Waterfront Lodging
Greater Portland & Casco Bay offer lodgings on the beautiful Atlantic coast
Portland’s location on beautiful Casco Bay in Maine makes it a natural place for people to enjoy oceanfront and waterfront lodgings. These ME hotels can range from casual and economic family friendly motels on the beach to small, elite inns with lofty, romantic views. The variety is great, with something for every taste.
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Scarborough, ME
Higgins Beach Inn
34 Ocean Avenue 207-883-6684Let your quintessential Maine vacation by the beach begin at this welcoming inn
You want that quintessential Maine waterfront vacation — serene, beautiful, relaxing — but with some exciting activities in the mix? Done, and done, at the Higgins Beach Inn! This scenic, comfortable inn by the smooth sands of one of Maine’s prettiest beaches offers a variety of accommodations, from cozy rooms for singles or couples on a budget to a suite for four with an enclosed porch. Perched between historic Prouts Neck and the sandy shores of Crescent Beach State Park, the inn is also only 20 minutes south of Portland, ME’s shops, restaurants and museums. But you might just want to settle in on Higgins Beach, a favorite with surfers, kayakers and those in need of a day’s utter relaxation in the sun. Come back for dinner at the inn’s popular Shade restaurant.
Scarborough, ME
Black Point Inn
510 Black Point Road 207-819-4064Surrounded on three sides by the ocean, inn has been popular beachfront escape for over 100 years
They know a thing or two about what it is to run a popular beachfront hotel at the Black Point Inn. After all, they have been doing just that since 1878, when they were one of the grand hotels to call Prouts Neck home. Today, surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic, the inn is still known for its location, its comfortable accommodations and its unpretentious Maine hospitality. Each of its 25 spacious rooms and suites has its own distinct character, some with private decks. Enjoy morning coffee or an evening glass of wine looking out over the water. The views are equally lovely from Adirondack chairs on the sweeping lawn and from The Chart Room restaurant. The inn also has a geothermal heated outdoor pool, bikes and kayaks.
South Casco, ME
Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake
30 Migis Lodge Road 207-655-4524Lakefront accommodations, from lodge rooms to large cottages, provide the classic New England vacation
Even the choosiest travelers fall in love with their accommodations at Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake. The rustic-luxe Main Lodge has eight lake-view rooms with gas fireplaces. And the resort’s 35 cottages, ranging from studios to six bedrooms, nestled amid 125 acres of pine forest, have beautiful fieldstone fireplaces; and private decks, balconies or porches with lake views. Lake activities at the resort include kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, swimming, fishing and water skiing. There’s also a disc golf course, tennis courts, supervised kids’ camps and a massage and wellness center. Meals, all provided under the Full American Plan, feature traditional American cuisine menus that change daily (and lobster is always included). Sail to an island for a cookout or dine at tables in the lodge.