A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated March 2024.
We have created a list with the best small luxury 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!
Highly elegant. Charming. This Kennebunkport inn is 600 metres from the beach and boasts an on-site restaurant and a full service spa and massage treatments. An outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi are also available. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea. A flat-screen TV, an en suite bathroom, and fresh flowers are featured in each guest room. The White Barn Inn and Spa has suites with a fireplace and a spa bath, as well. Guests can use the free bicycles and canoes provided by the Kennebunkport White Barn Inn and Spa. Relaxing massage and salon services are offered. The White Barn Inn Restaurant offers a four-course dinner with classic New England cuisine. The Seashore Trolley Museum is 7 km from the inn. First Chance Whale Watch is 600 metres away.Show full description
I think this place could be the most ELEGANT boutique hotel in Maine.
Opened July 2023. Set in Kennebunk, within 1.4 km of Kennebunk Beach and 2.2 km of Parsons Beach, Wanderer Cottages offers accommodation with free bikes and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.8 km from Goochs Beach. The units in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Wanderer Cottages every room has bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kennebunk, like cycling. Funtown Splashtown USA is 30 km from Wanderer Cottages, while Marginal Way Walk is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport Airport, 44 km from the hotel.Show full description
Opened March 2023. Situated in Bar Harbor, 300 metres from Town Beach, Bass Cottage & Ullikana features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is around 2.8 km from Frenchman Bay, less than 1 km from West Street Historic District and 2 km from Newlin Gardens. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Agamont Park. At the hotel, rooms include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near Bass Cottage & Ullikana include The Abbe Museum, Village Green and Grant Park. The nearest airport is Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, 20 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Lovely property. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Popular among women. Located in York, 1.2 km from Short Sands Beach, ViewPoint Hotel provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. 1.9 km from Long Sands Beach and 10 km from Ogunquit Museum of American Art, the property features a garden and a terrace. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a sea view. Certain rooms include a kitchenette with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Vegetarian and gluten-free options can also be requested. Perkins Cove is 10 km from ViewPoint Hotel, while Ogunquit Playhouse is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Portsmouth International at Pease Airport, 26 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Located on Mount Desert Island, this Bar Harbor hotel is 9.4 km away from the Jordan Pond in Acadia National Park. This oceanfront hotel offers an on-site restaurant and guests can dine with views of the ocean. Bar Harbor Inn and Spa provides rooms with a flat-screen cable TV. Some of the rooms have a balcony with views of Frenchman Bay. Bar Harbor Inn has an on-site spa facility. Guests can also enjoy swimming in the outdoor pool or relaxing in the hot tub. The property offers 2 on-site restaurants with ocean views, the Reading Room Restaurant and Terrace Grille. The Reading Room Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner daily. A continental breakfast is also available each morning in the lobby. Abbe Museum is 600 metres away.Show full description
Charming. Featuring a privileged beachfront location, this Kennebunkport offers an on-site restaurant with gourmet seafood and cocktails. WiFi access is provided free of charge to guests. A flat-screen cable TV and air conditioning are provided in each room at The Tides Beach Club. Featuring marble and stainless steel touches, the en suite bathroom includes a shower and free toiletries. Chairs, towels and umbrellas are provided for guests to use at the beach. A garden, an outdoor pool, a spa, and a fitness centre are available at a nearby location, with free shuttle service provided. Guests wishing to enjoy the surroundings can visit the Kennebunkport town centre, 12 minutes’ drive away. Cape Arundel Golf Course is just 6.9 km from the hotel.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great views. Chebeague Island Inn is located on Chebeague Island, just 19.4 km north of Portland, Maine. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Certain rooms feature views of the sea or garden. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is free shuttle service and gift shop at the property. Free use of bicycles is available at this hotel and the area is popular for golfing. Freeport is 12 km from Chebeague Island Inn, while Old Orchard Beach is 34 km from the property. Portland International Jetport Airport is 25.7 km away.Show full description
I think this is one of the most RELAXING small hotels in Maine.
Resort.Historic. Relaxing atmosphere. Cosy rooms. This Kennebunkport waterfront resort offers free WiFi and individually decorated rooms that include cable TV. Cape Arundel Golf Course is 3.2 km away and Webhannet Golf Club is 10 minutes’ drive. Plush bedding and an en suite bathroom are offered in each traditional room at Kennebunkport Nonantum Resort. Select rooms include a gas-burning stove. Guests can enjoy a swim in the heated outdoor swimming pool or use the business centre that offers fax and photocopying services. Bicycle rentals and a children's activity center are also available. A complimentary shuttle service is available during the summer months withing a 8-km radius of the property. The Nonantum Resort is 8 km from Central Kennebunk. Shopping and dining at Dock Square is 1.2 km away.Show full description
Romantic. Beautiful. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. 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
I would describe this as one of the most ROMANTIC boutique hotels in Maine. It also has very cosy rooms and a popular rooftop bar.
Delightful property. Very stylish. Great breakfast. Featuring views of Mount Batie, the Camden harbour and Penobscot Bay, this Camden hotel offers a breakfast. Natalie’s, the on-site restaurant, is widely known for its gourmet French cuisine. A minibar and a flat-screen cable TV with DVD player are featured in each room at Relais Chateaux Camden Harbour Inn. An iPod dock and a seating area are also included. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes. Massages services are offered on site at the Camden Harbour Inn, which features a shared lounge with complimentary snacks, coffee and tea. Guests can relax with a book or magazine, or use the hotel’s computer. Guests can enjoy a complimentary glass of Prosecco on arrival at Natalie’s Bar, located on site. The restaurant serves a continental breakfast in the morning and gourmet cuisine in the evening. The Camden city centre is just 5 minutes’ walk from Relais Chateaux Camden Harbour Inn. Camden Amphitheater is 800 metres away.Show full description
I think this is the most beautiful, stylish and unique small luxury hotel in Maine. WOW!
Charming. Historic. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples.Opened January 2021. Situated in Bar Harbor, 500 metres from Town Beach, Sand Bar Cottage Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Frenchman Bay is 2.4 km away and Village Green is 700 metres from the hotel. 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 some rooms are fitted with a balcony. At Sand Bar Cottage Inn the rooms include bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Agamont Park, The Abbe Museum and West Street Historic District. The nearest airport is Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, 20 km from Sand Bar Cottage Inn.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a highly rated breakfast and a great location in Bar Harbor!
Great views. Cosy rooms. This Mount Desert Island property, offering panoramic views of Frenchman Bay, is within a 10-minute drive of Acadia National Park. It features a spa, heated indoor and outdoor pools and free Wi-Fi. Mizzentop’s Great Room serves cocktails and has live piano music. Bluenose Inn - Bar Harbor Hotel also offers the Looking Glass restaurant. All guest rooms provide a flat-screen cable TV, along with a mini-fridge and Keurig coffee maker. A DVD player is available upon request. All rooms in the Mizzentop building feature a fireplace and a private balcony overlooking Frenchman Bay. Guests at Bluenose Inn - Bar Harbor Hotel can work out in the gym and relax in the hot tub or in the steam room. Unique Maine-made souvenirs are available in the 24-hour gift shop. The property is within walking distance from the George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Downtown Bar Harbor and the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company are just 1.6 km away.Show full description
Historic property. Nice style. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. The Francis Hotel, a historic landmark, is situated in Portland's Bramhall neighborhood, near Art District. Guests can enjoy the spa. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Located on the second floor, The Spa at The Francis Hotel features a menu of full body massages and locally sourced scrubs. Museums, galleries, theaters, skating rinks, craft breweries and boutiques are within a 1.4 km radius of the property. Portland International Jetport Airport is 5.2 km from The Francis Hotel.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most HISTORIC boutique hotels in Maine. And it is one of the most popular small luxury hotels in Maine, among couples!
Charming. Historic. Great value. Popular among women. Located in Kennebunk Beach, a few steps from Goochs Beach, The Seaside Inn provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. The property is set 1.9 km from Kennebunk Beach, 31 km from Funtown Splashtown USA and 21 km from Marginal Way Walk. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a sea view. Free WiFi is available to all guests, while selected rooms have a patio. The hotel offers 4-star accommodation with a hot tub and terrace. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and car hire is available at The Seaside Inn. Ogunquit Playhouse is 21 km from the accommodation, while Perkins Cove is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport Airport, 44 km from The Seaside Inn.Show full description
Opened October 2022. Located in Biddeford, 5 km from Funtown Splashtown USA, The Lincoln Hotel provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 8.2 km from Aquaboggan Water Park, 8.4 km from Palace Playland and 8.4 km from Old Orchard Beach Pier. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Pirate's Cove is 8.1 km away. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All units will provide guests with a fridge. Merrill Auditorium is 30 km from The Lincoln Hotel, while Portland Observatory is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport Airport, 24 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Great location. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Located close to the beach, this Ogunquit hotel offers free Wi-Fi and rooms that feature a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator. Shopping and dining are within 2 minutes’ walk. Rooms feature wood furnishing with wooden floors. Tea and coffee making facilities are also provided at Ogunquit Abalonia Inn. A seasonal outdoor pool is available for guests along with a garden. Abalonia Inn is 1 mile from Perkins Cove. Ogunquit Museum of American Art is 5 minutes’ drive.Show full description
Stylish. Elegant. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Offering a restaurant and a fitness centre, The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection is located in Portland. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning. There is also a refrigerator. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. You can enjoy city view from the room. Extras include a desk, a safety deposit box and bed linen. At The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection you will find an airport shuttle. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities. The hotel is 100 metres from Portland Downtown Historic District, 400 metres from Wadsworth Longfellow House and 900 metres from Victoria Mansion. Portland International Jetport Airport is 4 km away.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most WELL DESIGNED small luxury hotel in Maine. It also has SUPER COMFORTABLE BEDS.
Great location. Popular among women. Offering a restaurant and a fitness centre, Portland Harbor Hotel is located near the Portland Waterfront. Free WiFi access is available in this hotel. Old Orchard Beach is just 16 km away. A flat-screen TVs are included in every guestroom at the Harbor Hotel of Portland. A refrigerator is availablr. Select rooms include a sofa, spa bath and a view. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities and luggage storage. A private garage with valet parking is also available. The hotel is 400 metres from Wadsworth Longfellow House, 500 metres from Portland Downtown Historic District and 600 metres from Victoria Mansion. Portland International Jetport Airport is 4 km away.Show full description
Newly opened, March 2024. Situated in Rockport and with Laite Memorial Beach reachable within 2.9 km, Rockport Harbor Hotel features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is located 11 km from Farnsworth Art Museum, 11 km from Carver Hill Gallery and 15 km from Mount Battie. Private parking is available on site. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms include a kitchenette with a dishwasher. At Rockport Harbor Hotel rooms come with bed linen and towels. An American breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Guests at Rockport Harbor Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rockport, like hiking and cycling. Speaking English, Spanish and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always on hand to help. Owls Head Transportation Museum is 16 km from the hotel, while Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre is 3.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Knox County Regional Airport, 15 km from Rockport Harbor Hotel.Show full description
Relax at this Maine beachfront accommodation, which features an indoor heated pool. Free Wi-Fi is available in every room. The Old Orchard Beach Pier is 12 minutes’ walk away. The Alouette Beach Resort boasts a refrigerator and cable TV with HBO channels in each guest room. They are decorated in bright colours and also offer coffee making facilities. Select rooms have a balcony with ocean views. The Alouette Beach serves an American breakfast, including strawberry waffles and omelettes, as well as a lunch menu. Room service is available. Daily local newspapers are available in the lobby of the Alouette Beach Hotel. Guests can use the on-site barbecue facilities. Shopping, dining, and fishing in Portland are 15 miles from the resort. Dunegrass Golf Club is 10 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
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