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3-star hotels in Rockland
A shortlist of the 3-star hotels in Rockland, on the Maine coast, each with its own character: an in-town address on Main Street, a waterfront perch, or a quiet base a few minutes from the centre. It is for travellers who want a well-reviewed room without giving up comfort.
Staying in Rockland
Rockland is a small coastal city where the harbour, the main street and the surrounding granite shoreline sit within easy reach of one another. These hotels sit mostly along Main Street and the streets running back from the waterfront, with a few set slightly further out on Commercial Street, Limerock Street and Waldo Avenue. That means you can base yourself in the middle of town and still be close to the water, or choose a quieter address and drive in.
The mix suits different kinds of trips. Couples get boutique-style rooms and sea-facing balconies, families get family rooms, kitchens and pools, and business travellers get desks, 24-hour front desks and lifts. Short breaks work well too: several hotels are a short step from the harbour and the main street, so a long weekend can be spent on foot.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Craignair Inn & Restaurant
5 3Rd St, Rockland, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereSitting on 3Rd St with its own private beach and sea views, this inn pairs a restaurant and bar with a garden, games room and picnic area. Guests rate it 4.8 from 256 reviews. Canoeing and fishing suit active guests, while family rooms, a fireplace and special diets make it easy for couples or families who want the water at the door.
See The Craignair Inn & Restaurant250 Main Hotel
250 Main Street, Rockland, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA Main Street address puts this hotel in the middle of Rockland, with a terrace, patio and sea outlooks from the upper floors. Lifts and a 24 hour front desk keep arrivals simple, and pets are allowed. Family rooms and wheelchair accessible facilities widen the guest list, and 218 reviewers give it 4.8.
See 250 Main HotelGlen Cove Inn & Suites Rockport
Commercial Street 866, Rockport, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereOn Commercial Street in Rockport, this inn offers an outdoor salt water pool, a garden and a golf course nearby, with beach access close at hand. Kitchens, kitchenettes and laundry service suit longer stays, and the 4.7 rating from 402 reviews reflects steady approval from couples and families alike.
See Glen Cove Inn & Suites RockportThe Lindsey Hotel
5 Lindsey St Rocklandmaine 04841, Rockland, United States
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereBreakfast, a garden and a fireplace define this small Lindsey St hotel, which also provides free parking and wheelchair accessible facilities. With 70 reviews and a 4.7 rating, it draws guests who want a quiet, compact base and wedding services on hand.
See The Lindsey HotelTrade Winds Health Club
2 Park Dr Rockland Me 04841 Usa, Rockland, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereIndoor and salt water pools, a sauna and a jacuzzi give this Park Dr property a health club feel, with sea views and kitchens or kitchenettes in the rooms. Families are covered by cots and sofa beds, and 26 reviews give it a 3.9 rating. Laundry service and free parking help longer visits.
See Trade Winds Health ClubHarborline Hotel
6 Park Drive, Rockland, United States
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Car parking
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereBreakfast, free parking and lifts make this Park Drive hotel straightforward for guests arriving by car, and the luggage storage and express check out keep departures quick. Horse back riding and hunting are available for those heading out, and wheelchair accessible rooms and a smoking area add flexibility.
See Harborline HotelLimeRock Inn
96 Limerock Street, Rockland, United States
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereOn Limerock Street, this inn offers fireplaces, balconies and air conditioning, with microwaves and ironing facilities for longer stays. Free parking and non smoking rooms keep things easy, and sofa beds and TVs suit small groups or couples wanting a residential corner of Rockland.
See LimeRock InnOld Granite Inn Bed & Breakfast
546 Main Street, Rockland, United States
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBreakfast, a garden and free parking are the essentials at this Main Street bed and breakfast, which also has a meeting room for small gatherings. The simple set-up suits guests who want a hosted stay close to Rockland's main artery and a quieter pace than a full-service hotel.
See Old Granite Inn Bed & BreakfastLighthouse Lookout
67 Waldo Ave, Rockland, United States
Best for: Travelling with pets
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereOn Waldo Ave, this house brings a kitchen with dishwasher and oven, a fireplace and sea views, plus a picnic area and fishing nearby. Pets are allowed and laundry service is available, making it a fit for families or groups who want to cook and settle in for several nights.
See Lighthouse Lookouthalf Mi to Dtwn and Harbor Park Home with Large Yard
14 Holmes St, Rockland, United States
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA Holmes St home with a large yard, this property keeps a full kitchen with dishwasher and oven, plus laundry-friendly amenities and free wifi. Pets are allowed and parking is provided, and its position half a mile from downtown and Harbor Park suits families or small groups who want space and their own cooking.
See half Mi to Dtwn and Harbor Park Home with Large Yard
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Craignair Inn & Restaurant | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| 250 Main Hotel | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Glen Cove Inn & Suites Rockport | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| The Lindsey Hotel | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Trade Winds Health Club | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Harborline Hotel | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| LimeRock Inn | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Old Granite Inn Bed & Breakfast | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Lighthouse Lookout | ★★★ | – | – | – | Yes |
| half Mi to Dtwn and Harbor Park Home with Large Yard | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Glen Cove Inn & Suites Rockport, Trade Winds Health Club and the home on Holmes St all offer family rooms or full kitchens, and two of them have pools. Lighthouse Lookout on Waldo Ave adds a kitchen, laundry and a picnic area, which helps on longer stays with children.
Glen Cove Inn & Suites Rockport · Trade Winds Health Club · half Mi to Dtwn and Harbor Park Home with Large Yard · Lighthouse Lookout
For sea views
The Craignair Inn & Restaurant, 250 Main Hotel, Trade Winds Health Club and Lighthouse Lookout all list sea among their facilities. The Craignair adds a private beach and a garden, while 250 Main Hotel pairs the sea with a terrace and balcony in the middle of town.
The Craignair Inn & Restaurant · 250 Main Hotel · Trade Winds Health Club · Lighthouse Lookout
For pets
250 Main Hotel, Lighthouse Lookout and the home on Holmes St all allow pets. 250 Main Hotel is the most central of the three, with a 24-hour front desk, lift and terrace, so you can bring the dog and still stay in the middle of town.
250 Main Hotel · Lighthouse Lookout · half Mi to Dtwn and Harbor Park Home with Large Yard
For top guest ratings
The Craignair Inn & Restaurant and 250 Main Hotel both score 4.8 out of 5, from 256 and 218 reviews respectively. Glen Cove Inn & Suites Rockport follows at 4.7 from 402 reviews. These three are the best-reviewed 3-star stays on this list.
The Craignair Inn & Restaurant · 250 Main Hotel · Glen Cove Inn & Suites Rockport
Where to stay in Rockland
Main Street
Main Street is the spine of Rockland, running through the middle of town towards the water. Staying here puts you among the shops and the harbour without needing the car. 250 Main Hotel is at number 250 and Old Granite Inn Bed & Breakfast at number 546, both with free parking and free wifi.
Our picks here: 250 Main Hotel · Old Granite Inn Bed & Breakfast
Park Drive
Park Drive sits close to the waterfront end of town, near the harbour. Trade Winds Health Club and Harborline Hotel both have addresses here, and both offer free car parking. Trade Winds adds indoor and salt water pools, a sauna and a jacuzzi.
Our picks here: Harborline Hotel
Commercial Street
Commercial Street heads out of Rockland towards Rockport and the coast road. Glen Cove Inn & Suites Rockport occupies number 866, with an outdoor salt water pool, a garden, a terrace and free car parking, and the beach is nearby.
Our picks here: Glen Cove Inn & Suites Rockport
Limerock Street
Limerock Street is a residential-feeling street a little back from the main waterfront strip. LimeRock Inn at number 96 offers free car parking and non-smoking rooms, with fireplaces and air conditioning in the rooms, making it a calmer base within reach of the centre.
Our picks here: LimeRock Inn
Questions, answered
Which hotels here have parking?
Free car parking is listed at The Craignair Inn & Restaurant, Glen Cove Inn & Suites Rockport, The Lindsey Hotel, Trade Winds Health Club, Harborline Hotel, LimeRock Inn and Old Granite Inn Bed & Breakfast. 250 Main Hotel and the Holmes St home list parking without specifying free.
Which hotels allow pets?
250 Main Hotel, Lighthouse Lookout and the home on Holmes St all list pets allowed. That gives you a central option at 250 Main Street and two quieter ones on Waldo Ave and Holmes St.
Which hotels have a pool?
Glen Cove Inn & Suites Rockport has an outdoor pool and a salt water pool. Trade Winds Health Club has an indoor pool, a salt water pool, a jacuzzi and a sauna. Sauna and spa facilities are not listed at the other hotels.
Which hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at The Craignair Inn & Restaurant, The Lindsey Hotel, Harborline Hotel and Old Granite Inn Bed & Breakfast. Old Granite Inn Bed & Breakfast is on Main Street and also has a garden and a meeting room.
Which are the best-rated hotels here?
The Craignair Inn & Restaurant and 250 Main Hotel both score 4.8 out of 5. Glen Cove Inn & Suites Rockport scores 4.7 from 402 reviews and The Lindsey Hotel 4.7 from 70 reviews.
Which hotels are best for a family stay?
Glen Cove Inn & Suites Rockport and Trade Winds Health Club both have family rooms and pools. Lighthouse Lookout and the Holmes St home offer kitchens, laundry and living space, which suits families who prefer to self-cater.
Which hotels are closest to the centre of Rockland?
250 Main Hotel on Main Street and The Lindsey Hotel on Lindsey St are the most central addresses. Harborline Hotel and Trade Winds Health Club on Park Drive are also close in, by the harbour side of town.