The Yardarm Motel in Searsport, Waldo County, United States | Hotel | Inn | Hotel services

Located just north of Belfast, The Yardarm Motel in Searsport sits on the shores of Penobscot Bay and is a small town with an extensive seafaring history in Maine in the United States.

The Yardarm Motel is directly on Route 1, one mile north of the center of Searsport. The motel is close to both sophisticated antique shops as well as flea markets. From the Yardarm you can walk to restaurants, the Penobscot Marine Museum, Bluejacket Shipcrafters. Just across the street you'll find a gas station, convenience store, laundromat and a Dunkin' Donuts. Searsport's sidewalks allow you to walk to most town locations including Mosman Park and the marina where you can join people fishing from the dock and watch the boating activity. Relax and enjoy the refreshing breezes of Penobscot Bay.

The Yardarms Motel's guest rooms come in a variety of sizes, so whether you are traveling alone, or with your family, we can accommodate your traveling needs. All our rooms are non-smoking, have air conditioning, and are on the first floor. We have two rooms designated for those traveling with pets. There is a laundromat across the street.

Accomodations also include: wi-fi in all rooms, and an exercise room. Our sunny breakfast room is a pleasant place to start the day and compare notes with other travelers. Complimentary breakfast buffet includes a variety of cold cereals, many flavors of oatmeal; blueberry and banana nut muffins; english muffins; and danish. Two juices, freshly ground coffee and a variety of teas. The breakfast room is smoke free.

Sears Island has a variety of recreational opportunities such as hiking, biking, bird watching and clam digging (with temporary town license), and is accessible by causeway from the mainland. Sears Island was described by the Sierra Club as "a unique piece of Maine's rich natural tapestry". There are also three state parks close by; Moose Point State Park, Fort Point State Park and Swan Lake State Park which has a public fresh water beach. For a unique Maine experience you can cruise daily in Penobscot Bay.