Newagen Seaside Inn

For those seeking a traditional retreat but with comfort and genuine hospitality, the Newagen offers a great option. Tucked away 7 miles out on the Atlantic and away from the crowds at nearby Boothbay Harbor, the grounds have been beautifully maintained and the hotel tastefully refurbished since our last visit a decade ago. We recommend a sunny afternoon by the saltwater pool, a scenic walk along the ocean shore, followed by an excellent dinner at the inn's restaurant.

Hate to say it, but our stay here was not great. We stayed in the Seahorse cottage. The first thing we were greeted with when exploring our room, was the previous guest's lime stuck to the arm rest of the Adirondack chair on the deck. (right next to the rusty, rickety, wobbly patio table) Next, we started to unpack etc. and noticed that the dimmers on the lighting didn't work properly. The lights flickered the whole time they were on. The lighting in the bathroom is horrible ! I had to go back and fourth to both sinks just to shave because there is only one dim light on one side of each mirror. The light in the center of the ceiling actually took time to "warm up" to full intensity ! And it has incandescent bulbs in it. (again, dimmer malfunctioning) The light in the WC is so bright, it's like being interrogated at 3 AM. The tiles in the shower are crumbling. Then came breakfast... it's a buffet style that's about the same quality as a Red Roof Inn I stayed at in the 80's. I would expect for a stay that cost us $600 a night (after fees and taxes) that we could have actually gotten a breakfast made to order and served to us at our table ! (not luke warm scrambled eggs spooned out of a pile and under-cooked bacon with mediocre coffee) The last straw, was when we were getting ready to leave, I checked a closet that I had not opened previously, just to see if my wife had put anything in there. When I opened it, there were sprinkler pipes in there, I looked down in the bottom, only to see a rat in a trap that had obviously been dead in there for months !!! The only reason I gave this establishment 3 stars (and not one) is because the grounds were nice, the view was nice and dinner was very good. We will NOT be returning. (And please don't reply about "visa" problems and lack of help as an excuse, as we stayed at another Inn on the second leg of our trip to Maine that was half the price and served us a delicious hot breakfast that we didn't have to stand in line to retrieve and the room was clean and comfortable)

Newagen is absolutely the best place to have a wedding or just stay in one of their lovely rooms or cottages. The staff is professional, courteous and always there when we needed anything. The food is delicious, accommodations are clean and comfortable. The location couldn't be more perfect and amenities were plentiful. More fun than you can imagine and privacy when you want. The pool, views, lobster bake, fire pit with s'mores, The Pine Room with all the games and a bowling alley! We booked the entire Inn for our wedding and were well taken care of. General Manager Abby and Events coordinator Tiffany, are not only professional but felt like family by the end of our 4-night stay. They were at every activity and event making sure things ran smoothly. Linda was our shuttle driver, golf carts were always available with a driver to help people who needed assistance. Everyone who was working this wedding paid close attention to every detail and more. A++++ . I can't say enough about this beautiful hidden gem tucked away in Southport, ME. Book your stay, you will not be disappointed.

My son and now DIL had their wedding weekend at Newagen and honestly the wedding guests all raved about the Inn and especially the service and food. We booked out the whole inn including the cottages and having the whole place to ourselves just added fun to the experience. We had plenty of time to mingle and chat not just at wedding events but also in the lobby, at breakfast (and other meals) and at the pool and around the property. The rooms are perfectly fine but don't have 5 star amenities... This is an old inn and they have retro fitted bathrooms into each room. They are not spacious! On the other hand I believe every room has a water view and I'll take that over more space in a bathroom. Service and location are really what makes this place super special. Water views everywhere. The staff finds a way to say yes to every request, at least in our experience, and they were a delight to work with. General Manager Abby and Events coordinator Tiffany: both A+++. Down to the servers and housekeepers, everyone was accommodating. We had some challenging people in our group (nice people but generally couldn't get to anything on time) and yet Abby found ways to get them what they had just missed...15 or 30 minutes ago. It was magic. I would highly recommend Newagen for a vacation and even more highly for an event.

I cannot begin to express how wonderful our stay was. Everyone was helpful, friendly and professional. A special shout out to Abbey who helped us rearrange our stay because of a Covid issue. Our rooms were wonderful, the food excellent and we will be going back for our third time next year.

This was a beautiful Inn and we spent two nights attending a wedding. The landscaping and location was beautiful. Food at the restaurant was yummy and vet friendly staff. A Small swimming pool, rooms are outdated but very clean. Check my drone footage for this property. I gave 5 stars cause as I mentioned we were attending a wedding so everything was taken care of for us.

My husband and I have had a unique experience with Newagen - we've stayed as regular guests, but also just had our wedding here last weekend! So, this review won't be the most brief. - Rooms: The Main Inn is an older building, so the rooms are a little tight but they've made efforts to make them more comfortable and have done refurbishments recently as well. The Little Inn's rooms are newer/more spacious, and the cottages are lovely across the board. - Food/Drinks: To sum it up, delicious. We haven't had anything bad while dining in the Pub, and their event/wedding food options were beyond top notch. - Staff: For the wedding...Tiffany, Maura, and Abby are truly the dream team. There was no such thing as a dumb question, and they handled my slightly chaotic email threads especially closer to the big day. If you're a bride reading this review and scoping out venues, let me be super explicit: THE NEWAGEN TEAM ARE WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD. Don't look anywhere else, do not pass go, just give them your deposit and take it easy. The rest of the staff at the Pub, including the manager (Tion?) are also incredibly accommodating and helpful. Newagen has managed to create a phenomenal team within every subsection of the property. I wish I had a succinct way to wrap up this review, but I am so amazed at what this property has to offer and the memories it has allowed us to create for a lifetime. We will certainly be back, probably a million times over.

My wife and I selected Newagen for our elopement and could not be happier with that choice. The entire staff at the hotel were so easy to work with and took care of everything big and small. A special thanks to Abbie and Debi at the front desk, Maura and Tiffany who helped organize the event and manage it day-of, and Rohan in the Pub - thank you for helping to make our day so magical! While you are there we’d highly recommend dinning at the pub (really good food) and playing games in the vintage game room, including in the case of inclement weather!

We were here for a wedding and the staff have got that entire process down! The cottage for the bridal party has a beautiful view (Seahorse), and the event and lobster bake lawns are sprawling with a view. And the food is delicious and beautifully played for events and dinner alike. You do have to have a reservation for the restaurant, despite it being the only option within walking distance for food. The rest of the space is what you'd expect when staying in an old building. Walls are paper thin, there's little else to do in the room, and the bathrooms are an afterthought so they are very tiny (but nicely updated!). The rooms are opened with an old school key which is quaint until your lock is sticky and you can't use it, or - like what a friend experienced - you can't actually get out of your room. We really enjoyed our stay, and the wedding was stunning!! But for a getaway ourselves, the cost is maybe a little steep for what it is and where you are.

We arrived well before official check-in, but there was a room available so we started carrying our luggage up to the second floor. After entering we disappointed by the small size of the room (#101) and returned to the front desk. The friendly/informative individual at the front desk kindly reassigned us to room 103, a much larger accommodation, though it took an hours wait before it became suitable for occupancy. Daily room service is again available and it proved to be very punctual. This is an older facility so don't expect the doors to close or lock gracefully, there are not enough outlets for all your electronic devices and there's not a TV in sight. What will cause you to return year after year as it has us is a glorious setting that seems ever changing as the tide rolls in and out, the day passes from sunrise to sunset, and ever changing weather conditions. The grounds are beautifully maintained and the staff members proved to be very accommodating. The included breakfast was pretty good though there was little variety from morning to morning and a few items went missing over the course of our stay that never returned (e.g. yogurt, jam). We dined at The Pub on our last evening and though there was a wedding reception making demands on the kitchen, we were happy with both the food and service.

I walked in for dinner after making a reservation online. I ordered a sangria and a Caesar salad. The sangria was delicious. The Caesar salad was horrible. The chicken was so overcooked. I could barely chew it, so disappointing. I've never had a bad meal here, but it seems like all the restaurants in the area are going downhill. How hard is it to grill a piece of chicken? I was one of the first people to sit down so the chef wasn't even tired or worn out. He had just started his day. The view is beautiful. The salad was horrible.

We went on a Wednesday evening for dinner. We were early enough to get the first seat at the bar since we didn't have a reservation. Service was good but food did take a while. We had the burata appetizer which was very good. Also had the steak and artic char. The fish dish was good but unfortunately undercooked. The bartender Tian took prompt action and immediately took it back for a remake. I think the coconut sticky rice was rebranded as a saffron coconut ginger rice(?) But overall a great experience and value

It was a lovely stay at a traditional seaside Inn. Love the grounds, seaside view, the facilities, the game room, the staff and the guests. The restaurant menu was decent but I found it incredibly limiting. Food was decent but nothing out of the ordinary. Area seemed very peaceful to get away from all the activity in Boothbay Harbor but close enough to Pier one.I love the fact that the end is close to an alpaca farm and a Beach lighthouse and a general store in case you need some extras. I love the breakfast and Cheryl who is the catering manager. Very professional. I also like Ben who was a very nice hard worker at the front desk who also works in the nearby general store. there is also a vintage gameroom with candlepin bowling, ping-pong darts and piano. I thought the Carson suite was very nice but the bathroom was a little bit smaller than expected.

We had a great lunch at the pub yesterday. You can see the water in the distance. It's a nice atmosphere, a little fancier than your average local place. The burgers are great! The truffle flies were yummy, nice Arnold Palmer. We look forward to going back. It looks like a great place to stay for couples or families. It was quiet yesterday. It's a sophisticated place!

Beautiful hotel and great atmosphere for a party or a wedding. we were guests for a lobster bake for the rehearsal dinner and the wedding at Newagen. Wish it wasn't sold out would have loved to stay there too! Great staff and felt bad for them since most got caught in a big Rain storm!

This review is for the restaurant, not the inn itself. We stayed at the Newagen Inn so the restaurant was very convenient. The food was ok, nothing special. It was not bad, but I do feel that it was not worth the money spent. The clam chowder was made with bacon which I usually love, but the bacon overpowered the clams. The crab dip tasted good, but tasted more of cream cheese than crab. The filet was good, but I didn't feel it was as tender as filet mignon should be. I did get a homemade chocolate cake dessert which a bit dry. The food was acceptable but I would describe it as a mediocre.

We had a great two-night stay. The location is wonderful - overlooking the Atlantic, high enough to look out over a nearby cove to the open ocean; and with wonderful flowers. I look at flowers wherever I go, and the flowers at Newagen Seaside are wonderful...they fit with the location, and are also imaginative, bountiful, and beautifully cared for. The gounds fall gently to the edge of the ocean cove, where I greatly enjoyed sitting and watching the water, tides, waves, sea life, sky. The Inn as a building is from sometime in the 20th Century - narrow hallways, small rooms, old doors and door hardware, windows that open, regional maple furniture, no tv...and also practical updates, with modern a/c (which we turned off, because there was a sea breeze) and a small, modern bathroom. If you're looking for faux elegance or supersize or any sort of vulgarity, you won't find it. If you know who Rachel Carson was, this is a great place to stay. About food. The nearest locus for restaurants is Boothbay Harbor -- whether "authentic" or a "tourist trap" I cannot say, but not remote and quiet like Newagen. The drive from Newagen Seaside didn't seem worth it, so we stayed for dinner and were happy that we did. The Maine Coast food that I remember from the 20th Century was dreadful, but this was not the food they were serving at Newagen Seaside. Pricey, perhaps, but fair prices for the excellent quality of the food, service and dining room. Breakfast was another matter - in a fine room, but more like the Maine food I remember from the past. This was unimportant, though, because I don't care about breakfast and it did not detract from my visit.

Great people, particularly Deb and Sandy- and apologies if I missed anyone. Put on a great event for us- thanks again.

Review of the pub only; but the meal was mediocre and appetizers were too at best. Choose the calamari which was served cold in a salad with lots of dressing, then the shrimp fettuccine was overloaded with cream and cheeses. Service was fine, but the meals were what you'd throw together in 20 minutes at home on a lazy Sunday evening. $120 for two people: two drinks, two apps, two meals and tip. They've got good rolls though!

What an AMAZING meal!!! I grew up in Boothbay Harbor and come back to visit and try the new and timeless local fare at least once or twice a year, the food at Newagen is hands down the best food you will eat around. The menu is brilliant, innovative and different from anything you will find in the region. Each element of each dish has been carefully thought out and come together to form and perfect bite. Forget your standard protein, starch and veg, Chef Nathaniel's plates are all beautiful works of art that harmoniously tantalize the tongue. We started with the Red Mussels, corn bisque, sweet pea ravioli, gazpacho, and tuna tuxedo special, as well as a mozzarella flat bread for my 6 year old dining companion (he devoured the entire flat). The menu offered two variations of mussels, a traditional white wine and garlic preparation and the red, which we tried, and they were some of the most delicious and different mussels I've ever had, including tequila, cotija cheese and tomatoes. Once we finished the mussels we ordered another serving of bread just to sop up the sauce (we used the bread for the pea ravioli pasta sauce as well!) Delicioso!!! I'm always excited to try a fresh house made pasta and these ravioli most certainly did not disappoint! Prior to the meal the head chef came out and explained to us the 288 lb fresh tuna that he was breaking down, accompanied with a Tuna Special Menu. We ended up getting the tuxedo tuna and I only wish I could have tried everything special, yummm!! For mains we got the scallops, the veal, the seared tuna special meal, the halibut and the crab cakes. Everyone was so stuffed by the end but there was nothing left on a single plate. Across the board, the flavor combinations were innovative and scrumptious. On top of being the most delicious food in the region, the atmosphere is the tops. Whichever level you are seated on provides you with a glorious view of the ocean and as the cheery staff bustled around we were serenaded by James Taylor-esque guitar and vocals. Everyone working there seems happy and helpful and BUSY! not too busy however to make sure you are taken care of. Thanks to the Henry and the manager for excellent and attentive service AND the dessert and drinks!! Do yourself and favor and try this one of a kind, elevated Maine cuisine! I've never left a restaurant in Maine more satiated. You go Newagen! Chef Nathaniel keep it soigne!!!

I stayed here for two nights for a wedding, and I had a truly great time! On Friday night the whole wedding party partook in a lobster bake on the front lawn - so cool! It was buffet style and they offered whole lobsters, clam chowder, corn, potatoes, hamburgers, and hotdogs. It was a lot of food and the staff were all super helpful. The wedding itself was beautiful, and the views are honestly spectacular. All of the food provided was also delicious. There's also a lot of activities provided by the hotel - you can use bikes, kayaks, paddle boats; there's also a tennis court, pool, and game room. Very fun and family friendly!

One of the most quaint places I have ever stayed. Room was clean and fresh smelling. Nice sheets and decor. Front desk staff amazing and helpful. The Inn has a lovely pub and restaurant with great food. Great views and fun activities. Highly recommend this venue for a wedding and/or reception.

The Newagen (pronounced "New Wagon", which I got wrong for the 6 months leading up to our trip) is delightful. Our friends rented out the whole place for their wedding, so we had the whole place to ourselves for 2 days. Great place to spend a long weekend. The rooms had the old New England charm you're looking for when you head to rural New England, but are updated with modern amenities. We booked 2 rooms (they are called "Mewdowrose" and "Lupine") that were adjoining for us and my parents, and both rooms were beautiful. They each had balconies that overlooked the grounds and the ocean in the distance. The rooms were comfortable and well appointed. The restaurant was also delicious. It had a variety of classic Maine dishes (lobster roll, fish stew, etc.) and a variety of other family friendly options. Every dish we had was tasty - we were really impressed with the selection, quality of the dishes, and the service. The resort also has a nice pool, great ocean views from a variety of different locations, a large barn with a huge game room (including bowling lanes, ping pong, etc.), outdoor games, a large grassy area for relaxing, hammocks, and other fun amenities. Highly recommended!

Second vacation here in 3 years- will be back next year! Loved the little inn.. Perfect. Spent every evening listening to the ocean out in our deck. Spent 4 nights. View is spectacular. We have two children - ages 2 and 10 with us, and we really didn't need to leave. Daily activities that are family oriented, pool, work out room, walking paths, and game room, movie night, wiffle ball, and bonfire/s'mores. Breakfast is included and is great . Ten minute drive down to boothbay harbor and many area activities if you want to venture out during the day. This inn has made many improvements to the property in the last 3 years.

The Newagen Seaside Inn and pub are charming with lovely ocean views. A talented musician played which added to the ambiance. We were a party of 5 and ordered drinks, appetizers/salad and entrees. The salads were basic - the eggplant rollatini and mussels were very good. Before we were finished 1st course, entrees were served- a bit clunky and not very orchestrated service (I accepted it as the beginning of season and new servers). My scallop entree did not arrive and no one visited the table for 20 minutes. I finally got the attend of our server who was at another table and informed him I hadn't receive my meal and since everyone else was finishing up, I was fine, but to please deduct from bill. He responded he'd look into it and went away. 5 - 10 minutes later Tiffany, whoI assumed was a manager apologized and offered to get me something from kitchen. I told her I was fine.. She asked if I wanted a drink and I stated no thank you. She then asked about dessert - I checked with the table and no one wanted anything. I thanked her for the visit and asked for the check. Tiffany can back later with the check - reached over my back and handed the bill to my father in law even though my husband and I asked for it. She smiled and said I didn't know (she did know and she knew I wasn't happy with the situation). So what should have been a enjoyable night out with our parents for Father's day, which my father in law paid. We waited another 15 minutes for the original server to pick up the check. No apology- no thank you! A very disappointing experience. we had another reservation later in the week which I cancelled - I was inquiring into staying at the Inn in the future - but I know there are many other properties can deliver better service and actually want us there. atmosphere positive, food ok, service below par.

Fantastic Inn & restaurant! The staff, amenities, grounds, rooms, food & views are amazing. My wife & I are in the middle of our stay and I may add updates later. Even if you don't stay here, make dinner reservations, it's worth it! The chef has it dialed in.

We toured Newagen in March as a potential wedding location when it was 1) under construction, 2) snowy, 3) muddy, 4) cold...AND WE FELL IN LOVE. When we returned again in May, we could not imagine how we would feel seeing the property looking sunny, green and all updated. Well it was more beautiful than we would have ever expected, and our 30 guests understood why we made them drive/fly 6+ hours to Newagen when they arrived for our August wedding. The beautiful property was one thing, but the customer service sealed the deal. Everywhere we went, someone was offering assistance (yet they were never around TOO much) and all were so accommodating to our guests. Carrie and Amanda did a great job helping plan and seeing that all went smoothly the day of. Couldn't have asked for a better spot. As for the accommodation details -- the Little Inn offers beautiful newly-renovated rooms with balconies overlooking the lawn. A hearty breakfast is included every morning. The bar is super accommodating -- ask and they shall provide. They had a good variety of beers. The food was delicious. A perfect spot for a truly relaxing getaway. We will return.

Have eaten here two times and have not been disappointed once. The food is well prepared and delicious. The staff is well trained and very courteous. Reservations are suggested.

The food was amazing , as was the scenery and the pricing ! A really great value overall! High class establishment with very fresh and quality ingredients and good service. Enjoy dinner and drinks on the back patio and than take a walk on the resort which is just along the water with wonderful views! I was very impressed and pleased with my visit and would return again.

Spent the weekend there recently for a friends wedding. What a great place! The rooms are clean, spacious, and comfortable. The pool is very nice - heated salt water overlooking the ocean. The grounds were immaculate. The game room was awesome. A very nostalgic but modern experience. Special shout out to my new bff JAMES! This guy absolutely made our trip memorable. I cannot tell you the job he holds because he was everywhere. He checked us in, acted as our valet when I parked blocking the loading dock, worked the wedding as a waiter, and was my personal greeter every morning. He is a hangover cure due to his pleasantness. He was so awesome that the property lost power as everyone was getting dressed for the wedding and nobody complained! That takes a special personality. Definitely going back.

This is a review for the hotel only, not the restaurant. My wife and I were in town for a wedding last weekend and really enjoyed our stay at Newagen. As somone else posted, on the weekends the hotel complex is taken over by wedding parties, so book early! The staff was amazing before we even got there. We were driving in from Boston and due to late flights and then delays we were not going to arrive until 3AM or later. The hotel staff was so great, leaving our key out with a welcome packet of information. The bed was really comfortable (thankfully) after that long, late night drive. Not sure if every room is like this but ours had no television or phone. There is also no air condition which I thought was going to be a huge problem (coming from NC in the summer) but it wasn't. The room was very traditional yet comfortable. The grounds are amazing with huge open back area leading down to the pool (where they had someone grilling burgers, hot dogs etc. during the day) and waterfront area. There is also a great building a short walk from the hotel (Pine Room) with games & candlestick bowling (oh yes...) This is the perfect place for the wedding after party. Definitely a great spot for vacation and an even better spot for a wedding. Everything can take place in one central location without people having to drive, etc. There is also a breakfast buffet every morning included in your room price. I didn't partake but I hear it was very tasty. I think the value was great, the room comfortable, food (at the wedding) tasty, and the location gorgeous. I would definitely recommend this hotel if you're in the Boothbay area (or if you're planning a wedding).

(based upon recent dining experience, not the inn, itself.) 6 years ago, a huge group of us ventured to Newagen witnessing Kim and Andy's beautiful wedding set along the seaside coastal tip of boothbay, in a remote region, when you happen upon the entry (passing through the woods) a pristine and gorgeous setting. The rooms (newly built at the time) were very nice, much better than staying inside the main building. The best way for all of us to recollect that entire extended weekend is through pictures as we all were heavily celebrating, and most of it was a blur. I did win eating the most lobster during the wedding dinner, I vividly remember this. FLASH FORWARD to recent - we decided to venture back for dinner, since we were here in BoothBay Harbor, and wanted to check out the place again (since we had a blast during the wedding). The restaurant SUCKS! Do these people know anything about service? There were 6 occupied tables, and it seemed the staff was running around in a state of confusion - maybe, too much seaside air or humidity?? Immediately seated, I knew we were in for trouble. The tired and frumpy big-haired woman took our drink order, and advised of some guy as our waiter would be with us shortly. Minutes passed, and all we saw was the poor busboy unsure of whether to serve water, bring bread, or clear the few tables; when he did bring us bread, he decided we needed a lot of butter... uhm, yeah - lots o' butter with a couple pieces of bread for a table of 7. We were out before the bread basket went completely around. (the attempt for more bread took over 10 minutes, but it was to grab his attention, because it was another 10 minutes before he did bring more bread - as we had to remind him several times.) The waiter finally showed up (yes, we realized there was in fact a waiter in this place), introduced himself and said he would be right back to take our order as he will be getting our drinks. Hmm - didn't the old broad say to us earlier she was getting the wine and drinks for us? Yeah, she lied. Time passed. Ticktock. Ticktock. Oh, hey - we did order drinks - wow, I almost forgot. C'mon guy - poor faster and get on with it. Our order was finally placed, and then 30 minutes or so later, appetizers arrived - yes, it took this long to receive soup, salad and poor Andy was almost without his crab cakes. Lobster Bisque - SUCKED - do they know anything about the meaning of "Bisque"??? They should have named it "You think it is Lobster Bisque, but it is just soup named Lobster" Gary and his dad ordered some soup whereas a foreign object was found in the bowl. All the while, people seated next to us were extremely agitated since no one approached them to even acknowledge their existence, and the one guy had to stop the running and sweating busboy to retrieve the waiter. (Thus, my complaint did not seem solo.) I am unsure as to how long thereafter our dinner arrived, but by then we were there well over an hour and we were done with this place. Attempting to grab the attention of the staff seemed like a game to them - approaching a table to see how people are doing was foreign. Water refills came when everyone was out of water and dinner was over. You could see it on our faces, especially Andy's and mine that we were fed up. Gary had to calm me down. Granted, I ordered the twin lobster for $19.99, YEAH BABY!!! This was a great deal for hard-shell lobster, but did not make up for the poor and lack of customer service knowledge. I only ate one claw and I wanted my dinner immediately boxed so we could leave. When the waiter finally approached, I asked for a couple of to-go containers so we could wrap the lobster. I nearly had a tug-of-war match with him as he wanted to take my plate to the back to wrap and I wanted him to bring the material to me so I could handle it faster. I noted the check was needed at the same time (MULTITASK, PEOPLE - LEARN THE CONCEPT!!!), and once it did arrive, I was asked to leave the table by Gary, as he knew it was going to be an event just to get the card processed, knowing how they do nothing but talk to people and apologize for it being busy - hmm - 6 tables out of 20 full, and they call it a RUSH... Ha! Such stupidity. I learned thereafter they did have an issue with the waiter, as he took the credit card, walked over to another table - chatted with these people he had been chatting with (and they were still waiting for their order to be taken), went to the back, came out with trays of food, served other people, went back, and brought other items out... and that was when enough was enough. Andy and Gary had to stop the idiot and inquire on the cards, since they were standing in the middle of the restaurant waiting. I enforced a low tip, but wasn't there to witness. The food was not great (overpriced) except my lobster. WE WILL NEVER RETURN TO THIS DUMP!

Went for a wedding weekend! So amazing! From the moment we pulled up to the resort it was just awesome. The vibe was totally chill and the way the Inn welcomed to couple that was to be wed was beautiful. The check in process to a hotel will NEVER be the same after meeting the best host ever, James!! The smile that he gave when he greeted us only made ours radiate! So accommodating, so personable, just great! He even moved our car because my boyfriend blocked the loading dock! Most of the guests that weekend were there for the wedding, so we all naturally started to prepare at the same time. The Inn did lose or run out of hot water! Normally I would be so mad to not be able to shower, however I couldn't conjure up any anger. The weekend was going perfectly, the service was superb, and the icing on the cake was James! We can't wait to go back!

My brother got married here this past weekend and this was overall a nice experience (other than some severe unpleasantness caused by one of the other guests going cuckoo from too much booze). The location is isolated and away from most other things so if you like some seclusion this is a good spot. They have a nice and scenic view with a decent bar and the grounds are adequately spacious. The biggest need for improvement is that the guest rooms in the main building all seemed to have a nasty mildew smell along with the rooms being very tiny and cramped. I didn't mind the small rooms so much but the mildew smell is not very pleasant.

Newagen normally books every week-end for a wedding party that takes over the property in it's entirety. During the week anyone can get a room, however. If you are planning to get married in Maine, this is an excellent place to check out. First of all, the Inn Keeper, Jason, was incredible. He was kind, and on top of everything that was going on at all times. I really hope he's well paid. The rest of the staff went out of their way time and time again for us, providing everything from last minute printing to even giving us a projector screen we took off site. There's always hot coffee in the lobby, which they get huge points for from me. The Inn it's self is gorgeous, the beds comfy. A minor complaint is that they still have old, boxy TVs that are starting to look dated in 2009. The grounds are very, well kept and they have a pool, hot tub, and a dock in the bay with boats available for guests. Of particular note is the bon fire pit and the Game Room that has an excellent two-lane bowling alley that looks like a relic from the 1920's. Never once did I not feel like we had total control of the place- They were getting ready to shut down the bar, but there were still plenty of people that wanted to stay up, so we were allowed to drain the beer into a large container to take to the game room. Unconventional, but it kept the party going. The food was descent- the duck that i had was a little tough, but it's probably been a good seven years since I had duck so maybe it was excellent and I'm being picky. My wife was really happy with her lobster crepe, too. Breakfast consisted of a standard breakfast buffet that was more than adequate but nothing to write home about. The price on rooms ranged from 180 to 250 (I think). I'm not sure what they charged for the overall wedding party, but I would believe that it was quite reasonable given the top quality of the place. If you are looking to have a wedding in the area of 100 - 150 people, please make sure to check them out and get a quote.

My husband and I shared the firecracker shrimp for an appetizer. He got the seafood stew which he really enjoyed. I had the shrimp fettuccine, which was also very tasty. We finished off the meal with a piece of cheesecake and bread pudding. The bread pudding was good, but not as creamy as I expected. We then took our drinks out to the fireside and drank in the view. A really beautiful experience. I would say this place is 3 dollar signs though.

This place was wonderful. The staff are attentive, polite and friendly. The place is beautiful and the location and grounds are amazing. The location is ideal. What a fantastic get away. We will be back for more weekends away.

What a great spot. Friendly staff, nice grounds, big clean rooms, did I mention free breakfast? Not just sweet rolls but a full bkfst that will save you $$$ in this part of the country. Our room had a private entrance and balcony looking out to the bay. 5 minutes from Olivers, where I suggest you go for dinner. WiFi very spotty but when you're here you shouldn't be online all the time anyway.

Just returned from our third stay at Newagen. We will be back again next year. Dined 3 times in the restaurant, the updates to the pool make it more family friendly as the pool is now heated and the deep end is only about 5 feet. The staff was once again very outgoing and friendly and the location is second to none.

What an amazing place to go. Amazing wedding venue with amazing views, rooms and game hall. Eat lobster caught right in the bay or take a boat around the harbour. The staff are friendly and extremely accommodating and help make sure while you are there, your trip is the best. I cannot say anything that all of the glowing reviews haven't said already. It is one of those places that you can see pictures of, but not understand what the place really is until you experience it for yourself.

The best part was the comfortable, clean rooms. The Inn's accommodations are clean, modern and well maintained. The views from our room was stunning, especially the sunrise.

Good luck getting service at the restaurant if you aren't staying at the Inn. We walked in, no directions to hostess table. Front desk manager too busy chatting with guest couple to bother acknowledging us. No hostess at the desk, which we found on our own by walking thru the restaurant.

Staff was very friendly, professional, and pleasant. The front desk staff was very helpful, from giving us advice on a little bike ride around the property, to providing cocktails prior to the pub hours! It was a pleasant experience!

Amazing food and even better service. Sit at the bar and enjoy Tian -- the greatest bartender ever! I highly recommend the lobster bake (which is FAR more affordable than the others in town) and the blueberry pie! Also, the pizzas are excellent and the calamari appetizer is the best I ever had. Hats off to the chef of The Pub at this resort. He or she is excellent, and obviously well-stuidied in the culinary arts. Everything was perfect and there is no place else that serves better food in the area.

Just had dinner at there pub and it was amazing. Service was very attentive and helpful and the chef created vey fresh and creative food! We all ready made reservation to return for another delightful food experience!

Daughter's wedding on June 11, 2016. It was everything she wanted and the staff worked really well with her. Beautiful venue with green lawn down to a misty ocean bay. Light rain at the ceremony and staff didn't realize a towel down of chairs was in order. Not a biggie, but clearly attention to details would help. Lunch in the onsite restaurant was fine and the fish tacos were very good. Why the two stars? We are parents of the bride and our daughter assigned cottages to the wedding party. She gave us the Starfish Cottage because it had 3 BR's and she thought it would be a great place for her and others to get ready. She did not realize that this cottage is not really on the grounds of the property. Technically yes, but in reality not close. It is a drive to the main lodge if you are dressed in anything but shorts or jeans. My wife arrived with her friend and they were immediately disappointed in the location. Nothing could be done about it and she itemized numerous deficiencies in this cottage priced at about $400 per night. Smoke detector hanging from ceiling with no battery, sticky silverware, dirty rugs and upholstery on living room furniture, tiny bathroom and extreme sulfur content in tap water. Not drinkable. I think we could have gone with the flow except for the response from Debbie Bushkanera (? correct spelling though I asked). Debbie was antagonistic and worked purposefully to see that our needs were not met. Though we asked for housekeeping service multiple times and agreed to the extra charge for the 4 nights of our stay, it never happened. Housekeeping showed up at 3 PM on the day of our daughter's wedding at 4 PM. We asked them to come back after 4 and it wasn't possible per Debbie who gave me a call. Housekeeping never showed up otherwise though at checkout our bill contained charges for two visits. These were removed. Sulfur in water is not subtle. It is profound and strong. Most people, me included, would not drink this water. Ben at the front desk mentioned to my wife that we could have all the bottled water we wanted. Debbie said we could BUY all the bottled water we wanted. This would be a non-negotiable at any lodging and the resort should provide guests with all the drinking and cooking water needed. The actual resort and on resort properties did not have this sulfur issue. At checkout I asked to speak with the manager and met with Tyler Tibbets (?sp). Good listener and note taker. Certainly made me feel like I was being heard. Mentioned a number of times that he felt bad charging us but did nothing about it. I said we wouldn't pay for the two housekeeping charges we did not receive and there was no argument. I felt a little better after talking with Tyler. So, mixed bag, but the service experience and the inadequate accommodation, especially the cleanliness and lack of responsiveness doomed the Newagen Inn from our perspective. Would not want to minimize the engaged service offered by staff member Ben and others who found the emergency mints and safety pin immediately before the beautiful ceremony. Debbie on the other hand was more police like telling people what was not allowed. Clearly there will be a take from the management perspective that may or may not jive with mine. I believe this is a fair and balanced review.

This was my family's first trip to Maine. The 6 of us stayed in the Starfish Cottage, which has 3 bedrooms, at the Newagen Seaside Inn. The Inn is fantastic. The setting is quintessential Maine. The grounds were great for the kids to run around and play - they loved the heated pool and the giant outside games. The Pine Room had a pool table, bowling, piano, table tennis and more and was a great way to spend an afternoon. I loved the hammocks and Adirondack chairs throughout the grounds. The views were amazing. We ate at the restaurant one night and the food and drinks were delicious - especially the awesome dinner rolls. And we certainly enjoyed the breakfasts that were included in our stay. The all day free coffee was great too. The woman at the front desk was always helpful in getting us extra bath towels, pool towels and blankets when the chilly nights settled in. The gardener was very hospitable and answered my questions about the flowers and the monarch butterflies. The place is truly beautiful. There was a ton to do in the area as well. While we didn't lodge a complaint with the Inn because we didn't want to get bogged down during our short 4 night stay, the Starfish Cottage was disappointing. Not only is the location of the Cottage close to a road and away from the main buildings and beautiful views, but there were a ton of insects in the cottage when we arrived. We spent the first hour vacuuming up bugs and spider webs because the kids were freaking out. There were also two windows on the first floor that had no window locks. You could literally just push the windows open from the outside and there was no way to secure them shut. This was unsettling. We would definitely consider staying at the Inn again if we ever travel to Maine, but we would try to make other rooms work out for our large family.

Nice, private and clean with beautiful views. The restaurant wasn't great, but everything else was perfect!

There are two parts to my review. The facilities and the staff. I am reviewing from the perspective of a wedding guest, however I did stay 3 nights at the inn so I have experienced it from a dining angle too. First the food. Three and a half stars. Their beer selection was a solid 4. We ate breakfast twice, a lunch and a dinner. The seafood is fresh, the chowder was definitely made by a great chef, and the fish tacos we had were light and tastey. Our experience with the food here was way above average, and I never found myself disappointed (that included the food at the wedding reception) So why the one star review? Unfortunately, because of the hotel staff. Before I continue I should note that the food service staff (those working the regular dining room) were great. So cheers to them. The one star comes from the catering staff. They were young, inexperienced, and rude. As I sit here at this moment in the second most expensive suite in the Inn (335 a night) I am also listening to the staff drag 40 massive catering tables 75 feet across a wood floor. My entire room is shaking to the point where my cell phone fell off my nightstand. I get it, they have to move tables. But it's 1130 pm and when I asked if they could be quieter I was called a profanity by one of the staff members. It's a shame. It's ruined our experience. This room is one you absolutely cannot sleep in. I am frustrated by the noise level at this time of night, and I am especially frustrated by how rudely I was spoken to when I asked them to be quieter. The inexperience of the young and seasonal staff cannot fit the expectations of an Inn this expensive. Worth a trip for dinner, but lodge elsewhere.

Fabulous in every way. I stayed at the Newagen with my children et route to Acadia National Park. This Inn is a gem. Staying here is like turning a page back in time. The accommodations are nice, the staff is gracious, the food is terrific, and the overall vibe is classic New England. The morning breakfast was delicious, and we enjoyed our stay in every way possible.

I loved this inn! We stayed in Christmas Cove, one of the suites. The front desk staff were very nice and helpful, the food in the restaurant was great, and they had a lot out in the back. There was a shuffleboard area, a little game room (The Pine Room) that was both kid and adult friendly, a playground, a pool, and a dock where guests could use the rowboats. The location was beautiful, and the lobby was nice and big but still cozy,, with jigsaw puzzles, board games, and a fireplace. I'll definitely stay here the next time I go to Maine!

Restaurant, staff, and grounds were all amazing. Very relaxing and comfortable stay. We'll definitely return.

Great place to stay, very clean, friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful grounds like paths to rocky coastline to view sunsets. Great free full breakfast. Restaurant food delicious, somewhat pricy. No AC in big building...but fan adequate since it's seaside. Outside restaurant deck and beautiful views from some inside seats. Very relaxing, special place. 10-15 min drive to Boothbay Harbor (nice shops and restaurants).

Wow- what a disaster! I lucked out by staying with friends who had a home in the area instead of at the inn- other guests of the wedding I was attending (summer of '06) never stopped with the negative comments- I don't want to review on heresay, so here's the multitude of ones that I can attest to first hand- horrible food! both at the reception, and in the restaurant for dinner, let's just say "less than knowedgeable" staff, several of whom where CLEARLY hungover, bride was treated rudely by the pushy overbearing wedding coordinator, she even had a testy remark for the grandmother of the bride!!! It's no wonder that the "chef" never took off his sunglasses, (even past sunset! of course if he had any manners at all- he'd know to take the bluetooth out of ear while in front of the guests) he should have hidden all together, given the flovorless, wilty-sad-unoriginally presented food, that they had the balls to serve! There are so many gorgeous locations in the region- I'm sure there are far better ones to be found than Newagon.

A beautiful and quiet place. Very friendly staff. It is a great place for a family holiday and of course the view of the sea and the trees is breath taking. We enjoyed staying there and would recommend this place for anyone.

We stayed at the Newagen Seaside Inn with the family. It is the perfect getaway spot! Kids can enjoy their game room with bowling alley, pool, darts and lots of other fun games, while parents relax taking in the views while taking a dip in the Jacuzzi, or walking on the seaside. The huge garden offers plenty of quite space, but there is a large selection of activities you can do here too (e.g. chess, playground, marshmallow roasting at the fire, while listening to professional storytellers). The surroundings are magical. Even the kids did not want to leave at the end of our stay. They couldn't tire from the activities and us adults, we couldn't tire from all the relaxation we were getting. Staff were very courteous and helpful, they accommodated all our needs. The manager, Jason, is a great person. The food at the restaurant was great, as was the waiting staff. The whole Inn and its surroundings was kept very clean. Definitely 5 stars. A place to return to.

We got married at Newagen this summer and I seriously can't say enough amazing things about Jason, the Director, and his staff. From our first visit to Newagen over a year ago, to check out the property, through a year of planning, wine tasting, food tasting, more planning, and about 500 emails, Jason was an absolute pleasure to deal with. He went out of his way to be accommodating, was incredibly kind to our families and guests, made us feel special, and most of all, didn't miss a single detail -- our 4 days of events & festivities went completely smoothly, in large part because Jason was prepared, organized, professional, and just exudes competence. We looked at wedding venues all up and down the Maine coast, and we didn't meet a single innkeeper/director who came even close to Jason. From the first day we could tell he was someone we would enjoy working with and feel totally confident in, which is a big reason we chose the venue. Apart from Jason, Newagen itself is picturesque, secluded, and totally gorgeous. We made full use of the entire property and our guests have all told us they've never been anyplace more beautiful. The rooms are relatively simple so if you're looking for fancy luxury, this is not for you -- and there's no air conditioning -- but the food was excellent, the staff incredibly courteous and professional, and the location is perfect. Whether you're looking for a relaxing weekend or a huge wedding, this is such a special venue.