Now taking reservations! 207-646-2831 Gift certificates are available here. Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort Motel Wells Beach Maine is in the heart of the Southern Maine Coast, directly on Wells Beach, one of the largest sandy beaches in Maine. Enjoy direct beach access, plus a year round indoor heated pool, waterfall hot tub and workout room.
We have a complex of nine different buildings, five of which sit right on the beach. Many of our rooms have private balconies with panoramic views of the ocean. We are open year round, allowing you to enjoy the beach through every season. Although summer is certainly the most popular season in Maine, the beauty of this coastal area is enchanting throughout the year.
We have a complex of nine different buildings, five of which sit right on the beach. Many of our rooms have private balconies with panoramic views of the ocean. We are open year round, allowing you to enjoy the beach through every season. Although summer is certainly the most popular season in Maine, the beauty of this coastal area is enchanting throughout the year.
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The Forbes family were the owners and operators of these hotels, including the Forbes Family Restaurant in Wells' Beach for over 75 years. It was through their hard work, honesty, and dedication to their guests that Forbes Wells Beach Resort became well-known throughout New England. Vander Jr. and Mary Forbes retired in 1996.
If you are looking to make a reservation, please call us at 207-646-2831. We do not have online reservations at this time, but our staff is available 7:30 am to 10:30 pm. We do not make reservations via e-mail, so we will need to speak with you on the phone. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours, please call our office at 207-646-2831.
Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort is located at the end of Mile Road, just one mile from U.S. Route 1, but in the middle of a quiet, residential area of homes and vacation rental properties, and of course, Wells Beach. Many of our rooms have private balconies with panoramic views of the ocean. Our resort is open year round, allowing you to enjoy the beach throughA every season.
Even though you're on vacation, you don't have to miss out on your daily workout or exercise routine. We have a fitness center conveniently located right on property! Our fitness center located in the Beach Front Lodge is equipped with a treadmill, elliptical, recumbent bike and free weights. It is also air conditioned for your comfort.
Give the gift of memories that last a lifetime, a Maine coastal getaway. Gift certificates are a great gift for friends, family or business associates. Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort offers a wide variety of lodging options. The recipient will be happy knowing that they can reserve a room on a date they choose, using the gift certificate as a payment toward their stay.
Reviews (22)
Sandy Thorpe
Dec 13, 2021
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Patricia Clark
Dec 03, 2021
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Dan Dennison
Oct 24, 2021
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Brenda Rabideau
Sep 13, 2021
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Lorraine B.
Sep 12, 2021
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Just stayed for 5 days right after Labor Day, we had never been and were very happily surprised. Quant rooms right on the beach, the slider opened right on the beach, love that! Rooms had a small fridge, kurig coffee machine, and a small couch and king size bed. They also have a indoor pool and jacuzzi.
Now this is not a 5 star resort, they do not clam to be, but the location can not be beat! Right on a 7 mile
Beach, 15 min from Ogonquit, a-couple great restaurants in walking distance of the resorts
For a true Maine beach getaway, this was beyond perfect!
Now this is not a 5 star resort, they do not clam to be, but the location can not be beat! Right on a 7 mile
Beach, 15 min from Ogonquit, a-couple great restaurants in walking distance of the resorts
For a true Maine beach getaway, this was beyond perfect!
Diana Comer
Aug 19, 2021
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Karen D.
Jul 23, 2021
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We have been staying at Lafayettes two to three times a year for more than twenty years (with the exception of 2020 when we only stayed once thanks to the pandemic), we love the location, the quality of the rooms varies depending on the building but generally we enjoy our stay. This year we took the entire family and rented one of their vacation homes, One Particular Harbor, for the week (last week) and we were not happy. Our week began with a small flood in the kitchen due to a leak in the island sink, an air conditioner and ceiling fan in the master bedroom that did not work and a half eaten
Anthony Wilcox
Jun 30, 2021
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While posting my last review there parking lot are dent decided to take pictures of me and my family without our permission. This was very creepy as we were in our bathing suits and made us very uncomfortable! Don’t stay here they are very rude. Staffing is clearly an issue and you should find a better place to stay until they get good help
Jenna Whitman
May 25, 2021
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This was by far one of the most beautiful places we could have ever picked to stay in Wells. The view from our balcony was incredible. Sat on the balcony with my mother every night watching the waves come right up below us. The hotel was extremely clean, beds were super comfortable, and was so quiet at night. My toddler LOVED having the beach right off the balcony! Cannot wait to stay here again some day soon!
Kelly T.
Apr 03, 2021
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I'd like to say how horrible this place is so that I always have "my" room when I go BUT I CAN"T- We love it here! My son lives close by and we could stay there for free but I love waking up with the ocean right there! I love that at high tide the ocean is splashing on my patio! I love the sunrises, and the sun sets. The pool and hot tub and beautiful and the people who work there are all so nice! We stay in the "off" season and the rates are reasonable.
Wayne G.
Oct 13, 2019
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My family has been staying g at this hotel for 20 years. My wife and I live in this Maine area. So when either of my daughters or other relatives whom have also used this hotel for 20 years have enjoyed ourselves. But now to enjoy my grandchildren in the pool, Guests now have to pony up $10.90 to use the pool.
The nightly fees are pretty hefty here on the ocean. Charging $10.90 to use the pool is pretty greedy.
The nightly fees are pretty hefty here on the ocean. Charging $10.90 to use the pool is pretty greedy.
Michaela M.
Aug 28, 2019
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Ryan G.
Aug 15, 2019
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Steve B.
Jan 04, 2019
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Madyson P.
Oct 08, 2018
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A wonderful stay! It was an amazing vacation for my family and I! We stayed in the brand new rooms, with out own deck and a beautiful view. There were several shops all around the resort and even a boardwalk arcade! This was my first time being in Maine during the Summer. Even though the weather wasn't as nice, it was still an amazing stay. The pool wasn't too crowded, everything was very clean! Only thing I would recommend to the resort is to add a coin machine in the laundry room! We had to use $10 just for quarters! Haha!
Reid F.
Jul 17, 2018
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Getting an oceanfront room at the Lafayette is truly a wonderful experience. To begin with, Wells Beach is very flat, so at low tide, you have a large, spacious beach to use. Then, when the tide comes in, the waves are crashing against the wall of your balcony. The staff is nice, and the sunrise is spectacular.
David V.
Jun 28, 2018
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This resort is in a perfect location by the beach. Depending on which lodging you choose you will either be on the beach, across the street from it or a very short walk away.
The customer service from inquiry to reservation to stay was top notch. We had a few concerns about our room during our stay and they were resolved immediately.
The indoor pool and hot tub area is very nice and although the fitness center is small, it has what you need.
In addition to the Keurig machine in each room, they also provide coupons for free coffees at the Forbes Family Restaurant so we had free iced coffee
The customer service from inquiry to reservation to stay was top notch. We had a few concerns about our room during our stay and they were resolved immediately.
The indoor pool and hot tub area is very nice and although the fitness center is small, it has what you need.
In addition to the Keurig machine in each room, they also provide coupons for free coffees at the Forbes Family Restaurant so we had free iced coffee
Linda J.
Apr 21, 2018
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Stacy E.
Sep 17, 2017
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I'm so disgusted with this place. We stayed over on a Saturday night and Sunday we went swimming in the ocean. I went into the front desk on Sunday after swimming to ask if I could take a shower before the drive home. I was told that my pool privileges ended at 11am. This would not upset me so much if the woman was not completely rude. Rolled her eyes and was not accommodating at all. There is no reason to be so extremely rude. I have also never heard of a hotel not being able to hold bags or use the facilities before leaving. I mean was it too much to ask to let me use the shower to wash
Kate S.
Jul 07, 2015
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Roland P.
Apr 25, 2015
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Very old fashioned and an odd collection of buildings. But lots of electrical outlets and big rooms, except the base rate rooms.
We stayed for 4 days and would have stayed for 7 but on Friday the room rate went up by $40. So we moved to Ogunquit.
Not a very scenic part of the coast but on the ocean.
Best part was two nearby restaurants.
We stayed for 4 days and would have stayed for 7 but on Friday the room rate went up by $40. So we moved to Ogunquit.
Not a very scenic part of the coast but on the ocean.
Best part was two nearby restaurants.
Terry K.
Jan 24, 2015
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Have been going here over 40 years. My husband and I couldn't wait for Fridays when we would get in the car and get to our favorite place for the weekend. We would request a second floor ocean room so we could leave the sliding door open all night and breathe that ocean air. We both relaxed there like no other place.
Rooms have little refrigerator and microwave so we would stop down the road and
pick up groceries to bring lunch to the beach. They do have a restaurant and little store for essentials.
Staff is great and most have been there for years. We have gone there even in the winter
Rooms have little refrigerator and microwave so we would stop down the road and
pick up groceries to bring lunch to the beach. They do have a restaurant and little store for essentials.
Staff is great and most have been there for years. We have gone there even in the winter
