Cutty Sark Motel
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Cutty Sark Motel
Conveniently located off of I-95 and in between Boston and Portland this town lives up to its identity as "the Gateway to Maine". The Cutty Sark is nestled in the center of York Beach with walking or trolly access to the main attractions. Don't miss the iconic Goldenrod, an enduring saltwater taffy factory and restaurant, at the center of Short Sands.

All first floor rooms have doors leading directly onto the lawn looking out at the Atlantic. Summer is quite busy for us, but we'd love to extend some special offers in the fall, stay tuned.
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We pay attention to the details and aspire to deliver a timeless, high-quality experience for our guests. With regular renovations and improvements to the rooms we seek to provide an authentic Maine experience. All rooms have ocean view with large picture windows looking out at the Atlantic. Tune into your favorite sports team or relax to an HBO show when the weather doesn't allow for a beach day.
Reviews (22)
Gary Webster
Gary Webster
Nov 06, 2021
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This hotel is dated but clean, parking on site and is very much ok to stay at. Been here twice now. We have been to much nicer hotels but this one has the thousand dollar a night view for a bargain of a price. If you look being on the water give it a try
Kelsey Kramer
Kelsey Kramer
Sep 28, 2021
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Super comfortable accomodations! Seriously right at the beach with lots of outdoor seating. It may be a little difficult for older people to find a spot to get down to the sand
Diane Gutowski
Diane Gutowski
Sep 26, 2021
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Bring your own pillows !!! Their pillows were like rocks....horrible. Otherwise the place is great. Clean rooms, love being able to walk out of your room and be next to the ocean. They have coffee and pastries for breakfast again.
Gwingusmc
Gwingusmc
Sep 06, 2021
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Room was pretty tight, view was spectacular. Bath wouldn't drain and had a rogue fire alarm on our second morning going off. Parking is very tight but manageable. Staff was friendly and room was clean. Maybe a bit pricey for the room quality but the view and location offset to a degree. Would return but nothing to rave about.
Dawn Curtis
Dawn Curtis
Aug 25, 2021
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Our only regrets are that we didn't book for a week (we only stayed 3 days) and that we didn't find this place sooner. Our children are 10 and 11 years old and they really loved waking up and hitting the beach. It was just a short walk to the beach and my husband and I could enjoy a coffee on the grass while we watched them set up for our day at the beach. Going to bed every night listening to the waves right outside your window was so relaxing and we just felt so lucky to have been here. This room was a perfect size with the 2 queen sized beds and huge bathroom for the 4 of us even though we didn
Ed Lawson
Ed Lawson
Jul 05, 2021
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Nice quaint clean room walk out to the ocean. Staff is very nice. I asked for and got extra pillows right away. Highly recommend. Cute touches by house cleaning.
Michael Fleischner
Michael Fleischner
Jun 30, 2021
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Love this place! A beautiful hotel right on the water. The rooms are heavenly and the property is fantastic. I highly recommend for anyone who wants to escape to Maine.
Dave Clark
Dave Clark
May 30, 2021
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Location, location, location. No where else in the area to stay right at the beach. Amenities are what you expect from a motel -- walk for lunch and snacks. Parking is snug. But the view! More than good enough. Planning at least one more return soon.
Cindy B.
Cindy B.
Sep 18, 2019
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Stayed three nights, love this place! View is fabulous you can hear the waves from your room.
The beds were very comfortable and rooms super clean!
The staff was so nice, if in York this is the best place to stay!
A. L.
A. L.
Jul 26, 2019
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Initially we didn't book this motel because it did not have a pool. Honestly didn't even matter as the Maine weather is breezy and comfortable! The unobstructed views overlooking the beach from our room and the outdoor green space with all of the lounge chairs, tables with umbrellas and adirondack chairs were heaven! I only wish there was a pathway to the beach directly from the motel, but it isn't far at all to get to the stairs down to the beach. The motel room itself was fine but the bathroom is tiny. They provide coffee, muffins and scones every morning. We would stay again.
Samantha H.
Samantha H.
Jun 10, 2019
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10/10 would not recommend this place if you're looking for a comfortable stay while at Virginia Beach. These cottages should be shown as a historic building rather than a place to stay. There are no amenities. This cottage is said to sleep 8 but they only give you one parking spot. You're not allowed to have any guests during your stay. The women who manages these houses is a real piece of work. She pops in and out as she pleases and peers out her office window during you any time you make a move. $1600 for a three night stay with absolutely nothing to offer besides a musty bed to sleep
Brett H.
Brett H.
Jun 24, 2018
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These guys are the bomb. Great service, great staff! Ask for Hal. He is the man!
Ocean front. Close to the restaurants
Philip O.
Philip O.
Sep 07, 2015
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Great place. We brought our family here for the long weekend and it was perfect! It's location is great, right on the water and a bit removed from the bustle but still within walking distance. Very friendly staff and guests. Great place!
Reid F.
Reid F.
Jul 27, 2015
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This is a wonderful little hotel with excellent service and a great unobstructed view of Long Sands Beach and the ocean. The rooms are not fancy, but they do include a TV, AC, fridge, and coffee maker.
Jessie A.
Jessie A.
Jul 26, 2015
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Love this place! It is paradise. Superb customer service, friendly atmosphere, beautiful ocean view terrace to relax on. Our room is quaint and cozy and very clean, and we are on the second floor and we can't stop looking at the view! This trip was spur of the moment (we just got married and had extra money following our three day honeymoon in NYC) and weren't expecting such a lovely place--we plan to come back as soon as we can!
Heather B.
Heather B.
Aug 29, 2014
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Clean, comfortable accommodations; no frills, but friendly staff and a central location. We haven't stayed in the newer building so can't comment on that.
Nick M.
Nick M.
Oct 18, 2013
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Every room in this hotel is pretty much ocean front, without a street in the way to drag you back down to harsh reality of all the people around you.

There is a green space in the back of it that is perfect for sitting on and listening to the waves. If you sleep with your windows open you'll hear the waves crashing all night, which is exactly what I look for when booking a hotel near the water.

The only disappointment was that the day we left, we woke up to no running water. We called down to the front desk who claimed they had made us aware that the water heater was being worked on, which
D. N.
D. N.
Aug 29, 2012
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Pros:

Our room wasn't fancy, but it was clean and large, both the bedroom and bathroom.
Mini-fridge in the room and a LCD TV with cable. Spectacular views. Leave the windows open at night for the best soundtrack ever for sleeping.

Super friendly staff -- the housekeeper even took a moment to arrange one of our kids' stuffed animals in a little pose as part of cleaning the room. It was a nice touch.

Free coffee and muffins in the morning.

Minor cons: Check-in was a little slow. And the bed wasn't too comfortable. And of course, there's the price -- you're paying
Matt P.
Matt P.
Aug 23, 2012
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Great place! Motel is older, but most places on Long Sands are. The motel is very clean and offers free muffins and coffee in the morning. The trolley stops at the motel, and the location makes an easy walk to the more touristy Short Sands beach. Staff is friendly. Rooms on the upper lawn are larger, while lower lawn rooms offer better views. All room views are amazing however. I would definitely come back to this motel, and I consider myself hotel snobby.
Nick & Carrie A.
Nick & Carrie A.
Apr 27, 2011
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Beautiful beach front location. Good price. Nice people. Quiet. Large windows overlooking ocean. Refrigerator in room. Great place for price, will return.
Holly G.
Holly G.
Jan 17, 2011
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When I am stressed out & have to think of my "Happy Place" this is it!! Beautiful beach front location, great views, warm and hospitable staff. The rooms are older & some have no AC, but clean and comfortable. All you need for a relaxing weekend...perfect getaway!
Maureen H.
Maureen H.
Dec 10, 2007
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My favorite do-nothing but bring a pile of books, magazines, and music getaway in the summer and the winter. Just for a couple of days of escape with the best view. This motel is the only place directly on the beach. It's simple, you can get a room, preferably on the third floor, without phones, clean and reasonably priced. In the summer it's usually booked up, but it's frequently empty in winter...have had the good luck to be there in frightful snow storms, full moons and blistering heatwaves. No matter what, it's great to absorb those positive ions on the beach and fall