Must-see hotels in Maine

  • Barncastle Hotel

    Down East

    This handsomely restored 1880s summer cottage has five rooms, each with a king-sized bed, down pillows and duvet, and thoughtful extras (coffeemakers in…

  • Dockside Guest Quarters

    Southern Maine Coast

    On a hill overlooking the harbor, this friendly guesthouse has been a York tradition since the 1950s. The rooms and suites have a classic New England…

  • West Quoddy Station

    Down East

    About a mile up the road from the West Quoddy Head Lighthouse, this former Coast Guard station has been converted into spacious vacation units, complete…

  • Portland Harbor Hotel

    Portland

    This handsome independent hotel has a classically coiffed lobby, where guests relax on upholstered leather chairs surrounding the glowing fireplace. The…

  • Oxford House Inn

    Western Maine

    Enjoy Saco River views from this century-old house with four stylish rooms. The owners are chefs and the highly regarded on-site restaurant serves…

  • York Harbor Inn

    Southern Maine Coast

    This country-style inn has small but smartly appointed rooms and sweeping views of the waterfront and York's cliffside seascapes. The dark lobby set with…

  • Brunswick Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    Overlooking Brunswick's town green, this elegant guesthouse has rooms ranging from small to spacious. Each is uniquely designed in an airy, farmhouse-chic…

  • Castine Inn

    Down East

    A short stroll uphill from the harbor, the Castine Inn has 19 comfy, cheerfully decorated rooms – some with waterfront views. The handsome building,…

  • Cabot Cove Cottages

    Southern Maine Coast

    Set in a semicircle in a forest glade, these 16 miniature cottages look almost like fairy houses. Decor is airy and peaceful, all whitewashed walls and…

  • Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel

    Mount Desert Island

    This elegant option is down a quiet street just steps from Main St and covers its bases very well. There are nine large, charming, antique-filled B&B…

  • Kineo View Lodge

    North Maine Woods

    Around three miles south of Greenville, this friendly, family-run place has comfortable, well-equipped rooms, each with a mini-fridge, microwave and…

  • Boathouse

    Southern Maine Coast

    The Boathouse has a modern, hipster-meets-nautical aesthetic going on. With some 10 varieties of rooms and suites, there are lots of options (and price…

  • Marston House

    Midcoast Maine

    Marston House embodies the spirit of Wiscasset: it's an antique store with two effortlessly chic guest rooms, set in a cottage garden, with a breakfast…

  • Searsport Shores Camping Resort

    Midcoast Maine

    This is a special place on 40 oceanfront acres, with wooded sites: some are gold-class, with private deck; all have picnic table and fireplace (basically,…

  • Inn at Park Spring

    Portland

    Four stately, tastefully decorated rooms and one suite are on offer at this well-regarded inn. Some rooms come with sleigh beds, French doors or…

  • Five Lakes Lodge

    North Maine Woods

    Rustic goes modern at this inviting lakeside lodge off ME 11, where the view of Mt Katahdin is a stunner. The five rooms all have lake views, custom-made…

  • Cape Arundel Inn

    Southern Maine Coast

    Perched high above the sea on Kennebunkport's famed Ocean Ave, this shingled 19th-century beach mansion has some of the most dramatic views in town. The…

  • Farmhouse Inn

    Down East

    Set amid 48 acres a couple of miles north of the town center, this family-run inn has small but cheerfully decorated rooms and there's a delightful tapas…

  • John Sterling Harbor House

    Midcoast Maine

    This peaceful little B&B feels like it was plucked from a movie about a 19th-century fishing village (although let's be fair, that description could apply…

  • Oak Gables B&B

    Midcoast Maine

    This B&B, located in a large, comfortable home situated on 9 secluded acres, is nonetheless within walking distance of 'downtown' Damariscotta. Rooms have…

  • Bradley Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    This old-school inn with helpful staff has individually decorated rooms, whose themes range from classic nautical to rustic, rough-hewn chic. Depending on…

  • Harraseeket Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    This big, white clapboard inn is a Freeport tradition, with a lodge-style lobby complete with crackling fireplace and afternoon tea. While most of the…

  • Bourne Bed & Breakfast

    Southern Maine Coast

    This refreshing B&B has pleasantly modern furnishings; some rooms feel more like comfortably appointed contemporary apartments than traditional lacy B&B…

  • Acadia Inn

    Mount Desert Island

    This traditional 95-room hotel with helpful staff sits beside a trail leading into the park. The good-sized rooms are smart and comfortable, there's a…

  • Meadowbrook Campground

    Midcoast Maine

    In Phippsburg, this friendly campground sits on Beaver Pond and is well located to take advantage of pretty Popham Beach further down the peninsula…

  • Strawberry Hill Seaside Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    The rooms at Strawberry Hill have a crisp, blue and bright nautical aesthetic that's kind of charmingly cheesy. There are 23 acres of grounds to explore,…

  • Kennebunkport Inn

    Southern Maine Coast

    Crisp blues and whites evoke a breezy, nautical mood at this sleek boutique inn in pole position on Dock Sq. Get comfortable in the bright and stylish…

  • Captain Fairfield Inn

    Southern Maine Coast

    A bold, boutique mix of modern and traditional has breathed new life into this 1813 Federal mansion. No two rooms are the same, but each boasts fine…

  • West End Inn

    Portland

    In a redbrick town house in Portland's tony Western Promenade district, this recommended six-room B&B is arty and elegant. Rooms are sunny and unfussy,…

  • Charles Inn

    Inland Maine

    This pleasant inn is the best place to stay in Bangor. It's in a great location within walking distance of restaurants and bars, and set in an 1873…

  • Yankee Clipper Motel

    Midcoast Maine

    A textbook example of a rejuvenated 1950s highway motel, resulting in fresh, modern rooms at a good price. A simple, comfortable, thoughtfully laid-out…

  • Royalsborough Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    A 10-minute drive from downtown Freeport in rural Durham, this restored 18th-century farmhouse has seven handsome rooms, with burnished wood floors,…

  • Camden Harbour Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    Ranked among Maine's finest accommodations by many a glossy travel mag, this Relais & Châteaux property is a not-so-humble retreat perched on a hill a few…

  • Bethel Village Motel

    Western Maine

    Sitting pretty on Main St, with a blue exterior and a rainbow of flowers and hanging plants, this simple, spotless, old-school motel offers great-value…

  • Inn at Tanglewood Hall

    Southern Maine Coast

    This lovely B&B has six sweetly furnished rooms with feather beds and abundant country charm. Several rooms have gas fireplaces and private porches. The…

  • 1802 House

    Southern Maine Coast

    In a restored 19th-century farmhouse in a quiet residential neighborhood, this B&B offers sweet, country-style rooms and warm hospitality. All but one of…

  • Ogunquit Beach Inn

    Southern Maine Coast

    In a tidy little arts-and-crafts-style bungalow, this gay-and-lesbian-friendly B&B has five colorful, homey rooms and chatty owners who know all about the…

  • LimeRock Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    This eight-bedroom mansion, built in 1890 for a local congressman, has been lovingly furnished in a tasteful mix of antique and modern furniture. The…

  • 16 Bay View

    Midcoast Maine

    Gorgeous hues of bronze, gold and black bring the glamor at art-deco-infused 16 Bay View, a luxury boutique hotel in the center of town. All rooms come…

  • Camden Hills State Park

    Midcoast Maine

    The park's appealing campground has hot showers and wooded sites, some with electric hookups. There's also wi-fi. Reserve online through Maine's…