Yachtsman Hotel and Marina Club

Yachtsman Hotel and Marina Club sits directly on the Kennebunk River at the eastern edge of Kennebunkport, Maine, on Ocean Avenue between the village center at Dock Square and the Walker's Point headland to the south. The hotel's 30 motel-style rooms are arranged facing the marina, with sliding glass doors opening directly onto a riverside terrace and floating docks where guests' boats can berth overnight. The riverside position gives the property a distinctly nautical character and draws boating visitors who want waterfront lodging with direct access to the Kennebunk River, its tidal estuary, and Kennebunkport Harbor. A seasonal outdoor heated pool operates during the summer months. Complimentary kayak rentals and bicycles allow guests to explore the river, the estuary downstream, and Kennebunkport's scenic back roads. Dock Square's concentration of galleries, lobster restaurants, and boutiques is a 10-minute riverside walk. The Ocean Avenue route between the hotel and Walker's Point—offering views of the Bush family compound on the rocky headland—is a popular scenic walk or bike ride from the property. Free on-site parking removes a significant logistical complication in a village where summer parking fills quickly. Standard rooms are practical and well-maintained; river-view rooms with direct dock access provide a more immersive waterfront experience worth the modest rate premium. As a sister property to the Kennebunkport Inn, guests can dine at the Inn's One Dock restaurant in the village. The Yachtsman operates seasonally, typically from late spring through mid-autumn.