Skip to main content

Moby Dick Motel

2.0 star property
Travelers find the perfect balance of peaceful seaside relaxation and coastal excitement just steps from Old Orchard Beach Pier at this welcoming motel

Choose dates to view prices

The Moby Dick Motel, a short walk from Old Orchard Beach Pier, combines beachy charm with comfort. Enjoy morning coffee at the on-site cafe or pick up necessities at the convenience store. This smoke-free property offers free self-parking for a hassle-free beach getaway.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

About the area

Located in Old Orchard Beach, Moby Dick Motel is near the beach. Harmon Historical Museum and Saco Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Aquaboggan Water Park and Old Orchard Beach Parasail. Funtown Splashtown USA and Big 20 Bowling Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Old Orchard Beach travel guide
View more Motels in Old Orchard Beach
Map
74 E Grand Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME, 04064

What's nearby

  • An old wooden pier with colorful cafes on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. USA. Portland. old orchard beach,
    Old Orchard Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Old Orchard Beach pier with rays through the pilings at low tide
    Old Orchard Beach Pier
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Verlassener Rummel in Old Orchard Beach bei Sonnenschein, Maine
    Palace Playland
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Harmon Historical Museum
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pirate's Cove
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Old Orchard Beach Station
    12 min walk
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lone Pine Brewing Co.
    5 min walk
  • The Brunswick
    13 min walk
  • Whaler
    11 min walk
  • The Pier Patio Pub
    8 min walk
  • Rocco's Pizza
    9 min walk

About this property

Moby Dick Motel

Motel near Old Orchard Beach Pier
Moby Dick Motel provides amenities, such as a corner/local shop and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • A gift shop and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Moby Dick Motel include comforts, such as air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Balconies or patios, fridges and cable channels

Similar properties

Exterior
Beach Motel & Suites
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
6.6 out of 10, 158 reviews
The price is £69
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Beach Motel & Suites
Compare similar properties

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 28.50 per accommodation, per stay
The resort fee includes:
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Moby Dick Motel
Moby Dick Motel Old Orchard Beach
Moby Dick Old Orchard Beach
Motel Dick
Moby Dick Motel Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Moby Dick Motel Old Orchard Beach Maine
Moby Dick Motel Motel
Moby Dick Motel Old Orchard Beach
Moby Dick Motel Motel Old Orchard Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is Moby Dick Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Moby Dick Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Moby Dick Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Moby Dick Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Moby Dick Motel located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Old Orchard Beach and Old Orchard Beach Pier. Palace Playland and Harmon Historical Museum are also within 15 minutes. Old Orchard Beach Station is 12 minutes by foot.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Moby Dick Motel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Shelton, CT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was certainly dated but that gave it some charm. The rooms were spotless and the owners were so friendly. Could see the ocean from our balcony. Easy walk to the pier! Would stay there again in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
that picture that you see on line is NOT the Moby Dick Motel. Bathrooms soo tiny you cant even take a good shower. Towels we all stained. No shower pressure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than the room being a bit crowded, we were treated like royalty by the owner and his staff. He really believes in customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location friendly staff

It was great- perfect spot. The owner is so friendly and welcoming. The variety store is so convenient and the sandwiches are delicious. The room was nice - nothing over the top but was comfy and had a great deck overlooking the street. I would def go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an awesome experience and the owner even helped my boyfriend propose. He gave extra keys and helped the room get set up for the engagement
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel!

Stayed here for an Ironman event. Fantastic location! Great price! Very friendly and wonderful staff. The room was clean and tidy, and the experience was overall fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Experience

The room was outdated, but clean. I really liked that the pillows had plastic covers (not the kind that make all the noise) under the pillowcase. Housekeeping was punctual and attentive ensuring our privacy and comfort while keeping our room in tip top shape. If you are a coffee lover please note that there isn’t a coffee machine in the room and the cost of a small cup of coffee in the store is $2. I also feel it’s helpful to point out that check in is done in the convenience store. Paul was very nice and asked for our feedback whenever he got a chance. We took a griddle to cook food on and it didn’t bother him at all, actually sold us some supplies that we forgot to bring (overpriced it was convenient). Overall we had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel that is in good location

We had a good experience for the short time that we were there
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Bernie, Maine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Enjoyed our stay. Paul was very nice and accommodating. The motel is very dated but clean and homey. I will consider this motel when I visit LOB again. Thanks for a pleasing stay, Paul.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Dave, Boston

Liked: Staff & service
One block from the beach, Paul is the man, very comfy stay thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Nice beach hotel

Just what we expected! Great location, awesome food right next door and plenty of sand. The room seriously needs an up grade but served us well. We will stay again😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Germain

We wont recommende this place

First we had to pay $30 more as they said it was for internet, wich was not told by you and we wont go there anymore and saw other place with kitchen for $80 dollards less a day. For us we will go elsewhere in the future. We could not get internet from our room, we finally got it the last day before leaving behind hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great weekend get away!

Moby Dick Motel was so clean and far exceeded my expectations. The staff are all so friendly and accommodating! I would definitely stay there again, it's within walking distance to the beach. I would recommend this place to all my family and friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Not as bad as I thought..

Staying at a convenience store motel, I had my doubts. Small microwave, fridge, 2 beds, air and a TV... Room was cleaned daily with new towels. Short walk to beach and pier... Nothing to complain about. Could have used a coffee pot and hair dryer, but the store sells food, coffee, beer and ice.. no pool though....

8/10 Good

Dan, maine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good location, excellent staff

The staff was amazing, very kind and helpful. Having a store rigjt there was great and their subs are the best. Store clerk and cleaning person wad amazing!!!

8/10 Good

Sonia and Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap cost for a very nice room

A very good service by the staff. A large size room with nice beds. Close to the beach and a very good cost!! Thanks for the time to OOB!!

4/10 Poor

Adrienne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dissapointed

I booked the reservation in July and showed up on 7/3 and was told they couldn't "find" the reservation. The response of the staff was "they did to me again". You would think that if you've had an issue with online bookings in the past you wouldn't continue to use that service but that didn't seem to matter to the front desk of the Moby Dick Hotel. Instead of the reserved 2 twin bed room with a kitchenette that was reserved, we were offered a single bed box of a room (mind you we had 2 other people staying with us) with a small college fridge and broken AC. Had to laugh when we were told that the tv shuts off sometimes and you just need to "get up and plug it in again". All this and they also wanted to charge more than the agreed upon price on Expedia. Mistakes happen and if the staff had done anything to try and appease the situation I wouldn't have written this review. I thought they would have offered a free night in the future or some money towards the more expensive room that we now had to get but no, nothing was offered but a "sorry". We ended up staying at the Aquarius down the street. A little more expensive but well worth it.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel old orchard

J'ai trouve beaucoup mieux le lendemain pour beaucoup moins cher On est au dessus du depanneur a 100' du train et il en a passe 6 durant la nuit!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Moby Dick Motel

It is located near the beach. There is a convenience store on the 1st floor.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was close to the beach, but very outdated.

Train behind the motel blowing its horn as it passed 2:00 in the morning. One day it rained all day, so it was hot and we decided to watch TV, but the air conditioner was so loud you could not hear the TV. The toilet broke once and it was found that a Christmas tree hook was used to hold it together. I repaired it and then another time if plugged up. Beds were uncomfortable, the screen door fell off several times and the door lock would stick so badly it took two of use to open it. There was no ice and no breakfast. This room needed a complete do over.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice hotel great location

cute little motel, nice variety store, very friendly and very close to beach and attractions

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl & Jim, Brattleboro, VT, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family

My husband Jim & I were very happy & oh my gosh the people were so friendly and made our stay awesome...such friendly people all the away around and us feel like family!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overpriced

Motel was in a good location on the strip, but unfortunately overpriced for what it is.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outdated

Pros- clean room, right next to beach!!! Cons- very small view of ocean, train right at back of building goes by several times at all hours of the day and night!!!! Lots of foot and vehicle traffic right outside front windows!!

8/10 Good

Kelly, Springfield, MO, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay at The Moby Dick Motel

My husband and I stayed our last night of vacation at the Moby Dick in Old Orchard Beach. This stay was one of our best on the trip! We loved Old Orchard Beach and the Moby Dick was in a great location, the beach access is right across the street with a great restaurant/bar overlooking the ocean. Walking distance to the pier and shops. The hotel was very clean, our room had a balcony and we could see the ocean. Overall, would highly recommend the Moby Dick Motel.