Grand Harbor Inn

We wanted to just love this place, but there were enough little problems to only rate it 3 stars. Parking is a HUGE problem. There are a limited amount of spaces in front with zero room to maneuver your car to fit in a space. There is a public lot right next door, but there is a fee (we were there in mid-May before they imposed it). We were in the Waterfront King Suite. The room was lovely and had a great view. However, getting hot water was inconsistent. We had noisy neighbors who we could hear using the hairdryer at 6:42am, and shouting down the hall and slamming their door at 7:30am. At 10:45pm there were sounds like chairs being dragged over hardwood for about 30 minutes. They do give you an opportunity to order breakfast that is delivered to your room and a time you specify. However, both days I had rancid milk for my coffee. I wrote a note to the staff after the first morning, and they served spoiled milk to me again on the second morning!! The food was also vastly under seasoned. I ordered the quinoa bowl both days and got two totally different dishes. And, my wife's potatoes were completely burnt. So for the money we spent on the room, I cannot recommend this place due to parking, noise, and food quality.

This is our second birthday/valentines stay… the service was even improved on last year! Breakfast in the room, snow cleared from our vehicle. Check in a breeze! Thank you, Emma for making such a great impression! From pillows to sheets and jetted tub… so many things to make our 2 night stay amazing!

I absolutely love the Grand Harbor Inn. We stay there every February while competing in the Toboggan Nationals, and we love it because it’s beautiful, comfortable, and a very short walk to town where there are restaurants and shops and a park overlooking the harbor. We’ve stayed in four different suites at the Grand Harbor and have loved all of them. The beds are wonderful with high quality linens and each has 4 luxurious pillows that are the most comfortable pillows I’ve ever used. The pillows are SO NICE!!! The bathrooms in the suites are amazing, with large jetted tubs and glass-walled rainfall showers. Everything is very clean. The staff have always been friendly and helpful, and they have cookies in the lobby in the afternoons. The suites where we’ve stayed all had balconies and gas fireplaces. Some of the suites have nicer views than others. Some overlook the harbor directly and others face the waterfall, parking lot, and town. We most recently stayed in room 7 (the Two Queen Grand Suite) which doesn’t have the views of the Curtis Island Suite or Grand Waterfront Suites, but there are large windows along one wall that face the waterfall and town (and parking lot) and we loved all the light they let in. We especially liked that you can close a pocket door between the living room area and bedroom. Parking is sometimes challenging but that’s the only thing I can think of about Grand Harbor that isn’t perfect.

Beautiful and comfortable suite with gorgeous views! We loved every moment of our stay. The weather was gloomy so we sat in front of the cozy fire and basked in beautiful views of Camden Harbor and the mountains. The rooms were spacious and comfortable and private. I do think in the summer it would feel less private, but there are lovely drapes for privacy and light, so it probably would not be an issue. The staff was professional and kind and efficient- we truly enjoyed having breakfast delivered to our room every morning. I’m writing this from our room and never want to leave, so we will be back as soon as possible. Did I mention that this hotel is within walking distance to lots of fabulous restaurants, coffee places, shops and lovely walks? Delightful!

Grand Harbor Inn is amazing. The entire property was immaculately clean and well maintained. Our suite was so comfortable and roomy. We had a beautiful view of the harbor. The breakfast was delicious each day and we loved the privacy of having it served in our suite. The staff are very very helpful and friendly, offering us ideas on restaurants and things to do and see. We would definitely stay here again the next time we are in the area.

We have always stayed at this property when in Camden. Its at least 3-4 times) The HUGE plus is, it's right on the Harbor, so the views are great! This time we were disappointed. First, our fireplace didn't work! Maintenance came and it still didn't work! Breakfast was good, but they never added the extra cream or sugar I requested for our coffee. Quiche was always cold. Same Blueberry muffin every day! and those were not as good as they once were either. While the rooms are spacious, in my opinion...this property is in need of a MAJOR update! It just looks tired and rundown these days. Some of furnishings are certainly showing it, too.

We returned to Camden to celebrate our anniversary. Grand Harbor Inn is in an ideal location- we were able to walk to most restaurants and other places in town and the hotel had plenty of parking. Our room overlooked the schooners and bay - not sure if I would have been as happy if we had overlooked the parking lots or Camden hills - and we enjoyed sitting on our balcony and watching the harbor activity (though the flower boxes could have used a little refreshing). Breakfast being delivered to our room each morning was a really nice plus - and very good food, too, though quantities were a little inconsistent from day to day (one day a full pot of coffee, next day only a cup for example). The room itself was well appointed and comfortable and the fireplace added some nice ambience (and heat when it cooled down at night). Also a nice bathroom with heater and jacuzzi tub. The staff was helpful though not chatty (not a bad thing but also a bit odd when we checked out not to be asked how everything was for example). Overall a few little things to iron out but a great place to stay and we’d stay there again.

Right on the water. Able to go kayaking, sailing, browse the shops, have a nice meal right from hotel. Room was great. Balcony with seating to relax and look out on the harbor. Yummy breakfast delivered to room. Jacuzzi tub and many spouted shower. We traveled up and down the coast and decided this would be our home base on any future travel in Maine coastal area.

Nine nights in heaven….and it still was not long enough. The harbour view suite was very special with day long activity just below our balcony. So much to watch. The rooms are very comfortable and serviced well. Breakfast is served in the room which allows more harbour watching. Continental breakfast but very nice. One of the best things about the hotel is its location. Not just on the harbour but right in the centre of Camden with an array of restaurants within walking distance. Some of these are excellent but need booking some weeks in advance in busy season. Despite being very central the hotel has parking right outside and although there is no bar in the building the sister hotel next door has two. Can not fault our stay. Just wonderful.