Black Point Inn

The inn is located in a beautiful spot. Our room looked out at Saco Bay. We enjoyed good breakfasts outdoors on the front porch. Dinner, however, was terrible. We ordered the special and it tasted awful. The manager’s response was that the kitchen is in transition and thanked me for my input. Frustrating! The elevator is man-operated so we had to find someone to take us up to our room; finding someone to go back down took too long as we waited for someone to answer the phone. At check-in, we were not told about the amenities; it was her first day but no one was helping her. Service is not good at this inn. Derek, the manager of the inn does not understand customer service. For the cost of the rooms, I would not recommend this inn.

We overall enjoyed our stay here but did feel like the price point did not meet expectations. A few pros: The room itself was great - with a comfortable bed, great water pressure, and plenty of room to spread out and a stunning view of Western Beach. Loved the water machine that had both flat and sparkling water. The location was remote enough that we felt like we were getting away, but close enough to things to do. Breakfast was really great, and one of the few times I ate breakfast on our trip because it was so good. One of my favorite parts of our stay was walking the beach in the evening and having it feel like the entire beach was ours. A few cons: They have a pool which is a huge plus, but it is pretty basic without amenities such as food/drink service that I've often had at other inns, was small enough that 2 or 3 families felt overcrowded, and the water was very cold. The elevator is an old manual elevator so guests can't use on their own and would need to get staff to help with luggage or if they need the lift due to a disability. And the biggest con for us was the noise from other guests in the hallway. Every door closing was a slam that startled us in our own room.

Gorgeous location, but is it living on its laurels? We came for Sunday lunch & were seated w/ a lovely view, but the actual meal & service were terrible. Our chairs were covered in crumbs & we waited for 50 minutes for our food. When one of our diners asked for more coffee, the server said they were having "technical difficulties" so there was no more coffee served. Really?! Tea was Bigelow, an OK brand but a restaurant of this quality should serve organic tea. A disappointing dining experience.

Set between two beautiful beaches, the Black Point Inn (BPI) is a low-key getaway that is the ultimate in "old school New England". At over 160 years old, BPI is a gorgeous wooden frame building full of quirky, quiet charm. Prout's Neck is a private beach community, and the BPI sits at the very edge of the community. Guests have access to the Prout's Neck Beach Club on the eastern side (on the ocean) and to Western Beach on the western side (on the bay). There is also a lovely pool area if the beach is not your thing. Things to know before you go: This is NOT Ocean House—it's not a resort, but a true "inn". It's an old building and you can definitely hear the creaking of wooden floors, and there are not the kinds of "high end" amenities one might expect at this price point. For example, there is an elevator, but it's a very small, staff-operated, old fashioned type. There are three floors at BPI, so be prepared to climb some stairs. Room layouts are not all uniform, either, so if you have a specific need, let the front desk know. The restaurant, the Chart Room, is FANTASTIC. Breakfast is included with the room rate, and it is well worth it. Also, consider a room with an ocean view—these face on the "front" of the inn, vs. facing the pool side. (However, some pool side rooms do have lovely outdoor porches with comfy chairs.) Service is very laid-back, but attentive. Everyone we met was great and totally happy to help with whatever we might need. If you want quiet, beautiful sunsets, and incredible food, I can't recommend it enough.

We happened upon this hotel by chance and it is one of our favorite hotels up to this point. As soon as we stepped into the lobby we knew it was going to be perfect. The hotel lobby is the picture of a forgotten time. The dark wood floor, the velvet couches and chairs, and the open fire place set the mood immediately. The onsite restaurant was delicious and comparable in pricing to other restaurants in the area. The rooms are nicely kept with very comfortable and clean bedding. The touches of real flowers and sparkling or still water were perfect. There is an indoor widow's walk that one can check out while staying at the hotel. The free bikes and ocean walk are to nice to pass up. We loved this hotel and I cannot wait to visit again. Everyone we encountered on property were great!

Excellent place to just kickback and enjoy some peace and quiet. Very comfortable room and lobby. The food excellent especially for a hotel.

Overall everything was terrific. Loved the staff-all of them very friendly & efficient. Only bad thing I would say is the Tennis Director, the older man, was very dismissive with an obvious disdain for BPI guests vs. members of the club. Twice he displayed an arrogant attitude to my wife that was simply unacceptable. However, the young French tennis pro was terrific and deserves praise. Not sure if you have any control over his behavior but thought you should be aware.

For the past two years, I have traveled up to Maine to visit friends in Scarborough. This is how I came across the Black Point Inn and I’m so happy that I did. I stayed here two nights last year and found it to be too short a time, so I stayed here three nights this year, specifically on July 6, 7 and 8. Just as last time, the staff were very warm and welcoming. There were two standouts, Debra from housekeeping and Griffin from the restaurant. She made sure my room was always clean and he brought me breakfast on the deck overlooking the bay every morning. I should mention that breakfast was included with my room rate but liquor is not so the only extra was a mimosa. The food here has always been delicious be it breakfast or dinner. I’ve not had lunch here only because there is so much to do in the area including Portland. This time my friends took me around to explore many of the different lighthouses in the Portland area. But the Inn also has some interesting places to explore as well. Two notable things are the Cliff walk with its beautiful views and also the Widow’s Walk. This is the small octagonal tower atop the Inn. You can go up there at your own risk because the staircase is very steep and narrow. My inner child had a blast and my imagination went wild. The adult in me enjoyed the view from all sides. My room was spacious with a little balcony overlooking the pool. Sadly, there is no in-room coffeemaker. However, there is coffee, tea and pastries set up in the Lobby early every morning. I go down in my PJs by 6:30 AM. I need coffee and when I’m there, I’m home, so PJs it is. I highly recommend the Black Point Inn. I find the staff all extremely friendly and they make me feel at home. The Inn is just beautiful and it feels like Maine! I’m looking forward to my next visit.

It was amazing and the ammenities were incredible. Highly recommend 10/10