Coast Village Inn & Cottages
Well-maintained motel rooms, cottages and suites feature spacious accommodations, a short Town Trolley ride away from Well's shops, beaches and restaurants. Rooms, some in a converted farmhouse, are individually decorated with plain furnishings and coastal hues of blue and white, with mini-refrigerators and microwaves. One-bedroom cottages have well-stocked kitchens. There's an outdoor pool and picnic area and return guests gush about the super-friendly owners.
To reserve one of the pet-friendly rooms, there's an additional $15 charge per night, per pet, as of 2009.
Coast Village Inn & Cottages
876 Post Road
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 646-9210
www.thecoastvillageinn.com
Ne'r Beach Motel
This basic, no-frills dog-friendly motel is within walking distance of Moody-Ogunquit Beach and on the Town Trolley stop. The well-maintained property draws loads of vacationing families who like the reasonably priced one- and two-bedroom efficiencies, with full kitchens, and the outdoor, heated pool. Basic rooms also have microwaves, refrigerators and coffee makers. Dogs under 50 pounds are welcome, with advance notice and a charge in 2009 of $10 a night, per pet.
Rooms are $44 to $89 a night, depending on season; one-room efficiencies are $54 to $99; two-room efficiencies are $64 to $109.
Ne'r Beach Motel
395 Post Road
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 646-2636
www.nerbeach.com
New Harbor View Cottages
Grab a seat on your screened-in front porch and relax. These cozy and cute pet-friendly cottages offer a slice of Old Maine, with modern amenities, like full kitchens, renovated baths and a heated pool. Stay here and you and your pooch can walk into town to see a slew of restaurants and shops.
Advance notice is required to bring your dog, and there's an additional charge of $5 per day, per dog, as of 2009. A $100 refundable cleaning/damage deposit is also charged.
One-bedroom cottages are $85 to $120 a night or $550 to $695 a week. Two-bedroom cottages are $130 to $190 a night or $795 to $1,150 a week. Only weekly rentals are available during the peak summer season.
New Harbor View Cottages
1061 Post Road, Route 1
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 646-3356
www.newharborview.com
Tallwood Motel
If you're merely looking for a quiet, clean place to lay your head, with reasonable prices, consider this close-to-town, family-run motel. You can walk to shops and restaurants, or head to the Town Trolley stop, which is only a five-minute walk away. No-frill rooms have dated décor but fresh paint and carpeting. Some only have shower stalls, but all have mini-refrigerators and microwaves. Dogs are welcome in some rooms for an additional charge of $10 a night, per pet, as of 2009. Rooms cost $39 to $114, depending on the season.
Tallwood Motel
2203 Post Road/ Route 1
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 646-0656
www.tallwoodmotel.com
Article Written By Pamela Wright
Pamela Wright is a freelance writer, author of more than two dozen guidebooks, and hundreds of articles. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including "National Geographic Traveler," "Family Circle," "Family Fun," "Backpacker," "Hemispheres," "Cooking Light," "Yankee" and more. An active member of the Society of American Travel Writers, she holds a Bachelor's from Michigan State University
