The Rangeley Inn & Tavern

Great value for a clean, newly renovated, spacious and comfortable room. The continental breakfast was perfect with delicious quiche, fresh muffins and delicious coffee. Highly recommend.

Started off great… felt welcomed, our room in the Haley Pond portion of the Inn was very nice, and we enjoyed our first 18 hours there. My husband and I thought this would be our ‘go to’ place and we’d send friends and family there too. On the day of our arrival, we were in and out of the Inn’s lobby all day and that evening with our pup (asking questions, checking out the menu, etc.). The front desk staff talked with our dog, enjoyed visiting with her, and encouraged her presence. Then, late the next morning, while in the lobby (with our older, 10 pound, well behaved, shih-​tzu dog) we were asked to leave, to go outside, that dogs are not welcome in the lobby. In a ‘dog friendly’ hotel, dogs are apparently not allowed in the lobby. There are no signs on any doors indicating this and we were shown by the staff upon arrival how we can access the lobby from various doors from the outside. What’s worse, the owner put the poor front desk woman up to the task of telling us to leave the lobby. Travis, the owner, had seen us in the lobby with the dog and was even in our hotel room to fix an issue. He never said a word to us about the dog in the lobby. We travel globally with our dog and stay in hotels over 200 nights a year… all pet friendly hotels (as the Rangeley Inn claims to be) and have never been asked to leave the lobby. This made us feel totally unwelcome and we will never stay at the Inn again nor will we recommend it. The owner, Travis, successfully ruined our vacation by making us feel like outsiders and unwelcome guests.

We have enjoyed dinners in the past but the breakfast we had today was great the sausage and biscuits were wonderful the staff was super and the front porch atmosphere made for a very enjoyable morning. Thanks

Terrific staff throuhout the inn and tavern! Fresh local trout for dinner was tasty with a topping of panko. Attentive service and a clear intent to put this room on the «must dine» radar of urbanites headed to the area. A civilized oasis in the magnificent wilds of Maine. We’ll be back soon!

Yup. This place is great. We came in mid-​September, and the town was almost completely empty. Nice to have it all to ourselves for a dinner. The service was top-​notch, as was the food. Great décor. I recommend dining here.

Typical Rangeley service if you know what I mean. Our simple order took 45 min that was for 2 bacon cheeseburgers, Burgers were ok nothing better or worse than any other location on the Rangeley strip except the bad fries that were tired, old and shouldn’t have been served. It was 15 bucks each for the burgers. Ouch! I am glad the place is in use and there has been some updating but will wait for the next owner to return.

We’ve been coming to Rangeley for many years and we’re so happy to see what the new owner has done w/​the Tavern. We had the beef kabobs, the antipasti, and the house red and they were all excellent. This is such an improvement over the past few years.

The new owner has brought a beautiful inn and lodge back to life!
Great room and fantastic meal at the tavern. First the review of the lodging. We had a room in the lodge with a view of Haley Pond from a private deck. Clean, well furnished with all the amenities one would and expect to find for the price. The owner was cordial and definitely interested in making his guests comfortable.
The meal was superb, the waitstaff very helpful, the tavern is rustic and yet elegant.
The history is fascinating.

Stopped in for dinner toward the end of ski season and ate in the main dining room. The Inn is one of those old fashioned, rustic buildings and the dining room reflects the Inn’s heritage. We sat next to the wood burning fireplace and soaked in the atmosphere along with our cocktails.
The food was pretty good – meatloaf, chicken, steak and the like. The chef did have a few adventurous moves, like sweet potato soup with a side seaweed salad and a meatloaf that featured bacon bits and a marmalade rub, but he would have been well advised just to stick to the meat and potato basics. Service was very good, but then again we were pretty much the only people in the dining room. I would come back when skiing in the area.

A step back in time, with modern conveniences!
I had a business meeting nearby, and decided to try the Rangeley Inn, having heard it was under new ownership as of late last year (2013).
This is a large old-​style hotel, right in the middle of the village. You’ll see its imposing structure as you come down the hill into town. Plenty of old-​style New England charm, with the extra-​large front porch. The lobby shows ornate woodwork, and somewhat of a sporting-​camp décor, but more elegant than rustic. Renovations have been made, and continue — Lots of natural wood and fresh paint, and a nice clean bathroom. The rooms of that era are not huge, and I found mine to be quite adequate.
There’s an adjoining restaurant with bar, and they serve a continental breakfast in the morning which included a variety of quiches.

This inn was so charming. It has the perfect New England winter wonderland setting. The staff was very friendly. The owner is most accommodating and pays attention to every detail. The chef made delicious meals whether they were vegan, gluten free, or otherwise. He could and did do it all. The inn itself made you feel as though you were in the middle of an old Christmas movie. There is a fireplace in the bar which gives the bar a comforting and relaxing atmosphere.

We had my parents 50^th wedding anniversary dinner here.
Charmingly rustic.
Gracious and kind service. (i would give 4.5 stars for this)
Food pretty good, cake was not edible.
Decent value.
i didn’t stay in the inn, but my siblings did and they said it was adequate. no problems with reservations.

I stayed here for one night while I was up for a wedding. The first thing you notice about this place is how old and charming it is. The lobby is dark and inviting. We went to check in and uh-​oh, they lost our reservation! Fortunately there was a room like the one we wanted still open but that little hiccup could have been disastrous. We stayed in the back building, which is not nearly as charming from the outside, but is right on the water. Our room had a fireplace and a giant whirlpool tub which was a nice perk. No a/​c but luckily it was cool enough that day that just having the fan on was enough. I would probably stay here again if need be but definitely confirm your reservations after you book!

This beautiful, old hotel is a cozy retreat in the center of downtown Rangeley, Maine. In a good way, one feels like they stepped back 100 years. It is a beautiful, old building.
It has a great, warm lobby where it is easy and comfortable to lounge. In addition, there is a bar and restaurant attached to the hotel, which makes it very easy and accommodating on those cold winter nights. Our room was charming and simple, and the free morning muffin was to die for!
During the ski season, this is a fantastic alternative for those looking for a cheaper alternative than staying on Saddleback Mountain. The staff is extremely attentive and charming.
If we’re ever back in the neighborhood, we will definitely stay here again.

Food was quite good at this restaurant but the space inside and out are rundown. We were surprised at the prices, average $ 22 a main dish. Prices and décor didn’t seem to match.