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Nautical Mile Resort - Managed by Capital Vacations

Stay at Nautical Mile Resort in Wells, ME. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, kitchen in rooms, and proximity to Rachel Carson Refuge and Ogunquit Museum.

1072 Post Rd, Wells, ME 04090, United States View on map
8.6/10
Very Good Based on 139 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Outdoor pool Air-conditioned Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable rooms and convenient location with friendly service

Guests highlight the well-maintained facilities, helpful staff, and proximity to local attractions and dining options. The resort offers spacious units with kitchenettes, making it a practical choice for families and longer stays.

Guests often praise

  • Clean, modern rooms with kitchen facilities including full kitchens and comfortable beds.
  • Helpful, friendly, and professional staff providing smooth check-in/out and attentive service.
  • Resort amenities such as the outdoor pool, hot tub, grills, and courts for added entertainment.
  • Convenient location near beaches, food trucks, a donut shop, and easy access to race parking and local attractions.
  • Spacious accommodations with options ranging from one to three floors suitable for different family sizes.

Worth knowing

  • Breakfast is not included and the resort does not have an on-site restaurant.
  • Accessibility features are limited; the resort is not fully accessible for guests with mobility needs.
  • No fitness center or smoke-free policy was reported.
  • Some units have limited kitchen counter space despite having well-equipped kitchens.
  • The location is about 30 minutes from most major attractions in the region, suitable for day trips.

Best for

  • Travelers seeking comfortable, self-catering accommodations with kitchen facilities.
  • Families or groups needing multi-room or multi-floor units with privacy and space.
  • Guests attending events nearby or exploring Wells, ME, and surrounding outdoor attractions.
  • Visitors interested in easy access to local food trucks and casual dining options.
  • Those prioritizing friendly service and a quaint, well-kept resort atmosphere over full-service hotel amenities.
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About this property

Welcome to Nautical Mile Resort - Managed by Capital Vacations

Nautical Mile Resort - Managed by Capital Vacations is a 4.3-rated resort hotel located on Post Road in Wells, Maine. Offering an array of room types equipped with kitchens, the property caters to visitors seeking the convenience of self-catering accommodations. Facilities include an outdoor pool, hot tub, free parking, and air conditioning, making it a practical choice for families and longer stays. While the resort provides free Wi-Fi and airport shuttle services, it does not offer on-site dining, fitness center access, or pet accommodations.

Situated close to well-known local attractions such as Congdons After Dark Food Truck Park—just next door—and outdoor destinations like Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge and Wells Reserve at Laudholm, the resort provides easy access to nature, dining, and cultural experiences. Guests consistently highlight the property's good location, clean and modern rooms, and helpful staff. The proximity to eateries, including food trucks and a donut shop, adds informal dining options within walking distance.

Travelers appreciate the flexibility of rooms with kitchen facilities and multiple layouts to suit individual or family needs. Reviewers mention comfortable beds, sufficient amenities for cooking, and well-maintained common areas. However, the absence of a restaurant and limited accessibility features warrant consideration depending on specific guest requirements. Check-in begins at 4 PM, with check-out at 10 AM, allowing for a standard schedule aligned with many travelers' plans.

For those arriving by air, Portland International Jetport and Portsmouth International Airport are within reasonable driving distance, making the resort accessible for visitors from various regions. Nearby hotels, such as Holiday Inn Express Wells-Ogunquit-Kennebunk and Misty Harbor Resort, provide alternative accommodations, supporting Wells as a well-established destination. Overall, Nautical Mile Resort suits visitors focused on exploring coastal Maine and enjoying a convenient, family-friendly base without the formality of full-service hotel amenities.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Outdoor pool
Air-conditioned
Kid-friendly
Kitchen in all rooms
Airport shuttle
Hot tub

Not available at this property

Breakfast
Accessible
Pet-friendly
Restaurant
Fitness center
Smoke-free
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

SY
Stephen Yatcko Apr 20, 2026
10

Nice little resort. The rooms and all facilities were very clean and well maintained. The staff was very helpful when we had a minor key card issue. Check in and check out were very easy.

KH
Katherine Hoekstra Mar 23, 2026
10

We stayed here to run the Maine Coast marathon and it was perfect. It was nicely located near all the race parking areas and within walking (or waddling post marathon) distance of restaurants, the staff were very helpful and friendly, and the rooms had everything we needed and more. If we run this race again, we will definitely be staying back at the Nautical Mile

JA
Joanne Archambault Mar 12, 2026
10

Great location with the donut shop next door and the food trucks for dinner. Our 1 bed unit was clean and modern. Pleasant front desk staff.

SL
Suzanne Larrabee Feb 26, 2026
8.0

Unfortunately we could only stay a couple of nights. We booked a small one bedroom unit on the 2nd floor. It had everything we needed. The queen or full bed was comfortable, sofa bed in kitchen/living room area. Apartment sized stove, full fridge, small microwave, dishwasher, tv in kitchen, good assortment of stainless steel pains and dishes, limited counter space in kitchen and bathroom, tub/shower, plenty of hot water and heat worked well. Stairs and decking both looked like new. Small deck off slider from bedroom, bureau, small closet, TV in bedroom, no safe, AC up on wall has remote. Windows open, including one in storm door, which is good when cooking makes unit too hot. Locks work well, key card access with tap. Small kitchen table, 4 padded kitchen chairs. Adequate lighting and outlets. We had a view of the outside pool from deck.

FK
fiona kansas Feb 14, 2026
10

Me and my boyfriend have personally stayed at the nautical mile in wells quite a few times over the last year. the outside equipment is so lovely the hot tub, pool, grills, and the courts were definitely a fun entertainment experience. From most of the rooms you can see the lovely ocean view and sunsets and rises. Also right next door there are food trucks, a donut shop and car shows weekly in the summer. We love how the rooms have full bathrooms with jacuzzi’s and then a full kitchen and living room it’s great to have more privacy than a regular hotel room. They also have different sized rooms, some one floor some even three floors it just depends on how much room your family needs ! If you get the chance to come to wells or the surrounding towns be sure to get your room at the nautical mile because it’s perfect for everyone’s needs.

PG
Pedro Gelabert Feb 01, 2026
10

A nice cozy little corner here south of Portland. All the major things you want to visit in this part of Maine are not too far away, maybe about 30 minutes for each major attraction. The staff in the hotel is very friendly and attentive.

TJ
Trenton Judkins Jan 31, 2026
10

The Nautical Mile is the epitome of a 5 star resort. The service all around was fantastic thanks to the staff’s hospitality and professionalism and I would gladly recommend this resort to anybody interested on taking a vacation local to Wells, ME. The staff here pride themselves on giving their customers the very best service possible and from first hand experience, I can assure anyone that they delivered. Overall, this resort is the ultimate destination for travelers and is well deserving of 5 gold stars!

SL
Shelly Lawson Jan 29, 2026
8.0

Stayed here for a short off-season getaway. The room was clean and quaint, with a very convenient kitchenette supplied with the basic necessities. Perfect location right near the beach to catch early morning sunrises, restaurants and stores.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Nautical Mile Resort - Managed by Capital Vacations

Wells, Maine, USA

Based on sightseeing, recreation, and getting around

  • Wells 50 min Walk
  • Wells Plaza 11 min Walk
  • Portland International Jetport 35 min Car · 2 hr 17 Transit
  • Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 1 hr 10 Car · 6 hr 42 Transit
  • Portsmouth International Airport 31 min Car · 3 hr 22 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Maine. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Ogunquit Museum of American Art 476 reviews

Ogunquit Museum of American Art

543 Shore Rd, Ogunquit, ME 03907, United States

4.7 · Art Museum
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge 2,010 reviews

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

321 Port Rd, Wells, ME 04090, United States

4.7 · Wildlife Refuge
Wells Reserve at Laudholm 347 reviews

Wells Reserve at Laudholm

342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells, ME 04090, United States

4.8 · Park
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