Beach and Ocean Resorts
Beach & ocean resorts in South Coast Region create a wonderful vacation
7 places to visit
Cliff House
Have you been imagining a Maine vacation? Let this resort make your dream a reality
591 Shore Road Cape Neddick, ME 03902 207-361-1000 The Maine of your imagination will come to life at the Cliff House, the luxurious resort that stretches across 70 oceanfront acres. The Atlantic is everywhere – you’ll see it from your spacious room, suite or cottage, all with private terraces or balconies; you’ll be suspended above it when you dine on lobster at The Tiller; you’ll see it from the luminous sanctuary room at The Spa at Cliff House. This world-class resort also features an indoor and outdoor pool and indoor and outdoor hot tubs, all of which, like the ocean, are salt water. There are children’s activities, an art gallery and a state-of-the-art fitness center and movie theater. Area attractions and activities include museums, river kayaking, golf courses, hiking and biking trails and, come winter, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Cliff House has been voted one of the Top 20 Resorts in New England in the 2025 Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.
Village By The Sea
Spacious condo resort close to some of Maine’s most scenic beaches
1373 Post Road Wells, ME 04090 207-646-1100 It’s a long list of fun things to do when you stay at Village by the Sea, an 11-acre condominium resort near several scenic beaches. Located next to the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, this popular resort offers spacious, generously appointed one- and two-bedroom condos, many with scenic marsh views. Nearby Wells Beach features seven miles of sand and surfing areas; Wells Harbor Beach is great for kids with its tidal pools and playground. Spend your non-beach days exploring beautiful seaside villages, visiting amusement parks, golfing, kayaking, zip-lining, taking a schooner tour – or just relaxing in the resort’s indoor and outdoor pools and hot tub. Also at the resort: basketball court, firepit with patio, fitness center and game room.
Sea Cliff House
“Steps from the beach” is no exaggeration at this welcoming waterfront hotel
2 Sea Cliff Avenue Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 207-934-4874 Here’s a phrase you want to hear when selecting a hotel for your coastal Maine vacation: “steps from the beach.” At the Sea Cliff House, that’s not an exaggeration: walk right out your door to a peaceful walk along a stretch of sand in either direction. It’s just 10 minutes to the Pier at Old Orchard Beach, ME, extending 400 feet into the Atlantic and offering many entertainment and dining options. Or, you can arrange for a fishing excursion or whale watch at nearby Camp Ellis, walk the scenic boardwalk at Ferry Beach State Park or head into Ocean Park, a classic seaside vacation village, for movies, concerts and walking trails. The hotel has a pool, hot tub and barbecue grills and accommodations from spacious rooms to luxury suites and efficiencies.
Waves Oceanfront Resort
On Old Orchard Beach!
87 West Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 207-934-4949 Walk from your room onto the sand; swim, build sand castles, stroll in the surf or just relax and enjoy the feel of the sun on your face while you enjoy the view.
Our resort boasts 139 air-conditioned rooms each with private deck, telephones, color cable TV, kitchenettes with refrigerator, stove and sink. Amenities including our New Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub, bike rentals, and the Beach Street Café serving breakfast each day in season We are just a short walk from the Pier at Old Orchard Beach, which has restaurants, shopping and the only amusement park on the beach in Maine. Enjoy spectacular sunrises in the morning over the water, followed by romantic moonrises in the evening. Open May through October.
Visit our sister property - Sea View Inn
Our resort boasts 139 air-conditioned rooms each with private deck, telephones, color cable TV, kitchenettes with refrigerator, stove and sink. Amenities including our New Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub, bike rentals, and the Beach Street Café serving breakfast each day in season We are just a short walk from the Pier at Old Orchard Beach, which has restaurants, shopping and the only amusement park on the beach in Maine. Enjoy spectacular sunrises in the morning over the water, followed by romantic moonrises in the evening. Open May through October.
Visit our sister property - Sea View Inn
Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort
Start your day any time of year by stepping right onto the sand
393 Mile Road Wells Beach, ME 04090 207-646-2831Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort sits directly on beautiful Wells Beach, where the ocean is always just steps away. The resort has an indoor pool, a large waterfall hot tub, a fitness room, and rooms with balconies or patios that look out over the water. For bigger families or groups, private cottages nearby offer even more space. Guests keep coming back, often for generations, drawn by the stunning beach, the convenient location, and the friendly staff who make every stay feel like coming home. Around Wells, and just a short drive to Ogunquit and Kennebunkport, there are sailing cruises, lobster boat trips, lighthouse visits, sea kayaking, and deep-sea fishing adventures. You can explore scenic hiking trails, browse charming shops, enjoy fresh lobster at local restaurants, visit museums and galleries, play golf, or catch a movie. In winter, cross-country skiing, skating, sledding, and snowshoeing are all close by, or you can simply stroll the beach and enjoy the peaceful beauty of every season.
Visit our sister property, Norseman Resort
Norseman Resorts
Walk out your door at this year-round resort to one of Maine’s loveliest beaches
135 Beach Street Ogunquit, ME 03907 207-646-7024 A beautiful three-mile stretch of beach is yours to explore, practically from your front door, when you stay at the Norseman Resort, the only beachfront hotel on Ogunquit Beach. This year-round resort features views of the ocean, the ever-changing tidal river, and the picturesque dunes in between from comfortable accommodations, many with balconies, patios or decks – and massage chairs. Diners enjoy one of the best views in town at the resort’s Splash Beachfront Restaurant with a casual cafe menu and signature beverages. (You’ll want to try a lobster roll and a mango mai tai.) Resort guests have access to a seasonal outdoor heated pool, tennis court, sauna, exercise room and laundry facilities at the Aspinquid, just 250 yards down from the Norseman.
Visit our sister property, Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort
Visit our sister property, Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort
Dunes on the Waterfront
Cottages by the sea in a coastal paradise
518 Main Street Ogunquit, ME 03907 207-646-2612 Set on 12 secluded coastal acres this acclaimed seaside getaway is one of Maine’s original cottage resorts with a peaceful setting and prime access to the beach and downtown Ogunquit. Classic New England-style one-and two-bedroom cottages and cottage suites feature hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplaces and screened porches, full baths, full kitchens, and complimentary high-speed wireless internet throughout. There is a heated outdoor pool, games, and a dock for fishing and boating. A trolley will take you to the local attractions, shops, restaurants, the famous Ogunquit Playhouse, museums and galleries. Row across the tidal river to the sand dunes and beach during high tide or take the boardwalk over the natural vegetation of the dunes when the tide is out.
Dunes on the Waterfront has been voted one of the Top 24 Hotels in the Northeast in the 2025 Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.