Waterfront Lodging
Maine has outstanding waterfront and oceanfront destinations with scenic views and activities for all ages. The coast has attractions ranging from historic lighthouses along the shoreline to picturesque schooners out at sea. Maine's South coast consists primarily of Kittery, York, Ogunquit, Wells, Kennebunk, and Old Orchard Beach, ME. Whatever your vacation preference, the Southern Maine Coast has it all. Moving up the coast, Portland, ME, sitting at the heart of Casco Bay, offers a city feel with a twist. Located right along the coast, Portland has some of the best restaurants inspired by Maine foods. The primary towns along the Midcoast of Maine include Camden, Rockport, Boothbay Harbor, and Brunswick. Among these quaint towns are beautiful waterfronts and scenic views. Possibly one of the most well-known and picturesque regions, the Downeast area of Maine is famous for its rocky shoreline, scenic harbors, and incredible mountain-to-sea views. Home to Acadia National Park, this is one of Maine's most frequently visited locations.
Waterfront Lodging on Maine's Lakes
Maine isn’t just home to beautiful oceanside towns and beaches. Moving away from the coastline, Maine is also home to incredible lakes with picturesque lodging options. These areas are a place of great scenic beauty, most popular in the fall during peak foliage season. Rangeley Lake State Park consists of 869 remote acres on the 10-square-mile lake, which is famous for landlocked salmon and trout fishing. Another famous option is Sebago Lake, known for its huge size and variety of activities available. With beaches along the entire lake edge and boats of many sizes allowed, Sebago Lake spans multiple Maine towns and is a wonderful place to go on vacation.
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Camden, ME
Featured listing: Grand Harbor Inn
14 Bay View Landing 207-230-7177Distinctive, 4-Diamond inn by Camden Harbor a masterpiece at the edge of the water
A waterfront masterpiece, the Grand Harbor Inn is known for its serene, thoughtfully appointed accommodations and consistently exceptional service, offering guests a refined and relaxing stay by the water's edge. Imagine waking each morning, as breakfast is delivered to your room, and enjoying it on your private balcony overlooking Camden Harbor, ME. The inn’s 10 rooms and suites also have gas fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. Arrange for a sunset sail, a kayak tour, or paddle boarding, visit the Maine Lighthouse Museum, go on an art walk or a hike in Camden Hills State Park with stunning views of Penobscot Bay and Megunticook Lake. Inn guests can request day passes to the local Y, with an indoor pool and rock-climbing wall. In-room massages and other spa services can be arranged.
Visit our sister properties, 16 Bay View - Lord Camden Inn - Rockport Harbor Hotel.
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Featured listing: Sea Cliff House
2 Sea Cliff Avenue 207-934-4874Directly on the beach, this seaside hotel close to Old Orchard Beach attractions, dining
There’s “close to the water,” and there’s “on the water,” when it comes to seaside hotels, and the Sea Cliff House is definitely in the latter category. Directly on gorgeous Old Orchard Beach, ME, the year-round hotel offers rooms, suites and efficiencies — some with whirlpool tubs, some with ocean views — as well as a pool and hot tub with a view of the dunes and sea. Stroll 10 minutes down the beach or West Grand Avenue to the famous Pier at Old Orchard Beach, with its games, entertainment and restaurants. Half a mile south of the hotel is Ocean Park, a classic seaside vacation village, with its original soda fountain in the heart of town, movies and concerts. Other nearby activities: whale watching, hiking, biking, golf, fishing and river cruises.
Scarborough, ME
Featured listing: 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.
Casco, ME
Point Sebago Golf Resort
261 Point Sebago Road 207-558-8000Pristine lake and sandy beach are at the center of the fun at this full-service resort
Sebago Lake, 55 square miles of pristine water, is the centerpiece of the Point Sebago Resort, with a one-mile stretch of sandy beach perfect for swimming, paddling or just relaxing with a Tiki Bar beverage while the kids build sand castles. The resort’s cabins and cottages are at or near the water, as are several glamping options. The seven-bedroom island lodge offers views of the lake from its wraparound deck. Activities at the resort include an 18-hole championship golf course, an inflatable waterpark obstacle course, tennis, bocce, pickle ball and volleyball. There are kids’ organized activities, arts and crafts programs, a restaurant, two lounges with live entertainment and themed weekends (one for beach-lovers; another for pirates!). Check the website for special rates for first-time visitors and Maine residents.
Wells Beach, ME
Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort
393 Mile Road 207-646-2831Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort is a year-round property, located directly on Wells Beach with stunning ocean views
At Lafayette’s Oceanfront Resort, the word “oceanfront” doesn’t mean “ocean in the distance.” All the resort's rooms are either on or steps from expansive, sandy Wells Beach. Direct beach access means you can swim, paddle, or just doze in the sun while the kids play in the tide pools. Off-season, the beach is a dramatic and serene place for gathering shells and sea glass, with colorful fall foliage, fewer crowds, and even snow along the shoreline creating a peaceful setting. The resort has an indoor pool, oversized hot tub with a waterfall, a workout room, and our on-site restaurant, Forbes, also located on the beach. Some rooms have kitchenettes; almost all have decks or patios with beach and ocean views. Larger home rentals are also available, ideal for bigger groups and still close to the water. A short drive brings you to Ogunquit and Kennebunkport, where you'll find year-round activities and events.
Boothbay Harbor, ME
Harbour Towne Inn on the Waterfront
71 Townsend Avenue 207-633-4300Your mornings at this gracious inn begin with the sights and sounds of the harbor
You’ll wake each morning to the sights and sounds of the water when you stay at the Harbour Towne Inn on the Waterfront. Most of the beautifully restored inn’s 11 rooms have harbor views, and the spectacular penthouse suite has stunning vistas from its private balcony. The inn, known for its gracious hospitality, serves a full breakfast each morning, included with your accommodations. Stroll its gorgeous gardens, or walk a few minutes to the galleries, shops and restaurants of bustling Boothbay Harbor, ME. You can book a sail on a sloop, a whale watch or a lobster-fishing excursion. Go sea kayaking, hiking or biking. (In the winter, there’s cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.) Visit a botanical garden or the aquarium or enjoy the sunset over the water from your relaxing room.
Ogunquit, ME
Dunes on the Waterfront
518 Main Street 207-646-2612Soft sands and resort amenities on the Maine coast
One of Ogunquit’s best kept secrets lies just across a tidal river from Ogunquit Beach with miles of soft white sand and hiking trails. This peaceful and secluded cottage resort offers stunning coastal scenery and hotel amenities ideal for families and couples. Classic whitewashed seaside cottages offer double-occupancy guest rooms to waterfront cottages that can sleep six and feature hardwood floors, screened porches, full baths, full kitchens, and have their own outdoor sitting area, Keurig coffee makers and full housekeeping service. There is a heated outdoor pool, games, and a dock for fishing and boating. Ogunquit has it all - shops, restaurants, museums and galleries and the famed Ogunquit Playhouse. And a trolley to take you to all of it.
Dunes on the Waterfront has been voted one of the Top 24 Hotels in the Northeast in the 2025 Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.
Camden, ME
16 Bay View
16 Bay View Street 844-213-7990Enjoy an authentic coastal Maine experience when you stay at luxury inn close to harbor
If you’re seeking the authentic Midcoast Maine experience, look no further than 16 Bay View. The luxury hotel’s perch in downtown Camden, ME puts you in the middle of galleries, fine restaurants and boutiques, and just footsteps from a picturesque harbor. Take a kayak harbor tour, go paddle boarding, plan a trip aboard a schooner. In the winter, visit the Snow Bowl for downhill skiing and snowboarding with an ocean view. There’s great hiking in Camden Hills State Park, and a full slate of museums and arts venues. Room options include gas fireplaces and deep soaking tubs, and continental breakfast is served each morning. Enjoy wine and small plates by the fire in the lobby lounge or, in season, head up to The View, the hotel’s rooftop bar and restaurant.
Visit our sister properties, Lord Camden Inn - Grand Harbor Inn - Rockport Harbor Hotel.
Lincolnville, ME
Inn at Ocean's Edge
24 Stonecoast Road 207-236-0945Peaceful, picturesque Penobscot Bay the backdrop for charming boutique inn
Explore the rocky beaches of Penobscot Bay, stroll through the Maine coast’s small towns and fishing villages and soak in the serenity of a quintessential vacation by the shore when you stay at the Inn at Ocean’s Edge. Stay in a room with a bay view from a private balcony, relax by your gas fireplace, arrange for a massage at the Poolhouse Spa. The boutique hotel has a jaw-dropping infinity edge pool that gives the illusion of flowing right into the ocean; a wood-burning sauna and hot tub. A gourmet breakfast is served daily in a dining room overlooking the bay. Spend your days kayaking, hiking, biking or visiting the area’s arts and cultural attractions, restaurants, vineyards, breweries and shops.
Camden, ME
Maine Windjammer Association
Sailing from Ports in Rockland andCozy, comfy cabins make your windjammer-cruise vacation even more exceptional
Cozy and comfortable, lodging accommodations aboard the vessels of the Maine Windjammer Association ensure that every guest gets a great night’s sleep and has the perfect place to relax on board. Mattresses are comfy, and amenities include (depending on each ship) everything from hot fresh-water showers and windows that open to plenty of places to recharge devices. But most guests find they aren’t in their rooms very long because there is so much to see and do, from helping the crew trim the sails (or steer) to villages and islands to explore. And the food! Pancakes cooked over a wood stove, home-baked pastries and dinner entrees and amazing apps, plus an island lobster bake with all the trimmings. At night, enjoy stories, songs and great conversation on deck.
Rockland, ME
250 Main Hotel
250 Main Street 207-594-5994Waterfront vacations in picturesque coastal Maine begin with a great boutique hotel
Vacations by the water begin with a great hotel. Overlooking Rockland Harbor, ME the 250 Main Hotel offers guests 26 rooms designed for style, comfort — and water views. Some rooms feature wrap-around or floor-to-ceiling windows, private decks and balconies. When you’re ready to explore the coast, try the scenic Rockland Harbor Trail, or pay a visit to Rockland Breakwater Light or the Maine Lighthouse Museum. Take a ferry to North Haven, Matinicus and Vinalhaven Islands. Book a sail, kayaking adventure or boating excursion. Start with breakfast or lunch in Rockland, ME, then explore its shops, galleries and museums. Check out the hotel’s website for a rotating list of specials and packages, including the “Lobster Crush” package, with a gift card for lobster for two at a restaurant on the pier.
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.
Rockport, ME
Rockport Harbor Hotel
20 Central StreetIf you love the sea, you’ll fall in love with this hotel in an historic boat-building village
Are you ready for your vacation by the water? At the Rockport Harbor Hotel, the luxurious boutique hotel in Rockport, ME’s historic waterfront village, an attentive staff and a hotel combining coastal charm and modern luxuries is ready to make it the best vacation ever. Studios and suites have gas fireplaces and balconies, many with water views. The new Atrium rooftop restaurant offers spectacular views of the harbor and Penobscot Bay as well as delightful dinner options; the Oak Room lobby bar is a great place to relax with a cocktail and a burger. Ask about the hotel’s Schooner Heron Package, which includes an eco-sail, happy-hour sunset sail or private morning charter. Those who love the sea will fall in love with Rockport Village, which boasts a proud boat-building history.
Visit our sister properties, 16 Bay View - Grand Harbor Inn - Lord Camden Inn.
Sanford, ME
Huttopia - Southern Maine
149 Sand Pond Road, 207-324-1752Waterfront Comfort Meets Outdoor Adventure in Maine
Experience waterfront lodgings at Huttopia Southern Maine, situated directly on the pristine shores of Sand Pond. Our wood and canvas tents and tiny houses offer stunning water views and immediate access to swimming, fishing, and water sports. Wake up to peaceful pond reflections and enjoy morning coffee on your private terrace overlooking the water. Spend days paddle boarding, canoeing, or kayaking right from our sandy beach area, with equipment rentals available on-site. Our waterfront accommodation features full amenities including private bathrooms, equipped kitchens, comfortable beds, and outdoor fire pits perfect for the evening gatherings. Children love the sage swimming environment while parents appreciate the serene natural setting and convenient access to both water activities and the heater pool facility.