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Moby Dick Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Old Orchard Beach Pier in Old Orchard Beach

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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

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74 E Grand Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME, 04064
  • Old Orchard Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Palace Playland
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Old Orchard Beach

Close to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Old Orchard Beach and Old Orchard Beach Pier. Also, Palace Playland is within half a mile (1 km) and Harmon Historical Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Old Orchard Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Palace Playland - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pirate's Cove - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Dunegrass Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Old Orchard Beach Station - 12 min walk
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lone Pine Brewing Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Big Licks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Pier Patio Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rocco's Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Whaler - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Moby Dick Motel

Motel near Old Orchard Beach Pier in Old Orchard Beach
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Moby Dick Motel also features gift shops/newsstands and a convenience store. Self parking is free.

This Old Orchard Beach motel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Convenience store
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Moby Dick Motel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Cable television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 28.50 per accommodation, per stay
The resort fee includes:
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Moby Dick Motel to the airport?

Moby Dick Motel is 16.7 mi (21-min drive) away from the Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Moby Dick Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Moby Dick Motel.

How close is Moby Dick Motel to the beach?

This motel is a short 2-minute walk from Old Orchard Beach and 1.4 mi (2-min drive) from Grand Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Moby Dick Motel offer free breakfast?

Moby Dick Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Moby Dick Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Moby Dick Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Moby Dick Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Moby Dick Motel have a pool?

Moby Dick Motel does not have a pool.

Does Moby Dick Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Moby Dick Motel to downtown Old Orchard Beach?

Moby Dick Motel is 0.4 mi away from Old Orchard Beach.

Moby Dick Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 29 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Shelton, CT

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was certainly dated but that gave it some charm. The rooms were spotless and the owners were so friendly. Could see the ocean from our balcony. Easy walk to the pier! Would stay there again in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
that picture that you see on line is NOT the Moby Dick Motel. Bathrooms soo tiny you cant even take a good shower. Towels we all stained. No shower pressure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than the room being a bit crowded, we were treated like royalty by the owner and his staff. He really believes in customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location friendly staff

It was great- perfect spot. The owner is so friendly and welcoming. The variety store is so convenient and the sandwiches are delicious. The room was nice - nothing over the top but was comfy and had a great deck overlooking the street. I would def go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an awesome experience and the owner even helped my boyfriend propose. He gave extra keys and helped the room get set up for the engagement
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel!

Stayed here for an Ironman event. Fantastic location! Great price! Very friendly and wonderful staff. The room was clean and tidy, and the experience was overall fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Experience

The room was outdated, but clean. I really liked that the pillows had plastic covers (not the kind that make all the noise) under the pillowcase. Housekeeping was punctual and attentive ensuring our privacy and comfort while keeping our room in tip top shape. If you are a coffee lover please note that there isn’t a coffee machine in the room and the cost of a small cup of coffee in the store is $2. I also feel it’s helpful to point out that check in is done in the convenience store. Paul was very nice and asked for our feedback whenever he got a chance. We took a griddle to cook food on and it didn’t bother him at all, actually sold us some supplies that we forgot to bring (overpriced it was convenient). Overall we had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel that is in good location

We had a good experience for the short time that we were there
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Bernie, Maine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Enjoyed our stay. Paul was very nice and accommodating. The motel is very dated but clean and homey. I will consider this motel when I visit LOB again. Thanks for a pleasing stay, Paul.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Dave, Boston

Liked: Staff & service
One block from the beach, Paul is the man, very comfy stay thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Nice beach hotel

Just what we expected! Great location, awesome food right next door and plenty of sand. The room seriously needs an up grade but served us well. We will stay again😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Germain

We wont recommende this place

First we had to pay $30 more as they said it was for internet, wich was not told by you and we wont go there anymore and saw other place with kitchen for $80 dollards less a day. For us we will go elsewhere in the future. We could not get internet from our room, we finally got it the last day before leaving behind hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great weekend get away!

Moby Dick Motel was so clean and far exceeded my expectations. The staff are all so friendly and accommodating! I would definitely stay there again, it's within walking distance to the beach. I would recommend this place to all my family and friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Not as bad as I thought..

Staying at a convenience store motel, I had my doubts. Small microwave, fridge, 2 beds, air and a TV... Room was cleaned daily with new towels. Short walk to beach and pier... Nothing to complain about. Could have used a coffee pot and hair dryer, but the store sells food, coffee, beer and ice.. no pool though....

8/10 Good

Dan, maine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good location, excellent staff

The staff was amazing, very kind and helpful. Having a store rigjt there was great and their subs are the best. Store clerk and cleaning person wad amazing!!!

8/10 Good

Sonia and Simon, S.P. Montreal,qc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap cost for a very nice room

A very good service by the staff. A large size room with nice beds. Close to the beach and a very good cost!! Thanks for the time to OOB!!

4/10 Poor

Adrienne, Boston

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dissapointed

I booked the reservation in July and showed up on 7/3 and was told they couldn't "find" the reservation. The response of the staff was "they did to me again". You would think that if you've had an issue with online bookings in the past you wouldn't continue to use that service but that didn't seem to matter to the front desk of the Moby Dick Hotel. Instead of the reserved 2 twin bed room with a kitchenette that was reserved, we were offered a single bed box of a room (mind you we had 2 other people staying with us) with a small college fridge and broken AC. Had to laugh when we were told that the tv shuts off sometimes and you just need to "get up and plug it in again". All this and they also wanted to charge more than the agreed upon price on Expedia. Mistakes happen and if the staff had done anything to try and appease the situation I wouldn't have written this review. I thought they would have offered a free night in the future or some money towards the more expensive room that we now had to get but no, nothing was offered but a "sorry". We ended up staying at the Aquarius down the street. A little more expensive but well worth it.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Moby Dick Motel

It is located near the beach. There is a convenience store on the 1st floor.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was close to the beach, but very outdated.

Train behind the motel blowing its horn as it passed 2:00 in the morning. One day it rained all day, so it was hot and we decided to watch TV, but the air conditioner was so loud you could not hear the TV. The toilet broke once and it was found that a Christmas tree hook was used to hold it together. I repaired it and then another time if plugged up. Beds were uncomfortable, the screen door fell off several times and the door lock would stick so badly it took two of use to open it. There was no ice and no breakfast. This room needed a complete do over.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice hotel great location

cute little motel, nice variety store, very friendly and very close to beach and attractions

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl & Jim, Brattleboro, VT, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family

My husband Jim & I were very happy & oh my gosh the people were so friendly and made our stay awesome...such friendly people all the away around and us feel like family!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overpriced

Motel was in a good location on the strip, but unfortunately overpriced for what it is.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outdated

Pros- clean room, right next to beach!!! Cons- very small view of ocean, train right at back of building goes by several times at all hours of the day and night!!!! Lots of foot and vehicle traffic right outside front windows!!

8/10 Good

Kelly, Springfield, MO, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay at The Moby Dick Motel

My husband and I stayed our last night of vacation at the Moby Dick in Old Orchard Beach. This stay was one of our best on the trip! We loved Old Orchard Beach and the Moby Dick was in a great location, the beach access is right across the street with a great restaurant/bar overlooking the ocean. Walking distance to the pier and shops. The hotel was very clean, our room had a balcony and we could see the ocean. Overall, would highly recommend the Moby Dick Motel.