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Franciscan Guest House

26 Beach Ave, Kennebunk, Kennebunks, ME 04043
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Franciscan Guest House
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Milford, Massachusetts
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

My experience here was horrible from start to finish. When I arrived, they informed that I was incorrectly booked into a room that was unavailable. They said I'd have to look at some other rooms and decide which one that I wanted. They handed me a bunch of keys and sent me to wander around on my own, trying to... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

I stayed, with a group, for four days here, and found it great. As described in other reviews, the rooms are good sized, and while the furniture was not modern (ie, old style maple dressers and desks), the beds were very comfortable, the bathrooms were clean and modern (great showers with spa-style water pressure, very nice!) and the linens etc.... More

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West Lebanon, New Hampshire
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

The two positive comments are the location is great, near the beach and town, and our bathroom was updated and appeared to be clean. The overall condition of the room was startlingly old and rundown which made it difficult to determine how clean it was. Surfaces were dust free however. Just before going to bed, my husband discovered bedbug traps... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

We booked in here for one night as we drove through Maine. Sitting on the edge of the monastery, this is a lovely setting. Our room was clean and comfortable. The continental breakfast was abundant; my husband who is a celiac paid a small additional amount to have the hot breakfast options which provided him with much more than just... More

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Aruba
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2012

My wife and l were skeptical about staying here but, thought we'd try it anyway. Well we were very pleased! The rooms are spartan but, very clean and well maintained. There is even a continental breakfast included in the room charge or you can add hot foods (eggs, etc) for $3 per person. We were there just as autumn began... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

The peace & quiet of this place is astounding. Easy walk into town. Accommodations not fancy, but clean. Very nice people. Breakfast was fabulous! Everything home made including the donut holes, cheese, & at least 20 different breads & pastries. Great coffee.

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Troy, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2012

We rented the second floor 3 bedroom suite (Kretinga) for three nights which comfortably accommodated all seven of us including our five children. We found the space to be clean, quiet and spartan, with a spiritual identity all its own. Authentic home made Lithuanian baked goods and hot breakfast served buffet style were the stellar attraction of every morning, a... More

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Concord, NH
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2012

Just spent my first weekend at the Franciscan Guest House in Kennebunk, Maine. I will definately return, hopefully this year. As with other reviews, the rooms may be dated, but they are clean and very comfortable, with everything you could need. The place is not fancy, but I did not want fancy. I wanted a quiet place to get away... More

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Jax, Fl
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

The place does not have all the amenities of a 5 star resport, but the grounds are incredible with sweeping beauty rambling through the woods and along the shoreside of the river. Absolutely amazing beauty and complete tranquility. Breakfast was cafeteria style and quite adequate. Rooms were dated, small, but utterly comfortable. Beds slept well. Staff was as friendly and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

I just got back after an abscence of many years. Clean. Bathroom was renovated. Bed too soft. Great breakfast. They now have wifi and email... Big change from when i started to come here. Its like a comfy well worn shoe, its not flash, but it does the job.

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Also Known As:
Franciscan Guest House Hotel
Franciscan Guest House Hotel Kennebunk
Franciscan Hotel Kennebunk
Address: 26 Beach Ave, Kennebunk, Kennebunks, ME 04043
Region: United States > Maine > Kennebunks > Kennebunk
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free Parking Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 5 hotels in Kennebunk
Price range (per night): $71 - $173
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
An affordable, comfortable and clean option for the Kennebunk/Kennebunkport area. Simple basic rooms but a beautiful location next to St. Anthony's Monastery Estate, only 15 minutes to the beach by foot or drive in two and use the parking permit you get with your room. Full continental buffet; outdoor refreshing saltwater pool, free parking, A/C in every room, refrigerators now in most rooms at no additional charge. Supper available in peak season. ... more   less 

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