Nonantum Resort Reviews

Our experience working with Ariel and the entire team from housekeeping to food staff to grounds was amazing. Everyone was so friendly and attentive making my daughter's wedding the most beautiful and magical experience. The setting was stunning and Ariel prepared a back up indoor ceremony for us in case the weather did not cooperate. We were able to enjoy the picturesque setting outdoors and it took our breath away.

Everything was perfect!!

The Nonantum delivered exceptional hospitality, food and beverage service, organizational skills, and a whole lot of wedding day fun. Our coordinator, Briana, and all of the staff were friendly, beyond helpful, and made our big day flow absolutely seamlessly. Do yourself a favor and choose the Nonantum!

The quality and professionalism of The Nonantum and their staff is 2nd to none. I've been to many hotels in my life and this is it's own magical gem. I decided to get married here and the support from the coordinator, food and beverage staff, and management was incredible. They hosted a complimentary tasting for my husband and I and our parents leading up to the wedding, they helped with the plans and procedures in a timely fashion leading up, and the day could not have gone any better. Highly recommend this venue for your wedding and/or any event really. It is truly a magical place, and getting married in October, the colors of the trees were so gorgeous. Trust me, you'll be so happy you chose The Nonantum.

Our wedding at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport was everything we dreamed of and more! The stunning waterfront views provided the most picturesque backdrop for our special day. The staff was absolutely incredible—so friendly, professional, and attentive to every detail. They truly went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect.

The food was phenomenal! Serving over 200 guests is no easy task, but every entrée came out at the same time, perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. Our guests are still raving about the meal!

From start to finish, the Nonantum team made the entire planning process and wedding day seamless and stress-free. We couldn’t be happier with our experience and will forever cherish the memories of our perfect day at the Nonantum Resort.

From start to finish, it was an absolutely unforgettable experience. The staff was incredible from the moment we arrived. They were attentive, friendly, and always ready to help. From cocktail hour to the plated dinner, the food was delicious and beautifully presented. The drinks were well-crafted, and the bartenders kept everything flowing without a hitch. Every detail was meticulously handled and the staff went above and beyond to ensure our vision came to life. Look no further, you won't regret booking!

We worked with Ariel at the Nonantum Hotel, and she was absolutely amazing! From start to finish, she was personable, professional, and incredibly easy to work with. She took the time to truly understand our vision and went above and beyond to bring it to life. Her attention to detail and dedication made our wedding day seamless and unforgettable. Beyond being an incredible planner, she is such a wonderful person, and I’m so happy to call her a friend for life. Thank you for making our special day so perfect!

My husband and I got married at the Nonantum in October 2024 and it was beautiful. The venue is stunning and the staff are so friendly and helpful. It was a beautiful day and we couldn’t have asked for a better venue.

We could not have made a better decision choosing to get married and have our wedding at the Nonantum.

Amanda is a great coordinator and incredible to work with. She helped us plan the event and ensure we had everything figured out, like how many appetizers to have, which napkins to choose, where to place things at the reception. She was always happy to answer any questions and guide us in the right direction. At the rehearsal, she led everyone through the ceremony for the next day, alleviating any nerves. And on the day of, she helped coordinate everything, so that it ran super smoothly, even when everything was moved inside due to rain. All the staff who worked at the wedding were also amazing — helpful, friendly, and professional.

The venue (we were in the ballroom) is a perfect backdrop for your vision come to life, and the location itself is right on the water and so beautiful.

The food was delicious, like a fancy dinner out! Everything was fresh, high-quality, and flavorful, and the portions were a good size. The plating was also very nicely done. Some favorites of the night were the lobster, steak, lamp lollipops, and cookies.

You can tell everyone at Nonantum puts a lot of care into what they do, and it really reflected on our wedding. Thank you so much for helping us have the best day!

Andrew and I had the best experience from beginning to end having our rehearsal dinner & wedding reception at the Nonantum Resort. We specifically worked with Briana and Amanda and cannot say enough wonderful things about them. They provided so much support in attention to details and ability to adapt to our various needs- definitely put us at ease with planning the most important weekend of our lives! Each of our friends and family commented on not only how beautiful the resort was but also how kind and friendly the staff were and how they felt right at home! (As the majority of our family and friends were from the deep South, this was not a mere passing comment!) Don't hesitate, book the Nonantum!

I simply can’t say enough good things about Nonantum. We were lucky enough to secure one of the last remaining Saturday dates in July and then we did the impossible. We planned our wedding in 8 months from NJ and it could not have been more seamless. Amanda, our coordinator, made everything so easy. The Nonantum Resort is charming, beautiful and the quintessential New England venue. The only thing better than the Resort itself is the staff. Every staff member went above and beyond to welcome us and make us feel comfortable. We plan on returning every year for our anniversary and are already counting down the days until we go back! Could not recommend more!!!!!

The Nonantum is truly a special place to get married and we highly recommend it if you’re looking for a coastal wedding! This hotel is one of the few, if not the last, independently owned and operated in Kennebunkport, and as a guest you can really tell the difference from the moment you walk in. Regardless of how busy they are, members at the front desk (Vicky and co) are incredibly inviting and kind. The Nonantum had a wedding Friday, Saturday, then ours on Sunday – but from our perspective, we could have been the only wedding of the weekend - they made us feel that special. Meagan was incredible in helping us design our signature drinks, signage, and execute mini espresso martini shots to be served with dessert. We had a lot of fun leaning into the bar elements with her leading up to our wedding. Briana was extremely helpful the day of ensuring everything went smoothly. And the staff, in particular Dawn and Kevin, were very accommodating and helpful throughout the day and night. We had a special moment after cocktail hour as Dawn walked us through the ballroom which was set up and ready to welcome guests for the reception. It was great to see it all come together, and the staff was very congratulatory and warm, making it an extra special moment for the two of us before the next phase of the night began. The lawn by the lighthouse (where we had our ceremony and cocktail hour), the food (apps, dinner and continental breakfast), the rooms, the pool, and the distance to Dock Square, all make it an incredible wedding venue. We could not recommend a more perfect spot to get married and we look forward to celebrating our anniversaries at this very special place!

Olivia and the Nonantum made our wedding day so perfect! From our first tour of the venue every staff member we worked with was amazing. Olivia always made us feel at ease throughout the whole process. Truly the most stunning venue. I’m still speechless by how perfect our day turned out.

Simply put, as so many others have noted before me, Nonantum truly is the dream venue. I always knew I wanted a beautiful coastal Maine wedding and from the moment we toured and worked with Tim and other staff members, this became the obvious choice. It was just a perfect wedding day from start to finish, and my spouse and I (as well as our families) could truly relax knowing we were in good hands. I spent it focusing on enjoying the moments in between with my husband and that is all you can ask for on a wedding day. Highest recommendation for this venue and their incredible team.

We cannot say enough great things about the Nonantum! From the moment we toured the site - we knew it was the place we would say 'I Do'. The wedding coordinator that was assigned to us did a wonderful job from start to finish to making sure we had the perfect day we envisioned. They were easy to work with, managed expectations, and were responsive to questions (even when there were alot!) and warm towards us and our guests. Look no further.

The Nonantum is the place I always knew I wanted to be married at. My wedding day could not have been more perfect. Everything was seamless, and was executed better than planned. The team allowed us to make the venue our own, and worked with us each step of the way. The food is amazing. A truly unforgettable day!

We cannot say enough good things about our wedding in September at the Nonantum Resort! From the moment we met Tim A for our tour it was evident that the Nonantum truly cares about each of their couples. Having high quality wedding food was a big must for us and boy did the Nonantum deliver. The Nonantum allowed us to personalize many menu details of our day and even helped us make and package our whoopi pie favors. We had a really positive experience with our wedding coordinator Matt H who went above and beyond for us (even amid the craziest wedding year ever for the industry!) He was responsive and met with us many times in the weeks leading up to our wedding. Matt is the jack of all trades and even took care of placing all of our decorations in the perfect spot the day of! His humor was welcome and helped to calm our nerves the day of the wedding. The Nonantum staff takes pride in each of their weddings and I would highly recommend the venue to other brides and grooms!

We got married at the Nonantum Resort this last October and it was absolutely perfect! Ariel T. was our wedding coordinator and I can’t say enough wonderful things about her. She helped us plan our day exactly how we imagined & more! She was super responsive to emails and on the day of our wedding she made sure everything ran smoothly. Additionally, the Nonantum was the most beautiful & accommodating venue - they even suggested a vendor list (which we used, our photographer Patrick McNamara captured the entire day!) we couldn’t have imagined a more perfect wedding day with memories we will remember forever. Everything was 10/10. We can’t wait to go back and visit!

Thank you, Nonantum, for giving us the best day of our lives!! When we got engaged, we knew that the Nonantum was going to be our first choice for our venue and boy, did they deliver!!! We've been going to the Nonantum for years now, and couldn't think of a better location for our wedding. We worked with the amazing Mathew Havrilla and had such an amazing experience. The weekend of the wedding, the entire staff at the Nonantum was so accommodating - ensuring our guests were all set with their accommodations, and just being so pleasant & friendly. On the day of the wedding, everything was set up accordingly and was so beautiful - the Nonantum really has the best views and ambience. The drinks & food were incredible and so many of our guests commented on the high quality of the service. If you are looking for a beautiful, coastal wedding venue - look no further than the Nonantum Resort - it will truly be the best decision you can make!!

We can't express how amazing it was to work with Mathew Havrilla - he was such a large contributor to the best day of our lives and we can't thank him enough. Mathew was an absolute pleasure to work with, he was extremely communicative, detailed, and organized... even in the most crazy wedding year! We felt completely prepared for the big day because of all the great planning/communication with Matthew - he answered every single one of our questions and made sure every little detail was accounted for. On the day of the wedding, Mathew made us feel completely at ease - he had such a calming presence and really delivered on ensuring everything little detail was taken care of. Not only were my husband & I impressed, but our family also really enjoyed working with him and we looked forward to seeing him when we return to the Nonantum in the future!!

Katie and Alex’s wedding on August 7, 2021 at the Nonantum exceeded our very high expectations after nearly 3 years of planning, waiting and planning. Even before Katie and Alex returned from their engagement (September 2018), Tom and I were in Kennebunkport looking for wedding venues. We stopped at the Nonantum for dinner and afterwards had a drink in the bar meeting Meagan Kaarto (Bar Manager) who enthusiastically described Nonantum weddings and we were hooked; this is what we all wanted! The next day Tim Ames, Director of Sales and Consummate Wedding Planner, gave us a tour and we knew this was the best place but needed Katie and Alex to agree, obviously it was their wedding. Everyone wanted K’Port because Alex’s extended family live in the area, his parents have a summer house at Kennebunk Beach and my family once lived there. Katie and Alex looked at other venues in Kennebunkport but nothing compared with the location on the river yet near shops in town. Our overall great experience while staying at the Nonantum on a weekend in November sealed the deal and June 27, 2020 was retained (first available weekend). We began working with Briana Collard, Sales & Event Coordinator, to plan the perfect wedding and then the pandemic happened. Briana and Tim could not have been more helpful in forwarding Katie & Alex’s new date to August 7, 2021, the first day to match up with their ceremony at St. Ann’s. We were very grateful our Nonantum recommended vendors (Fleurant - florals, Sperry - tent, Double Platinum DJ - Chris Gordan, Patrick McNamara - photographer and Intown Trolley - transportation) rolled their contracts forward to the new date. Nonantum attracts the best vendors in the area who will give you great advice because they are familiar with the venue.
During the next 16 months Briana checked in on us and then we began to plan the big day all over again but with new ideas. No matter what Katie and Alex requested, Briana was always positive. Can the baker make a tiered crumb Wedding Cake with fresh flowers and a Groom Cake in the shape of Texas? Of course! Can we arrive at the Nonantum in an antique car? Sure, we’ve done that. Can we have a sparkler send off? Absolutely, it’s a great ending to your reception. And the hotel van drivers will ferry your guests to and from your After Party (it was at the Pilot House). Briana made sure the wedding party and parents in the Bride and Groom Get Ready rooms got their lunches and beverages at midday; this is very important. And she even found Alex’s misplaced “Just Married Sign” for the antique car after a last-minute frantic search so the Bride and Bridesmaids could get on the trolley to the church on time. At the reception, our guests loved the individual pop-up tents along the Kennebunk River and great service from the bar at the cocktail hour (Meagan of course was there). Guests loved the food and commented on the excellent service at dinner, how did they know my name and menu choice? Actually, that was a question I kept asking Briana and she always said, “they will know”. Well the entire weekend was perfect from beginning to end with an outdoor tent and bar setup that rivaled a movie set complete with exceptional service from the entire staff. Our guests were impressed with the Nonantum, especially those that stayed at the hotel (this is a real plus). We all wanted a happy, memorable, and sweet day (in other words “perfect”)for their long-awaited wedding and that was achieved at the Nonantum. Most important, after all the years of planning, Katie, Alex, and their parents just soaked in the wedding weekend experience and let Briana and her staff take over (especially me, the perfectionist MOB - thanks so much Briana!). So, don’t procrastinate, book your wedding at the Nonantum soon. But…if you have to wait another year, don’t worry it will be worth it. You both will have a lifetime to look back on your brilliant memories!

p.s. During the years we were waiting for the eventual date, our family stayed at the Nonantum on weekends in the Fall, December Prelude, Spring, and Fourth of July. I called it “Wedding Research” but we all just loved the dining/bar experience, clean comfortable rooms, and most important the entire staff who are always friendly and attentive. During our stays the Nonantum hosted 1 to 3 weddings each weekend and it did not affect service to us or the other non-wedding guests. Hospitality is truly an art form at the Nonantum. We look forward to returning to such a happy place with our forever memories!

I’m not really sure where to begin. This is by far the best resort in Maine. We hosted a destination wedding durning a pandemic and I can tell you that Tim and the rest of the Nonantum staff made it nothing but easy. Our wedding came together perfectly. Beyond the wedding the resort is gorgeous, the staff goes ABOVE AND BEYOND, the food is impeccable and the customer service is above the rest. Our wedding guests could not stop raving about how gorgeous the resort was, how amazing the foos was and our wedding cake made by Amanda at the resort was the best I’ve ever had. I wouldn’t spend another second thinking about booking another place. It’s perfect.

My husband and I had our wedding reception at the Nonantum in August. The staff, service, food and location were absolutely amazing. Multiple friends told us it was the best wedding they have ever been to. We had another guest who is a chef rave about the food. Chef Mike is incredible - he came up with an amazing presentation for our salad and went above and beyond with our entrees. Everything was delicious and so far and above your typical "wedding" food. Tim Ames was our spirit guide throughout the process. He is a gem who is truly the best in the business and a wonderful person. I would tell anyone getting married in Kennebunkport to choose this venue. It's a beautiful and charming location and the staff will take the best of care of you. I feel so lucky to have been able to have our wedding here.

We had an absolutely perfect day for a beautiful tent wedding. Food was exceptional and the outdoor space, views and atmosphere were fantastic.

The Nonantum is truly THE BEST. From our first tour of the resort, my fiance & I were taken with the charm and beauty of the property. Tim Ames was so knowledgeable and friendly, and helped us secure the venue for our wedding on 8/22/21. We were then assigned Mathew Havrilla as our event coordinator, and there are not enough positive things I can say about Matt. Throughout the wedding planning process, I was constantly emailing/texting him with questions, and he was always positive, responsive, and accomodating to all our requests. When Hurricane Henri hit on our wedding weekend and threw a wrench into our plans, Matt and the Nonantum staff were prepared and pivoted flawlessly. I wanted to get a few photos in outside before the storm, and Matt literally chauferred our bridal party in a golf cart so we wouldn't have to walk in the muddy grass. Long story short, we moved our wedding indoors and it was absolutely beautiful. We got SO many compliments from our guests, and we could not have done it without Matt and his team. The Nonantum is such a special place and my fiance & I are already planning to return for our anniversary!!

From our initial visit with sales director Tim Ames to the whole planning process with wedding coordinator Mathew Havrilla, our Nonantum experience was absolutely superb! The grounds are beautiful, the food is better than most high-rated restaurants I've been to, and the entire staff is more than accommodating! We had many questions along the way, and Mathew was extremely quick to find us the answers and to offer helpful suggestions as well. His professionalism and sense of humor helped to ensure the most special day for my daughter and her new husband. Our guests were blown away by the beauty of our wedding, many of them commenting that this was one of the most wonderful weddings they had ever attended. If there were a higher rating available, I would give it, with a plus!!

I have saved this review for last because it is so hard to capture just how AMAZING the Nonantum Resort is! When my husband and I were looking at different wedding venues around coastal Maine, truly nothing compared to the Nonantum. It stood miles above every other location in our eyes. My mom and I were blown away by the kindness and hospitality of Tim Ames, the Director of Sales, on our first tour of the Nonantum. Whenever my mom or I had questions or forgot something that was shared with us on the tour, Tim was there for us. My husband and I were originally supposed to be married in July 2020, but we worked closely with the Nonantum staff to move our wedding to July 2021 due to the pandemic. They were also incredibly accommodating with moving our room block from our old date to our new date so that our guests didn't have to rebook any of their hotel rooms. My husband and I had Briana Collard as our wedding coordinator and we can't speak highly enough of her. She is flexible, kind, understanding, and knowledgable. It had rained very hard the day before our wedding, and on the morning of our wedding, Briana was out in the wet mud setting up our decorations under the tent! She is a trooper! She communicated effectively with all of our vendors and they speak very highly of her, as well. She also was great at answering all of my last minute questions the week leading up to our wedding. One of the best parts about having your wedding at the Nonantum is that everything is right there: the ceremony, the cocktail hour, the reception, guest accommodations, local shops & restaurants, etc. Everything is in a one-stop shop - no unnecessary travel! Our guests loved making a weekend getaway out of our wedding and have continued to rave over how beautiful (and convenient) everything was at the Nonantum. There is also no need to hire a caterer because Nonantum provided all of the delicious food for our wedding - from the appetizers all the way to the wedding cake and late night bites. We hired all of our vendors based on Nonantum's recommendations, and they recommend only the best of the best in the industry who have worked Nonantum weddings before.
I truly wish we could do the entire wedding all over again. My husband and I will most definitely be visiting Nonantum as much as possible because it will always remain as an incredibly special place in our hearts. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!