What is Spruce Point Inn’s Best Rate Guarantee?

When you reserve directly through the Spruce Point Inn website or with our reservations team, we guarantee that you will receive the lowest publicly available qualifying rate for the same accommodations and stay details. If you find a lower qualifying rate on another website within 24 hours of making your direct reservation, we will match the lower rate and provide an additional 10% savings once your claim has been reviewed and approved.

What is considered a qualifying rate?

The lower rate must be publicly available and bookable online. It must apply to the same: - Property - Room or cottage type - Arrival and departure dates - Number of guests - Currency - Cancellation and deposit terms - Inclusions and restrictions Rates connected to memberships, loyalty programs, groups, packages, corporate agreements, government programs, opaque booking sites, or other restricted offers may not qualify.

Why do I need to make a direct reservation first?

The Best Rate Guarantee applies to confirmed reservations made directly with Spruce Point Inn. This allows us to compare the reservation with the lower rate and make an eligible adjustment to your existing booking.

What should I do if I find a lower rate after booking?

Submit the Best Rate Guarantee claim form within 24 hours of making your direct reservation. Please include the required information and a link or screenshot showing the lower publicly available rate. Our team will review the details and contact you regarding the outcome of your claim.

Are taxes and fees included in the comparison?

Rate comparisons are generally based on the room rate before taxes, resort fees, and other mandatory charges. The rates must otherwise have matching terms, inclusions, and booking conditions to qualify.

Do packages or special offers qualify?

Packages and promotions may include dining credits, amenities, experiences, or other components that make a direct comparison difficult. These offers are generally eligible only when the competing rate includes the same benefits and terms.

Are all room types eligible?

The competing rate must be available for the exact same room or cottage type included in your direct reservation. Similar accommodations or different room categories do not qualify as an exact match.

When will I hear back about my claim?

Our team will review your submission and respond after confirming that the lower rate is publicly available and meets all applicable terms and conditions.

A young man at a reception desk hands key fob to an older man, with a woman beside him, in a cozy, decorated indoor setting.

The Best Rate Is Just the Beginning

A stay at Spruce Point Inn should feel easy from the moment you begin planning it.

When you book directly with us, you receive our best available rate, our most flexible cancellation terms, and the confidence of reserving with the team who knows the Inn, the coast, and the many ways to make the most of your time here.

You are not simply choosing a room or cottage. You are beginning to picture mornings by the water, afternoons at the pool, dinners that linger, and unhurried days that unfold at their own pace.

Need help choosing the right accommodations for your family? Wondering which dining reservations to make before you arrive, which activities belong on your list, or where to spend a free afternoon in Boothbay Harbor? Start with us.

The best coastal getaways should not feel complicated. They should begin with the people who know the way.

Book Direct

Our Best Rate, Directly From the Point

There is something reassuring about booking directly with the place you are planning to visit.

At Spruce Point Inn, direct reservations come with our best available rate, our most flexible cancellation terms, and personal guidance from a team that knows the property and Boothbay Harbor well.

It means fewer layers between you and your stay, more confidence in the details, and help from real people when you need it.

A Simpler Way to Plan

Book directly and enjoy a more seamless connection to the Inn from the beginning. We can help you choose the right room or cottage, answer questions about your stay, and point you toward the experiences worth planning ahead.

More Flexibility When Plans Shift

Even the best-laid coastal plans can change. Reservations made directly with Spruce Point Inn follow a 14-day cancellation policy, while reservations made through third-party booking sites are subject to a 21-day cancellation policy.

Booking direct gives you more time and flexibility should your plans shift before arrival.

The Right Stay for You

Every Spruce Point visit looks a little different. Some guests come for family time by the pool. Others picture quiet mornings, coastal adventures, or dinner overlooking the water. Our team can help you find the accommodations and experience that fit the stay you have in mind.

A Real Person at the Point

When you call us, you will reach someone who knows the Inn. Whether you need help comparing room types, making dining or spa reservations, or deciding what to explore nearby, our team is here to make planning easier.

First Consideration

Guests who book directly receive priority consideration for available room upgrades and special requests. While these cannot always be guaranteed, booking with us gives our team the best opportunity to assist.

Rooted in Boothbay Harbor

Booking directly supports the people who care for the Inn and welcome guests each season. It also keeps you connected to the local knowledge, thoughtful recommendations, and familiar hospitality that make time at Spruce Point feel personal.

Found a Lower Rate?

Our promise is simple: when you book directly with Spruce Point Inn, you receive our best available rate.

If you find a lower publicly available qualifying rate within 24 hours of making your direct reservation, submit a Best Rate Guarantee claim. Once verified, we will match the lower rate and extend an additional 10% savings on that rate.

Because planning your time on the Maine coast should begin with confidence and leave plenty of room for everything else to unfold.

Best Rate Guarantee FAQs

Our promise to you is our best available rate, guaranteed. Below are answers to frequently asked questions, followed by the terms and conditions that apply to Best Rate Guarantee claims.

What is Spruce Point Inn’s Best Rate Guarantee?

When you reserve directly through the Spruce Point Inn website or with our reservations team, we guarantee that you will receive the lowest publicly available qualifying rate for the same accommodations and stay details.

If you find a lower qualifying rate on another website within 24 hours of making your direct reservation, we will match the lower rate and provide an additional 10% savings once your claim has been reviewed and approved.
What is considered a qualifying rate?
The lower rate must be publicly available and bookable online. It must apply to the same:
- Property
- Room or cottage type
- Arrival and departure dates
- Number of guests
- Currency
- Cancellation and deposit terms
- Inclusions and restrictions
Rates connected to memberships, loyalty programs, groups, packages, corporate agreements, government programs, opaque booking sites, or other restricted offers may not qualify.
Are cancellation policies different when I book directly?

Yes. Reservations made directly with Spruce Point Inn are subject to a 14-day cancellation policy. Reservations made through third-party booking sites are subject to a 21-day cancellation policy.

Additional terms may vary by room type, package, or rate, so please review the specific policy shown at the time of booking.
Why do I need to make a direct reservation first?

The Best Rate Guarantee applies to confirmed reservations made directly with Spruce Point Inn. This allows us to compare the reservation with the lower rate and make an eligible adjustment to your existing booking.
What should I do if I find a lower rate after booking?

Submit the Best Rate Guarantee claim form within 24 hours of making your direct reservation. Please include the required information and a link or screenshot showing the lower publicly available rate.

Our team will review the details and contact you regarding the outcome of your claim.
Are taxes and fees included in the comparison?

Rate comparisons are generally based on the room rate before taxes, resort fees, and other mandatory charges. The rates must otherwise have matching terms, inclusions, and booking conditions to qualify.
Do packages or special offers qualify?

Packages and promotions may include dining credits, amenities, experiences, or other components that make a direct comparison difficult. These offers are generally eligible only when the competing rate includes the same benefits and terms.
Are all room types eligible?

The competing rate must be available for the exact same room or cottage type included in your direct reservation. Similar accommodations or different room categories do not qualify as an exact match.
When will I hear back about my claim?

Our team will review your submission and respond after confirming that the lower rate is publicly available and meets all applicable terms and conditions.