Beach and Ocean Resorts
Beach & ocean resorts in South Coast Region create a wonderful vacation
In New England the beach beckons. Whatever pulls you to the ocean New England has it - from quiet coves, to wide sand beaches, and up the coast to rock cliffs pounded by waves. The best way to enjoy your getaway beach vacation is to stay at one of these fine beach resorts. Expect waterfront accommodations, fine service, and great dining. Add to that spa service, charter fishing, and fine dining along the beach or with an ocean view. This is where romance is kindled and families come to play. From Rhode Island’s South County, northward to the unparalleled beaches and luxury resorts of Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard are many fine waterfront lodgings. North of Boston along Cape Ann and into Maine you will discover more sandy beaches and spectacular cliffs pounded by waves. Expect great lodging and service from New England’s finest ocean and beach resorts and you will not be disappointed.
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Wells Beach, ME
Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort
393 Mile Road 207-646-2831Start your day any time of year by stepping right onto the sand
Lafayette'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.
Ogunquit, ME
Dunes on the Waterfront
518 Main Street 207-646-2612Cottages by the sea in a coastal paradise
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.
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Sea Cliff House
2 Sea Cliff Avenue 207-934-4874“Steps from the beach” is no exaggeration at this welcoming waterfront hotel
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.
Wells, ME
Village By The Sea
1373 Post Road 207-646-1100Spacious condo resort close to some of Maine’s most scenic beaches
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.