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With stellar ocean views of one of the Northeast's most gorgeous beaches, The Tides Beach Club offers a high-end yet casual beach style resort with terrific dining, a vibrant cocktail bar and exceptional beach amenities.
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In order to stay in Maine, my husband, adult son and I had to take a Covid test within 72 hours of traveling to the State and of course it had to come back negative. That's how badly we wanted to spend the July 4th weekend at the Tides Beach Club! The TBC sent us explanatory emails detailing the health procedures they are following to make their guests feel safe prior to our arrival and followed up with a phone call on our day of arrival. There are strict rules we were to follow...but that was ok. We were out of Massachusetts and away from our stay at home orders ready to enjoy some down time at "The Goose" (as we call the beach). TBC is an exceptional Inn in every way: during normal times, the service is excellent in every respect - from the accommodations to the dining to the beach service. But the small staff now managing the opening of this Inn after the shutdown is extraordinary. Their dedication and commitment to serve the guest went above and beyond. Our room was upgraded at no additional cost to us; the chef went out of his way in the morning to make us breakfast sandwiches when the usual breakfast right now is a bagged bfast filled with fresh fruit, juice, homemade muffin left at your door at 8:30 am. Our room had an adorable Turquoise colored Keurig for our morning coffee. Lunch is now served beginning at noon with a reservation. Our lunch was brought down to the beach! Little things the staff attended to for us meant so much and never went unnoticed. There is no housekeeping at this time but we kept the room tidy, bed made daily; freshly laundered towels were delivered to us in a plastic bag at our door every day. We noticed tables, chairs, other surfaces constantly being sanitized. We were given designated beach chairs (marked with name and room number) to use for the duration; each night, the chairs are sanitized and put away til we retrieved the next morning. We just weren't sure how a hotel stay would be right now but we were so pleasantly surprised. The high quality of service, attitude and willingness by the staff to make us as comfortable as possible was so appreciated. A special Thank You to Meg, Allison and the other staff members (sorry about not knowing everyone's name). Job well done!!
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Response from Meg Niedzweicki, General Manager at The Tides Beach Club
Responded Oct 21, 2020
We appreciate all your kind words, and recognition of how hard we have worked to keep guests safety the priority throughout this pandemic. We look forward to seeing you again next year!
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TBC has five star lodging figured out. You feel it from the moment you walk in the door to the moment your stay ends. An Inn situated in the Goose Rocks Beach Neigborhood , TBC has integrated old world architecture with high end design charm. The decor is on point, Beachy chic, rooms are fairly sized and spread out so you don’t hear your neighbors. Inn is situated across the street from the beach/ocean. The front desk team greets you with each pass of the desk willing to to help you with your stay. Rooms are cleaned daily with attention to any request you have. Breakfast pastries are dropped at the door daily . Bikes are available to ride around the neigborhood or to access amenities at the sister resort, Hidden Pond. At HP, you have access to the pool, spa, fitness classes . Recommend a hike with Jean on property. There is a shuttle available to guests to take you around KB. All around TBC is a special place with Top Notch service. Thanks to Robin, Amber, Ryan, Ivan & especially Noah for making our trip extra special. This is a must stay for anyone visiting the KB area. Txs again - the girls in room #204
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Hidden Pond, Owner at The Tides Beach Club
Responded Oct 10, 2022
Dear Chicago09, Thank you so much for taking the time to share you 5-star experience with us. We truly appreciate your feedback about the accommodations and are thrilled that they were up to your expectations. We take great pride in all the amenities we have to offer along with our dedicated team, which make them so great! It is amazing to hear that you took advantage of everything we have to offer between The Tides Beach Club and Hidden Pond. Again, thank you for your kind feedback and we are so happy that we were able to make the trip so special. We hope to welcome you back in the future! Sincerely, Amber Aaskov Guest Service Manager The Tides Beach Club
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We went to Tides for our “babymoon” and will be back! The rooms are beachy and comfortable and the restaurant is amazing. Everything we ordered from salads to lobster rolls and lobster rangoons were above and beyond, as were the cocktails. I had the only mocktail worth mentioning of my entire pregnancy here. The beach has soft sands and calm waters and the chair service is so convenient. The packaged breakfasts left at our door each morning were a nice touch we looked forward to each day.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The Tides Bearch Club is in a beautiful setting across from the great beach and so it is an enjoyable location, particularly since it is the only option in that area of Kings Highway.
That said, this is no longer a hotel with a restaurant; it is a restaurant with some rooms upstairs. There is not a single square foot of common space devoted to guests. It is all set up - all the time - as restaurant seating. The rooms are small so if you can perchance get a chair on the deck from the many people coming in for drinks, lunch or dinner, you will be lucky. The restaurant is always full in the evenings, and there is not preference given to hotel guests. If you like living in a restaurant, this is the place.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Hidden Pond, Owner at The Tides Beach Club
Responded Aug 20, 2021
Thank you for your review about your recent stay at The Tides Beach Club. We are pleased to learn that you enjoyed the area and were able to spend time on our beautiful stretch of beach. We are sorry to hear that you felt the common areas and restaurant were crowded. We are a popular spot amongst locals as well as hotel guests and we do our best to accommodate everyone, but it does tend to fill up during our busy season. We highly value all of our guests and patrons and want to do our best to ensure each individual enjoys their time at our property. If you are ever to stay with us again, please let us know what we can do to make your stay more peaceful and comfortable. We thank you again for your comments and hope to welcome you to Tides again sometime in the future. Sincerely, Ophelia Muradian General Manager Tides Beach Club
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The location is amazing, sitting in the middle of Goose Rocks Beach. The chair service on the beach is excellent and convenient. The room was noisy during sleeping hours because you can easily hear other guests moving around. I know there is a staff shortage in hospitality right now but we were underwhelmed by their attentiveness at this price point. I have had friendlier, more thoughtful staff at inexpensive chain hotels. Overall the location is amazing, the food and drinks are great and everything is very clean. But for this amount of $ the amenities and staff were a little disappointing.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Response from Hidden Pond, Owner at The Tides Beach Club
Responded Aug 20, 2021
Thank you so much for choosing to stay at Tides Beach Club for your recent visit to Kennebunkport. We take pride in our beautiful property and are pleased that you enjoyed the beach and were able to try some of our amazing food. We value our guests above all else and work tirelessly to ensure our guests receive the highest quality of service. I am sorry to hear that your experience fell short of these high standards and I will be addressing your concerns with our service team. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do for you and we truly hope to welcome you back to our beautiful hotel again in the future. Sincerely, Ophelia Muradian General Manager Tides Beach Club
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My fiance and I stayed here in May to celebrate his birthday. This place is just outstanding. We were there in May, literally days after it opened for the season. But we never would have known given how smoothly everything ran and how wonderfully we were treated. From the front desk staff to the waiters and everyone in between, they were kind, considerate and very professional. We are in our mid-twenties and often have been treated as "kids" when we travel together. Not here. The front desk helped me to arrange my fiance's birthday dinner at Earth (also outstanding) and the waiter remembered after the first morning how my fiance likes his coffee and that I prefer ice water. Only two areas to improve- the breakfast was very expensive for two eggs and dry toast. Dinner was absolutely wonderful so I don't think improving breakfast would be difficult. Second, the bike chains were rusted on all the bikes and fell off during one ride- such a small thing but could be fixed easily. We will be staying again soon!
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Response from Hidden Pond, Owner at The Tides Beach Club
Responded Aug 20, 2021
Thank you so much for your kind review of your recent stay at Tides Beach Club. I am delighted that you and your fiancé so enjoyed the time you spent with us. We take pride in our attention to detail and in offering memorable service and experiences for our guests and will pass on your kind message to our staff that they were able to cater so well to your needs. I have made a note of your comments about the breakfast selection and the condition of the loaner bicycles and thank you for this feedback. Please let us know the next time you will be staying with us and we will be sure to make it another remarkable experience for you and your family! Sincerely, Ophelia Muradian General Manager Tides Beach Club
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My husband and I stayed at the Tides Beach Club Hotel for the eleventh time and as always, it was fabulous. We usually arrive early because we like to take advantage of a full day on the beach. You can always leave your luggage in your car, or the front desk will look after storage until check in. We had never stayed in this room it was on the small side but had a lovely ocean view as well as a very generous and thoughtful welcome gift. We left the windows open at night to fall asleep listening to the sound of the waves. Our room was kept clean, and we never had to ask for towels they were always there when we got back from the beach. There’s indoor and outdoor dining which includes an amazing front porch with ocean views (make a reservation on OpenTable). The bar area is stunning and conducive to meeting people and making new friends. Both the food and service are always good, and the mixed drinks are spectacular. The Tides at Goose Rocks Beach is a very special place although nothing is perfect it comes close which is mainly due to the people that work there. They’re a great bunch and always eager to help, they make you feel like you’re part of the family. We would like to send a shout-out to several remarkable people that made our stay one to remember (I apologize in advance for any misspelled names): Ben, Amber, Dave, Julia, Leo, Robin, Corey, Ivan, Riyas and of course Chef Roma Louise & Jim
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Room Tip:We like the second floor.
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Response from Hidden Pond, Owner at The Tides Beach Club
Responded Jul 29, 2022
Dear Louise, What a fantastic review! It’s always been a pleasure having you at Tides Beach Club. We truly appreciate the time you took to share your experience and all the great photos attached. We are delighted to hear that the food and service was nothing short of amazing. It means a lot that our team makes you feel like family and are always going above and beyond to help wherever they can. That is always what we strive for in not only your experience, but all of our guests’ Tides experiences. We cannot wait to welcome you back soon and hope that your 12th visit will be even better! Amber Aaskov Guest Service Manager The Tides Beach Club
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Just took a little beach getaway and stayed here. It had been 10 years or so since I'd done that. It was just lovely. Even though it was early in the season and the staff was just getting used to their jobs, they were friendly and went above and beyond to make sure I had everything I needed. Very impressed with them.
The room was excellent, and they've added some amenities since I'd last been in. For one, they now have fridges and Keurigs in-room, which I really appreciated. The bed was squooshy and luxurious (no change there!) and I could've stayed in it for days. The shower was great - big rainwater shower head and built-in Jonathan Adler shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.
The food was, as usual, very good. Even when I'm not staying at The Tides, I always make my way in for a few lobster rolls. The lobster chowder was also delicious.
Fantastic experience! I'll be back.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Response from Hidden Pond, Owner at The Tides Beach Club
Responded Jun 20, 2022
Meredeth F, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We greatly appreciate your valuable feedback and are thrilled to hear the team; amenities and your overall stay was fantastic. We take great pride in delivering an exceptional guest experience and are delighted to hear that you have enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again in the future! Amber Aaskov Guest Service Manager The Tides Beach Club
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My wife and I just returned from a 5-day vacation to The Tides. It was an outstanding experience.
First off - we had incredible weather with 80 degree temperatures and sunny. The Tides offers a great Beach Tender service where they provide chairs and umbrellas and tables and towels so you dont need to bring anything with you on vacation. The staff on the beach was courteous and prompt and enjoyed learning more about them and their endeavours!
The hotel itself has a very beachy vibe to it, and the manager, Amber, could not have been more welcoming. She made sure that our stay was enjoyable and problem free. From ensuring Shuttle drop off and pick ups in town, to helping arrange dinner reservations, and constantly checking in. it made the entire week very relaxing!
We stayed in room 204. If you havent been to Tides, they have different unique rooms from smaller queen bed setups, to large ocean front with Balcony. Our room was a nice size with a King bed, and sitting area that included a pullout couch and 2 chairs. I'd recommend spending the extra money on this room over the smaller ones we've stayed in previously. It made it feel more comfortable.
The restaurant was great, and we had lunch there everyday.
I highly recommend and will be back!
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from Hidden Pond, Owner at The Tides Beach Club
Responded Aug 3, 2022
Dear Kevin, Thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback about The Tides Beach Club! We are pleased to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed all the amenities the Tides has to offer. From our beach tending staff assisting with chairs, umbrellas and towels to our attentive and courteous staff that helped arrange shuttles and dinner reservations, we are thrilled to hear it made your stay very relaxing. Your detailed description about room 204 could not have been more accurate and informative for our future guests and we thank you for that. We truly value your detailed review and all the nice things you had to share. Thank you for choosing The Tides Beach Club and we can’t wait to welcome you back in the future! Sincerely, Amber Aaskov Guest Service Manager The Tides Beach Club
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Love this lovely Inn and fabulous restaurant! Southern coast of Maine is gorgeous this time of year There was a remote feel with this Beachfront Gem We couldn’t wait to walk the beach. Even in Mid September the lounges and beach chairs were available on the beach. We even walked the sandbars and took a dip ! Although we choose a Small room with an Ocean View it was well appointed with a great view . The bathroom walk-in shower was very inviting The staff here go out of their way to be welcoming and the amenities like apples,kind bar ,candies, water ,beach towels and easy parking. To top off the fabulous restaurant and front porch we’re just over the Moon. A must mention it was our duo Birthdays and David Morgan and Lilly and the staff made us feel very special . Our second day we visited their sister resort Hidden Cove and used their beautiful pool . That evening we visited their restaurant Earth. Both of these properties really impressed us and we consider ourselves we’ll traveled foodies. We will be going back soon to try another of these properties. We heard they have 9 ! Great team work Kuddos to the owners you should be proud !
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Hidden Pond, Owner at The Tides Beach Club
Responded Oct 10, 2022
Dear sos5292, Thank you for taking the time to share you experience at The Tides Beach Club! We are pleased to hear that you not only enjoyed our beautiful beach front property, but also all the great amenities we have to offer. Whether you are traveling with the family or celebrating an anniversary, there is always something to enjoy at our beautiful properties. We are delighted to hear that your dining experience at Earth and The Tides beach Club was made special from our amazing, attentive team who always strive to go above and beyond for our guests. We truly value all the kind words you have shared, and we hope to welcome you back in the future! Sincerely, Amber Aaskov Guest Service Manager The Tides Beach Club
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Hi taec548 -- While some of our rooms are on the petite side, all do offer clothing storage for our visitors. Please give us a call at the hotel and we would be happy to assist in securing the right room for your beach vacation!
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I do apologize for the delayed response! Unfortunately, our property is not pet friendly!
Please us know if we can be of any further assistance!
The Team at TBC
It depends. I agree that the staff would go out of their way to help you. I also agree with bob that given how much of a social scene The Tides is, and how noisy it is, it might be a problem if your baby is a light sleeper. It is near the beach and very comfortable so it is kind of a toss up. Also, there are no elevators so you have to haul the baby and baby stuff up and down the stairs.
There are more places to choose from in the Kennebunkport area.
PRICE RANGE
C$846 - C$1,458 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
tides beach club hotel kennebunkport
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Tides Inn By-The-Sea
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United StatesMaineKennebunksKennebunkport
NUMBER OF ROOMS
21
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