The Sparhawk Oceanfront Resort

Once again, I just cannot say enough good things about this resort and its staff and how relaxing and refreshing it is to vacation at the Sparhawk. It is an oasis of quiet rest, "Far From the Madding Crowd." We enjoyed our 27th year at this wonderful resort in June of 2023 and, as always, we are glad we did. Further we stayed in June and again in the Fall of both '22 and of '23 so I have incorporated additional information from those Fall stays as well (I simply forgot to write a review for '22). As always, everyone on the staff is unfailingly friendly, happy and helpful. You feel welcome from the moment you step over the threshold. Be sure to ask the staff for their recommendations for attractions and most especially for dining. The housekeeping is prompt, detailed and superlative. Our room in the Barbara Dean was, as it always is, immaculate. As I have said before I say again, the level of cleanliness is absolutely equal to a Ritz-Carlton. There is a lovely continental breakfast and coffee and tea all day. The pool is heated, really quite warm, and, especially if you get there when it first opens at eight AM, quiet and not at all crowded. The grounds and the flowers are unfailingly beautiful and well-kept. And the views of the Atlantic are always grand, from the grounds, the Marginal Way and the balconies of the rooms. It is remarkably peaceful and quiet even though it is on Shore Road and abuts Marginal Way - you can sit in a chair on the grounds or the balconies and read a book in peace, watching the clouds roll by. I do recommend that you stay early or late in The Season. Ogunquit is lovely and quiet in June, lazy Summer days, but by July or August is quite bustling, mind, not at all bad, it is just a lot busier and more crowded. Finally we stayed for four or five days in '22 and again in '23, in early September and early October. The Sparhawk was just enjoyable and quiet as during June. Almost all of the restaurants and attractions are still open. Interestingly Ogunquit is still quite busy in those early Fall months, there were days that as, well, bustling as Ogunquit ever gets in June. Of course it was cooler than June but really not terribly much so; of course you'll need to bring a sweater and a warmer or lined parka but that being said the weather was really quite mild. So please consider a Fall long weekend at some point I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

Hotel was clean, good location, friendly staff especially housekeeping. View from balcony was great except for railings are right at eye level if your sitting in the chairs provided. Unfortunately the beds are like sleeping on a board. Toiletries provided were great. Plenty of outlets in room and next to each side of bed. Complimentary breakfast is ok for people that only eat light fare. Having take out cups for coffee was a nice bonus.

Great water wiews from our room. Well maintained. Room was a bit dated but very clean. Excellent location. Walking distance to all area attractions. Well stocked continental breakfast.

The room/balcony view was fabulous. The breakfast was dull. The staff was very accommodating

Location and view were fantastic. Loved having separate sitting area. Wish there had been a coffee maker in the room. Continental breakfast included was very nice. Will stay here again!

We have been coming to the Sparhawk for several years now, and always felt that it was a wonderful place in so many ways. The location could not be better, with beautiful views and convenience to shops and restaurants, as well as the Marginal Way. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the grounds and landscaping are gorgeous. However, this was the first year that we felt a certain degree of disappointment in our stay. We were feeling that the hotel could use some upgrades. When we made our reservation, we were told that the heated pool would still be open during the week we were coming. However, when we arrived, we found that it had closed the week before due to the expense of heating the pool in the cooler weather. Our room was the same as ever, however one of the more cramped ones. For the first time, we were really bothered by noise from the room above us. We could hear the television and walking until wee hours of the morning. My husband was pretty exhausted by the end of the trip. The locks on the doors need to be modernized. They still use brass keys, and I found it hard to unlock the door. The patio door was almost impossible to lock, as well, even though instructions are posted. A coffee machine in the room and iron have been suggested year after year but never appear. We appreciate the wonderful people, such as Denise in the breakfast room, who really seems to love her job. I am sure we will be back, but will be more careful about rooms when making a reservation.

Neat clean facility and grounds. At one end of the Marginal Way. Close to downtown. Not all units are ocean view. Would have been nicer if lounge chairs overlooked the water.

My daughter and i have been coming here for years and love it. We always get oceanfront motel room and its always neat and clean and well stocked. The refrigerator is handy. The balcony is great to just sit and watch the ocean, sunsets and the activity on the beach. Its also located near lots of shops and restaurants, so can walk to it all, including the beach and its right on the beginning of the Marginal way, so can walk into Perkins Cove. See you next September!

Very close to the ocean. Watching the tide reach the rock wall. Being next to marginal way.