Samoset Resort

Elizabeth and I had a wonderful time at the Samoset this Christmas. We had a beautiful room overlooking the Penobscot Bay. The service throughout the hotel was outstanding. We ate all of our meals at the resort and the food was creatively prepared and delicious. We had such a good time we decided to stay an extra day! Thanks all of you for making our stay such a wonderful one. We plan to come to your beautiful resort again next Christmas.

My wife and I are fortunate enough to travel to some pretty amazing places throughout the year and this place was no exception. Had always wanted to spend some time in Maine and finally had the opportunity to do so this October at the Samoset and all I can say is what an incredible experience it was. The property is a geographic marvel. On par with Pebble Beach and similar places and while the buildings are much older, the staff is as good as I've experienced at five star resorts that cost 10 times as much. And such a cool old lodge complete with sweeping views of Penobscot Bay and a huge fireplace that sets the tone for its rustic ambiance. Wasn't able to play golf but course appeared to be way better than average and the outdoor pool is absolutely breathtaking. Reminding me more of the Costa del Sol than the United States. Can't say enough about the staff - all friendly, professional and engaging and what I would expect to find at a Ritz Carlton or similar. The general manager should be very proud of the overall experience his team provides. The friendly front desk staff. Super cool waiters and bartenders. I've been on several spectacular trips this year, but I can't think of one I enjoyed anymore than my trip to the Samoset!

For us (my wife and I), customer service can make or break an experience. The staff at Samoset was incredibly welcoming and enjoyable to interact with throughout our visit. This combined with a facility that is clearly well cared for, with rooms that are welcoming and relaxing - felt like home without the house projects looming overhead! Well done Samoset!

We came up for the night, it was a perfect getaway. The entire facility was clean, and really nicely decorated for the holidays. We enjoyed the indoor pool, which was the perfect temperature. Lots of towels/seating by the pool as well. The rooms were quiet, clean and spacious. Paths around the property were great to walk on as well. Our only regret was staying one night, next time we will try for longer!

Visiting here during the off season does not disappoint. The staff are super friendly and kind making their guests feel like royalty. So many different things going on to participate in if desired and plenty of downtime chill opportunities as well. Very family oriented!!

Beautiful resort right in the water. Looks like a wonderful golf course, but I didn’t play so I can’t say for sure but it certainly had a fantastic view since it was on the water! Would be a fantastic place for a wedding. There was one going on while we were there. Restaurant food was delicious and there was a great outdoor patio which was nice. They had refillable water bottles which is handy and a great pool. You can take a nice long walk down the jetty enjoy the beautiful sunset. It’s definitely worth staying and a great place to relax, especially if you play golf.

Just a wonderful place, everything about it. Jacuzzi room was incredible with a massive jacuzzi for 4. Breakfast and dinner were exceptional and reasonable! We walked about the grounds which was also very beautiful. We never left the place all weekend. It was that fulfilling. Definitely a top 3 stay all time!

Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine is nothing short of spectacular. From the moment you arrive, you’re welcomed by an incredibly attentive staff who genuinely go out of their way to make every guest feel cared for. The hospitality is warm, polished, and consistent throughout the entire stay, creating a relaxing and truly memorable experience. The resort itself is impeccably clean and beautifully maintained, with every detail thoughtfully handled. The location is absolutely stunning—set against the rugged Maine coastline, the views are breathtaking and provide the perfect backdrop for both relaxation and adventure. And then there’s the food and cocktails—simply out of this world. Every meal felt elevated, expertly prepared, and full of flavor, while the cocktails were creative, perfectly balanced, and a highlight all on their own. Whether dining casually or enjoying a special evening, the culinary experience alone is worth the visit. Samoset Resort delivers luxury without pretense, combining exceptional service, pristine accommodations, and an unbeatable coastal setting. It’s a place you’ll want to return to again and again.

Needing to kill a few hours before dinner, our party of four opted to check out the bar at the Samoset Resort. There was an ulterior motive - my friends are interested in using the Samoset for their wedding reception. The bar area is nice, old school, with marble countertops and comfortable bar stools. Ditto for Thomas, bartender extraordinaire, who expertly mixed our adult libations and held forth on a variety of topics as we peppered him with questions. And the views of the grounds are amazing. We ordered one of their GF pizzas as a snack, with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil -- and it was delicious. Perfect with our sparkling Cubans, the specialty cocktail of the day.

Again we checked in yesterday for our first visit here and have been to other highly rated resorts such as The Castle Hill Inn in Newport and Ocean House in Watch Hill, both in Rhode Island. We are pleasantly surprised considering it is the COVID-19 pandemic and staffing shortages are all over our country. Shirley at the front desk and Dave the Engineer went out of their way to assist us yesterday while checking in and educate us on the area and happenings We will definitely return to this fantastic property which is a Gold Crown with the RCI timeshare network!

We a beautiful gem in our own backyard. We spent a lovely anniversary weekend at this amazing seaside oasis. I had a few bumps in the road but with the Grace a style of a high end resort they made it a pleasant stay by accommodating our needs admitting their missed opportunity to shine and rectifying those missed opportunities . We hesitated to vacation during Covid out of causation for our health. You made us want to come back. You gave us a since of trust that you follow your protocol that we went to the spa for a post pandemic pedicure. You also went above and beyond to ship me my left coat. Thanks for being a shinning example of opulence and grace under extraordinary circumstance Covid.

Do not waste your money! I had a facial today and it was underwhelming. I paid $198 for a basic 60 min facial and there was a 20% mandatory gratuity included... Samantha, the esthetician was OK. The experience felt more like a bath. The towels she used during the facial were soaking wet. My chest and hair were completely wet. Not moist, wet! They claim they do "extraction". This is a lie. She used some weird device that did not do anything. I had to point to the areas where she should have focused. She reluctantly did it. I came home and looked closely and nothing was "extracted"! While she washed my faced, and applied oil, she did not even cover my hair. I came out and had to wash my hair which defeats the purpose of getting a facial... This took place on a Sunday, off season, and they could not even put toilet paper in the toilet. The water for the team was tepid... Leftover empty glasses were everywhere in the waiting room... Frankly, one would expect that for that price they would attend to details. Again, do not waste your money.

I got to play here a couple years ago while on vacation and absolutely loved it. I didn't stay at the resort, but my family dropped me off to play a round while they went to a couple local breweries and hung out by the water. Samoset is so beautiful and the course remains one of my favorites that I've played in my life. Everyone was really friendly and the holes following along the water with the rugged Maine coastline made the course feel like the Atlantic version of a course like Pebble Beach. Of anyone is vacationing near the area, I highly recommend bringing your golf clubs and playing this course!

Spent a week at the Samoset as a second honeymoon. Overall, very good. Not sure it was worth the price, but very good. We booked a hot tub suite with a view of the ocean. That was amazing. The room was clean, comfortable. Bathroom is big enough to have a party in. Hot tub was clean and well maintained. The staff was great. Everyone was friendly, happy to be there. This resort, while it claims other attractions, is mostly for golfers. If you like golf, awesome. They offer many other lawn activities, but most are hardly used. We're never did find the croquet court (which was a selling point for my wife.) The bad stuff: Resort is pricey, all the way around. Because of the pandemic, we ordered room service a lot. This was a big disappointment. When you think "Fancy hotel room service" you kind of expect, say, plates. Maybe real flatware. Not cardboard takeout containers and little single serve packets of plastic cutlery served in a paper bag. Seriously, I want a rolling cart with stainless steel food lids! But seriously, those are pretty minor things. We really enjoyed our stay, the food was very good, the room was perfect. The hike out to the lighthouse was worth the time, and the resort is beautiful. If you can afford it, worth it. All told, Samoset resort gets a very good 4 stars.

Stayed here for a week and had the most wonderfully relaxing great time. The view of Penobscot Bay was constantly observed throughout the whole stay whether at the pool, restaurant area, lobby, or golf course. Employees were very friendly in providing great service. Food at resort's La Bella restaurant was excellent and the golf course is one of the most beautiful courses I've ever played.

Nice room with a view of Penobscot Bay. Comfortable beds. Quiet at night. Ordered breakfast for delivery to our room between 9:00-9:30 No breakfast at 9:45 Called front desk, transferred to kitchen where no one answered.

Boy, what a fantastic time I had at the Samoset Resort during a conference. When I arrived on Sunday to check in I was immediately greeted at the desk and told that the resort was providing me an upgrade to a room with a waterfront view and what a view it was. The room itself was a corner room and was awesome. I had a king size bed with a couch in a sitting area with a microwave, mini fridge and a large Samsung TV. I definitely would recommend this resort if you are in the area.

Ugh. We are staying in the timeshare section and are paying $700/night for Motel 6 level accommodations. They even neglected to provide shampoo and the last time the place looks to have been renovated was when Elvis was in his prime. NOT recommended. So glad we are only staying one night. Don't take my word for it. I have uploaded photos so that you can see for yourself. Cell reception here is extremely poor and unfortunately WiFi is barely acceptable, so it has taken several attempts just to upload this review with photos. The appliances are white, because stainless steel is so passé nowadays. The brand is Haier, because if it's good enough to sell at Walmart, it's good enough for a 4 diamond resort. I walked into 4 buildings just to find a vending machine that still had water in it. I wasn't successful. I finally went to the hotel lobby where they were kind enough to give me two bottles for free. I'm currently laying on a pullout mattress in the living room listening to the loud tick tick ticking of the 80s style clock. I don't want to sound ungrateful, but I'm having trouble suppressing the feeling that I will be featured on the next episode of Stranger Things... or maybe Quantum Leap, for those of you old enough to remember it.

Seems to lack staffing in general and those that are here don't seem to care when they disappoint you. Didn't get the room we requested, no apology. Valet was absent, couldn't get car. In room dining wouldn't answer. On and on. Room itself dated and no real bathroom door. Physical property is beautiful! It allows it to get 2 stars.

I cannot express how memorable this experience will be. The ambiance, rooms views and everything about the place is awesome. I say this having visited at the end of season. We played goldfish, walked the breakwater, ate, sat by the fire. J says the bed is better than ours at home. LOL also I promise no one can see in the room during daytime so enjoy an intimate moment with the sounds of the ocean. Just saying it's worth the risk. I visited this place for a conference in 2007 and vowed to come back. Many trials and tribulations later and I finally made it back. The hotel restaurant is worth the stay and you won't be disappointed!

I landed in Portland and the drive to here was phenomenal. The views are terrific, and even more amazing when I got here. Going into the offers a whole bunch of great dining options, but it's tough to justify leaving the resort. The rooms are clean and large. The bedspreads are a little thin, but it is still comfortable. The bathrooms are awesome with fast hot water, and the staff are friendly. The walls are a bit thin, but all in all the rest of the experience makes up for it. The golf course, the quaint lighthouse, the whole package is really a great place to go to relax.

Stayed here for a family wedding. Weather was bad all 3 days 2 nights along with a power outage in area on July 3rd at 7:30 AM. Was looking forward to doing outdoor activities. Had nice view of pool. Room did have outside porch to sit on, but could not use due to drizzle and cold east wind in month of July. That I blame mother nature on, not hotel. What I do blame hotel on is security of room I had. Deadbolt on door did not work correctly. Front desk took a look and agreed with me. I was informed that maintenance would look at this matter next day. Next day came and went, was not fixed. Checked out of hotel, told front desk that problem was not fixed. Front desk only gave me an I'm sorry. So much for the hotel giving a discount for a room that was over 300 dollars a night. FYI, if you get room 344 at this hotel, check the deadbolt lock to see if it was fixed.

Overpriced. No value for the money. Well intentioned but inept service. Mediocre food. Literally disgusting coffee. Crowded.

Bed bugs!!!! Moldy sofa bed mattresses, pubic hairs on king bed. Filthy, filthy entrance and hallways in condo areas. Black gunk floating in bathtub water. No service or help with luggage to condos. Terribly outdated. Appalling charging $1000 a night and calling it a resort. If there were a negative star option that's what this would get.

BEWARE BEFORE BOOKING! We are appalled at the insensitivity and terrible customer service of this resort. We had an unexpected life change that required us to try to cancel our trip. We called to cancel over two weeks before we were scheduled to check in. After several days of waiting for a response, they say they will not allow us to cancel because we advance paid and will not issue a refund or a credit for us to come at a later date. We are continuing to contest this. We will update the post if the resort decides to come to their senses, realize this is an unpredictable and unprecedented time, and issue us a refund. Until then, please BEWARE!!!!

So, Samoset does this wonderful glacier ice bar with an actual ice bar, carved ice sculptures ,warming stations , fire pits with very limited seating, and this year, it was very very cold on this past Saturday night, but quite lovely overall. It's smaller than I anticipated. I felt sorry for the bartender who had to keep his hands glove free. Tip him well. The cocktails are expensive, but the snowshoe is very tasty. Beer was frozen don't waste your $9. Go very early as parking can suck. We got lucky, after driving around a while.The bar looks bigger on the website, but well worth an hour or two of your time. Wear warm boots hats and gloves. I put heated warmers in my boots , and I still got a bit cold

Had an amazing weekend getaway here. Given the current restrictions that all resorts have right now, Samoset did their best and all staff did it with a smile and were very accommodating. No complaints here. Golf course was exceptional and the staff was great! Would recommend this resort any time, any day!

Everything about Samoset is summed up the minute you drive up to the front door. You drive up to the front door, you get out of your car and then you look at the three (count em...three) guys standing by the valet stand. They look at you. You look at them as if to say, "you guys gonna help us?" They look at you as if to say, "y'all don't need any help, do you?" After this mental Mexican standoff, I actually have to say...to the valet guys..."can you valet my car?" And they spring into action. Well, at least one of them did. The other two walked around as we pulled our luggage out of the car. I didn't ask them to help with the luggage and they didn't offer. I'm a quick learner. This place has all the amenities. It just have none of the people employed or trained to make the amenities and the whole experience enjoyable. We had no hot water one morning. A smelly room. Friends who had flooding and no electricity in their rooms. Mediocre food. And employees who did not hide their contempt for the people in our group. This is a rudderless ship that gets by...well, I don't know how the hell it gets by. This place just flat sucks and I wouldn't go back if you paid me. Big frowny face

How is this place asking $600 a night without having EV chargers? Lol ok. Get with the times

The newly redone pool (2-3 yrs) is wonderful! The staff is kind and the accommodations are fine. The biggest mistake they made is changing their main restaurant from Maine fare/seafood focused to Italian several years ago. Who wants to come to Maine and have Italian??? So, we don't eat onsite other than the Clubhouse, but enjoy the golf, views, pool, sports!! At the pool, the drinks are good - good beers, great twisted lemonade for the kids, and a refreshing agave limeade for me on a very hot day at the pool! Really, stick to the location, golf, views and accommodations - we ordered food at the pool and it was almost inedible. If we hadn't spent such a ridiculous amount on it, we would have just left it. The crab/lobster dip wasn't good - was a pre-done crab dip that they at least put real lobster on top of. My daughter's sliders were so burnt that it was gross - we tore off the most burned parts to try and salvage - see below for the "better" part. The lobster roll at the clubhouse is the best up and down the coast. HUGE amount of fresh lobster, flavorful and a great value! Similar in price to all other places and much better quality with significantly more lobster. Don't order this at the pool - it's not the same! I wish I could give 4.5 stars because the actual pool is lovely - the only negative we've had during our stay is the pool food.

This is probably (definitely) the most beautiful hotel I've stayed at. After a very long 6+ hour drive to get there, the view upon check in is absolutely breathtaking and erased any negative thought I had about how long it took to get there. The views an indescribable. The service was exceptional, the room was always clean, the golf course was outstanding, and the concierge, Susan, made our stay even more enjoyable. We will most certainly be back!

When I read that this is only the 4th year that Samoset has been open for the winter season, I immediately thought of The Shining: after all, it's a huge, slightly dated, lodge-style hotel with long carpeted halls perfect for a tricycle ride. However, the off season prices were so good (~$150/night for a double queen room!) that I quickly put my fears aside. There's no hedge maze, but the grounds do feature a golf course (perfect for snowshoeing), skating rink, and indoor pool. There's also a one-mile breakwater at the back of the golf course leading to a small but quaint lighthouse, which made for a perfect pre-brunch stroll. If you can, spring for one of the rooms with a hot tub on the balcony. It was so relaxing to look out on the snowy golf course while my stress melted away in the hot tub! The whirlpool and the steam room in the health club just don't compare. In fact, the indoor pool was a little dated, and the cloudiness made me worry for everyone's safety. Also, it's 30' x 50', which is a weird size if you're trying to swim laps. The game room next door, with a Wii and an Xbox, kept many a kid entertained while his parents were at the gym. Room service from the Italian restaurant in the lobby isn't too outrageously priced. I had a steak salad for $17. Although it wasn't "light" by any means, the steak was really tender, and the fried artichoke on top was interesting. The beds were really comfortable, and the rooms were average in size. If you're traveling with pets, they'll put you in a first floor room, which is convenient because you can take them out easily through the sliding glass doors. The hotel also provides a roll of doggy bags, keeping with the attentive and thoughtful service overall. The Samoset is not exactly breathtakingly modern, but at off season prices, it made a great New England family getaway!

For the amount we paid, this fell short of just about every expectation. I completely understand that it'll take longer to disinfect rooms during COVID--that wasn't a problem at all--but what I don't understand is why there still wasn't hand soap in our room after a two-hour wait, and why we had to wait another two hours after calling the front desk, until the concierge finally brought the hand soap down himself. In the meantime, we got a free drink ticket to go down to the bar, where the host stopped us at the door to demand whether we had a reservation or not and told us we couldn't go out to the deck. We then watched family after family go out to the deck without being stopped. (Was this because we were the darkest ones in the hotel? Or because we're a gay couple? Or because we weren't wearing Lacoste polos? Or because the host simply felt like being a dick? Who knows!) Also, don't believe what they say on the website about there being kayaking and paddle boarding activities. When we asked the concierge about kayaking, he said there were no activities on-site other than golfing and the pool, and that we'd have to go to another town to rent a single kayak for $50 a day. (Come on, this is mid-coast Maine, not the Hamptons.) We didn't get housekeeping a single day we were there--unclear whether this was because of COVID or not. The trim in the bathroom is chipped and breaking down, there was mold on the shower curtain, and there was grime in the shower itself. Overall, we were unimpressed. Next time we'll spend the same amount on a nice Airbnb with a kayak on-site.

This was our third visit to Samoset. We truly enjoy coming here. The view is priceless. It actually seems as if you're looking at a painting. We have always visited in August and the weather was been perfect. We spend our days at the pool lounging around and have drinks and food from the outside bar. We always enjoy sitting in the pool or hot tub and meeting all the other nice guests. Each visit we have walked out to the lighthouse via the breakwater. All three visits we dined at Primo. The food has been amazing and we always enjoy a stroll at the farm located right on their property. This visit we also ate pizza and antipasto at the resorts restaurant. We sat outside and not only enjoyed the food but the great outside dining accommodations. We will definitely visit again!

Everything about our stay at the Samoset was wonderful. The staff was courteous and so kind. The hotel smelled amazing everywhere you went. The grounds were perfectly manicured. Our room was spotless. The robes were cushy and will definitely be ordered from their website. As to be expected anywhere near a coast, the wallpaper behind the toilet was coming loose, but that was the only thing that was not perfect. The night sky was beautiful. The walk to the lighthouse was relaxing. Breakfast and dinner were delicious from the on site restaurant. I cannot wait for another opportunity to visit again.

The samoset is open only on weekends in the winter which is perfect for events. Otherwise this is a summer destination. We came as a large group for a wedding and spent the weekend there. We rented about ten rooms and a venue for the ceremony and reception. Very few of the rooms were close together or even on the same floor. Most of us were on the end with no view but had a balcony to see the closed swimming pool. The bed was large and comfy with soft cozy bedding. The pillow I felt like goldilocks trying to find one not too form or too soft and never found the perfect one. The rooms have a 90s modern look. I did find someone else's melted ice cream in the fridge. The bathrooms have the worst door design ever. It is a large sink and mirror and then a tiny room with shower and toiled and a door that opens in so you have to almost be in the shower to even close it. There is room service available and even a breakfast menu to put out the night before with delivery times. The rehearsal for the wedding was the most disorganized I have ever seen. Partly from everyone talking and the other part from the event coordinator. This could have been her first event ever. Throughout the two days whenever she was asked about anything going on you got the brush off unless you were the bride or a fake smile. The cash bar provided for the event was bud bud light two red and two white wines and four low end liquors. The bartender couldn't make a decent drink to save her life. They were strong enough to wake the dead and never improved. The served meal was decent depending on the dish you selected. The salmon was moist and tasty with a nice sauce. The chicken was so dry drowning it in butter couldn't even help. The servers were pleasant but served many guest before the bride and groom. They were conscientious about diet needs if they know ahead of time. They do host a wonderful event there every year and we had the pleasure of the ice bar going on during our weekend there. This was a very cool event. They spent time carving an entire bar with stools and shot luge. This year was a pirate theme. There were glorious ice sculptures some you could even pose in. They offered a selection of unique cocktails at the ice bar or you could order your preferred beverage at the bar inside. The Avalanche adult hot cocoa was just the thing to warm you up. They offer wood fireplaces with Adirondack chairs to warm up by in a few places slightly away from all the ice. It was a nice little escape to relax and chat and enjoy the view of the ocean and the glow of the ice.

Power outages and Fire Alarms... Pretty much sums up my recent visit. I don't understand how a place that hosts so many functions and charges so much doesn't have a back up power supply. With the recent crappy weather my wife and I tried to use the indoor hot tub, unfortunately it was out of order. It looked like someone started to fix it then got bored and went to do something else. Best part is even with the multiple power outages and out of order amenities, they still charge full resort add on fees.

Spent 4 days at samoset resort and stayed at the Deluxe ocean view room. The entire stay beginning to end was fantastic. Best were the grounds, breakwater walk to the lighthouse, golf course and cart tour. Restaurants were great, staff friendly. Looking forward to retuen trip. Some of the negative reviews are laughable, from having to wait 20 minutes for something or having some minor event ruin an entire trip. Relax people you are on vacation.

I was very much looking forward to our 2 night stay at the Samoset with my family but left extremely disappointed. The grounds and stunning views do not disappoint but for the price point of this hotel, the service is seriously lacking. It started when we arrived and no one was there to assist with our luggage. There were multiple times at the Italian restaurant and at the Splash bar where our meals never arrived simply due to not being put in by the wait staff. We ordered wine and we're given dirty wine glasses and once we pointed out that the wine glasses were dirty, the bartender agreed and poured the wine from dirty wine glasses to clean wine glass as if that's acceptable. Room service couldn't be ordered because the line was continuously busy despite trying to get through for 20 minutes. What was also bewildering is that there was never an apology for such poor service. We didn't want to use the hot tub on our balcony because of the black flakes floating on top of the water to which I notified the front desk but was not addressed during our stay. While I understand the hospitality industry has not recovered from the aftermath of COVID, I find it completely unacceptable to receive such poor service when paying $600+ per night for a room.

This resort was wonderful. It may be a little pricey, but you get what you pay for. The restaurant was excellent, the pool was warm and luxurious, and the beds were some of the comfiest I've ever slept on. This resort has everything you may need. Indoors, you could find a restaurant, spa, pool and hot tub, game room, and gift shop. Outside was the golf course, pool, playground, and a beautiful walk to the water lined with benches and a hammock. A great stay. I definitely want to come back.

Location is great but the service is terrible and the food is nothing special. Would not return or recommend.

My family lives nearby in Camden, so I've never stayed in the actual hotel / residences, but we've enjoyed the services many times. From the outdoor bar in the summer, to the golf lessons, to dinner and drinks at La Bella Vita and the super fun ice bar, spa treatments, health club, etc., we've always had an excellent time. The customer service has always been stellar, the food is delicious, the drinks are great - I could go on and on. We enjoy ourselves every time we visit. The other visitors also seem to be very friendly and have fantastic things to say about The Samoset. Highly recommended for anyone in the area or anyone interested in vacationing here!

Where do I begin? The resort grounds are beautiful on the outside but in full collapse on the inside. This is an aging facility and even the renovated area we were in still thinks it has not been renovated. Water leaks, cheap (Bemis) toilets that do not flush, the faint smell of mildew and very inconsistent WiFi still haunts the old resort. The showers require the assistance of a NASA engineer and new card key access system keeps you from breaking into your own room. The 18.00 buffet breakfast is Meh and the coffee taste like burnt water. The two stars are for the people who work very hard to try to make this resort work and they almost succeed. Now, this maybe acceptable in a low-end motel but the price to stay here is very high and simply not worth it. However, a visit to Maine is!

We stayed here for a long weekend and we had a really nice time, room was average but spacious and view is what makes it totally worth it. The resort has really nice amenities and awesome views, pool and golf course are very nice but what I love the most was that you can take a long walk to the light house and just watch the sunset and enjoy the lovely summer weather. The only thing I have to say was that, common areas were often dirty, I think there's not enough staff to handle cleaning .. Specially on breakfast time and after dinner around fire places.. Other than that was a lovely stay and would definitely stay here again ..

Excellent resort and a beautiful facility. The rooms were great, the restaurant, bar were top notch with top notch service. The location and area are fantastic & the golf course an facilities are as good as it gets! I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a 'better upscale' resort.

There is a cemetery just about @ the entrance to this hotel. Which I found creepy & disturbing. vacationing with the dead. Not pleasant at all. The hotel itself is not clean at all. Flies in the dining room & unprofessional rude staff that need training. Food leaves a lot to be desired. Take notice YELP & make sure all the 4/5 star reviews are real because I doubt very strongly that reviews are real. It's not right or fair for this hotel to be charging the kind of money they charge for an old run down place.

Let's say, 3.5 stars. I stayed at the Samoset Resort for two nights on business and it was a pleasant experience. I found my room to be very clean and cozy, with the added bonus of a harbor view. The beds were super comfy, with feathertop mattresses and plush pillows. The resort didn't offer much in the way of entertainment outside of golf, but the scenery was very pretty and a path on the grounds led to a rocky strip that went straight out to a lighthouse. The staff members I encountered during my stay were all friendly and helpful. The banquet services department took care of everything in the exhibit hall, from consistently refreshing coffee stations to making sure all shipments were taken care of. Overall, it was a nice visit and a great location for a small to midsize conference.

Beautiful resort...a true 4-star experience. Outstanding for families. Excellent staff, great food, outstanding rooms, and spectacular views. Hotel room overlooking the pool and ocean was spacious and clean and has marble counters, a stand-up shower and a big hot tub. Indoor and outdoor pools, fitness centers, golf, tennis and basketball courts, frisbee golf course, and so much more. Kids loved the experience and so did we. Location is key- right on the water but close to Camden & other coastal Maine towns.

Kind of gross and horrible service. Twice I caught food handlers picking their nose - in public places. The room was not that clean with someone else's contact lenses left on the night stand and hair in the bathroom. The service is so slow and/ or non responsive. We called concierge three days before our arrival and they called us back two days into our stay. Additionally, when we went to the desk on three different occasions to ask for guidance either no one was there (and we waited twenty minutes) or the girl was clueless and gave bad information. The public bathrooms were filthy. It took almost thirty minutes to get one piece of pie for dessert. One morning we woke up to discover they checked us out two days early. At 8:00 am they ran out of coffee. The pool is too small to accommodate all the guests and is over run by children. If you ask the majority of the staff questions about the resort or the town attractions they are clueless. The bartenders are rude and defensive. Not sure I understand what the big deal is about this place. The rooms are small and poorly laid out. The grounds are attractive and the view is great. The pro shop is fabulous. Everything else stinks and I wouldn't recommend it or return.

What a nice resort! Great for kids and adults and everyone else! The have a nice golf course, a game room, pool, steam sauna, spa, restaurant and much more. Not to mention, the resort isn't that far from Camden (15mins) which has tons of restaurants and stores. You can also take a ride on a sail boat. They also have the Breakwater which you can walk to from your hotel room which is really beautiful to see if you can go when sunrise and high tide are at the same time.

I had a business meeting that I extended the stay a few days so my wife and I could enjoy the Maine coast. We have vacationed before in maine but always inland on a lake with short day trips to the ocean - so an opportunity to enjoy the coast!! So the view is spectacular. We enjoyed the walk to the lighthouse along the jetty We wish the ocean side was more developed for ease of access by guests of the hotel on the hotel property! The restaurant downstairs is really many different venues sharing a menu.You can be dining room or bar or outside - we tried the all and enjoyed them all. The food was good, sometime very good and reasonably priced. I will say the Fig and Pear salad should be renamed the 1/2 Fig and Pear. We were having lunch with friends, one who ordered salad with beets. So she shared a beet with me and I shared a fig, or I should say 1/2 of a fig, with her. To my chagrin as I ate my very tasty salad - there was no more fig. That just drove me crazy! I played golf and the course is beautiful! I wish we had figured out that they offer night tours of the grounds to see the many wonderful views - the gardens are fantastic. I lamented many a night they should have a lighted path to the ocean for guest to walk and enjoy. We were lucky to get a end room with a walk-out deck and a beautiful view. I will tell you other rooms with the triangle angle to the ocean would not have been as well received. Love fireplaces and fire pits - do not like it when the are gas lit. Just me. At the end of the day what made this a wonderful stay was the staff. From the moment we walked in the doorman, front desk (thank-you both for making us welcome at 11pm at night when we arrived so tired), service folk and wait staff we all very friendly, helpful and caring. Well one exception for a hostess at the restaurant who did not like I came in from the outside not to the desk - "do we have reservations" she asked in a tone - well I am a guest here an no one suggested I might not be able here eat there! That one blip aside, I think the service overall was best in class - especially the bartenders and the outside wait staff. I asked parking valet for recommendations about local places to eat and visit - they were super to talk to and very dedicated to the hotel and making sure we were happy. They were the best of the best out front. For that reason - we hope to go back! We need to get more pool time!!

Stayed at the Flume Cottage. Does not get better than that!! The staff could not be nicer

I have very mixed feelings about the Samoset. In some ways it was a great hotel, in others it was extremely lacking. Truth be told, I would stay there again as it is the best hotel/resort in the area but there is room for improvement. I will start with the positives - the staff was terrific. The front desk and valet were helpful and extremely cheerful. The concierge was amazingly helpful. She made great restaurant suggestions. The pools were great and very clean. We loved the beach-like entry. The pool staff was also terrific. The restaurant and spa were great too. The rooms were beautifully appointed. The bathroom was huge with a big soaking tub and separate shower. On to the "room for improvement" section. The rooms are not soundproofed. We heard our neighbors smart phone ringing and receiving text messages all night long. Our bathroom was carpeted which was lovely to look at but the odor.... OMG it stuck to high heaven of mold. Who puts permanent carpet in a bathroom? Yuck! Also, such a luxuriously appointed bathroom should have some sort of padded bench so their young guests can wash their hands after using the facilities. Every time my 2 daughter used the bathroom, I had to lift them up so they could wash their hands. The shuttle to Lobsterfest was unreliable. First the driver told us he would be there ever half hour to take people back to the hotel. When the shuttle didn't arrived, the front desk told me it is every hour at the 30 mark. Turns out that isn't accurate either. The driver makes the pick-up right after the drop-off. He doesn't wait around to the 30 mark. He leaves whenever he gets a few people on the shuttle (could be quarter passed the hour). We ended up waiting in a Rite Aid parking lot for an hour and 15 minutes with 2 young children. Hopefully the Samoset will get their act together for our next visit to Maine.

Started off not so great when we were sent to our room and it was still being cleaned and this was at 415pm. After a long ride we wanted to jump in the shower but no shampoo in the room but two bottles of body wash. I've been here many times and this was not the nicest room - virtually no view unless you hang off the balcony. Damage from water not really repaired hmmm. Been coming here a long time and expected a lot more. The pool is gorgeous and the bar and rest rooms at the pool is terrific. Great service too. They have a large area for kids and big kids to play cornhole bocce you name it. Great fire pit. The golf course and cottages are beautiful and the landscaping is outstanding. The restaurant is great - see separate review. Staff is friendly. Tons of parking availbe. There is an inside gym and pool too. Along with men and women's sauna and hot tub. They have clearly spent a fortune building out this place but they need to do upkeep on some of the older rooms. Had room service which was fast and reasonable. Overall wonderful experience. Love the gift shop

Underwhelming...not a resort feel in any way. Maybe it's unfair for me to post a poor review of Samoset but my wife and I truly regret our time here... 4nts over labor day and just meh...the room is basic, the service passable and reluctant, in house dining? disappointing. The grounds and geography are outstanding but everything else has been very average and not what we expected for 4 days here...at ,~250-420/nt? Next time we will be back with Airbnb I'm sorry to say...

We've been to the Samoset twice and have really enjoyed it each time. The staff is fantastic and very accommodating. They want the guests to have some kind of a view if possible. The manager gave my son a stuffed lobster toy. The walk out to the lightbox is a very cool experience - wear sneakers though there are large cracks/spaces between rocks. They have activities such as roasting marshmallows that are no additional charge. The pool area is beautiful and you can see the lighthouse from the pool deck. The breakfast bar is delicious with a broad selection of food. The rooms are spacious and for the most part updated. The last visit in July 2019 everything was new and well done except the bathroom door - it was oddly old and out of place - but we were still happy with the room. We will be back!

My family has had timeshares here since before I was even born in 1995. This is always my favorite event to look forward to in the summer time (when we have a week at our timeshare). It has only gotten better over the years. The staff is so professional. Everything is beautiful here. Housekeeping does a wonderful job. There is something for everyone at Samoset. I highly recommend the brunch buffet at La Belle Vita. The service and food are both excellent. If you're lucky enough to grab a spot outside, I strongly advise you opt for one of those tables. If you stay at Samoset Resort, the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse is a must-go. Within the last decade or so, Samoset made a trail from the breathtaking outdoor pool to the path that leads you to the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse. It is an experience that you cannot miss out on. Visiting downtown Rockland and Camden are also excellent nearby places to explore. I can not recommend this place enough. Thank you to Samoset Resort for years of beautiful memories!

My husband and I recently spent a long weekend at the Samoset Resort. The grounds are gorgeous, the in house restaurant was delicious, and our suite was spacious. We selected this resort because of the private balcony with hot tub and it did not disappoint. We enjoyed watching the sunrise over ocean, the smell of the salt air, and the relaxing warmth of the tub. The beds were super soft which was great for lounging but I prefer something firmer for sleep; same with the pillows but these are personal preferences. Room service meals were good for lunch and dinner and came from the restaurant downstairs. Breakfast was a little cold when we received it and the "fruit medley" that came with it consisted of a slice of orange and half of a strawberry. The two dinners we ordered were hot, fresh, and filling. The brunch on Sunday was delicious, lots of food options, plus complimentary mimosa or glass of champagne was a great touch. A few cons, one being a wedding on our last night there. The noise from the tent outside carried into the room and went on well past 10pm. We're early to bed, early to rise people so this was obnoxious. Hopefully with the remodel the rooms will be better insulated to block out the noise of outside and other rooms. The other cons, musty smells, closet doors that stick, and peeling wallpaper will likely be gone once the rooms are updated and didn't effect the weekend. Overall, we'd stay here again.