hide my identity and face ! I have quickly looked at the video . Gary was exceptionally cordial as he is with all his guest . What you might not have agreed or liked was how business was conducted out doors beside his office . Gary is a heart patient . He has met with CDC a few times prior / during the 2020 tourist season . Every ones safety is paramount to him self & guest . Gary follows the guidelines out lined by ( Center disease control ) CDC . Further more Gary refused you ice because he is not allowed to handle ice from his house to any person during this on going pandemic . His place of business is not licensed in any aspect selling / supplying any staples within food industry . What an awful hurtful way to treat some one trying to follow the guidelines & laws mandated attempting to keep you safe . If I was you I would want to stay hidden after writing hate . Edward . Senior Management .

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Response from Edward on 22 Sept,2020
Thank you ! :

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Response from Edward on 12 Sept,2020
Thank you !

2/10 Terrible

kristen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
terrible place to stay. very outdated, musty mold smell, as soon as i walked in i could smell it. owner is rude. he told us he doesn’t wash the sheets. he has cameras EVERYWHERE. owner called the cops on me and told them we stole a blanket, then found the blanket in his hamper. (why would i want his dirty yellow blanket? lol) don’t waste your time and money staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from Edward on 12 Sept,2020
Hello : This is Edward from Response Management . After carefully looking at the facts , after you checked out Kristen posted on your face book account the following below . 110% turn around from the trash you wrote on your Expedia review . You falsely claimed a successful hotel owner for 43 years never washes the sheets ? Your claim the business has video surveillance every where ? Who doesn't protect there properties from juveniles who in the owners 43 years never had any one remove a hotel blanket and two selected sheets , only to drive away with them in your rusted out black car . In the intern the Owner searched all over in disbelief he called the police . Rightfully so . But what the owner didn't see after you were gone , vacated the property , turned in your room key you got itchy feet and returned to place the items you took into a laundry hamper and took off only to be pulled over by police and questioned why . All of this while both of you failed to quarantine / wear face coverings / smoking / in totality completely disrespectful to protect all legitimate behaved guest ,for there health & well being , the two of you are not welcomed back to this facility and will be taking this issue up with other hoteliers at out winter meetings . Blake Miller is at Long Beach Motor Inn. 1d · York, ME · This place was amazing babe thank you!! Kristen Heirtzler

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
NOT for a good time, kids or smokers.
Odd long table with STICKS to awkwardly push a little plate back and forth during check in. Extra fees charged during check in for parking a 2nd car and having a 3rd person in a room that sleeps 4..... i would understand if it were booked up, but the place had MAYBE 2 other rooms in use. The 2nd car was to be out of the lot by 11am or I would incur a 2nd charge for parking. Owner is for sure a micro-manager, little sticker signs everywhere saying what you can and cannot do. Down to one in the bathroom saying how he wants the shower curtain positioned. Very specific on which spot to park in an EMPTY lot. There was a channel on the TV in the room linked to the security camera outside. The whole thing was just weird and uncomfortable, I've stayed in A LOT of rooms and this is the only one I have ever made point to leave a negative review on. Very disappointed. Children only allowed in certain rooms, others are labeled as adult only. Do NOT stay here if you are a smoker. The sole owner and only employee is absurd about it and you must walk all the way off the property to smoke. He asks multiple times during check in if all members of the party are nonsmokers. York beach is amazing, this hotel was not. Pay the little bit of extra money to stay at one of the many many other beautiful beachfront properties.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Edward on 31 Aug,2020
Rachel: Sorry you felt uncomfortable . We are subjected to state and local laws The signs posted by Maine CDC out doors clearly stated all forms of smoking are prohibited . If you have a complaint take it to the State of Maine . When you booked your room with Expedia all the extra expenses were clearly printed . You decided in an attempt to sneak a extra car and a third & fourth guest with out paying . I am certain it made you feel very uncomfortable being caught ! Hotel rates are based on Double occupancy with one auto . All our parking is designated numerical , facilitating ease for all guest to park coming & going . We have children's accommodations and adult accommodations . All accommodations have a music channel with a live shot of the ocean and front entrance for every one to enjoy . We thank you for the reminder to any and all smokers not to book at Long Beach Motor Inn Non smoking means just that . No smoking permitted ! Edward .

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Gary on 26 Aug,2020
Thank You !

8/10 Good

Astra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Response from Edward on 3 Sept,2020
Thank You !

8/10 Good

Tyconia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Long beach motor inn
Very simple room. Clean and quiet. Easy access to the ocean. Owner was very friendly. Would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Response from Gary on 16 Aug,2020
Thank You Tyconia . Look forward to our next time !

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, West Brookfield, Ma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great. Friendly service and very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Response from Gary on 29 Jul,2020
Your very welcome Jeff . Best wishes . C u soon again . Gary

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Long beach Motor Inn Awsome place to stay.
Our stay was very peaceful and quiet. Gary does a superb job and is a very happy and knowledgeable gentleman to this business of making sure safety and cleanliness is where its at!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from Gary on 27 Jul,2020
Thank you !

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never again
Worst experience of all the places we stayed on a 10 day road trip. Person checking us in was rude (he may be the owner?) He made us feel like he suspected us to rip him off or destroy the property, not as high paying GUESTS (we over paid for this awful night - $200 for the night). Had to sign papers indicating we wouldn't have guests, firearms, pets and wouldn't smoke. (possibly also agreed we wouldn't drink, but don't remember the 5th item on list) We were on the first floor. The walls and ceilings are so thin, we could hear every step from the guests staying in the room above us. Didn't get much sleep. The outside of property is cute. The room did have a tiny sink, stove, fridge (about 4 ft wide area), dishes and a little table. That stuff was cute, we didn't need it, but if we did, could have been nice to have. Curtains in that area were paper thin, we had to use towels to get privacy. Speaking of towels, the "bath" towels were just a weeee bit larger than a hand towel. The wash clothes were very hard, like getting exfoliating during shower. TV got a couple of stations (like 5) and kept cutting out, maybe it was a streaming service. Internet was mega slow. No fault of the property, but worthy of noting is that cell service is very weak at this location. We will never stay at this location again. Absolutely worst experience of our east coast road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from ash on 15 Jul,2023
Fuckj You !

2/10 Terrible

Pamela

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awful stay... Old, old, old
Would not stay here again, room smelled musty, ceiling fan over bed did not work, had no guide for channels on TV, owner was different, not real friendly. We smoke and he had us write we will not smoke on the property, fill out a form with address and all info. Really! Maine law is 20ft from entrance and hotels can make there own decision, which he blamed it all on state of Maine, not true, anchorage motel you could smoke in the lawn chairs. So he lies. He made us walk off property. Room is 1940's decor, old old old and smelled it. $200 for one night. To off.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Edward on 15 Oct,2019
Hello Pamela : Thank you for your review . Certainly every non smoker will be extremely pleased to know smokers like yourself will not return ! If you had taken a moment to read the polices before completing your reservation you would had NOT booked in a NON SMOKING FACILITY . Gary will take every measure to keep all his guest free of 2nd hand smoke , which encompasses all " DOORS ,VENTS , WINDOWS , & ENTRYWAYS ,A smoking work place act 22 MRSA 1580 does at the DISCRETION of any property owner to create a designated smoking area . Long Beach Motor Inn who has out door cooking facilities . Therefore smoking is PROHIBITED ! While we have your other complaints . The ceiling fan controls are on the wall . The TV has a built in channel guide . There isn't any musty smell , but Gary did inform me he had to turn on the fans and open the windows when you entered the office as you smelled like a burning cigarettes , on your body and clothes Finally what happens off and on other properties has no bearing on the operations of the Long Beach Motor Inn. Finally to all those reading rest assure strict NON SMOKING POLICIES will be enforced . So please if your a smoker go else where !

4/10 Poor

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from G on 5 Oct,2019
half Star for Cassandra !

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The proximity to the beach and to the town is perfect. The accommodations are a mix of vintage 1970’s decor and entry level updates. Details such as linens and television could use a significant lift.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from G on 20 Sept,2019
Thank you David . I hope your car is wurth the significant upgrade & lift ! Got to love those old out dated vintage Subaru .

8/10 Good

winifred

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from G on 18 Sept,2019
Thank You !

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from G on 9 Sept,2019
Thank You !

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
not much to like room was subpar linens were awful- room while reasonably clean was pretty old- for the cost it was way below expected condition. find another place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from G on 7 Sept,2019
Mr & Mrs Anonymous : Please do us all a favor Find yourself that other place and leave all of us "" happy "" people alone !

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will be back
We thought our stay was great, no complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from G on 4 Sept,2019
Thank You ! Appreciated ! :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was absolutely perfect! Right across the street from the beach and we could walk to many dining options. It was also very quiet and a well kept property and grounds. You can tell a lot of love goes into this place! The only things I would like to have seen upgraded here are the pillows and towels, which is minor. I didn't use the pool but it looked sparkling clean and was in the back portion of the property which is very quiet. I will definitely return to this place time and again. LOVED IT!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from G on 4 Sept,2019
Thank You ! Appreciated . :)

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Amazing service
Gary owns and runs the place and was super sweet and accommodating. Always available to assist and always very friendly. The place was a little dated but was clean and the pool was nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Response from G on 24 Aug,2019
Thank you Dawn for your kindness . Wishing you the very best . Looking forward to seeing you & your son again !! Lots of happiness to U . ! Gary

2/10 Terrible

Carol

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stay was good but manager was a jerk.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved the feel of the property. The owner makes surethat all viewable areas are meticulously maintained I think he is abit obsessive about his pool. It is in amazing condition, but he was a bit too concerned about people knowing how his property was not the one with the pool problem. I understand his concern just not his overall fixation with it. Also, 1 other thing. The satellite tv was quite weak the nights we stayed. Perhaps some serbice on the system is in order. Otherwise a nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from G on 5 Oct,2019
Thank you !

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice place to stay.
Nice place. A little on the older side but well kept and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from G on 20 Aug,2019
Thank you . Like a 1955 Chevy that catches the eyes !

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - right across from the beach. Very clean! Nice heated pool. Excellent outdoor spaces - fire pit, swing, eating area with views of the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from G on 20 Aug,2019
Thank you . Glad you enjoyed .

4/10 Poor

Annie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from G on 5 Oct,2019
Guest was a 1 !

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outdated 1970s decor.heat wasn't available when its damp from the ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from G on 15 Aug,2019
John Canbra: Heat doesn't work when your running Air conditioning as you were , especially when it is 90 degrees out side !

10/10 Excellent

PatrickO'Brien, Massena, NY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a chain hotel so don't expect the most up-to-date decor. And that is exactly why this is such a great place and adds to its charm. The most well maintained and clean property I have ever stayed at. You can tell the owner (Gary) puts an enormous amount of care and effort into taking care of the property. I see some people complain about a musty smell in the rooms. Once you see the inside of the rooms you will understand why this is nonsense. People need to understand you are literally right on the beach so I think any smell at all can be attributed to to the ocean and the windows being open.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from G on 15 Aug,2019
Thank You Patrick See you next summer . G

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from G on 14 Aug,2019
Thank you ! :)

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from G on 14 Aug,2019
thank you !

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome low key getaway!!!
This place is exactly what it should be. Clean, clean, clean. It's a motor inn, not a hotel so there is no bar or food ;but that is walking distance. The only disappointing thing is that all rooms are two full size beds. But you can sit is the second floor outdoor seating area and look out at the ocean, 150 yards away, till your hearts delight. The pool is clean and well maintained and solar heated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from G on 12 Aug,2019
Thank you !

8/10 Good

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from G on 8 Aug,2019
Thank you ! G

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from G on 6 Aug,2019
Thank you . I keep working hard for you and every one :)

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from G on 5 Aug,2019
Thank You John ! Appreciated

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
did not like the whole stay from check in to check out ,the room was smelly ,the beds old and hard the carpet old and smelly .the grounds were nice .could bring anything to drink (plastic container into pool )
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from G on 5 Aug,2019
Dear Guest ; You were smelly . The bed are all knew ! The carpet is all knew ! No drinks of any sort are allowed into commercial swimming pools . Call the Sate of Maine and or the Federal government and complain . It is a FEDERAL LAW ! My job is to enforce the laws that our government governs all of us by !

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from G on 5 Aug,2019
Thank you

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from G on 24 Jul,2019
Thank you !!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for a nice little vacation. Right across from beach, restaurants etc. motel manager/ owner was wonderful,
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from G on 20 Jul,2019
Thank you !!! APPRECIATED !! :)

10/10 Excellent

Janel I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Retro Clean
Totally Retro! I love it because it is like walking into my grandmother's house in the early 70's. Gary is a great host and keeps the rooms spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from G on 18 Jul,2019
Thank you ! :)