The Yardarm Motel

After five days in Acadia, we needed a place to stay for a night enroute to our departure airport. It’s exactly as described on their website and you can tell how much work the owners have put into the property and they are still working on it, We were in Room 19 - with a fabulous mural on the wall of Maine. Clean, comfortable bed, hot shower , and cool built in shelf’s and lots of space. TV was crystal clear to watch a baseball playoff game. It’s a motel - so as the owner has stated in reviews .. no spa like the Ritz or indoor pool. Just a comfortable , clean, safe motel to stay in while exploring the area. Highlight : the breakfast room. Bright and cheery room to enjoy breakfast and start the day. Ate the homemade goodies and enjoyed the local coffee. ||We went into the downtown for dinner and had the best meal of my whole trip at Hey Sailor. Great food and friendly staff. Also went into the H&H Mercantile ..make sure you drop in there too.

My husband and I were driving through Maine on a vacation and needed a clean bed for the night. Upon arrival I was greeted by 2 of the family members who are the owners. They were super friendly and helpful in local suggestion. This place is the most thought out place I have ever lodged in. Lots and lots of thought went into it.. its almost like a wish list for travelers. Bed was incredibly clean and comfortable. New renovations. The owner told me I probably wouldn't recognize it if I came back next year due to more renovation..I wanted to tell him...dont bother its lovely as it is. The only perfectly workable wifi in out entire trip in main. Loads of information on laminated sheets...easy to wipe down and disinfect .while visiting with the owners I found out they were both in the medical field. So thought out. The attention to detail in the room was excellent. They had a poster in the room with answers to all of my questions and a bar to scan to find out about local travel. They were personable and had a break room that is open most all day for drinks and snacks. I could go on and on...it was a dream choice...my husband and I sat in the front on chairs under an apple tree. We have been traveling for years staying in motels,hotels,cabins and bed and breakfasts. This is definitely one of my most memorable and pleasantly surprised stays! Wish I could have stayed longer!

Beautiful and convenient location. All new renovated rooms. Completely contactless check in/out. Great continental breakfast, blueberry muffins made fresh. Very reasonably priced. Owners are are wonderful people. Can't get more Maine than this, 10/10 will be back!

My husband and our puppy stayed at the Yardarm from July 20 through July 27. The motel was great. The room was comfortable, the wiFi worked well. Yes it was quirky (in a good way). The blueberry muffins in the breakfast room were yum! I highly recommend this motel in mid-coast Maine (convenient to everything).

The new owners were very accommodating and have put a lot of effort and care into updating the rooms and making this a great experience for guests. Our room was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay - fridge, microwave, table/chairs, and tv. Great value amid Maine’s many beautiful destinations.

Wesley was the most cordial in reserving a room same day for Friday before Labor Day. I loved my stay, the hospitality and renovated charm. You can tell the effort that went behind this business. Thanks for a great stay, hope to be back!

Very clean and well maintained. The motel itself had character, the sheltered sitting area infront of each room was nice. Brought our dogs with no issues. Was quiet and an easy spot to get to. No complaints and would definitely stay here again if in the area!

Really nice experience in a vintage restored motel. Owner is very nice, rooms are clean and the price is quite reasonable. The breakfast space also has several books on local history you can borrow during your stay and freshly made muffins at breakfast. Will be staying here again next time I'm out this way.

Getting there: you pull into the gravel parking lot and park next to your room. This did not feel like a motel at all!! It felt like a nice airbnb. Bed was comfy and shower was great. Highly recommend stopping here. We had dogs and they didn't say anything. We checked in pretty late around 11PM because we were on a road trip through the New England States. Check in/check out process was super easy. Breakfast was light and comforting. The view from the breakfast area was very peaceful.

Once again a great stay! No contact entry and a plain room for the right price. Great breakfast, better than any chain and Duncan's is across the street, as well as a convivence store. Just wish Searsport would FINALLY pave the road!

This is a vintage Motel and just taken over by new owners. A family living in the big house. They are keeping the 60 s style. Knotty pine with upgrades in the bathrooms. They are repainting the rooms as they go. So we have tv, refer, microwave and WiFi. Our room is quiet and we would stay again. We re here for two nights. Lots of Antiques shopping in this village. We ll start early.

A decent value for price in the area; this was the cheapest I could get that was within reasonable distance of Acadia. The decor was really beautiful, with a nautical theme throughout the room and a massive attraction map of Maine on the wall. Since it's a motel, you can park really close to your room, making accessing your car super convenient. The bed was also very comfortable. The condition of some parts of the room could have been better. The bathroom floor was a bit uneven, and the door was a bit hard to close. They could have also provided clearer instructions for the wifi; apparently you had to use the new wifi network because the old one wasn't working, but it wasn't described in their welcome document. Cell coverage in this area is quite spotty, so I had to go on roaming to call them to get the wifi situation sorted out. But once connected the wifi worked without a hitch.

My husband and I stayed at the Yardarm for 2 days in late September. Rick and Sabrina were wonderful hosts. The homemade baked goods and the specialty coffee provided in the morning were delicious. The breakfast also included various cereals, yougurts,juices and fresh fruit. The breakfast room is open until 9:00 at night and has a Keurig for those wanting afternoon or evening coffee. Our cabin provided everything we needed. It was spacious, clean and the bathroom had a heated fan which I loved.The WiFi was adequate but a little spotty which I blame on Hurricane Ian. The Yardarm is a quaint little motel with front porches which we took advantage of in the evenings. If we get back up that way again we will definitely stay there.

Second year there.... GREAT down-to-earth motel. Love everything about it.... Host was phenomenal, esp as I did his photography workshop. You can walk to the beach, down Navy st/rd/? Sunrise sunset. Anglers restaurant is awesome.... Great selection, can get busy but it moves... go early or go late or order out. Even with one full day when the hurricane hit, we were fine.... Reading, puzzles, napping! Shall return. Enjoy!

I booked the motel since a friend just moved up to the area - I stayed 2 nights - basic motel, clean and tidy and a decent price - some things need to be updated - 2 prog plugs in room and couldnt plug in my computer so I had to use the extention cord from the a/c unit. The continental breakfast was very minimal. Instant oatmeal, some fruit and coffee - I would step this up a bit and provide danishes, muffins, hard boiled eggs, etc The place needs updating - paint outside etc but again for the price and it was extremely clean I would stay again but would hope for some upgrades

I stayed for 3 nights, and had a great time. The breakfast had a lot of choices, including cereals, muffins, fruits, and yogurts, as well as coffee, milk, and juice. You had a fridge and microwave in the room to save on food costs. They had a really nice seafood place nearby called the Anglers. I got a fantastic salmon dinner , reasonably priced. They had a small store right across the street where you could get water and snacks. There is a Dollar General store also nearby. Nobody came in your room everyday and let you have your privacy. They provided you with clean towels as needed. The shower and toilet both worked well. The place was cozy and clean. I was very fortunate to find a room, because a previous reservation was cancelled within a month of my arrival. I highly recommend you book this motel. They also give you up to 3 days before your arrival to cancel without fees.

Clean and charming! The way motels should be! The owners are echo-friendly have plans to add a restaurant and small farm out back for kids to enjoy. Can't wait to see it on out next trip! And you can bring your dog!

Stayed at this motel for a night while on a road trip with my boyfriend. The owner was very sweet and the complimentary breakfast was delicious! I had never stayed in a motel before (I will acknowledge my privilege!) And I was definitely a bit nervous, but this place was a pleasant surprise! The room felt clean (for the most part) and the service and accommodations were lovely. We arrived a little on the later side and spent the night in watching the bachelor. The TV did a weird clicky sound thing every few minutes but it didn't bother me too much. This was a great place to stop for the night and was incredibly budget friendly! The owners wife even made a few recommendations on things to do on our way up to Acadia the next morning and her recommendations did not disappoint!

Everything you would want in a roadside motel! Clean, charming and friendly, helpful owner/operators. They went out of their way to accommodate our schedule and walked us through our dining and laundry options in the area, which we really appreciated after a cold, wet week of camping. What the rooms lack in glamour they more than make up for with character. We will definitely be back! We only had a quick visit to Searsport, but it seemed really cute. It's within driving distance to a lot of fun "coastal Maine" things to do. Note that things close by 6-7, so just plan accordingly!

The Yardarm Motel is the cheapest in the area. I stayed there while on vacation driving the coast. The room was small, but that was to be expected given how great the price was. During my time in Main it was close to peak season so I decided to spend three nights in the hotel and use it as my launch pad for exploring each day. I drove to Acadia twice as well as several small gorgeous towns. I give the motel five stars since it was clean and super cheap. I also had the chance of meeting the owner who was incredibly nice. The continental breakfast was simple (juice, bread, cereal, and muffins), but given the price the fact that there was a breakfast at all was a nice surprise. I also found the WiFi to be consistently fast. I highly recommend the Yardarm Motel for the budget traveler.

This place is adorable, clean, and affordable. The breakfast is simple, yes, but it's all you need, and the sun-room is beautiful. We had nice exposed beams in our room, which at peak season was just $90 for 2 queens! Beds, I mean. My only thing was that the bathroom was a little strange, and the shower leaked onto the floor. But maybe I just don't operate in the morning. Also, WiFi is not to be taken lightly, people! Give this place a stay. 4.5 stars

Spent three nights at this charming motel. Very nice accommodations, picturesque building and very friendly hosts. Almost like a B&B. Wi-fi was free and it worked. The location is a bit off the beaten track but generally convenient to Belfast and Lincolnville Beach. there is a very nice sunny breakfast room that is open each morning for a continental breakfast and all day for coffee, cereal and pastry.. Non smoking rooms throughout but ample room outside on the verandah for smokers and a table for outside dining near the breakfast room. The rates are pretty low for the area. It's not the Hilton, but it is very nice.

Well, it's cheap. There's free wi-fi (although it is very spotty) and a free continental breakfast. And visually it appears to be clean. Unfortunately, all the rooms reek of formaldehyde and my cousin's room had a bathroom door that didn't go all the way to the top of the door frame and a doorknob that didn't function. If you really want to be stingy it is cheap, but I'd spring for something a little less run down.

We stayed 4 nights at the motel & wished we picked another place to stay. The room was small which was fine for us but is in great need of repair. The screen door wouldn't close all the way & had a 1" gap at the top for all the bugs to come in. Neither the front door nor bathroom door would stay open or closed all the way. Bathroom was on the rundown side, and i was afraid to step on the carpet with my bare feet. Breakfast was sad, coffee was weak & only had cereal or English muffins to choose from, was wishing for a piece of fruit or something by the second morning. The lady who owned the motel was nice to me but rude to my BF & the gentleman didn't even respond back when we said "Good Morning" to him in the breakfast room. We were charged for our stay upon check in, not check out & i wasn't told how much the bill was until after my credit card was run through and never given a break down of the charges . Will never be staying there again which is a shame because it was convenient to where we needed to be and looked so cute from the outside.

Our first stay at the Yardarm. The room was functional, bed comfortable, linens clean, flat screen tv / free wifi and a continental breakfast. The bathroom was in serious need of renovation.... A bath fitter would have improved it greatly. My complaints; hair in the bathroom everywhere.. Spiders..and the heater was way to close to the bed.... My feet were hot while the rest of me was cold.