Inn on the Blues

3.0 star property
Inn with free parking, near Long Sands Beach

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Lunch and dinner served
Cottage Penthouse, 2 Bedroom Suite with 1 King and 1 Queen, Full Kitchen
Cottage Penthouse, 2 Bedroom Suite with 1 King and 1 Queen, Full Kitchen | Living room
Lunch and dinner served
Shore Line Suite, 1 Queen Bed and Futon, 2 Private Balconies, Kitchenette | Living room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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7 Ocean Ave, York Beach, ME, 03909
  • Place, York's Wild Kingdom
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Short Sands Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Sands Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Sunset Studio, 1 Queen Bed and Futon

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

Starfish, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Sandpiper, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Shore Line Suite, 1 Queen Bed and Futon, 2 Private Balconies, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

Cottage Penthouse, 2 Bedroom Suite with 1 King and 1 Queen, Full Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Ocean view

About the area

York Beach

Inn on the Blues places you steps from Short Sands Beach and within a short 5-minute stroll of York's Wild Kingdom. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This inn has free WiFi in public areas and a terrace. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class York Beach inn include Long Sands Beach and Marginal Way.

What's nearby

  • York's Wild Kingdom - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Short Sands Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Long Sands Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 13 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 22 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lobster in the Rough - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Goldenrod - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Greenleaves - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Inn on the Blues

Inn with free parking, near Long Sands Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Inn on the Blues offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. This York Beach inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 9 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [In the restaurant]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 12 October and 01 May.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Inn Blues York Beach
Inn Blues
Blues York Beach
Inn On The Blues Hotel York Beach
Inn On The Blues Maine/York - York Beach
Inn Blues York
Blues York
Inn on the Blues Inn
Inn on the Blues York Beach
Inn on the Blues Inn York Beach

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Inn on the Blues?

Inn on the Blues offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Inn on the Blues?

Yep, Inn on the Blues has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Inn on the Blues?

Yep, Inn on the Blues is a short 13-minute walk from Long Sands Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Inn on the Blues?

No, Inn on the Blues does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Inn on the Blues?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Inn on the Blues?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Inn on the Blues?

No, pets are not allowed.

Inn on the Blues Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 83 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The view from our room was incredible! Jimmy was very helpful in navigating the stairs with our mountains of stuff. The room was comfortable and clean however, whatever cleaning agent they use smells horrific. The only other complaint was that the hot water was fairly iffy, but I understand it’s an older building and that may happen. Overall, I would definitely return as we enjoyed our stay immensely. Being able to walk downtown and various dining options and the beach all in one was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Holly, Pittsfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice, clean. Extremely limited parking, blocked by others vehicles. Very noisy until 1 am on a Tuesday night. Convenient to Short Sands beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best time at Inn on the blues! The owners are wonderful! Everyone in town loves them. It is true that if you want to go to sleep before midnight on weekends, this may not be the place for you, but we loved everything about this place and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is not really an inn; it is a restaurant/night club
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam Langley, Eliot

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for a beach getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sunset suite was wonderful. Great location and loved the balcony’s off the living room and bedroom. My two issues were how limited and confusing parking was. Nothing to put on your car and you’re crammed into this small lot making you scared to leave the spot if you had to. Also water pressure and temperature was terrible in the shower. The music from the bar down below is quite loud however I knew that going into making my reservation. I would definitely recommend this place and would stay there again. Wish I had discovered this place years ago rather than staying at other properties nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SARAH

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I definitely enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, adorable room. Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Emilie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Room was clean. Parking was tricky - tiny lot behind hotel/restaurant shared with staff. Repeatedly trapped in space, had to call front desk to move cars around. Restaurant/bar open late. Dance club and karaoke— which is amazing for adults, but not for staying there with kids. Would def return as the location was great for the beach and downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charm, Location, Clean!

Check in was a little confusing but everyone was so nice! (We had to find the host at the restaurant). That said, the room was cozy, comfortable and SPOTLESS clean! This is an older building with New England charm that is beautifully clean and lovely. Location cannot be better, as it’s right in the commercial center of York. We ate at the restaurant twice and everyone was lovely. Will absolutely recommend this Inn!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jimmy was the owner and very very helpful. I highly recommend it.! He also owns property on Long Sands Beach. I think it's a Grand Motel? I'm hoping I can get information on that.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Mike

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Liked: Room comfort

Excellent Location; Decent Lodging

Quaint inn with an excellent location, steps away from the beach. The room was comfortable and a generous size and the restaurant below was great. However, the cleanliness could have been improved. Upon checking in, the floor was sandy, there was a stain on the bedding, and we had many ants/spiders in the room throughout our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient and in walking distance as well as fair price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is all about location. It's directly across the street from Short Sands Beach. They have dining and a couple floors with full bars. Sometimes there's a few minute wait because they're busy but I got a table immediately. It can get loud but laid back vibe which is cool with me. Again though, the location sells it. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved the location, the room, and how convenient it was to everything! My husband and I had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023