Colonial Gables

Spent two nights. The overnight rooms have a porch on the back with a great ocean view. Unfortunately the front faces US 1 and the traffic noise was bothersome. The room was dated but very clean. We had a very comfortable king bed and the TV was a newer bigger screen digital with Time Warner cable. The three issues which led to our rating was the spotty at best free wifi; the incredible noise from adjoining room water use and more significanty, we returned to our room late in the afternoon to discover it untouched by house keeping. Apparently their policy is to not enter rooms that are still occuppied unless asked. I wish we would have known this prior to leaving an unfinished fish dinner in the trash before spending the following day sight seeing. Not surprisedly we found this unacceptable.

Very pleasant place. I stayed in motel. Clean, good linens, bed not bad. porch on back of room with good view of the bay. Could open both doors for great cross flow of air. Staff friendly. Made me think about renting one of their cabins for a longer stay.

We arrived at Colonial Gables ready for a delightful summer afternoon on Penopscot Bay as we had upgraded our reservation online for an oceanfront room. When we were told our room was directly behind the lobby, I was more than unhappy. The curt reservation clerk told me we had ocean view and that was all we were getting. She said if I had an issue to take it up with orbitz. We had no choice but to take the room as it was paid for.
The cabin was about a¼ mile from the bay. The room, landscaping, and cabins are very tired and need a facelift. No lovely gardens or nice deck chairs. We overpaid for very adequate.

We only stayed one night here on a road trip up the eastern US, but it was a lovely stopover. The cabin was clean and well-​equipped, especially the shower, which was powerful and hot.
The verandah overlooks the beautiful Penobscot bay, and is lovely for early morning or evening relaxation. I would definitely recommend, as its proximity to some lovely lobster restaurants makes it perfect for food too. The staff are helpful and welcoming, making the Colonial Gables a perfect stay for one night or many.

Just spent six days there and loved it. Old school in the best possible way.
We were in cabin #7, one bedroom with two queen beds and two bathrooms. Clean and comfortable with a decent kitchen (important since we ate most meals in). The floors slant a bit, but that adds to its charm; hey, this place has been around since the fifties according to another guest I chatted with who has been coming here since she was a kid.
As we’re city folk raising our kids in an apartment, it was beyond glorious to let them run out the door and down to the beach front, where they spent hours with some new friends, piling up rocks to divert streams of water, swinging on the swingset, or just generally lazing around and daydreaming. We loved that they (and we!) could have a little independence in a very safe setting.
Every day a staff member lays out a fire, and anyone can come down in the evening and light a match to it. We did that a few nights, enjoying a sociable time with the other guests. One night we made s’mores and listened to a mandolin/​guitar duo. Heaven!
Convenient to all kinds of things — Belfast, Camden, Megunticook Lake (my new favorite place). My only wish is that there were some outdoor grills for barbecuing, and maybe some tables for eating outside. Otherwise, it was great and we’d definitely come back.

We stayed in cabin #23. We had booked a room to stay far a few days. When we got there they told us we were upgraded to a cabin. The view was amazing. The staff was very friendly and helpful in finding a good place to eat. Rooms were clean. Loved sitting on the swings looking out to the ocean. We would stay there again.

A lot better than expected! The staff were all really friendly. It was affordably-​priced. Gorgeous views right by the water. We stayed in a cozy little room complete with a kitchen and a bathroom. Everything was clean and it was down the street from Young’s Lobster Pound. They have a game room and it seems like it’s family friendly.

I’m kind of a fan! Haha!
This place is a great option in the mid-​coast area. Affordably-​priced, clean, easy to find, friendly, and cute rooms!
We’ve stayed here twice now — once was planned, the other was last minute. The rooms here are cute and the location is convenient if you are spending a few days in Belfast or the surrounding areas. You’re close to the main parts of Belfast where most of the dining & entertainment are but you’re also near the roads leading to Unity/​interior towns or north to the state parks and beach areas.
The time we stayed here unplanned was a time when we were planning on driving up to Bar Harbor from York one evening. Unfortunately we got a late start and ended up just getting too tired to keep driving. Somewhere before Camden we were getting too sleepy and decided it would be better (and safer) if we stopped somewhere for the night. We called Colonial Gables and luckily they had room! The ladies were super accommodating and did not make a fuss about both our last minute reservation and our late arrival (sometime after 11:30 pm)! In fact, they were actually concerned and wanted to stay up to make sure we got in okay. Very sweet! And totally appreciated!
The rooms are very cute and each one we’ve been in seemed to have their own personalities in décor. Its very charming! This isn’t the most fancy place to stay but it does a good job with what its got and with a good attitude! The proprietors seem to do a good job with their maintenance. These aren’t new buildings and they haven’t been completely renovated in some time but someone is doing a good job keeping things in functioning and clean order.
I would recommend this if you are trying to keep your costs low but not looking to sacrifice cleanliness or functionality. I’ve definitely added this place to my go-​to list for accommodations in the area.
Pros: Friendly, caring staff, clean rooms, working bathrooms, good water pressure, fantastic views, fair prices, great location, can book this on
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Cons: Not the most cutting edge or brand new in décor, parking on the motel side can be cramped

We have been here twice. We like the cottages. Each have a great eater view. It is a good docking point for making day trips.

Stay every year when we go to the Common Ground Fair and love the cottages. Full kitchen. Great view.

This was a very nice overlooking the harbor. We stayded in a 2 bedroom cottage and the price was great. Loved the view of the water, the short walk to the water and the scenic views. The place was quaint and clean.

4.5 stars
We loved cabin 14, a newly renovated cabin with full views of Penobscot Bay. It is a very relaxing place with a great vibe. There is a fire pit with wood set out at the side for an evening of beach fires and star gazing.
The staff here really went out of their way, in a relaxxxxxing Maine paaaace to make us comfortable.
Wish there were cottage grills or a main property grill to cook out. People brought little hibachi grills and our neighbor kindly loaned theirs to us.
Loved the décor and charming cottage feel. We would definitely return if we ever make it back that way again. Some autumn perhaps?

I go here about twice a year, and I love it. There are nice little cottages, with nice amenities (even wifi!) In an excellent little Maine town. Dog friendly, my dog stays at no charge– even though he’s a Great Dane! Belfast has a dog-​park, supermarket, restaurants, nearby state parks, and is very quiet and comfortable. walk out to a rocky sandy beach, enjoy shuffleboard, quiet, cable tv, or campfires. It’s one of my favorite places to stay.

Staying at Colonial Gables is like stepping back in time… to your grandmother’s house. I stayed in the motel portion, so I can’t vouch for the cabins but it definitely needs some updating. Beyond the décor and bathtub that didn’t drain well, this is a nice little spot to stay. It’s right on the water, clean and run by a very friendly older woman. She presumably did the decorating, which explains why it’s dated and she still uses the slide machine to run your credit card. However, this is still a pretty good option for an affordable place to stay.
Each motel room has a deck/​balcony that is equipped with chairs. Makes for a nice place to watch the sunset, while sipping some wine and reading a book. It feels very peaceful.
The walls are pretty thin, so you can hear anyone walking outside but that didn’t happen enough to be bothersome.
If you do stay here, do not, I repeat, do not miss an opportunity to go to Young’s Lobster Pound. Best eating experience I had on the Maine/​New Hampshire coast.