Seascape Motel & Cottages | 202 Searsport Ave | Belfast ME 04915 | 207-338-2130 | reserve@seascapemotel.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are you located? Are you on the the water?We are located on US Route 1, just 3 miles north of downtown Belfast and 3 miles south of Searsport. The Seascape is across the street from Penobscot Bay and there is a public right of way to the water. We have some water views.
How is your facility laid out?The motel and cottages are arranged in a semi-circle facing the garden and pool area. There is approximately 40 to 60 feet between each building. The Seascape is set on 4.5 acres of southerly sloping land.
Do you have a pool or spa?Yes! We have a beautiful heated swimming pool and spa. There is a state of the art heating and filtration system for sparkling clean water, heated to a comfortable temperature. It boasts a 20′ wide shallow end for wading. There is a built in ledge for sitting. The 39′ long lap area is long enough for the serious swimmer. Daily workouts are a joy! The pool side spa, has 6 soothing jets to relax your body after a busy day exploring the Maine coast. Pool Hours: Summer 7:30 am – 9 pm. Fall 9 am – 7 pm. The pool and spa are open seasonally, from early June through mid September. Please note, management reserves the right to close the pool and spa at any time due to, but not limited to, weather and environmental conditions.
Do you have hair dryers, irons, or coffee makers ?Yes! We have hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, refrigerators and coffee makers in each room and cottage. Also, each motel room and cottage is supplied with assorted coffees, teas, sugars, creamers, and ceramic mugs. They are replenished daily.
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Do you have an ice machine?There is an ice machine with complimentary ice outside our office. Ice buckets are provided in each guest room and cottage.
How are the cottage kitchens equipped?All of the kitchens are supplied with pots, pans, dishes and glassware, as well as cooking and eating utensils. You will also find salt and pepper, coffee filters, paper towels, dish washing liquid, and dish towels. Each kitchen is equipped with a four-burner stove and oven, microwave, full size sink, coffee maker, and toaster. The studio cottages have an under-the-counter refrigerator. The one and two bedroom cottages have a full size refrigerator with freezer.
Do you provide daily maid service?Daily in-room housekeeping service will not be provided. Fresh towels, amenities and trash removal will be available on request. Please leave items outside on your porch and we will replenish your supplies.
What is your pet policy?Pets are not accepted.
Is smoking allowed?Our whole facility is non-smoking. Smoking is not permitted in the motel rooms, cottages, guest registration or pool areas. We ask that guests respect the space of others and not smoke within 20' of other cottages or motel rooms.
Can you print boarding passes?We have a printer in our office available to print your boarding passes or other documents.
Is there a phone? Is there Wi-Fi?Each motel room and cottage has a phone with a direct, in-coming and out-going line. Local calls are free! You may receive calls by giving out the phone and extension numbers on your phone. We offer Wi-Fi free!
Are we allowed to have cookouts? Do you provide grills?Outside each cottage is a picnic table and charcoal grill. You are welcome to barbecue anytime.
Where is the nearest lighthouse?Right here! We have our own lighthouse. It was built in 1965 by Chester S. Russell, the first proprietor of the Seascape. Constructed of concrete, the lighthouse stands ten feet tall and is illuminated. It is located at the entrance to the Seascape and is one of the most photographed lighthouses in Belfast! There are several other full scale, operating lighthouses in our area. They are easily accessible by car. Pemaquid, Rockland Breakwater, and Fort Point are just a few of the lights well worth visiting.
About the Belfast Area...
Where is there a nice place to take a walk or have a picnic?Moose Point State Park is less than 1 mile away and is a popular place to do both. It has picnic tables, barbecue grills, open fields, and a playground area. It also has an easy 1/2 mile long walking trail with spectacular views of Penobscot Bay. Benches invite you to relax and savor our rocky coastline. Leashed pets are allowed.
What activities do you recommend for capturing the “essence of coastal Maine”?After your morning walk at Moose Point, take a 2-hour sailing excursion on the Schooner “Charm”, out of Belfast harbor. Visit the Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport, and end your day with a dock side lobster dinner at Young’s Lobster Pound in Belfast.
Is there a grocery store nearby?There are two large grocery stores just 3 miles from the Seascape. They are Tozier’s Market in Searsport and Hannaford’s Supermarket in Belfast.
Is there a laundromat nearby?There is a laundromat in downtown Belfast, 3 miles south, and one in Searsport, 5 miles north.
Is there a restaurant nearby?Belfast has many good restaurants with lots of variety including steak and seafood, pub style, Italian, gourmet, and family fare dining. There is a Thai restaurant a mile from the Seascape, while most restaurants are in town just 3 miles away. Please note, if arriving late, most restaurants stop serving at 9 pm.
What activities do you recommend for capturing the “essence of coastal Maine”?After your morning walk at Moose Point, take a 2-hour sailing excursion on the Schooner “Charm”, out of Belfast harbor. Visit the Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport, and end your day with a dock side lobster dinner at Young’s Lobster Pound in Belfast.
Is there a grocery store nearby?There are two large grocery stores just 3 miles from the Seascape. They are Tozier’s Market in Searsport and Hannaford’s Supermarket in Belfast.
Is there a laundromat nearby?There is a laundromat in downtown Belfast, 3 miles south, and one in Searsport, 5 miles north.
Is there a restaurant nearby?Belfast has many good restaurants with lots of variety including steak and seafood, pub style, Italian, gourmet, and family fare dining. There is a Thai restaurant a mile from the Seascape, while most restaurants are in town just 3 miles away. Please note, if arriving late, most restaurants stop serving at 9 pm.
