Linekin Bay Resort

The resort was fantastic. It was HOT when we were there. Jordan the assistant manager took good care of us with Air conditioning. He was very accommodating to us and other guests. We took a nice boat ride in the Bay and got to see some cool wildlife like seals and Osprey. The restaurant on site was fabulous!! We loved the Lobster BLAT which is HUGE and the mussels were awesome as well. The Dining room manager was sooooo accommodating to our family. I will bring my family back someday to enjoy the resort as well.

It pains me to write this because we've had great experiences in years past, and I've talked this place up to so many people. This property is in a truly wonderful location and is unique in their offerings, which is why we've come back now for several years.||However, we had a really disappointing stay last week, bordering on dangerous. We paid A LOT more than we have in previous years between the inflated room price, amenity fee and taxes; and our room - Mahawie Jr. Suite- while beautifully located, was extremely damp and mildewy, to the point where it stunk like mold, our clothes never dried, and the sheets were wet. ||We pointed out the warped door, mildew smell, and peeling paint to the front desk and the manager and they were not helpful, and did not have anywhere else for our family to go. We tried to make the best of it, but it was uncomfortable and potentially dangerous. ||We spoke to other guests with a similar accommodation in Mahawie and they had the same experience and were concerned about the mold. They were able to change rooms to the new West lodge, though they were not happy with their new accommodation either, though for different reasons - it was very small and noisy, and they didn't like the location/view as much as Mahawie.||Linekin Bay recently renovated several cabins/other accommodations, and put in a "fitness center" (pretty bare bones) and seems to have raised their costs to cover these changes. Between the damp/moldy room and poor service from the staff, it is very poor value. We likely won't return and will definitely stop recommending it to others. What a shame, as it really was a special place that we previously looked forward to returning to. ||Linekin Bay - If you want to stay in business, you should fix your mold issues and also go back to fair prices. Also recommend hospitality training for your staff.

My siblings and I took our mother to Lineken for her 80th birthday. When we got there it was record highs and the cabin didn't have AC. Jordan the assistant manager was on it and set us up with some window units. Jordan was sooooo accommodating the entire trip. The restaurant manager was very friendly and attentive to our needs. All the service and staff were so nice and accommodating. Andy took us for a nice cruise around the Bay.

Unique place with many families visiting for decades year after year. We met a couple that came to the Linekin Bay for 2 weeks every year for over 40 years. We enjoyed activities like, paddle boarding, kayaking right from the dock and beautiful views from all over the property. It’s got a lot of charm but just don’t expect excessive warmth from all the staff seems like they are a bit overworked and understaffed like a lot of the places in the region. That said the views and activities make it worthwhile.

The best in every respect. This was our 5th straight late May, early June 3-4 day stay and if our mid to late 80's bodies hold up we'll be back many more years. Shout-outs to Jordan (for the wonderful daily greetings & straightening out the gift card dilemma) and our wonderful evening servers Ava and Kari. Look forward to seeing you all next year. Jim & Char Fitzpatrick

So much potential, but needs work!! .. Positives: beautiful scenery, location is close to town, staff was mostly friendly, restaurant food was excellent. Negatives: housekeeping was subpar, all areas seemed understaffed, no tv or air conditioning in our cabin, cannot get a hold of anyone on the phone. .. Overall, my family (6 adults) enjoyed our stay, but there were many concerns. This was our first time in Maine. Many people kept indicating we were "not in season yet".... almost like we were an inconvenience for traveling in early June? Was very strange and sad to be made to feel that way, having traveled far to come here. .. LODGING: Loved the Clipper Cabin (previously Linekin Cabin), but it did not have air conditioning, enough lighting or even enough adirondack chairs on the deck. Comfortable beds. Loved the private location of the cabin and it's proximity to the gym/sauna/ pickleball. 2 great reserved parking spots. Plenty of space for a group of 6 adults. Wish it had a/c and tvs and more outdoor seating. Don't know how anyone would fare staying here overnight in the height of the summer heat. I understand LBR used to be a summer camp, but you now classify yourselves as a resort and you market yourselves as somewhat luxury. Air conditioning and televisions are modern amenities that should be provided unless explicitly stated that it's not provided prior to booking. .. HOUSEKEEPING: Needs improvement. They did not replenish supplies including toilet paper!!! Had to ask for toilet paper, new towels and soaps every single day. Had to ask them to sweep/vacuum our dirty floors, otherwise they didn't do it. .. FOOD & BEVERAGE: Breakfast buffet was nice, but they did not refill the buffet enough for the amount of people eating. Was a lot of standing around waiting for more food to be brought out, and the resort wasn't even at full capacity. But The Deck Bar & Grill was fabulous, dinner food was excellent! Dining staff was honestly the nicest and hardest working staff we encountered. .. WATER SPORTS: The process for taking out kayaks felt extremely unsafe, they took down your name in the sail shack and then said "paddles are over there, kayaks are down there" and sent you on your way. No one was at the dock to assist with getting in/out of the kayaks. No one was there to teach proper technique. My sister had an issue with her kayak out in the middle of the bay and no staff were around to rescue or assist. I would hope this is different "in-season" when more families with kids are here. But again, as full paying guests, safety should be a top priority regardless of the season/month. .. STAFF / COMMUNICATIONS: We could never get a hold of anyone prior to our stay. We left voicemails & even messaged on social media to try and get our questions answered. How can a hotel not have someone answering phones/messages? Also, I swear we didn't see any staff over the age of 20 and didn't see any managers. Felt like the place was being run by teens. .. ENTERTAINMENT: Don't know if it's because we were (again) "not in season yet" or if it's always this way, but there was nothing in the form of community entertainment. We had a few lousy weather days and had absolutely nothing to do on-site. There should be scheduled programs and activities since LBR is a resort. Bingo, trivia, happy hour, ping pong competition, arts and crafts, movie night, etc for some ideas. .. In summary, if it's not "in season" and you can't meet your standard, don't be open. Period. Or indicate on your website that amenities will be "less than" until later in the summer. Not having enough staff, supplies or entertainment to function shouldn't be the guest's issue. For $4,000 for 4 nights, we weren't overly thrilled. Would we come back to LBR? Maybe, but probably not unless things change. Again, BEAUTIFUL scenery made us happy, but picturesque grounds only get you so far when spending $$$.

We have been coming to Linekin Bay Resort for years, enjoying the fabulous view, wonderful food, and, until now, welcoming and competent service. It took 25 minutes after we were seated to get our drinks - and I had to go to the bar myself to get them. The waitress took our order for a beer and a prosecco, then appeared 15 minutes later to say the barman was just readying them. She kept asking us to order food although we had explained we wanted to enjoy a drink first. She disappeared and I saw my husband's beer sitting on the bar. Finally, I saw the prosecco next to it. With the waitress nowhere in sight I finally went to get them myself so my husband and I could toast our anniversary. When she did come back to the table and saw we had our drinks she explained that the bartender had just told her that he had no prosecco chilled and was trying to give it a fast chill (while my husband's already poured beer warmed on the bar). The place was not busy when we got there. As someone with restaurant experience I can say that this reflects poor communication and teamwork of the staff. This is a big change in the level of service from prior years. What a shame. Bring back Prince!

We went by boat, stayed on a mooring. A great family place. Really enjoyed the pool. The buffet breakfast is great!

I absolutely love this place. GPS will get you there but pay attention. A lot of little twists and turns. Very nice area to explore and spend time by the water. Breakfast is absolutely amazing. The bar in the evening was very good as well as the food for a snack. Would love to go back to this place very romantic and definitely a destination for a special occasion/wedding. They have a convenient shuttle bus that comes by about every hour. There's no way that you can reasonably walk or ride a bike down to the town center unless you're into steep hills. Usually, there's no issue with parking downtown. There was a parade in the town center, and we were able to find parking along the street fairly easily. There's also some parking lot that are on the honor system for about $10.

DO NOT COME HERE!! I REPEAT, DO NOT COME HERE!!! Where do I even begin? First off, the cabin was extremely small. You have to ask for a room with AC, which we did, yet the AC didn't work. There's no tvs, clocks, microwaves, or any electrical appliances either. There was stains on the one chair they had, and hair in the sheets. Floor was also super dirty when we first arrived. There's also barely any parking by the cabins. The staff was very undertrained. Had about 5 workers say "sorry it's my first day". The restaurant has no food for kids, only seafood, which is just great if you're allergic to seafood. When we decide to go paddle boarding, the man at the desk just asked us for our last name, then said we were all set. We had to find life jackets and oars ourselves. Then we had to grab the paddle boards ourselves and make sure everything was safe, which is dangerous if you aren't a professional. There were also lots of jellyfish in the ocean, which no one warned us about. Their "Recreational room" is a tent with a ping pong table.. so there wasn't much to do there. They told us we could get s'mores at the fire pit every night. We went at 7pm, which is when they told us s'mores would be ready, but nothing was there. Turns out we had to ask for it them, which took about 20 minutes. When they came, there was broken graham crackers, 2 sticks, and 7 MONTH EXPIRED MARSHMALLOWS!! Also only 3 chairs, which made it difficult when multiple groups came. Breakfast was cold pancakes and eggs, and no milk or anything. Just water. At the front desk, we asked questions about where we could find stuff like house keeping or laundry. All the lady said was "I don't know". Only good thing about this place is the fact that it's close to downtown bbh, but all stores there are just copies of each other. Maybe good if you just need a place to stay for the night, but definitely not good for vacations

Best value resort in the area by far. Sailing available at $50/hr is very reasonable. Friendly and well groomed staff. Food was a B, at best, but I'd still recommend staying here because it's away from town so you get a private water-oriented experience without the hassle, but you're also a 7 minute drive from the harbor so you're still very much connected to what's going on in the harbor.

We did a due diligence visit recently and I was not overly impressed. As compared to one of its sister properties where we were staying it was a bit down market. The view of the bay from the dock and I am sure some of the buildings was nice, but the property is very hilly. I am sure many are attracted to the all-inclusive water sports, but that would not be a factor in our decision.

Excellent food, superb service, and the best ambience in town. This is always our go to restaurant when Guests are in town! It is very well run. The waiters and waitresses here are the best in town and seem to come back year after year.

The hotel grounds are very pretty. The room was stayed in was newly furnished and immaculately clean. The view from our room and from the sunrise deck were really beautiful. We had no issues with our stay other than the continental breakfast. My husband and I were truly disappointed in the continental breakfast. It was an absolute joke. I understand that everyone is doing what they need to for COVID-19 rule compliance, but this was pitiful. We received a packaged mini muffin (which was disgusting), a mini apple, and a bottle orange juice per person in a brown paper bag. We ended up having to buy breakfast elsewhere because the breakfast was so ridiculously inadequate. They might as well not even include the breakfast because it truly is a waste of time and money for everyone.

Amazing setting and property (5 stars). Well worth the stay. Have had several friends do so. Service is wonderful as well. Bar is good also. Sadly, the food is very hit or miss. Haddock tacos are good (could use more fish and have corn tortilla option). Burgers are OK. Tuna crudo is a wonderful idea but it is cut too thick and fish was not terribly fresh (mealy). I have tried the mussels on two, separate occasions. Second time was worse than the first. Not local, not fresh, thin slices of ciabatta, which is just as well - the accompanying sauce is inedible (way, way, way over salted). Salads are fresh, fries are crispy. Soups are good (not great). The filet mignon was well prepared (a touch overpriced for the minimal plate). In short, go for the setting, enjoy a beverage and a snack then head in town for a meal.

great by boat and hard to find by car. food and service is great. The views of Linebay are unbelievable

We had dinner outside at the Linekin Bay Resort Deck Bar & Grill last night at 5:30pm. We weren't sure what to expect since it is a "resort" and the photos of the food on the website look very fancy. It turned out to be super casual - picnic tables on the lawn in front of the building. With a beautiful view of the bay, it was also quite windy/chilly sitting outside (bring a jacket and wear long pants, even at 5:30pm with the sun shining on you). We wished we'd realized it was going to be so cold as it lessened our enjoyment of our dinner and also made our food cool down very quickly. We had a wonderful waitress from Romania, we didn't catch her name, and she was very attentive and thoughtful. We ordered fried calamari, burgers, steak frites, fish tacos, haddock sandwich, strawberry/watermelon/feta salad, and the lobster mac and cheese, a pina colada and mango daiquiri. Everyone enjoyed their meals - the teenage/young adult kids said the burgers were the best ones they'd had on our eight-day trip, and my haddock sandwich with what looked like homemade chips was delicious. Everyone polished off their entire plates, no leftovers, so that's a really good indication of how much they enjoyed their meal. The pina colada was excellent and I really liked their decorative toothpicks that came with the sliced pineapple and maraschino cherry - they each had a tiny wooden animal at the end (just a cute special touch). If you're looking for a casual, COVID-safe dinner with a great view outside of the touristy Boothbay Harbor area I'd highly recommend Linekin Bay Resort Deck Bar & Grill - just be sure to dress warmly!

Beautiful view! Went for drinks and app. Ok cocktail. Not a good wine selection-- just basic. Nice staff Ordered a caprese salad. It had 1 grape tomato-- and it was $14. Really it was not caprese salad. It was a green salad with some mozz balls. Took awhile to get and I'm guessing maybe they were out of tomatoes? They could have told me. Apps are too expensive. Next time I'll go and order a sandwich. But, the place looks beautiful!

A wonderful getaway at a lovely, recently upgraded and remodeled resort with a "summer camp" vibe. We came by boat, having reserved a mooring just in front of the hotel, and were promptly met by a hotel launch that brought us to the dock. The plentiful staff are friendly and professional. The amenities are varied and fun - kayaks, sailboat rentals, playing fields, volleyball, lawn games, and of course the heated swimming pool overlooking the ocean. Our room was a good size with king bed and two comfy club chairs, and the bathroom was clean and updated. The dining on-campus (best way to describe the sprawling resort with numerous lodges and individual cabins) is at the Deck Bar & Grill which has ample outdoor seating for good weather as well as a cozy lodge-like indoor area with large stone fireplace if the weather turns chilly.

We were blown away by the service and stunning views of the bay! It's a perfect spot for a family gathering, whether that be a reunion or, in our case, a wedding. We stayed for a few nights in October, and while a little chilly, we had a great time with friends and family. It's so special how the grounds of the resort really bring everyone together (from the play field, to the dining lodge, bar, and pool). The staff were also A+ going above and beyond to serve us. Just as an example, our son has a dairy allergy, so my wife asked at breakfast if there was almond milk...we later found out that someone from staff drove to the grocery store to buy a gallon just for us. We were truly spoiled all weekend long!

This place is a dreamland. After staying at so many different places,I can easily say that this has been the best! Very quiet,chill resort. If you need some relaxed and quiet time this is the place for you. Their salt water pool and complimentary kayaking is a huuuge plus! I will be back!

A wonderful lunch spot in the summer with great food and service and a view of the water, a favorite!

After checking in to the Linekin Booth Bay resort, I decided to check the associated restaurant for lunch. Obviously, when you're in Maine, you go for the lobster. I didn't want to do the legit whole lobster, so I went for the lobster roll. It was ok but honestly it wasn't filling at all. Thank goodness it came with baked chips or I would've been starving. The roll was standard bread roll. The food wasn't super warm either, which would've helped given how cold it was. We sat outdoors to keep ourselves COVID free as much as possible. To heat up, we requested coffee (which I was hoping would be on the house given we are part of the resort and coffee is available to us anyway. But no biggie) After this dining experience, we opted to not eat again at this spot for the rest of the trip. Price wise, probably standard. I paid $36 (lobsteroll, soda, and coffee). Quality wise, meh. Unless you're staying in the resort and there's no other place to go, I would try to look elsewhere.

The spot is amazing, great view. Was in the sun. Waitress was pretty attentive, had to go to the bar for a drink at one point. So the mussels were yummy. My complaint and its small, the bread for soaking juice up was subpar. Crusty warm bread is the usual. Not 4 slices of cold bread not cut through which is the norm for on table bread while you wait. Also my buddy got the sliders app. That consisted of 2 sliders. 3 in my mind would make better sense for the app. We moved down to sit at some addarondaks right on the water which was great. Go for the views and good drinks. I would get the mussels again but ask for better bread.

Service staff is pleasant and unfortunately friends on kitchen for production. Meals came out spasmodically! 2 of four not hot enough. Calamari serving as app, had to order 2 for our table of 4. Way too skimpy size for price. We fine dine and enjoy our limited abilities soooo, not willing to pay higher end when serving size and quality are NOT! Linekin Bay needs to prepare for NEXT SEASON and meet the standards of local seasonal folks who go out of the way to find the place! We enjoy the view, are part of the owners community and want to support them. The prices are not worth the portions. We ( 2 couples) gladly pay for value. Challenge! Can you meet the standards, quality, quantity and prices of Little Village Bistro in Wiscasset?? We frequent this restaurant and drive the 12 miles to and from for an evening of great food and STAFF. Please LBR, ramp it up next season!! Thanks

Our stay was terrific, all inclusive water sports means you can go out on any boats or paddle boats from 8-8. We had breakfast, lunch and drinks. Service was less to be desired. Young staff looking clueless on what to do and waiting for direction from someone else. Understandable good summer help is hard to find and harder to train. Ricardo the bartender was great made some nice piña colada's. Resort has a great view and located in a very nice cove. Pool was a great ending after a long g kayaking around the bay. Would definitely return again.

Perfection! We hiked 1.5 miles from town to this amazing view where we relaxed and enjoyed this beautiful place! I would recommend staying here but at least come for a bite and see what I mean. Andrea took great care of us! The food was fast and delicious! The beef tostadas were juicy and so yummy, the French fries came with truffle-ketchup and literally blew my mind. (And that's just the appetizers) My new favorite beer is the Thirsty Botanist brewed locally. It wouldn't have been the same with out the awesome music from Ben on his steel drums, he played all my favorite songs and made everything that much better!

We love coming here for date nights! Amazing view! Wonderful staff and everything I've ever ordered off of the menu has been very good. Highly recommend this hidden gem!

We kayaks here and had a light lunch. The view is amazing. Fish taco is very fresh. Roasted duck and beet salad is also delicious.

You've got to work to get here, but it's worth it. The fra diablo was generous and delicious. It's hot but you can ask to tone it down. Great vibe. Fireplace and seating area was a great way to end a chilly evening. Corn Hole and board games for fun.

Can't say enough about this place - stayed 2 nights midweek (Tues - Thurs) and wish it could have been longer. We had a wonderful Jr Suite in the Mahawi Lodge overlooking the bay. Sitting on the Adirondack chairs on the attached deck was absolute HEAVEN. Everything in the spacious suite was brand spanking new, comfortable and upscale - and these suites did have AC. Thankfully we had perfect weather and took advantage of the kayaks, paddleboards and the 19' Rhodes sailboats. The pool is great for taking a dip after working up a sweat. Views all around the resort are just spectacular on this quiet, serene bay. Breakfast is included, and lunch and dinner at the Deck Bar and Grill is convenient but the food and service there is average at best, and you need to have a reservation. All in all, I highly recommend this beautiful, unique place.

Overpriced and under-performing. I had sea bass that was unremarkable, and a "golden beet salad" that was made with canned red beets. When I mentioned that yo the waiter, he said "yeah, I don't know why they call it that. No apology, no attempt to explain, just bland acceptance of the fact that they were misrepresenting a menu item. Beautiful setting, but overly impressed with themselves not their customers.

This is a great find! On the other side of the harbor in its own cove just a short drive away. Casual fun dining room and great food. Wonderful view. Worth the short drive to get to it.

Do not stay in the Popham cabin. I feel like i am staying in a shed. There is no AC and the fans do nothing. It is gross in here. If you get the Popham cabin request another or go somewhere else. I have never been more uncomfortable on a vacation The staff is very nice though and the food is good.

I like this resort so much it was really fun and our kids loved it the only complaint is that the pool was to salty

As summer residents we've been to the Bar and Grill a number of times, and have always enjoyed the outside dinning, view and location. The service has been good, so each year the question is "How is the food "? Sorry to say our party of four all got entrees and came away not being wowed for the prices being asked. Two of us had the scampi seafood special which was just OK. My wife had the mussel entree which was loaded with large mussels and a spicy sauce in which she liked. The most disappointing meal was the salmon which by the description seemed like a very good choice, only to find it way over cooked ( dry ) and not very much flavor. We bumped into some friends of ours at another table who had the tacos which looked good and they agreed. So, we will be back and stick with the sandwiches and tacos.

Stopped for dinner and a great view. The view was spectacular but our dinner was less than average. The muscles and lobsters were excellent. The potatoes and corn were dried out and obviously warmed over from earlier in the day. Lobster Mac and cheese had less than a half of a lobster for the same price as a whole lobster. We expected a little better from such a lovely resort. Disappointed.

When I hear resort I think something completely different than what I walked into at Linekin Bay Resort! That being said, once I got over the initial shock of the shack like cabins with no road or sidewalk access and the complete lack of luxury and convenience I expect a resort to provide, I quite enjoyed my stay. I would have appreciated a heads up for the type of accommodations available... so I could have been prepared. For example, most resorts will provide things like conditioner, a coffee pot, tissues, etc. Little things that you might not think to pack. Also, the pathways to the cabins are unlit, and riddled with big rocks and tree roots- things like sneakers and flashlights are a must. I came to this resort as a guest at a wedding. Lets just say getting around in spike stilettos was a bit difficult! The water from view from the main house was absolutely gorgeous! The heated salt water pool overlooks the ocean and is great to jump into after swimming in the crisp ocean. The resort offers kayaks and other boats for guests to enjoy, which was an amazingly fun treat. The staff was friendly and accomidating. I very quickly fell in love with the area and it's beauty. Overall I had an enjoyable stay. If you choose this resort remember all your toiletries and definately bug spray! Don't forget a flashlight and bring sneakers.

Wow. Spent an amazing 48 hours in this beautiful, peaceful resort. All the comforts of home while still feeling like I was a part of nature. The setting is beautiful. The staff is friendly and helpful. The food is delicious. The seafood tasted like it had just been caught. Our waiter Aziz was a delight, and went out of his to accommodate us. Our family had a terrific stay.

This place is an absolute gem! It's the kind of place you would be tempted to keep secret but the folks there are just too cool to do that. We chose the all inclusive package with food, a cabin, sailing and lessons included. The food was delicious. The fresh oysters in the Sunday brunch and picture perfect whole lobster for the Tuesday picnic were the highlights. The staff is exceptional. A special shout out to Max our sailing instructor, Qiac, Yana and Andrea for making our stay memorable. I would definitely recommend to family. If I were to offer them any advice it would be to have some shades out by the pool for us souls that can't tan and go straight to a sunburn.

Good ambience and ok food but took hours to eat here. Over 1.5 hours just to get appetizers. I consider myself a reasonable and patient person but this was insane. I have younger kids and they did phenomenal for waiting over 2 hours for their dinners. Sad because it is a great location.

Has improved the past few years - much better food and bar, and the dock is great for boats pulling in to eat and drink. Just yesterday cut off boaters from swimming in the pool - which shuts us off from coming since the kids would swim a few hours while the adults ate and drank. Oh well - see you in September when the pool is open again!

We only came to the restaurant so I can't speak to whole resort, but the restaurant was less than impressive. Wait staff was plentiful but service was not. Drinks took about 15-20 minutes for a table of 6 and there were not too many others seated at the time. The "surf and turf" Friday feature details lobster tail in the menu, but is presented as half a lobster straight down the middle, leaving you a strange presentation of little meat. My medium rare steak was closer to well in color but somehow managed to stay tender so at least I could eat that. Crab cake app was enjoyable and overall it wasn't too badly priced. Perhaps the resort itself is enjoyable to stay at, but I'd skip the restaurant.

Don't waste your time and money. This is a far cry from a resort. I was put in a sketchy cabin to say the least . No AC no tv. If I wanted to camping I would have rented a campsite. Staff was nice and accommodating but definitely not a resort. The cabin we stayed in had black hairs in the bed, neither my wife or I have black hair. So please spend your money elsewhere.

I have been twice in five days merely due to it's proximity and setting. This place has SERIOUS staffing problems. From the lack of experienced waiters . We were never offered water, when a dish was to be divided we had to eat off our bread plates because he was nowhere to be found. On the next visit with a different friend there were "no clean glasses "which necessitated 15 minutes to get a glass of wine - I guess this was why my dirty martini was served in a highball glass! To continue the second dissapointing visit there was no more than a small (4 pieces) of crusty bread to go with my huge slabs of pate- they offered me "some rolls from the All Inclusive dining room". The manager offered us dessert on the first visit and comped two wines on the second. I guess she does the best with what she has to work with but if this place wants return business they are going to need competent staff that show up to work.

This place really should not be called a resort because it makes people think that they are going to stay at somewhere that has a spa, nice new accommodations, HDTV... It is totally the opposite. Billed as the only all inclusive sailing resort, you get 3 very high quality meals a day, unlimited access to sailboats, kayaks etc and rooms literally right on the water. However the rooms are very old and more like summer camp cabins. So hence some people really do not like that. There is no cell phone service, no TV, and spotty wifi. This is a place you go to be lost. Most of the guests are older or families. Many guests have been coming for many years. The meals include lobster, hangar steak, duck, haddock you name it. To eat 3 meals like this a day it would easily run you $60 per person but it is included in the cost. The sailing includes free lessons, and the people that teach it are very nice, and so is everyone there. If you aren't going to go on boats, you are missing out on the best benefit. Also the touristy town is less than a mile away so you can even walk there if you want. The Linekin bay area is much better IMO than boothbay harbor as it is quieter. So if you want a rustic vacation on a beautiful bay with sailing and great food, this is for you. If you want luxurious rooms it you will not be happy.

It's hard to disentangle the problems we encountered on our visit here from those that are covid-19-related, and thus understandable. From what I could see, the staff were all very inexperienced---possibly due to a late opening. But there is no doubt that I spent a packet and walked away disappointed, and I think a few issues that would have made my stay worth the money could be fixed, even under current circumstances. First, I was hoping to sail. When I made my reservation, I was told that the plan for sailing lessons involved having the instructor in one boat and the student(s) in another so that social distance could be maintained. Obviously this puts students in the position of controlling the boat and understanding the vocabulary, which means that students would need to have some previous knowledge of sailing. My husband and I had a previous lesson under our belts, so I made my reservation under the assumption that we'd be accommodated. When we spoke to the fellow at the boat shed, however (BTW, he looked like he might have been at most a junior in high school), he rather contemptuously told us that the only lessons available were for experienced sailors. When I brought this up at the front desk, the flustered receptionist put this down to a miscommunication between management and the instructor staff. But meanwhile, my husband had lost faith that we could trust the instruction, and didn't feel comfortable putting his safety in the hands of someone who might not communicate with patience and maturity. So we abandoned the idea of lessons. Second, I can understand the appeal of this as a "resort" for people whose priorities are getting on the water and banging around with like-minded mariners. I worked here as a pastry chef in the early 1990s and, later, was a proofreader/editor at a sailing magazine, so I know the types and proclivities. But serious basics were lacking for any place that wants to bill itself as a resort, which implies comfort if not luxury. There was no coffeemaker in the room, and coffee in the lodge wasn't available until 7 a.m. (although I heard someone clanging pots in the kitchen at 6). Some of the fixtures in the cabin were cheap, including a replacement toilet seat which seemed intended to mimic the experience of peeing over the side on the high seas. The door handle, supposedly "European," had stymied many a guest and was now falling apart because staff hadn't provided instructions on how to lock it from the outside. The "continental breakfast" was what appeared to be a gas-station muffin wrapped in plastic, Tropicana orange juice, and a piece of fruit. Like I said, I was the pastry chef here in '92, so I know perfectly well they have the means to make homemade muffins. The resort is in a beautiful location that I remembered fondly, so I hope they survive the season and come back strong. I am glad to think that my staycation money (we live in Brunswick) went to a local economy. It seems like a few small things could have made this stay go from mediocre to great, regardless of the current pandemic, so I am posting this review in the hopes that it will be taken in the spirit of constructive criticism.

The picture perfect place for our wedding!! The staff were all super helpful and professional throughout the whole wedding planning process. All of the recent updates throughout the Resort are amazing, and the food was excellent! All of our wedding guests couldn't say enough good things about the resort! We can't wait to visit for our anniversary :)

The only reason I'm giving this place four stars is because the homemade salsa had red peppers in it... didn't work for me. LBR is a boat ride stop no matter what. The view is priceless, the menu short and sweet (fits any taste; vegetarian & meat lover), and the atmosphere is so relaxing, but fun. The three of us were sat practically immediately at a round table on the deck (one of 8). There are a few picnic tables down by the pool/water, but we needed shade while we could get it. As it was mid day, we were after more of appetizers than entrees. The beer and wine list is two pages, so there's nothing shy of the necessities there. We decided on the fennel, butter & white wine mussels, caesar salad that could feed three people, old bay fries with truffle ketchup, curry mayo, and garlic aioli to dip, AND homemade salsa and guac w/ fresh tortilla chips. Perfect combonation for a sunny afternoon on the water. The waiter was very polite and we had our food within 15 min. The three apps and salad with two beers came to $40. I can't wait to return -- if only for the view!

Honestly the most disappointing restaurant my family ate at on vacation. Our waiter was pleasant which is why the experience is 2 stars instead of 1. I sent back my sangria which tasted like watered down wine and no fruit, and the second drink to come out was better but definitely not great. Long instances of the bar being "backed up" which caused quite a bit of delay even for sodas. Food was okay at best. Appetizers were better than the entrees. Lobsters didn't have much meat, and steaks were not cooked to temperature. The menu looks promising but the overall experience was lacking.

. The staff was very friendly and the view was nice, but for the price of the food we were very disappointed. As for the room, again a nice view but bad experience from the start. Found items from prior guest in room. Had a very hard time getting the sliders to lock, and paid for a room with king bed, got a room with 2 twin beds pushed together with a piece of foam covering the center. Although the view was wonderful , probably will not return .

Where does one even begin? Very expensive for what you receive in "accommodations." We had a remodeled cabin which was nice, but no coffee maker, or a/c or TV that one might expect from a "resort." The food at the all inclusive was horrible. Cold, no flavor, and seemed to be sitting out ahead of time waiting to be served, not even kept warm. Service was severely lacking by wait staff that was clearly not trained ahead of time. Don't plan on having a drink with dinner at the inclusive part, that was a fiasco. I spent the one weekend my daughters and I plan together for the summer, and had hoped for better service and meals since the reviews we saw on their website were raving about the food. It looks like they were talking about the restaurant that you pay for and from those who boated in to use the pool and eat lunch. We ended up leaving the restaurant second night. Quite disappointed. We spent $630 per night, and still had to go out to dinner and lunch to eat. So spent a lot on food outside of the resort. I have been to all inclusive resorts in the past in different parts of the world and never experienced a place like this. My concerns were brushed off when I spoke with the front desk person. No manager of the resort on site to speak with. The desk person said they would pass along my comments. But that my concerns were way different than the previous person that just checked out. Well it's obvious I'm not the only one who feels this way. Maybe they can take these comments into consideration and revamp, get better staff or train them, and cook the food to order!! Don't waste your money folks! Stay closer downtown and eat out there, way better restaurants.....like the McSeagulls and Fisherman's Wharf! Great coffee at The Red Cup!!

More of a camp than a resort ... We were told we had a beautiful 2 bedroom suite on the bay with a deck. But rather had a very rustic, weathered, two rooms with windows that had been rotted through, broken glass, a door to the outside with a gap large enough for a squirrel to get through, sloping floors, and more. Way overpriced for what it was. There was no after hours number to call for emergencies. But the room was clean, had a decent bed, and the grounds are nice. The staff is very friendly. The new owner apparently has a 5 year plan to spiffy up the place and some buildings are going to be updated. Be warned though. NOT a resort.

Our family had a super vacation at Lineken Bay Resort! The food was excellent, the staff was attentive and friendly, and there was plenty to keep the adults and kids busy.

I love the relaxed setting and the endless supply of outdoor activities. Staff has always been pleasant and helpful, from the GM, to dock staff, to housekeeping. Food is almost always great and there's always plenty of it! We LOVE water sports, so being able to just go out sailing so easily after breakfast and lunch is a high point, as well as the paddleboarding and kayaking.

Beautiful location. I wanted to like this place but the manager is very unpleasant and unprofessional. There are quite a few alternatives in the area so I would recommend you go somewhere where they treat people with respect.

In this review, I am going to give you the good, the bad, and the ugly. 1. Good- The fee you pay includes sailing lessons, as well as full access to any of their sail boats. A wonderful opportunity to experience Linekin Bay and Boothbay Harbor from a completely different perspective. Just remember, that sailing is weather permitted, and being on the coast, there is no way to tell how good the weather will be. 2. Good- The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Anytime you ran into a STAFF MEMBER, they really cared and wanted to help. We even went on a hike with their local guru and he was fantastic! 3. OK- Food was alright, but I found many wonderful alternatives in Boothbay Harbor. If you do stay at this resort, just make sure you don't miss the LOBSTER BAKE for lunch. Probably the best meal the resort served all week and hardly anyone showed up. Truthfully, it's more home cooking, and everything is buffet style. 3. Bad- Management was a little different experience. While Mark and Roxanne were somewhat helpful and very friendly, anytime I dealt with Gary he would always look up at you as if he had something better to do. He was very intimidating and didn't really seem to care what your issue was. 4. UGLY- The website is VERY VERY MISLEADING. The quality of the rooms are not what you would expect if you. I have made subcategories to describe problems we had below. a. Cabins are dirty when we arrived- Even the curtains were gross. I think one had blood on it. b. If you are bringing pets, they can not be in the room when cleaning staff arrives that day, or else they will not clean your room or reschedule the cleaning. c. Windows are terribly old and most screens are broken. -If you're staying in the woods, you need working screens on the windows. d. No air conditioning e. Pool is never clean and their is no filter -It is a salt water pool so this may be a factor f. Poor atmosphere- Nothing is really painted, and they never seem to cut the grass. It's like they don't really care how it looks. g. No REAL locks on cabin doors. They have a latch that you can lock while you are in the cabin, but that's it. When you are gone for the day, you're valuables are at risk (including pets). Please keep in mind that I paid this place almost $3,000 for the week and only got to sail for one day (I think the money must go towards maintaining the sailboats because they clearing don't maintain anything else). If you do speak to management or look at their website, they say that the resort is NOT THE RITZ. Well let me tell you, IT'S NOT EVEN A LA QUINTA. In fact, you may even want to considering staying at a Microtel instead. Unless you can guarantee sailing everyday, I would recommend staying elsewhere.