Long Beach Motor Inn

"Unhappy at another facility real close to Gary's place made us experience this quality resort. Being a vacationer/now family at Long Beach Motor Inn is all due to Gary's Mom teaching him the right way to do business after coming to the USA from Quebec in the 70's. He has continued to let his mother shine in the exceptional way he carries himself, his unwavering business sense and his ability to treat his guests the way they treat him. Respect is number one in life. Unlike the rest of this fading world. Most believe in today's world that you should be able to expect things to be done your way. If you are older or experienced enough you would understand that this resort is a page out of the past history book. Honest, real accommodations with only a piece of history that Gary provides. Things done the way they should be done. He doesn't change for popular demand but demands unchanged for his guests that seek what he offers. If this resort is not the right fit for you so be it but for some it is what we look for. Quiet, comfortable, and friendly surroundings with an ocean breeze and the gentle roar of the Atlantic waves. Gary and Susan due to the tutelage of Gary's mom, they provide all that is necessary to rest and recover from the busy lifestyle any individual deals with. Kudos to the Grossman's for making Long Beach Motor Inn our kind of place for as long as time allows. John and Diane"

"NOTE: 5/5 REVIEWS ARE FROM ONE-TIME REVIEWERS, LIKELY FRIENDS. VERY MISLEADING* We paid top dollar to stay at this place because it is peak season to be here. We were here on an impromptu trip to visit family. We passed Long Sands Motor Inn several times before arriving because the lights on the sign were UNLIT! Once at the office, we let them know and were told they don't turn their sign lights on during the busy season. We were let into the office area and promptly CHASTISED for showing up outside the one-hour check-in window. (We MISTAKENLY set the wrong check-in time because the site used MILITARY TIME, thereby sending us there at 05:00 which is a very honest mistake, Mr. Grossman!!!) Gary also reprimanded us for using a third-party online booking app as it forces them to raise their rates to pay the fees they have to pay out for the reservations. We were kept in the office for what seemed like a long time —after a very grueling day with family — to get registered, as we were given all of the rules and regulations of the property, even given a slide presentation of all the hundreds of rules they have in place. We were told if we needed anything all we had to do was ask and it would be provided to us because they can't keep rooms stocked with these items. Also we would have to request a housekeeper because they wouldn't be automatically entering the rooms to clean them during the day. The proprietor then had to go into our room ahead of us in order to turn on the POWER for us. We just wanted to get into the room and relax. Once settling into our room we were in need of ice. Went back to the office to find out where the ice machine was, and told since Covid, the closest ice could be found somewhere down the road!!! (How does everyone else on Long Sands Beach deal with the ice situation 3 years post-Covid???) The next morning, I went to the office to ask for coffee for our IN-ROOM COFFEE MAKER! We were then told they "don't have a license to dispense coffee in the state of Maine!!!" Among the list of rules, if we went to the beach we were asked to rinse off with the hoses provided outside each room. This includes any beach chairs, etc. Then we were asked if we had any beach chairs in the car. (No, we responded, we are here to visit family and don’t have beach chairs.) The room, for the price, was very sub-standard. Seventies style wallpaper, furnishings, etc. Much worse, a very strong musty smell in the room, the carpet was damp. The small fridge was not cold enough to MAKE our own ice. *Be very careful to read the proprietor’s responses to any negative reviews. They openly denigrate their customers online and accuse them wrongly. Proprietors: Go watch your videos more carefully, and don’t make stuff up about your guests! For sure, this one wins as of the worst properties we ever visited."

"We booked this room months ago. When we arrived the owner showed us video footage and facial screenshots of other guests faces. He showed us their over the top and alarming security system in the most unsettling way. He makes every guest sign a sheet that’s left out for all to view with full name, full address, make, model, year and license plate of the car. He reported keeping a database of faces of guests and license plates of cars. After check in he verbally reviewed a laundry list of previously undisclosed “rules” such as showering before entering the hotel room, no water bottles by the pool. We opted to walk and find another location based on the obvious invasion of privacy. After we left we read other reviews and I’m so relieved we didn’t stay there. Very unsettling and seemingly unsafe."

"Location was perfect. The owner (Gary) was nice enough. However, I will not be returning. The smell of the room was terrible, small stained towels, the light in the bathroom stopped working the first day, the beds were not comfortable, the sheets and pillows felt like cardboard. We did get locked out and he opened the door for us, very nice. It was late at night. We also lost the key and was charged 450$. I get we lost the key we should pay, BUT 450$????"

"Musty rooms with lots of red ants. No ice machine on the premises. Unreasonable guest policies. The owner is unprofessional and unwelcoming. The proximity to the beach is the best part of this place. Will not be returning."