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Yardarm Motel

2.0 star property
Travelers gather around the crackling firepit for s'mores at this peaceful retreat with stunning views of nearby nature reserves and Moose Point State Park

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The Yardarm Motel places guests in the heart of scenic Moose Point State Park. Enjoy making s'mores by the firepit and stay connected with in-room WiFi. The property offers self parking, express check-out, and easy access to the neighboring nature reserve.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Hulu
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Hulu
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Hulu
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Bedrooms

Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Hulu
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Hulu
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Searsport is home to Yardarm Motel. Fort Knox State Park and Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Moose Point State Park and Swan Lake. Belfast Harbor and Camden Hills State Park are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Map
172 E Main St, Searsport, ME, 04974

What's nearby

  • Penobscot Marine Museum - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Belfast Harbor - 11 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Cross Insurance Center - 45 min drive - 54.3 km
  • Maine Maritime Academy - 47 min drive - 55.7 km
  • Maine Savings Amphitheater - 47 min drive - 55.0 km

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 11 min drive
  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sunoco / Blimpie / Chester Fried - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nautilus Seafood & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Young's Lobster Pound - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Anglers Maine's Family Seafood Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Yardarm Motel

Motel near Belfast Harbor
Located close to Moose Point State Park, Yardarm Motel provides a firepit. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a nature reserve and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Yardarm Motel offer comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Yardarm Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Yardarm Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Yardarm Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Yardarm Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Yardarm Motel located?

Situated in Searsport, this motel is 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Moose Point State Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Belfast Harbor and Fort Knox State Park. Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory and Swan Lake are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Yardarm Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

WillieandBarb

Liked: Amenities
Love the history here and the breakfast room has nice amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed one night — perfect for my travel needs! The room was clean, check-in was quick and easy, and it’s a great pet-friendly spot in a convenient location. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Nice safe area. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spotless! Quaint darling hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yummy blueberry muffins in the morning. Room very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel uses contact-less check-in by sending a code to our phones. The room is clean and pleasant. There is plenty of parking at the property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time we have stayed at the Yardarm. I love the retro/vintage feel of this motel and find the bed very comfortable and the room very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Big room. Nice continental breakfast. Rooms a little hard to keep warm (high ceilings and heat rises!). Took a while for the hot water to show up.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and very nice owners. Quaint comfortable hotel attached to a beautiful home. Nice continental breakfast included in a pretty dining room. The owners are very nice, they make you feel at home. Hershel went out of his way to correct a glitch in the reservation that we made through a third party site. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and very convenient. Beautiful landscaping. Clean room and close to many things. The staff were very friendly. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Class and comfort

The Yardarm is a wonderful place to stay. This completely redone 1950’s motel has the most comfortable beds, quality bedding and heaps of pillows I wish I could taken home! The owners are visible every day but not intrusive. Grounds are delightful complete with a fire pit and Adirondack chairs. Wood, fire starter and bug spray are readily available. If you like to sit comfortably outside your room on a porch, walk your pet in peaceful silence in the woods behind the motel, know your trash is recycled and generally enjoy fresh air and quality comfort the Yardarm is the place for you Heather, Frank and Joe.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

cori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful environment. Comfortable room and especially accommodating staff. Also the breakfast dining area was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yardarm was clean ,quiet and easily accessible. Owner and staff were friendly and helpful. Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Nisreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
family friendly and safe. Gives a very homey feeling that makes you look forward to coming to your cozy room. great value for the money and easy access to many locations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very nice. The beds were quite comfortable. I wish we could have a little more exploring around the rounds like walking areas behind or something.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good price and location. Needed to be aired out because the room smelled musty.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

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

What a lil gem!

Spacious, clean, and conveniently located. The home made blueberry muffins and coffee was so appreciated, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a quick visit to the area. The room was very clean. The communication from the motel was clear and explained exactly what I needed to do to access the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy checkin with text providing room and code to enter. Clean and spacious in comparison to other similar properties. Bathroom is okay though needs updated. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good choice

Just what I needed - not fancy but with all the basics and very clean! Good value
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is an older motel that is being brought back to life. The room was quiet and comfortable, The fall colors beautiful. We were here only one night just to get a good night sleep before adventuring on. No complaints-it was a little spendy. It was a little different not having a live person to visit with, but it worked. Received a text with the code to get in. Someone set up the continental breakfast, but we didn't see them.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great, friendly owners who seem committed to improving an older motel. Very accessible and helpful when I had an issue with a loud dog left alone by some inconsiderate guests. It was my mistake in booking at a pet friendly motel but the owners switched my room so I could have a more comfortable stay which was greatly appreciated. Noisy AC units, uneven floors, thin walls & poor water pressure are to be expected at this price point but the owners have added nice touches including homemade blueberry muffins, a fire pit and nice landscaping which adds charm. It’s helpful to be next to the dollar general and across the street from a Dunkin’ Donuts. We used this as a base for day trips to Acadia, State parks around the bay, Fort Knox. Easy check in, nice Roku tv set up, microwave & mini fridge. Definitely worth it for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a mid century motel, quirky. Room is clean enough, bed is a bit of rock, pillows also seem to have a lot of miles on them. Walls are paper thin, only one other party at the hotel but I could hear him snoring through the wall. Super annoying smoke detector that decided to go of at 1230am and 1am. More concerning it was a residential, not commercial, model from 2005. Stay if you must but I wouldn't go out of my way to go back here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had a musty/cleaner smell upon entry. The front door had gaps at the top and bottom that the light just poured in. Walls and paneling had areas that needed attention. Only a very thin fleece blanket and bedspread on bed. Bathroom fan did not work. Only had one tiny sink in the bathroom. Only had hooks on walls that coats kept falling off of, no closet. Nothing to put ones' suitcase on. Towels hung on rack over the toilet and no other hooks in the bathroom. They did provide lots of clean towels though. the room was very clean except for a couple spots that it looked like no one cleaned all season like behind the faucet. Definitely not worth the almost $200 per night that we paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023