Family Friendly Lodging
Family friendly vacations at Maine hotels and resorts
Maine hotels, resorts, and lodgings consider themselves family friendly and specifically kid friendly, and many go out of their way to accommodate children and families on vacation.
Some Maine hotels, motels, and waterfront lodgings offer suites of one and two bedrooms; free local transportation to nearby adventures like whale watching trips, sea kayaking, or sailing on a coastal schooner or lobster boat; children’s day programs with supervised recreation; access to nearby museums that appeal to both adults and children; and, of course, swimming pools.
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Old Orchard Beach, ME
Featured listing: Sea Cliff House
2 Sea Cliff Avenue 207-934-4874Plenty for families to do when they stay at this hotel directly on Old Orchard Beach
A comfortable hotel directly on the beach, with a pool, close to the Pier at Old Orchard Beach, ME? What more could a family want? That’s why families keep coming back to the Sea Cliff House, where spacious rooms, suites and efficiencies make great headquarters for Maine seaside vacations. It’s just a 10-minute walk to the pier, with its many attractions, dining and entertainment options. Or arrange for a whale watch, river cruise or fishing excursion from the docks at nearby Camp Ellis. Half a mile south of Sea Cliff is Ocean Park, with the town’s original soda fountain, movies and concerts, clay tennis courts and walking trails. Back at the hotel, relax by the pool and hot tub, or by the ocean. Check the website for off-season specials.
Wells, ME
Featured listing: Village By The Sea
1373 Post Road 207-646-1100Your family is going to fall in love with this resort, close to beaches and lots of attractions
Families fall in love with Village by the Sea, the perfect launching pad for a vacation in coastal Maine. A two-bedroom suite, with two baths, a fully stocked kitchen, living room, balcony or patio and washer/dryer is four times the size of an average hotel room, which means lots of stretching-out space. Lots of activities here, too, from indoor and outdoor pools to the firepit & patio, basketball courts, a fitness center and game room, free movie rentals and nearby trails. Ready to explore the area? There’s plenty to see and do, from sandy beaches to water and amusement parks, whale watches, zip lines, kayaking, biking, surfing and a science center. Go on a lobster tour – or just enjoy a lobster roll sitting by the sea.
Wells Beach, ME
Featured listing: Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort
393 Mile Road 207-646-2831Ready for your family beach vacation? This year-round resort has everything you need for the perfect getaway!
At Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort on beautiful Wells Beach, families get two must-have features for a classic seaside trip: spacious accommodations and direct access to a sandy beach with tide pools. The resort also has an indoor pool and oversized hot tub. Rooms are roomy with ocean views; many have private balconies, and some have kitchenettes. For larger groups, private homes near the resort can sleep up to 16 guests, with features like kitchens, laundry facilities, and decks with water views. Beyond the beach, families can enjoy sea kayaking, mini golf, movie theaters, hiking trails, lobster tours, day sails, and shopping. In winter, there's sledding, skiing, skating, and snowshoeing. Great restaurants are never far away!
South Casco, ME
Featured listing: Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake
30 Migis Lodge Road 207-655-4524Happy kids, relaxed parents at this Full American Plan resort by the lake
Is that a sigh of relief heard when parents drive up to Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake, or the summer breeze drifting through the pines? At this Full American Plan resort nestled in the pine forest on the shores of a pristine lake, parents know they’ll have spacious accommodations in the Main Lodge or private cottages, all meals taken care of, and no bored children. In addition to supervised children’s camp programs (including during dinner!), there are so many activities to choose from. Go water skiing, canoeing, kayaking, sailing or fishing. Play tennis, basketball, pickle ball or disc golf. Parents: You can get a massage, book a personal trainer or just relax on your cottage porch with a cold beverage, knowing your kids are having a blast.
Sanford, ME
Featured listing: Huttopia - Southern Maine
149 Sand Pond Road, 207-324-1752Premium Family Glamping in the Heart of Southern Maine
Experience premium family camping at Huttopia Southern Maine with accommodations designed for comfort and connection. Our spacious Trappeur tents sleep up to 5 with private bathrooms, full kitchens, comfortable beds, and wood stoves for cozy evenings. Canadienne tents offer two bedrooms and rustic charm with modern conveniences, while our Vista Tiny Houses feature full amenities including equipped kitchens and private bathrooms. All accommodations include real beds, electricity, heat, and outdoor terraces with private gas grills and fire pits. Our complimentary Little Trappers Club keeps children aged 5-12 engaged with supervised activities, games, and crafts during peak season while parents relax.
Casco, ME
Point Sebago Golf Resort
261 Point Sebago Road 207-558-8000Come see why families love to vacation at this lake resort with endless activities, lodging options
Pirate-themed weekends, pickup basketball and volleyball games, arts and crafts programs and a mile-long sandy beach: At Point Sebago Resort, there’s a vast variety of activities and accommodations for families, which explains why they keep coming back for perfect vacations. Stay in an RV, tent, glamping tent, cabin, cottage, vacation home or multi-family island lodge. Enjoy special themed weekends and kids’ programs with professional counselors as well as the new waterpark obstacle course and lake activities from paddle boarding to fishing and swimming. There’s an on-site restaurant and lounges with pub food and live entertainment. Play tennis, pickle ball, mini golf or the real deal on the resort’s 18-hole championship course. Check the website for special rates for first-time visitors and full-time Maine residents.
Scarborough, ME
Higgins Beach Inn
34 Ocean Avenue 207-883-6684Be a vacation hero to your kids when you choose this seaside inn for your family getaway
When your kids tumble out of the car and see how close they are to that beach, you will solidify your position as vacation hero. Vacation heroes have been created for almost 100 years at the popular Higgins Beach Inn, where families have relaxed and enjoyed each other’s company for generations. In the soft sands of Higgins Beach, you can lay out your blanket and picnic lunch, launch your kayak, play in the surf (or watch surfers) — maybe even learn how to fish! The inn has comfortable quarters with a fresh-off-the-beach feel, and a casual restaurant serving classic beach fare on its three-season porch. You’re close to nature centers, great canoeing, hiking and biking and only 20 minutes south of exciting, lively Portland, ME’s museums, shops and restaurants.
Rockland, ME
250 Main Hotel
250 Main Street 207-594-5994Hotel on Rockland Harbor a great place from which to launch your family vacation in Maine
Whether you’re exploring scenic Rockland, ME or stopping off en route to Bar Harbor, ME and Acadia, the 250 Main Hotel is the perfect spot for some family vacation relaxation and fun. You can view the harbor from most of the hotel’s 26 comfortable rooms while you plan your eventful days in mid-coast Maine. Book a sail aboard a windjammer, a whale-watch cruise or take the ferry out to the islands. Check out the Project Puffin Visitor Center, walk up to the top of the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse or hike the Rockland Harbor Trail. At the Coastal Children’s Museum, kids can hold a puppet show, steer a ship or explore a cave! Rockland has a lively food scene, which means plenty of places to choose from for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Scarborough, ME
Black Point Inn
510 Black Point Road 207-819-4064Bikes and beaches, a heated pool and great restaurant: Inn is a must for vacationing families
If you’re in the mood for a family vacation that includes lots of activities but also does not skimp on relaxation, look no further: The Black Point Inn is the place for you. Surrounded by water on three sides on beautiful Prouts Neck, the inn offers miles of sandy beaches, bikes and kayaks to use for adventures, a geothermically heated outdoor pool, an all-weather sun porch with games and books and (here’s where the relaxing part comes in), a porch in its casual-dining The Chart Room restaurant where you can watch the sun set with a signature cocktail in your hand. The inn’s 25 rooms are soothing and spacious, some with private decks and most with amazing water views. It’s a 15-minute drive to the shops and attractions in lively Portland, ME.
Rockport, ME
Rockport Harbor Hotel
20 Central StreetFrom spacious family suite, plan your vacation adventures on the coast of Maine
With spacious accommodations, on-site dining and a location in the middle of all that makes coastal Maine a much-sought-after destination, the Rockport Harbor Hotel is a comfortable, inviting headquarters for your family vacation. The hotel’s large, two-room family suites have balcony views of Ragged Mountain and Camden Hills, ME. It’s a great place to plan your day in this vibrant area, from sailing excursions, hiking and biking in warmer months to cross-country skiing, ice skating and snowshoeing in the winter. Breakfast is served in the hotel’s Oak Room, and this spring sees the opening of the breathtaking Atrium Restaurant, with commanding views of the harbor and Penobscot Bay. Hotel guests have access to the nearby YMCA fitness center. Nearby attractions range from a lighthouse museum to a nature center and cultural venues.
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