Samoset Resort Reviews and Photos (Rockport, Maine)

Nice but a little threadbare

A traveler

Travelocity.com

July 24, 2008

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This was a very nice resort for golfers and business meeting types. The lobby was beautiful. The rooms were nice but not worth the money. The bathrooms were beautifully appointed with marble and were very big. The beds were very comfortable with ...Read more

Samoset Pro/Con

A traveler

Travelocity.com

May 14, 2008

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We stayed for two days. The pros include that the room was large, the beds with the extra pillows were comfortable, the tv was a large flatscreen, the air conditioner was powerful, and the toiletries provided had a nice fragrance. Other than the ...Read more

A Prize amongst Lobster Fest

A traveler

Travelocity.com

August 9, 2007

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After enjoying the crowds at Lobster Fest, it was heavenly to go back to this clean, elegant resort. Sinking down into the down comforter was the highlight of our evening. Watching the sunrise at 5:15 from our bed off of our balcony was the ...Read more

Samoset Resort

by moatway

Riverview, New Brunswick

March 28, 2006

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Best of IgoUgo Best Things Nearby:Mid-Coast Maine is a vacation wonderland in the summer. There is, foremost, the sea with its rocky shoreline punctuated by beaches and harbours. Tourists flock to the towns that dot the coast and with that kind of clientele, there ...Read more Best Things Nearby:
Mid-Coast Maine is a vacation wonderland in the summer. There is, foremost, the sea with its rocky shoreline punctuated by beaches and harbours. Tourists flock to the towns that dot the coast and with that kind of clientele, there are many things to explore, see, and buy. Between Belfast and Portland are the picturesque towns of Searsport, Camden, Rockport, Rockland, Thomaston, Wiscasset, and Bath. Each offers a rich and interesting inventory of colonial, Federal and Greek Revival housing and most feature historical principle streets of Victorian brick. In the winter, your shopping and restaurant choices may be somewhat limited, but the architecture, the natural beauty, and the major sites are all still available.For the shopper, there is Freeport which may be a town of retail outlets, but it preserves much of its old charm. Scattered through the other towns is a plethora of art galleries, retail stores, and good restaurants. Other sites that are not to be missed are the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, the Owls Head Transportation Museum in Owls Head, just south of Rockland, and the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath. Augusta, the state capital, is less than an hour from Rockland. Both the state house and the Maine State Museum are interesting visits.

Best Things About the Resort:
A resort of this size should be ripe with amenities and activities, and Samoset certainly has it all. The magnificent lobby/gift shop area is the heart of an operation that includes 178 hotel rooms and 72 units of RCI accommodation surrounded by the golf course and facing out over Penobscot Bay. For summer visitors, there are golf and tennis. In the winter, if there is snow, there is cross-country skiing on the grounds, and downhill is available at the nearby 9-run Camden Snowbowl. Inside the hotel building is a health club available to those 14 and over. The health club features a large Cardio Theatre with Stairmasters, treadmills, and all the other machinery available in any modern facility as well as the Icarian Strength Centre with its free weights and a large variety of machines. There are also health classes: yoga, Pilates, aerobics, boot camp, water fitness, and more. Maureen attended a couple of the aerobics classes used by guests and locals and found the atmosphere warm and inviting. It is also possible to arrange for the services of massage therapists. In the health club area there is a 50 foot pool (and hot tub) with scheduled adult times in the early morning and the evening, the day being dedicated to family swimming.The resort features two restaurants in the winter… the Breakwater Café and Marcel’s. Marcel’s is a wonderful experience in a somewhat formal atmosphere (Men are requested to wear jackets). It also features a Sunday brunch and is closed for dinner from Sunday to Tuesday. The Breakwater (lounge and restaurant) featured a jazz pianist on Sunday, a Surf or Turf night on Tuesday, an Italian buffet on Thursday, and an all-you-can-eat fish fry on Friday. Something for everyone in the family at reasonable prices! In the summer, the Breakwater Café adds patio dining and there is also a grill in the golf clubhouse.

Resort Experience:
We were assigned a one bedroom unit on the top floor of building 700 (the middle of three RCI buildings). From check-in to departure, the experience was flawless.Sweeping open the curtains that covered the patio doors in the morning, we were met with dazzling sunrises shining over the waters of Penobscot Bay. The unit was compact, but extremely comfortable to the point that I mentioned to my wife that it would be nice if every timeshare experience were like this. Even the casual observer would note that the property was extremely well maintained and that the design of the unit, the choice of colours and fabrics, and the warm pine furniture created an extremely pleasant (and smoke-free) environment. The kitchen was small, but very serviceable, and included a two-burner cook top, microwave, dishwasher, an under-counter refrigerator, a toaster oven, and coffee maker. We found it well-equipped and it included everything we needed for any food preparation and clean-up.The living area, which had patio doors leading to a spacious deck, allowed for soft-seating for four or five, and included a television and VCR (Movies are available at the Health Centre, and DVD players may be available on request). Perhaps the only thing missing was a radio/CD player… you might consider bringing your own, as we did. The bedroom, also with patio doors to the deck, had a king-size bed and enough storage to satisfy us. The WC/bath is tight enough that had Elvis died on that toilet, staff would have been forced to take out a wall. The unit, by the way, does receive a change of linens and towels at mid-week.I have mentioned dinner at Marcel’s as well as the health club… both excellent experiences. There is much more and in your room you will find the usual guest information book, as well as a copy of "The Samozette", a newsletter about the resort for that week. It provides information on local nightlife, the cinema offerings, tide charts, daycare, babysitting, the health club and the RCI meet and greet with wine and cheese.There are no negatives at Samoset… and it is my understanding that should you find one, they will fix it. I plan to return as often as I can. To learn more about the resort, go to Samoset.

Unit Type: 1 Bedroom
Activities: Excellent
Amenities: Excellent
Unit Satisfaction: Excellent
Family Friendliness: Excellent
Service: Excellent

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From journal Winter Break: Mid-Coast Maine

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by MrsKoiboy

Simi Valley, California

January 10, 2005

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Best Things Nearby:Camden, Owls' Head Lighthouse, Acadia National Park, exploring seaside towns.Best Things About the Resort:Charming resort, very clean and views of the water from every room. You can walk to Breakwater Lighthouse, great for ...Read more

From journal FALL in love with Maine

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by KenDurham

Quispamsis NB, New Brunswick

December 19, 2004

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Best Things Nearby:For shopping, Shaws and Walmart are less than 1 mile away. For coffee lovers, go to Rock Cafe next to Shaws.Best Things About the Resort:There is a health club with very large indoor pool.Resort Experience:The resort renovated all ...Read more

From journal Samoset Resort in December

Samoset Resort

by HVACGordon

Falmouth, Massachusetts

July 24, 2004

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Best of IgoUgo Best Things Nearby:Be sure to visit the shops in Dramascotta and Boothbay Harbor. Captain Fish in Boothbay Harbor has the best narrated boat rides and has real comfortable boats. He comes in real close to the sights on his tour. They really know the ...Read more Best Things Nearby:
Be sure to visit the shops in Dramascotta and Boothbay Harbor. Captain Fish in Boothbay Harbor has the best narrated boat rides and has real comfortable boats. He comes in real close to the sights on his tour. They really know the local waters and tales about local people and the area.

Best Things About the Resort:
The Samoset is Gold Crown and has 72 timeshare units, all with private balconies or patios, with spectacular ocean views. We had a one-bedroom unit that had a kitchen area with microwave oven, dining/living area with sofa bed, master suite and full bathroom. The décor is very nice, downeast Maine style. Upon entering the unit, everything was clean and had a clean smell; everything is well maintained, housekeeping is great.

Resort Experience:
The entrance to the Rockland Breakwater Light is on site with easy access to the striking rock formation that juts out almost one mile into Rockland Harbor with a brick lighthouse on the end. You can walk all the way out to the end on the flat manmade rock breakwater to the lighthouse. Since the last time we visited the area they now have a gift shop in the Lighthouse. The walk out on the breakwater is almost a mile long one way and there are no restrooms in the Lighthouse, so be prepared. The view is wonderful you are close to the passing ferryboats that go out Vinalhaven. Across the harbor is Owls Head lighthouse, the last time that we visited Owls Head it was unmanned and the access to the Lighthouse was blocked. Good news - it is now manned and fixed up with access to the Lighthouse. If you look inland you will have a great view of the waterfront of Rockland Maine.

The last time we stayed was in December, we enjoy walking along the ocean cliff along the edge of the golf course, you can see the local ducks along the seacoast. The walk around the golf course takes a little over one hour. The only problem is during golf season this walk is taboo. You are only allowed to walk out to the breakwater or along the edge of the road. Samoset will not allow any walking that is near the golf course. They should have provided walking paths next to the fence along the course. Not everyone is into golf. Be careful while walking on the road as they have a lot of local traffic with local members to the health club and they are trying to get in before and after work and lunchtime, it is very active.

The Farnsworth Museum in downtown Rockland is fantastic you could spend the whole day there. Be sure to eat at the Rockland Café - they have all you can eat fish and chips, the fish is as fresh as it can be.

A close visit is Rockport Harbor. The view is fantastic, and an old lime kiln is located in the park. Years ago this port was active in lime processing.

While at the Samoset we had lunch twice at the Breakwater Café, it was very nice, great view and excellent lunch.

We are going back to the Samoset in November for Thanksgiving and are looking forward to it.

We were told that High Speed Internet will be available soon in every room (not sure if they will charge for it).

Be sure to visit the shops in Dramascotta and Boothbay Harbor. Captain Fish in Boothbay Harbor has the best narrated boat rides and has real comfortable boats. He comes in real close to the sites on his tour. They really know the local waters and tales about local people and the area.

Unit Type: 1 Bedroom
Activities: Not Available
Amenities: Very Good
Unit Satisfaction: Excellent
Family Friendliness: Excellent
Service: Excellent

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From journal Our Return to Samoset

Samoset Resort

by PaulandElaine

San Marcos, California

June 23, 2004

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Nicely furnished one bedroom with a small dining room, kitchen, living room and one bath. Beautiful view of Penobscot Bay from the deck. Very clean and it appeared to have been recently redecorated. Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse is next to the ...Read more

From journal An Early Spring Week in Maine

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by KenDurham

Quispamsis NB, New Brunswick

April 13, 2004

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Best Things Nearby:Walmart and Grocery stores with in 1 mile Movie house about 10 minute drive west on Rte 1. On the oceanBest Things About the Resort:Fantastic year round resort. In December there is the fitness centre, indoor pool, sauna, and ...Read more

From journal Maine Coast in December

Samoset Resort on the Ocean

by nonniepazonnie

Keene, New Hampshire

January 23, 2004

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Best of IgoUgo Best Things Nearby:The setting of Samoset is truly majestic. The entire resort is framed by Maine coastline. You have constant views of the Penobscott Bay. Without doubt, the best things nearby are the ocean, shoreline, ocean breeze, and the sun. ...Read more

From journal A Midwinter Trip to Maine Coast

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