20 Best Hotels in Maine for Couples (2025)

Maine is a destination that’s so romantic that when it comes to a couples' choice it has it all. Love fresh seafood eaten by the water? Love long strolls along interesting coastlines? Love sailing canoeing, kayaking or watersports generally? Love visiting museums, galleries and sights of historic interest? Love driving winding roads and talking about everything and anything? Love sitting peacefully in front of an open fire/water view reading and drinking wine? You get the idea... whatever you love there will be a hotel in Maine offering you just that. Our Gurus worked hard to keep their recommendations to just 20 hotels, and the final list guarantees there's plenty to fall in love with.

For a special occasion

• Atlantean Cottage is a Tudor Revival home built by a famed Bar Harbor architect on one of the village’s prettiest streets, now turned into a luxurious, adults-only B&B. Its eight rooms and suites are large and elegant, with fireplaces and/or big windows. There’s a parlour with a fireplace, plus a porch and garden — all perfect for relaxing in with your other half. There’s no restaurant, but they have a guest pantry, and you’re within a lovely stroll of lots of places to eat and drink.
• Situated on a private sea-facing peninsula, Ann's Point Inn makes a dreamy couples' escape. Guests can enjoy the hot tub, gym, gorgeous grounds and a library, plus serene views over the water from bed. Those epic landscapes are not just for looking at; get out into the outdoors with hiking, kayaking, sailing, climbing and birding. 

For the views

• The Bayview Hotel, Bar Harbor is an upscale choice in a secluded spot, right on the water on the edge of Bar Harbor. There are only 26 rooms and suites, all of them face the water, and have private, water-facing decks or balconies. The decor features simple colours, with great art, and an interesting mix of antiques and contemporary furnishings, which varies from room to room. There’s no restaurant, but they offer a great vegetarian breakfast, and snacks, and it’s a pleasant walk into Bar Harbor from here.
• The Blair Hill Inn is set on its own 80-acre country estate overlooking a vast and lovely glacial lake — so there are water views, but possibly not the ones you were expecting! Despite all the space there are just 10 rooms and suites, all very elegant, decorated with antiques, and featuring fireplaces and private balconies. There’s a spa and chic restaurant too. And acres of peace.

• Nestled just steps away from Bar Harbor’s Main Street and Town Pier, sits Ullikana Inn. The quiet and peaceful adult-only environment creates a perfect intimate escape, with some rooms boasting lovely views — Forget-me-Not features a private terrace overlooking the harbour while Beach Rose's private terrace faces Frenchman Bay. Pretty and peaceful.

For a beach escape

• Acadia Bay Inn is a charming 1880's oceanfront property with access to a private beach. Expect antique furnishings, cosy sitting areas and large outdoor balconies showcasing breathtaking sea views. And if you can drag yourself away, Acadia National Park has over 120 miles of trails to explore together.

• The Inn at Ocean's Edge is a 32-room inn siting on the edge of Penobscot Bay, between Camden and Lincolnville Beach. Freshly and comfortably renovated, the rooms and suites are spacious, with chairs and fireplaces, and deep carpets. The inn is known for its spa, the Poorhouse, and it has a charming restaurant too.
• The Cottages at Cabot Cove is a collection of 16 cute cottages, hidden away in lush gardens. Each cottage is different, and includes self-catering facilities and a living space. The vibe is certainly very New England — think gingham fabrics, vintage finds and fittings, and pine ceilings. Baked goods are delivered fresh each morning, but there’s no restaurant.

On the waterfront

• Yachtsman Hotel & Marina Club is a laid-back waterfront property with a marina, floating barge pool and river-facing rooms. The fab location means that beaches, galleries, restaurants and boutiques are all within walking, cycling or sailing distance. Perfect for couples who like to keep busy.
• The Balance Rock Inn is a historic inn with all the trimmings, in an enviable Bar Harbor location, overlooking the waters of Frenchman Bay. If you appreciate period furnishings, and luxurious fabrics then the Balance Rock Inn will please you — its 27 rooms and suites are well dressed in antiques, and elegant colours, and the bathrooms all have whirlpool baths. The restaurant is grown-up and romantic too.
• The Cape Arundel Inn & Resort is a traditional, New England inn, idyllically positioned on Walker’s Point, Kennebunkport. Its 30 rooms and suites are a collection of shapes and sizes, and are simply, but beautifully, decorated to make the most of their assets. Some have wooden fans and antiques, some private balconies, some fireplaces, and most have water views. There’s a pool in the large garden, and the restaurant is known for its New England fare. Adults only.

For Portland

• Set in the heart of Portland's West End, The Chadwick B&B is a charming townhouse with rooms featuring luxe linens, fireplaces, private balconies, and spacious modern bathrooms with large tubs. Take a romantic stroll around the Old Port with live music, dancing, shopping, dining, and pubs, or snuggle up together by the outdoor firepit.
• Enjoy peaceful surroundings minutes away from Portland's downtown, at The Inn on Carleton. This handsome Victorian townhouse offers a pretty English garden, welcoming parlour and a charming dining room where a two-course gourmet breakfast is served. With just six rooms, it's a relaxed and intimate choice.

For fun and adventure

• Whitehall is a chic, but historic mansion, in picturesque Camden, carefully converted into a 36-room hotel. The decor is confident and colourful, with design pieces, bright colours and original artworks. The bar and restaurant are cool, and the evenings often spill out onto the wrap-around porches, and into the courtyards with their fire pits. This is a versatile base for a romantic break, with loads to do in the area.

For a rural retreat

• Wolf Cove Inn is a rural retreat, set beside a high beautiful lake. This is just the place to experience New England charm and the changing colours of the seasons. There are just 11 rooms and suites, spread between the main house and a collection of luxurious cabins. The decor is soft, cosy and luxurious feeling, with fireplaces, spa baths and lake views. The inn has a private dock, and lawns that slope down to the water. They also have a flotilla of canoes you can use.

• The White Barn Inn is a charming old inn on the Kennebunk River, close to Kennebunkport, but still has a rural feeling. The inn has 26 rooms, in a range of styles and sizes, many with whirlpool baths, fireplaces and marble bathrooms. The inn’s barn has been converted into a fantastic restaurant, and another outbuilding has been converted into a spa. There’s also a large and lovely landscaped pool.

Romantic B&Bs

• Windward House is a beautiful, historic home in Camden, converted into an idyllic B&B by a thorough owner. Camden is arguably one of Maine’s prettiest port towns, and this B&B is a good match with the location, with eight individually decorated rooms and suites, with wooden floors, and some some cases fireplaces, jetted tubs, or four-poster beds. There’s also a pretty breakfast room, where they serve a two-course breakfast, and expansive mature gardens.
• Hartwell House Inn is a 16-room inn, spread between two different buildings, in the heart of pretty Perkins Cove, Ogunquit. This is a memorable place to stay, with individually decorated rooms that feature all sorts of luxurious features, from antique four-poster beds, to plush, velvet contemporary armchairs, to fireplaces and two-person whirlpool tubs.

• Bass Cottage Inn is a historic B&B but more like a boutique hotel. This private retreat located in the heart of Bar Harbor on a quiet lane offers fresh and modern rooms with the design based on traditional style — think antique furniture, four-poster beds, and cosy fireplaces. An elegant and intimate escape.
• Yellow House B&B is just as its name suggests — a sunny place to stay that feels like a real home-from-home. With floral wallpaper, four-poster beds and French artwork, it has a cosy, romantic feel. Both centrally located and a stone's throw from the sea, it's an ideal couples' getaway.

Still not sure where to book?

• You could browse our recommendations for all the best places to stay in Maine
• Or just the best hotels in Maine on the beach.
• Refine your search to particular parts of Maine, and seek out the best hotels in Bar Harbor, the best hotels in Southwest Harbor, Kennebunkport or Southport.
• Alternatively, you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.