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The Homestead Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Ellsworth

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Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Cable TV service
  • Free self parking

Room options

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About the area

Map
143 Bucksport Road, Ellsworth, ME, 04605

What's nearby

  • Ellsworth City Hall - 18 min walk
  • Grand Theatre - 18 min walk
  • Downeast Scenic Railroad - 2 min drive
  • Maine Coast Regional Health - 3 min drive
  • L.L. Bean Shopping Outlet - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 17 min drive
  • Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joes - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Homestead Motel

The Homestead Motel is a great choice for a stay in Ellsworth.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 14 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Garden

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 8.50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Breakfast
    • Housekeeping
    • Internet access (may be limited)
    • Phone calls (may be limited)

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Homestead Cottages Ellsworth
Homestead Motel & Cottages
Homestead Motel & Cottages Ellsworth
Homestead Motel And Cottages Ellsworth, Maine
Homestead Motel And Cottages Hotel Ellsworth
Homestead Motel Ellsworth
Homestead Ellsworth
The Homestead Motel Motel
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Homestead Motel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Homestead Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Homestead Motel?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Homestead Motel and nearby?
The Homestead Motel has a garden.
Does The Homestead Motel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around The Homestead Motel like?
The Homestead Motel is a short 18-minute walk from Ellsworth City Hall and 17 minutes' walk from Ellsworth Public Library.

The Homestead Motel Reviews

Reviews

4.8

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

3-night trip
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6/10 Good

2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

PATRICIA, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Close to Acadia but quite quiet. We liked the owners.
Heidi, 2-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor

Price was good. Every time toilet was flushed it leaked, parking was bad, rooms had musty smell daily even though a window was left open.
B.A, 4-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair

Run down. Would have been worth it to pay more for a different motel.
3-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Sorry
I am so sorry but this is a rundown place for a hundred bucks.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Ancient place and furnishings
Ancient run down place and furnishings. Tiny room. Sinking floor. Moldy dirty bathroom. I booked two nights but couldn’t stand the second one. Manager however was kind enough and refunded the second night.
Peter T, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nicholas, 1-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair

2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

A tired motel. Doug was lovely but the motel is not worth another visit. Hotels.com charged taxes as well as the site. What’s that about?
Susan, 1-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair

Emm, some property doesn't have a flat floor. If you look at the 6th image provided by the property, you can tell its's tilted a little. No A/C. Fan only. Doesn't smell nice inside. Bedding feels sticky and you can see something doesn't appear to be very clean. Bugs around and inside. The staff and manager are nice. However, this probably gonna be the cheapest option around, if you only look for somewhere indoor to sleep.
1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Great price...room needed basic renovation.
James, 1-night business trip
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2/10 Poor

A dump
Harold R, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

We thought we would give motel a chance even when reviews were unfavourable..very rundown. All reviews were correct.
1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great value.
Great hosts and a very good experience. We’ll be back.
Greg, 2-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor

Would never go back.
The place was a dive. Smelly, old, and run down. It hasn't been updated in over 30 years
1-night trip
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6/10 Good

1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good stopover place
Inexpensive stopover but needs further renovation (in bathroom area for example). Friendly and conscientious host.
1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Stay away
This place is also known as "Homestead Motel & Cottages". On arrival we were given one of the cottages, well cottage not, this would be better described as a rotten damp smelling shed. I'm surprised one of us didn't fall through the bathroom floor as it was so spongy. The wallpaper was peeling off the walls, the ceiling was covered with water stains and the panelling on the walls was coming away. The WiFi didn't reach the room. The patio consisted of two filthy plastic chairs outside the front of the shed. There was daily housekeeping but I'm not sure it included making the bed because ours wasn't. I can honestly say this is the worst place I have ever stayed and would not recommend this to my worst enemy.
Cliff, 2-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair

Eh...it was there
Wasn't the best...actually closer to the worse. The room was tilted, water leaking from bathroom to the sleeping room, microwave and fridge not clean. Staff was friendly and I am sure they are trying, but maybe just invest a little more.
Adam, 1-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

A little tired.
This motel is a bit rundown. Clearly could use a little work-new carpet and curved shower bars leap to mind. Though the water pressure is by FAR the best I have had on my trip, which has included 7 other hotels. The location, about a half hour from Acadia National Park, is quite favorable. I stayed in one of the little cabins in back and since it did not have an adjoining wall it was very quiet. You can park RIGHT NEXT to the room, so moving luggage is not a problem. Also, as it got a bit nippy, the heater was more than adequate for the room. I slept like a log, so while I was not initially impressed with the bed, it certainly served its purpose!! "Breakfast" was a blueberry muffin, chock full of blueberries and a quite good cup of coffee. The owner was very enjoyable to talk to. The hotel definitely needs some work, but it has some real upside to it as well.
Will, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

It was a nice Motel when asking about ice they said we could have ice in a bag because their ice machine was broken down
John, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

This was by far the worst accommodation I have ever had to stay in. There was no WiFi in the motel, and the room was also not clean. Worst of all, my friend ended up in the ER during the middle of the night due to an allergic reaction she got from the motel bed sheets. Additionally, to connect to WiFi, my friend and I had to go to the nearest Denny's to do so. We had to complete some office/schoolwork, which we had so much difficulty doing, due to no WiFi in the motel. Even in the morning, when I tried to check-out and return the motel key, no one was at the front desk. I tried ringing the desk bell, but no one from the staff showed up. Due to my friend's extreme allergic reaction, my friend and I had to spend the remainder of our night in the car, as we feared going back near the motel beds. It is up to people if they want to stay here for cheap, however I will not return again due to the unsanitary motel conditions and inattentive staff. I wanted to request a refund of some sort the morning I was trying to check-out, however the staff was no where to be found.
Saloni, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Doug and Rachel are both very nice. I had nice conversations with both of them. The room wasn't fancy but it's about all I needed for my stay there. The fan was quite noisy and the bathtub had a continual drip after my first shower. The wallpaper could use some updating and was peeling off the wall. The bed was comfortable, it had a nice big closet, they had a tv in the room, and they offered bagels, muffins and coffee for breakfast in the morning. Doug was very helpful giving me some maps and helping me get acquainted with the area when I first arrived.
Jubilee, 4-night trip
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