Ocean Gate Resort ★★★

"Old and not maintained (spiderwebs all over the lawns in between the various buildings; our room came ‘equipped’ with a leftover flosser and socks on the floor from the previous occupants, sink was clogged, ancient air conditioning unit). They did say they have a pool, access to kayaks, paddleboards and whatnot, we only stayed one night and it rained so we didn’t use any of it. By the water so a bit of a view. Will do the job in a pinch (given that there are only 2 hotels in Southport, not a lot of options to choose from; would definitely recommend Newagen over this one or choose something in Boothbay)."

Newagen Seaside Inn ★★★

Enjoyable 1-bedroom rustic cottage in Southport. ★★

Boothbay area -- Newly renovated, near ocean, short drive to Botanical Gardens ★★★