Please see below the answers to some of our most commonly asked questions.
Please see below the answers to some of our most commonly asked questions.
We are located at 29 Wentworth Street, Kittery, Maine, 03904. The Foreside Inn is just steps from downtown Kittery and Portsmouth, with local restaurants, galleries, and the Maine coastline within easy reach.
Foreside Inn is located just minutes from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, making it a convenient stay for shipyard employees, contractors, and visitors. The property is approximately a 5-minute drive from the shipyard entrance and within easy access to downtown Portsmouth as well.
After booking your reservation, you will receive a series of messages via email and text with additional information and instructions for your arrival and stay. The first message will be sent immediately after booking and includes a link to a Guest Registration form that must be completed prior to arrival. A second message will be sent a few days prior to check-in that includes a link to our Guidebook and arrival instructions. The third message, which will be sent via email on the day of your check-in, includes your personal access pin, which you will need to enter the building and your room. The fourth and fifth messages will be sent via text during your stay and will include check-out instructions.
We want to be clear that although we do not have full-time staff on site, we are always available via phone call or text at any time of day. We hope you enjoy our seamless self-check-in and self-check-out process while relaxing in our thoughtfully designed space.
Should you have any questions about this process, please reach out to our guest service representatives by contacting us: text or call +1 207 405 0191.
The fastest and easiest way to book is directly through our website, theforsideinn.com. The system will show you availability, room options, and current rates. You may also book through Expedia or Booking.com, but our website offers the best rates.
We have a parking lot with limited spaces, but typically, guests are able to find a spot. However, if our lot is full, there is street parking directly in front of the hotel.
Our standard check-in time is 4:00 PM, and check-out is 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be accommodated based on availability. Please contact our guest services team to inquire.
You will be emailed a personalized PIN code for the duration of your stay. This code will give you access to the building entryway doors as well as your room.
Our property is equipped with a high-speed Wi-fi internet network.
The Foreside Inn is comprised of two buildings, each with twelve rooms. Please follow the signage on the property to locate your room.
The Foreside Inn is without full-time on-site staff, and we offer a self-check-in and self-check-out experience. Our dedicated remote concierge team is always available to assist you with anything you need, from local recommendations to check-in assistance and special requests. You can reach us anytime by text or call at +1 207 405 0191, or via email at stay@theforesideinn.com
In an effort to be environmentally friendly and reduce overall costs for our guests, we do not offer daily room cleaning services. However, if you would like your room cleaned daily, we’re happy to accommodate for a fee. Please call or text +1 207 405 0191, and we’ll make arrangements.
The Foreside Inn welcomes children of all ages. If you need a pack’n play, please message our team.
Pets are not permitted at The Foreside Inn. However, service animals, as defined by the ADA, are welcome.
Unfortunately, we do not offer laundry services on the hotel premises. However, there is a laundromat located right down the road from the hotel. It is called the Kittery Maytag Launderette, and it is located at 55 Government Street, Kittery, ME.
For guest safety and security, the common areas of the property (both interior and exterior) are covered by cameras that are remotely monitored. In addition, all doors in and out of the buildings on site require a pin to access. In case of emergency, always dial 9-1-1.
The Foreside Inn kindly requests that guests respect the following rules during your stay:
There is absolutely no smoking allowed anywhere on the property. Please see our Terms and Conditions for more details.
Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Please remember to be respectful of other guests during your stay.
Other than service animals as defined per the ADA, there are no pets allowed in the hotel. Please see the Pets section for additional information.
Guests may not prop open any common area doors.
Guests may not host parties in their rooms.
We do not offer meal service, but there are numerous great options a short walk from the hotel. See the map on our website for some suggestions! Each room has a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee station.
We have two fully accessible rooms. One room is a double queen room, and one room is a single queen room. These rooms provide wheelchair accessibility, roll-in showers, bathroom rails, and compliant clear space throughout the room.
Guests may review our Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy.