727 Ocean Point Road
East Boothbay, ME 04544
Dock
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Mooring
Offered
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8 Reviews
by John B. - Verified user on Sep 06, 2026
Great place , mooring right out front and seen from our room . Restaurant on site with good food, pool , fire pit . A great find , we highly recommend Smugglers Cove Inn
by Andrew M. - Verified user on Sep 01, 2026
we visited with our C36 for a night this year. We had a nice visit with them last year. They allow mooring customer’s full use of the facility, including the heated pool and kayaks + paddle boards. Nice value variety nearby linekin bay which restricts what you have access to, and charges more. I knocked off one star because the bathroom was a little worn and could use some general maintenance.
Marina Response:
Wonderful! We had our mooring specialist move and re-set the moorings. We are so glad it all worked out for you and that you enjoyed the amenities.by Daniela G. - Verified user on Aug 24, 2026
The mooring was easy to find and close to the dock you can bring your dingy to. The pool was heated and great for the kids. The captain shower was clean and spacious. The staff specially the manager were extremely friendly and welcoming. We stayed 1 overnight and enjoyed their nice warm breakfast buffet.
Marina Response:
Wonderful! We are so glad your family enjoyed your experience with us and look forward to seeing you again sometime.by Alicia P. - Verified user on Jul 27, 2026
Such a fun stop! The pool was lovely. Simple bathroom/shower. Live music with great beautifully situated restaurant. Friendly staff. Dog and family friendly. Lots to do for a day off the boat.
Marina Response:
We are so glad you enjoyed your stop with us! We hope to see you again when you are in the area!by Bernard s. - Verified user on Aug 05, 2025
This is a diamond in the early stages (did not wish to say in the rough). It has a very nice facility with ultra clean bathroom and hot shower.Nice view from the restaurant for amazing sunsets- food and drinks (closes at 9pm). The grounds of the hotel (with heated pool) is kept immaculate, has a manmade small beach…you can use a kayak or PB at no cost! The staff is super nice! So why only a 4 star? They don’t really understand the boating world - recently purchased the property and joined Dockwa…also no one can help if you run into issues for example they assigned us a mooring ball number but, the mooring ball did not exist! So, we took the next one that was unassigned! At tide change at 4am I was hearing a bag on the hull that felt like a mooring ball but then, a second bang on the opposite side nearly simultaneously! Went to look to find we had now two mooring balls… you guessed it right….we dragged the mooring ball some 30 feet (low time the depth was 26 feet)! We are a small sailboat, I can only imagine a 36 footer…! So until they invest some time and resources (I am sure they will), I gave them 4 stars! Stay away from mooring ball SC4156 and SC4154…. But do go- well worth the visit and food!
Marina Response:
First of all thank you for your honest review. We are glad that enjoyed the location and the amenities we offer. Secondly, we are really sorry for the experience with the moorings. Thank you for raising this issue. We will decommission these until we get our mooring servicer to re-anchor these. Once again, apologies for any inconvenience. We hope to see you back another time.by Damian G. - Verified user on Aug 01, 2025
Highly recommend as a cruise stopover, avoiding the crowds at nearby Boothbay. Sheltered bay, with moorings just off the dock. Owners and staff are friendly and helpful. Great saltwater swimming pool. Use of kayaks and paddleboards. Bar and restaurant.
Marina Response:
We are so glad you enjoyed your stopover at Smuggler's Cove Inn. We hope to see you again sometime. Enjoy the rest of your summer!by Andrew R. on Jul 31, 2025
We are long-time visitors of Linekin Bay Resort, and Smugglers Cove popped up on Dockwa recently, so we thought we'd give it a try. All in all, this spot is great, especially if you prefer no fuss and "self-sufficiency" with docking/mooring. We stayed ashore for the evening, and the rooms were updated and nice. The restaurant was also top-notch (just wish it were open for lunch). The real highlight, though, is the beach on the property. Kids played for hours in the sand and on paddleboards (provided by SCI). Can be tough to find good sand spots in Maine and this is such a lovely little one.
As an FYI, we arrived at high tide and I dropped the family and gear off at the dock before heading to the mooring. Depth at that time was of absolutely no concern. The next morning I checked the depth at the dock at low tide and while I could see the bottom, I'd say there was 6ish feet. I did not venture out on the dinghy to see if there were any rocks, but I don't think there are. At any rate, a shallow draft boat should be ok to get to the dock even at low tide...just be cautious. We'll be back for sure!
Marina Response:
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Smuggler's Cove Inn and 727 Ocean Sunset Bar. Thank you for your encouraging feedback and useful tips for other boaters. We look forward to you returning with your family.by Meg W. - Verified user on Jul 13, 2025
Exceptional amenities, food and drink. The staff here was very responsive and convivial. We switched to a mooring that accommodated our 34-footer and enjoyed an easy row to the Inn's dock. The premises are gorgeous and the Sunset Bar provided us with two wonderful meals. If not for the fog rolling about, we would have stayed a second night.
Marina Response:
We are so glad you enjoyed your experience with us! Perhaps you can stay that second night when the weather is better.About Smugglers Cove Inn
Smuggler’s Cove Inn is a hidden gem in a sheltered cove in Linekin Bay, East Boothbay, Maine. This seaside inn has its own private beach and a heated salt-water swimming pool. The restaurant on site, 727 Ocean Sunset Bar is available for breakfast, happy hour or dinner.
Four moorings, located to the right of the Smuggler’s Cove Inn dock in Linekin Bay, are available for short term or overnight stays. Moorings are available for up to 39' boats (please check mooring capacity).
Overnight Rate: $50 per night per mooring in the shoulder season and $55 per night over summer. Hotel guests may hire moorings for $25 per night.
Property Amenities: When renting a mooring, you are welcome to the following amenities on property: • Captain’s shower (Lantern building, first floor) • One five-pound bucket of ice per day • Two for one breakfast deal • Trash disposal • Access to guest waterfront amenities – heated saltwater pool, kayaks and paddleboards • Dog friendly
Boater's breakfast deal: Mooring guests are welcome to join us for breakfast between 7.30am -9.30am. Call to 2075797004 to purchase our two for one breakfast deal for boating guests - $25 for two people.
Guests may also enjoy cocktails or dine at our restaurant 727 Ocean Sunset Bar (bookings for groups of 6 or more are recommended). Happy hour 3-5pm; Dinner 4-8.30pm (Thursday to Tuesday). Live music on Sunday and Tuesday evenings. Mediterranean Monday Theme Nights. Closed Wednesdays.
Dinghies may be left at the Smuggler’s Cove Inn Dock while property facilities are used.
Getting Here-- 43° 49’ 50.37” N, -69° 35’ 30.72” W
Boats may be launched at the Linekin Bay public boat ramp off Murray Hill Road, East Boothbay.
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