Must-see hotels in Maine

  • Maple Hill Farm B&B

    Inland Maine

    Hosted by former Maine state senator Scott Cowger, this laid-back B&B sits 3 miles west of Hallowell amid acres of rolling hayfields and forests…

  • Blair Hill Inn

    North Maine Woods

    The Chicago socialite who commissioned this dreamy hilltop cottage in the late 1800s had it cleverly built atop a 20ft-high stone foundation, thus…

  • Duck Harbor Campground

    Down East

    If you're hiking the island's trails, you can camp at one of the five spectacular sites here (each has a lean-to shelter and sparkling views of Isle au…

  • Recompence Shore Campground

    Midcoast Maine

    Adjacent to the Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park, this fabulous, family oriented, 626-acre campground has waterfront and wooded sites spread over a working…

  • Maine Huts & Trails

    Western Maine

    If you enjoy hiking and cross-country skiing, but not backpacking, consider a hut-to-hut trip through Maine Huts & Trails, a wonderful non-profit…

  • NEOC Twin Pines Camp

    North Maine Woods

    En route to Baxter State Park, the New England Outdoor Center (NEOC) offers a delectable slice of rural Maine, with creature comforts in abundance in a…

  • Bass Cottage Inn

    Mount Desert Island

    If most Bar Harbor B&Bs rate about a '5' in terms of stylishness, this Gilded Age mansion deserves an '11.' The 10 light-drenched guest rooms have an…

  • Squire Tarbox Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    Ten miles southwest of Wiscasset on tranquil Westport Island (connected by bridge), this 1763 farmhouse has been converted into a charmingly rustic, yet…

  • Danforth Inn

    Portland

    Staying at this ivy-shrouded West End boutique hotel feels like being a guest at an eccentric millionaire's mansion. Shoot pool in the wood-paneled games…

  • Pomegranate Inn

    Portland

    Whimsy prevails at this eight-room inn, a historic home transformed into a showcase for antiques and contemporary art: life-size classical statues,…

  • Press Hotel

    Portland

    Opened in mid-2015, the Press Hotel, a creative conversion of the building that once housed the offices and printing plant of Maine’s largest newspaper,…

  • Captain Lindsey Hotel

    Midcoast Maine

    There's a sophisticated seafaring theme at this nine-room boutique hotel on a side street just steps from Main St. The building started as a sea-captain's…

  • Pilgrim's Inn

    Down East

    Overlooking the Northwest Harbor, this handsome post-and-beam inn was built in 1793 and offers refined country charm in its 10 rooms and three cottages…

  • Pentagöet Inn

    Down East

    A fantastic base on the peninsula, the Pentagöet hits all the right notes. It has charming, classically furnished rooms within a 1894 Queen Anne Victorian…

  • Black Elephant Hostel

    Portland

    The Black Elephant is Portland's first dedicated hostel, and it's an exceptionally good one, with funky interior art, exterior murals, a central location…

  • Norumbega

    Midcoast Maine

    Looking like something out of a slightly creepy fairy tale, this 1886 turreted stone mansion was built to incorporate elements of the owner's favorite…

  • Whitehall

    Midcoast Maine

    Whitehall was once the summer home for Camden's elite visitors (poet Edna St Vincent Millay got her start reciting verse here in 1912). New owners have…

  • Topside Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    Atop McKown Hill, this grand gray mansion has Boothbay's best harbor views. Rooms are elegantly turned out in crisp nautical prints and beachy shades…

  • Shining Sails

    Midcoast Maine

    Run by a friendly lobsterman and his wife, this year-round B&B has seven comfy, basic rooms, some with kitchenettes; stay upstairs for the best ocean…

  • Gazebo Inn

    Southern Maine Coast

    This stately 1847 farmhouse and converted barn feature 14 rooms and suites – the space feels more like a boutique lodge. Rustic-chic touches abound and…

  • Blue Hill Inn

    Down East

    Set in a historic 1835 home, the Blue Hill Inn has unrivaled appeal with character-filled rooms, an extremely kind host and a great location within…

  • Harbourside Inn

    Mount Desert Island

    On a wooded hillside above the village, this shingled 1880s summer cottage has 14 homey, antique-furnished rooms and suites. Many rooms have fireplaces,…

  • Chapman Inn

    Western Maine

    Run by a friendly, globe-trotting retiree, this roomy downtown guesthouse has character in spades. Set in an 1865 building (one of Bethel's oldest), the…

  • Newagen Seaside Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    A charming relic of the days when wealthy northeastern families descended on the summer colonies of Maine for weeks at a time, the Newagen is a world…

  • Appalachian Trail Lodge

    North Maine Woods

    A favorite stop for Appalachian Trail hikers in the area is this well-equipped lodge in downtown Millinocket. It has a hostel-style bunkroom as well as a…

  • Highland Lake Resort

    Western Maine

    Overlooking Highland Lake, this 1950s-style motel has been given a modern makeover, and it's a great base for outdoor activities. There's a two-story row…

  • Inn at the Wharf

    Down East

    Set in a converted sardine factory dating from the early 1900s, this welcoming inn has a perfect perch over the bay, with fine views from every room…

  • Rangeley Inn & Tavern

    Western Maine

    Behind the inn's pretty powder-blue facade, you can relax by the fire and admire the mounted bear and moose head in the lobby. Rooms are simple and old…

  • Brooklin Inn

    Down East

    In the tiny settlement of Brooklin, this friendly inn offers sunny rooms with a pleasant air of bygone times (clawfoot tubs in some rooms, antique…

  • Claremont

    Mount Desert Island

    One of the island's oldest (established 1884) and most graceful hotels, the Claremont has some of the most stunning views of any guesthouse in the area,…

  • Bear Mountain Inn

    Western Maine

    Eight miles north of Bridgton (take ME 37), this charming inn sits on a 25-acre site on a hill overlooking Bear Pond (kayaks and canoes are available for…

  • Old Quarry Ocean Adventures

    Down East

    About 3.5 miles northeast of Stonington, Old Quarry has just 13 tent sites, which all afford excellent privacy (the priciest overlook the waterfront,…

  • Schoodic Woods Campground

    Down East

    This NPS-run campground is about 3 miles southeast of Winter Harbor. There are around 90 wooded sites, some with hookups; all are within 15 minutes' walk…

  • Hotel Pemaquid

    Midcoast Maine

    The Pemaquid's been hosting guests since July 4, 1888, so staff here have a decent idea of how to cater to tourists. There are 31 rooms, running the gamut…

  • Cohill's

    Down East

    Above the pub of the same name, Cohill's rents out nine comfortable guest rooms with quilt-covered beds, brass lamps, tables and chairs, and big windows…

  • Sebago Lake State Park Campground

    Western Maine

    Campgrounds are in hot demand due to their proximity to the swimmable lakes, picnic grounds and trails of Sebago Lake State Park. This 250-site campground…

  • Noble House Inn

    Western Maine

    Did you say bottomless cookie jar? Yup, and that's just one of the details that make the eight-room Noble House Inn so inviting. Breakfasts are baked from…

  • Harbor Cliffs Inn

    Southern Maine Coast

    You'll find seven uniquely appointed rooms at this upscale B&B; five of them come with grand ocean views, four have fireplaces and some have decks or on…

  • Baxter State Park Campgrounds

    North Maine Woods

    Baxter State Park has 11 campgrounds, a handful of bunkhouses and basic cabins sleeping from two to six, and numerous backcountry sites ($21), including…

  • Newcastle Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    You'll find 14 individually appointed rooms at this fluffy inn, full of thick blankets, wood accents, understated art, antique touches like gas stoves,…