A list by Kent Berg & Ada Nyman. Updated January 2024.
We have created a list with the best boutique hotels in Maine, USA. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Inn / Guest House.Historic property. Unique. Superb breakfast. Located directly on the Penobscot Bay between Camden and Bar Harbor, this historic oceanfront inn is 4 minutes' drive from Moose Point State Park. Guests can enjoy free WiFi. A gourmet, 2-course breakfast is provided. Each guest room at Captain A V Nickels Inn includes a flat-screen cable TV and a private bathroom. Suites are equipped with cooking facilities and a balcony. The 1874 Tavern serves local craft beer and wine in a casual environment. The property also has a business center, a boat house with seating, and a fire pit along the bay. Sears Island is 3 miles away. Shopping for antiques and Bluejacket Shipcrafters are within walking distance of the inn. The Penobscot Marine Museum is 10 minutes’ walk from the accommodation.Show full description
I would describe this as the most HISTORIC boutique hotel in Maine. It also has a highly rated breakfast.
Inn / Guest House.Great views. Cosy rooms. Boasting rooms with ocean views, this property has 2 outdoor heated swimming pools and free Wi-Fi access. Owl's Head Lighthouse and State Park are 8 miles away. Guest rooms at the Island View Inn feature a balcony, cable TV and a refrigerator. They are brightly decorated with beach-theme décor and have an en suite bathroom. Rooms come equipped with binoculars. Visitors can relax poolside at the Rockport Island View Inn. Free parking is also available to all guests. Several dining options are within easy driving distance from the property. Windjammers American Eagle boat cruise is 5 minutes’ drive away. The Farnsworth Art Museum is 3 miles away.Show full description
Resort.Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Superb interior design. Located in Kennebunkport, 6 km from Mast Cove Galleries, Hidden Pond Resort boasts a spa centre and fitness centre. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. A flat-screen TV and DVD player, as well as an iPod docking station are offered. Certain units have a seating area where you can relax. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Each room comes with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. Hidden Pond Resort features free WiFi throughout the property. You will find free shuttle service and gift shop at the property. Free use of bicycles is available. Northlight Gallery is 7 km from Hidden Pond Resort, while W Robert Paine Gallery is 7 km away. The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport Airport, 28 km from the property.Show full description
This is one of the most CHARMING AND WELL DESIGNED resorts in Maine.
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Historic. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Set in York, near York Harbor Beach and Long Sands Beach, the historic Albracca features a garden. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 14 km from Ogunquit Playhouse. The spacious bed and breakfast comes with a flat-screen TV. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. A selection of options including fresh pastries, fruits and juice is served for the continental breakfast. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Ogunquit Museum of American Art is 14 km from the bed and breakfast, while Perkins Cove is 14 km away. The nearest airport is Portsmouth International at Pease Airport, 23 km from Albracca.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Great location. Popular among couples and women. Located in Ogunquit, near Little Beach, Ogunquit Beach and Marginal Way Walk, The Trellis House features a garden. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The bed and breakfast provides garden views and a sun terrace. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hair dryer, the units at the bed and breakfast have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms have a seating area. At the bed and breakfast, all units come with bed linen and towels. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the bed and breakfast features a selection of packed lunches. Popular points of interest near The Trellis House include Perkins Cove, Ogunquit Playhouse and Ogunquit Museum of American Art. The nearest airport is Portsmouth International at Pease Airport, 30 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Built in 1802, this boutique bed and breakfast offers free Wi-Fi and themed rooms that feature plush bedding. It is half a mile from the harbour and various shops. Uniquely decorated rooms feature antique furnishings and bright decor. An en suite bathroom is also included at Maine Stay Camden. A gourmet two-course breakfast is served each morning on the porch overlooking the garden or in the historic dining room. Coffee and tea are available throughout the day. Guests can relax by the fireplace in the living area or stroll through the large gardens, which boast flower beds, a creek, and benches. A variety of dining options are 5 minutes’ walk from Camden Maine Stay Inn. Camden Hills State Park and Mount Battie is 3 miles away.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most BEAUTIFUL bed and breakfasts in Maine.
Guest House.Hip. Very stylish. Comfortable beds. Set 1.1 km from East End Beach, 25 km from Funtown Splashtown USA and a few steps from Portland Observatory, Best Bower offers accommodation located in Portland. Featuring garden and inner courtyard views, this guest house also has free WiFi. The guest house features family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. The guest house will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, kitchenware, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Some units feature a private entrance. At the guest house, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. The guest house has a picnic area and a terrace. Popular points of interest near Best Bower include Merrill Auditorium, Portland Museum of Art and Portland Downtown Historic District. The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport Airport, 5 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Best Bower is a charming boutique hotel near the Portland Observatory. The guest rooms are spacious and uniquely designed, offering skylight views of the observatory. The bathrooms are luxurious, featuring Carrara marble.
Bed and Breakfast.Romantic. Unique. Great location. Popular among women. Boasting a garden and views of sea, Victorian by the Sea is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Lincolnville, 2.4 km from Lincolnville Beach. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Extra facilities include a shared kitchen, meeting rooms, a tour desk and housekeeping service. At the bed and breakfast, some units have a private entrance, dining area, fireplace and microwave. Some of the units have a cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and bathrobes. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lincolnville, like hiking. Guests at Victorian by the Sea can enjoy skiing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Mount Battie is 6.9 km from the accommodation, while Farnsworth Art Museum is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Knox County Regional Airport, 25 km from Victorian by the Sea.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most ROMANTIC bed and breakfast in Maine.
Bed and Breakfast.Cosy rooms. Great value. Featuring a garden and views of garden, Blackberry Inn is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Camden, 12 km from Mount Battie. Offering free private parking, the 4-star bed and breakfast is 1.1 km from Laite Memorial Beach. Outdoor furniture is available for guests to relax or dine outside. All units feature air conditioning and a cable flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and bathrobes, units at the bed and breakfast also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony. At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. An American, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available every morning at the property. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. Guests can also relax on the sun terrace. Farnsworth Art Museum is 13 km from the bed and breakfast, while Carver Hill Gallery is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Knox County Regional Airport, 17 km from Blackberry Inn.Show full description
Inn / Guest House.Great location. Great breakfast. Located in Bar Harbor, 1.1 km from Town Beach, The Primrose provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 500 metres from The Abbe Museum, the inn with free WiFi is also 2.4 km away from Frenchman Bay. The property is allergy-free and is situated 1.1 km from Agamont Park. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all units at the inn have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms are fitted with a balcony. At The Primrose each room includes bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bar Harbor, like hiking and cycling. Popular points of interest near The Primrose include West Street Historic District, Village Green and Grant Park. The nearest airport is Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, 20 km from the inn.Show full description
This guest house has a great location in Bar Harbor.
Bed and Breakfast.Great value. Good breakfast. With ocean views from every room, the Spouter Inn Bed and Breakfast is a Colonial-style home built in 1832. It is situated on 1.5 acres with flower gardens and rocking chairs on the front porch, all located directly across from Lincolnville Beach. Restaurants, shops along the beach, and the ferry out to Islesboro are all within walking distance. Our eight guest rooms all offer private bathrooms, some with Jacuzzi jet tubs, and a three course, gourmet-style breakfast each day. Vacationing with us along the Rockland, Rockport, Camden, and Belfast corridor provides time to enjoy the beach and explore the coast, and see all that Mid-Coast Maine has to offer. The nearest airport is Bangor Airport, 85 km from the property.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Great bar. Set in Camden and with Laite Memorial Beach reachable within 600 metres, 16 Bay View offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is located 12 km from Mount Battie, 13 km from Farnsworth Art Museum and 14 km from Carver Hill Gallery. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. 16 Bay View provides certain units with city views, and every room comes with a balcony. At the accommodation every room has bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, continental and American options. Staff at 16 Bay View are available to provide information at the 24-hour front desk. Owls Head Transportation Museum is 19 km from the hotel, while Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre is 100 metres away. The nearest airport is Knox County Regional Airport, 18 km from 16 Bay View.Show full description
This boutique hotel has very cosy rooms and an amazing hotel bar!
Lively. Trendy. Great views. Set in Rockland, 250 Main Hotel. This 3-star hotel offers a concierge service. The property offers city views, a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel all rooms come with a wardrobe and a private bathroom. Guests at 250 Main Hotel can enjoy a continental breakfast. The nearest airport is Knox County Regional Airport, 5 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This boutique hotel in Rockland, Maine is truly one-of-a-kind. The rooms are filled with natural light and some even have views of the harbor, providing a luxurious experience reminiscent of being on a yacht.
Bed and Breakfast.Great value. Great bar. 23 km from Funtown Splashtown USA, White Sails Inn is a recently renovated property set in Kennebunk and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. Boasting a housekeeping service, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The units at the bed and breakfast come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom with a hair dryer and a shower. At the bed and breakfast, the units have bed linen and towels. Vegetarian and gluten-free breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and juice are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. A bar can be found on-site. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Marginal Way Walk is 19 km from White Sails Inn, while Ogunquit Playhouse is 19 km away. The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport Airport, 36 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Inn / Guest House.Lively. Great location. Featuring decor by local New England artists, Camden Windward Inn is located in Camden. Free WiFi access is available and a free breakfast is served. Rooms here will provide you with air conditioning. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms a have mountain view and garden view. Luxury bed linens are provided. At Camden Windward Inn you will find a garden, a bar and a snack bar. Other facilities offered include a shared lounge and a tour desk. The property offers free parking. The inn is 1.8 km from Camden Hills State Park, 400 metres from Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre and 500 metres from Chestnut Street Baptist Church. Bangor Airport is 69 km away.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Lovely property. Good breakfast. Featuring a garden and views of mountain, The Belmont Inn is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Camden, 700 metres from Laite Memorial Beach. The property features garden and quiet street views, and is 12 km from Mount Battie. The bed and breakfast provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, every unit includes a wardrobe. There is a private bathroom with shower in every unit, along with bathrobes, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, every unit has bed linen and towels. There is a snack bar on-site. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Farnsworth Art Museum is 13 km from the bed and breakfast, while Carver Hill Gallery is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Knox County Regional Airport, 17 km from The Belmont Inn.Show full description
Stylish. Comfortable beds. Popular among women and couples.Opened April 2021. Situated in Kennebunkport, 2.4 km from Goochs Beach, AWOL Kennebunkport features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. Funtown Splashtown USA is 22 km from the hotel and Marginal Way Walk is 20 km away. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also boast a patio. At AWOL Kennebunkport, the rooms have a seating area. A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available each morning at the property. Ogunquit Playhouse is 20 km from the accommodation, while Perkins Cove is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport Airport, 44 km from AWOL Kennebunkport.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Historic. Popular among couples. Offering free bikes, Kennebunkport Captains Collection is located in Kennebunkport, just 7 minutes’ walk from Taintown Bridge. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property for guest convenience. Featuring a flat-screen cable TV, each room here will provide you with a fireplace and a seating area. The private bathroom offers a shower and also comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes. Guests at Kennebunkport Captains Collection can peruse the extensive gardens.Show full description
Inn / Guest House.Historic. Lively. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Housed in an historic building that dates to 1823, this Portland, Maine inn offers luxurious rooms with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. WiFi access is provided free of charge to guests. Guests can enjoy a view of Portland from each room at Blind Tiger Portland - Danforth Street. Air conditioning is included and every room offers ironing facilities and an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests of the Portland Blind Tiger Portland - Danforth Street can enjoy the building’s historic billiards room or relax on the on-site sun terrace. A garden is also provided for guest enjoyment. Harbor View Memorial Park is just 190 metres away from the inn. The Wadsworth-Longfellow House and the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine are within 13 minutes’ walk.Show full description
This guest house is one of the most popular in Maine among couples!
Inn / Guest House.Unique. Located in Camden, 2.2 km from Laite Memorial Beach, Timbercliffe Cottage Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is around 13 km from Mount Battie, 15 km from Farnsworth Art Museum and 15 km from Carver Hill Gallery. Certain units at the property include a balcony with a mountain view. At the inn, every room comes with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Timbercliffe Cottage Inn also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with a sea view. At the accommodation every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes American, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Popular points of interest near Timbercliffe Cottage Inn include Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre, Chestnut Street Baptist Church and Camden Hills State Park. The nearest airport is Knox County Regional Airport, 19 km from the inn.Show full description
This unique boutique hotel is beautifully decorated in a colonial style, creating a cozy atmosphere. The standout feature is its wraparound porch, offering stunning ocean views. The hosts are welcoming and provide excellent recommendations for local attractions.
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