Gull Motel - Motel in Old Orchard Beach - 89 W Grand Ave, USA

I want to be fair to this establishment because Molly and Collin were very kind and upgraded our room to a cottage when they realized there was a mixup in the type of room they had booked for us. They couldn't have been nicer. Here's the thing. The Gull is part of a group of hotels and for some reason they check everyone for The Gull AND Waves in at the same front desk so when you arrive at check in time which is 4:00 there is a long line. The woman ahead of me had room #6 but there was no way to tell if it was a 6 or a 9 so I had to wait while she asked them which it was and for some reason it took the woman FOREVER to figure this out. IN the meantime 8 other guests checked in with different attendants. My husband asked me what in the world took so long because so many people were coming and going while she checked a room number?!|Anyway, we got to our room and I was very disappointed. Seems they didn't actually book me for what I had discussed with the person on the phone and when I got there they didn't have any "King rooms with a view" which is what I had booked. I ended up in a room with 2 queens and a smallish balcony overlooking the parking lot. They had sent me a confirmation they said that I had opened but I somehow missed that they booked me in a Queen room. So pay attention to your confirmation emails folks. My bad. Everything felt clean but let's just say that the resort is older and the view is from an angled balcony that is pretty far from the beach so unless you are in the "Inn" don't expect much of a view. You are basically looking at a parking lot. Also, I am a decorator but it doesn't take a decorator to know that it is kind of nice to match the curtains? There were 3 different types of curtains on the windows, all different lengths and old and the kitchen was very poorly equipped and all utensils and cups etc, needed updating. Nothing matched and there were not any matching pieces at all.|The beach is lovely, the location is good because it isn't too close to the amusement park but KNOW that there is a train that goes by frequently less that 100 yards away at the closest intersection. It is LOUD especially at 2 am. There was a great breakfast restaurant down the road called Paloma's that I highly recommend but bring your earplugs, don't expect the Hilton and enjoy the beach and ocean if that's what you came for. The 10 am Check Out is absolutely ridiculous and WAY too early. I haven't ever stayed anywhere that you need to be out by 10 am, this is not fun, especially after being at a wedding the night before. This place books because people want to go to the beach, not because it is a wonderful resort. Again, when there was a mixup with our room and I was upset, Molly and Collin were very kind and met our needs and upgraded us to a cottage and thank goodness they did or we would have been really close to the train so we truly appreciated that. It is not the staffs fault that this motel is outdated and poorly equipped and next to the loudest train I have ever heard at 2 am and all day long. So...in the end, it is the responsibility of the owners to make this nicer by updating the dishes, utensils, etc.

A lovely getaway. Perfect location. Rooms are nice. It’s clean. Could be a little cleaner but it’s a big beach house so…. The porch and yard are nice bonuses. No room amenities like coffee. That’s downstairs in the common area.

Best place on the strip, we have tried many of the other resorts- this property is by far the cleanliest most appealing one. The pool was cleaned every morning. The property was well-maintained. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. We will come back again and again to this establishment.!!

Great place. Good location. Not too close to the amusement park and shops down the street. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Chris actually helped us unpack our car and carry our stuff up to our room on the 2nd floor. Property is very well kept. We will definitely be back!

Disappointed with Gull Inn, this year. I have stayed 4 times in the past 10 years, this being 5th after 5 years absence. The main room downstairs is shabby ... rug stained all over. Coffee table cleaned EVER, this summer? No napkins or plates in the coffee buffet area. No liquid creamers, just dry packets w sugar and creamora. Fridge is in disarray...old expired food inside. Trash sitting outside guest room on this main floor. Only 2 sets of towels in double queen room. Just not the same as in past years where 2 people lived in downstairs apartment. If anything needed, they were right here to help. A premium is paid to stay in this lovely old Inn, but not worth the money, anymore.

I have been going to the Gull Motel on and off for close to 25 years and it is a charm every time. I am totally aware that it isn’t always possible but we appreciated the late check out and the possibility of parking just a little longer which permitted us to finish our weekend on a high note. Thank you for helping make our getaway experience perfect.

Room was very clean and comfortable. Right on the beach and super convenient. A close walking distance for boardwalk/pier and shops.

My stay was amazing! Incredibly friendly staff, super clean and the ocean front property was fantastic!