11 Best Hotels in Maine on the Beach (2025)

Maine’s coastline is littered with sandy spots and pretty port towns, but with some nicely spaced dramatic coves and rocky promontories, so a waterfront hotel in Maine can overlook a range of incredible views. Our experts have taken this into account, and some of our suggestions aren’t classically beachy, but have wonderful ocean views, and direct access to the water. Long loved by sailors, the Maine coast is also an historically popular family holiday destination, and there are plenty of family friendly picks on our list of the best hotels in Maine on the beach.

On the Waterfront

• Small and intimate, Blackpoint Inn  boasts sea views from all 25 rooms and suites, just steps from the beach across lawns and a pool. With New England-inspired decor, a country-club-style bar, and a refined restaurant serving locally sourced seafood, it offers an elegant, relaxed coastal retreat.

For the Views

• Just steps from Long Sands Beach, Stones Throw offers 16 boutique rooms and suites with sweeping ocean views. Surf-shack charm meets contemporary design with whitewashed interiors, striking art, and floor-to-ceiling windows. A laid-back bar and restaurant complete this stylish, relaxed retreat perfect for surfers and seaside lovers alike.

For a Beach Break

• Set on its own peninsula with direct beach access, Stage Neck Inn features 58 airy rooms, suites, and cottages, all with private balconies or terraces. Guests enjoy a pool, spa, manicured lawns, and gardens. Family-friendly, the largest cottage accommodates seven, making it ideal for multigenerational beach getaways.
• Overlooking the Kennebunk River and Atlantic Ocean, Colony Hotel offers 125 rooms, suites, and cottages, with the largest accommodating five bedrooms. A private beach, golf course, croquet lawns, expansive pool, water sports, and seasonal berry picking ensure an active, luxurious coastal escape for families and couples alike.

For Families

• Nestled on a sandy cove near Boothbay Harbour, Smugglers Cove Inn features nautically themed rooms and suites, many with private balconies, terraces, or self-catering facilities. Pet-friendly options, watersports, an outdoor pool, and a pirate-themed playground make it ideal for families seeking a fun, active coastal escape.
• Just steps from the beach, Newagen Seaside Inn offers 35 charming rooms and suites, many with private ocean-view terraces. With a pool, tennis courts, games room, and family-friendly services—including babysitting—this romantic New England-style inn balances relaxation and activities, perfect for couples and families enjoying sun-soaked coastal vistas.

For a Romantic Waterfront Escape

• Perched on York Harbor, Dockside Guest Quarters is an elegant New England inn with 25 rooms and suites across the main house and villas. Whitewashed decor, a wide porch, and dramatic Atlantic views create serenity, while hotel bikes invite guests to explore the scenic coastline and surrounding region.

For New England Chic

• Just across from Good Rock Beach, Tides Beach Club is an adults-only retreat with 21 gelato-pastel rooms and suites in classic New England style. Guests enjoy a lively bar and restaurant, a chic pool, rocking-chair-filled porch, spa access, and nightly bonfires, combining relaxation, luxury, and coastal charm.
• Overlooking the ocean near Cape Elizabeth, Inn by the Sea offers 61 elegant rooms and suites pairing contemporary and classic New England chic. Guests enjoy spectacular restaurant views, firepit sunsets, garden tours, morning yoga, and easy access to Crescent State Beach Park and the lighthouse, making it a serene, activity-filled escape.

Great Beach B&Bs

• Dating from 1891, The Beach House Inn is a classic New England oceanfront B&B in Kennebunkport. Its Victorian charm—wrap-around porch, clapboard façade, shuttered windows—meets modern comforts in 34 crisp, light rooms, many with sea views. A perfect base for exploring the coast while enjoying timeless style and contemporary amenities.
• Perched on Penobscot Bay in Lincolnville, Inn at Sunrise Point is an elegant B&B with 12 nautically themed rooms. Large windows fill spaces with natural light, while select rooms offer private balconies and ocean views, providing an intimate retreat ideal for couples seeking peaceful coastal elegance.

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• Browse through our recommendations for all the best places to stay in Maine or the best hotels in Maine for families,
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