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Royal Anchor Beach Resort

4.6 ★★★★★ 349 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Old Orchard Beach, Maine · 0.3 mi to the sand

Private beach On-site lodging

Unfussy, maritime-themed rooms in a beachfront hotel with a heated pool & complimentary breakfast.

Plan your tour

  • Setting beachfront venue, 0.3 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Private beach a private stretch of sand comes up here — no public permit, no onlookers wandering through your vows
  • Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
  • Phone (207) 934-4521
  • Website royalanchor.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

203 E Grand Ave, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Royal Anchor Beach Resort and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🏖️ Private Beach

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🛏️ On-Site Lodging

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 349 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 4 mentions

“Beautiful, clean room, a view of the beautiful beach in ocean from every angle of the room.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 6 mentions
👣 toes-in-the-sand ceremony 3 mentions

“It is right on the beach and has a heated pool as well as a Tiki Bar with live entertainment.”

From the reviews

I’m from Indiana. I’ve stayed here numerous times when working in Portland (to get away from the chain hotels) as well as please visits. It’s a “Motel”… so don’t expect fragrance in the lobby… other than the amazing salt air. The staff is very helpful and kind.

★★★★★ — Mark, Aug 2025

I’ve been coming to this place for about 15 years. First with my mom, and now with my husband. Friendly staff, beautiful views, heated outdoor pool, clean grounds. The rooms are simple but adorable.

★★★★★ — Faith, Sep 2025

The employees are awesome and friendly and very helpful. The cleaning crew is top-notch. I would recommend the Royal Anchor Resort to anyone that enjoys not only the rooms but the ocean is right out back!!

★★★★★ — Clyde, Sep 2025

We love staying at this resort! It is right on the beach and has a heated pool as well as a Tiki Bar with live entertainment. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

★★★★★ — Bonnie, Jun 2026

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Getting married at Royal Anchor Beach Resort

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.