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Luxury comes naturally at Inn by the Sea, surrounded by the beauty of coastal Maine. Located on a mile of sandy beach in New England the Inn embraces an understated elegance with traditional coastal shingled architecture, but decidedly modern and stylish interiors. Inn by the Sea - part of the L.V.X collection of Preferred Hotels & Resorts - has emerged as one of Maine's premier luxury seaside retreats and has been granted the prestigious AAA Four-Diamond Award. With just 61 rooms, spacious one- & two-bedroom suites and rooms, guests are guaranteed attentive service, elegant hospitality and an experience that promises to exceed expectations. Located in Cape Elizabeth, just 7 miles from Portland, the inn has managed to redefine coastal luxury with its sophisticated interior design coupled with a permanent collection of art created by renowned regional artists that grace public and private spaces. A private boardwalk leads onto the soothing shores of Crescent Beach, crossing through a sweeping wildlife sanctuary along the way. With such intimate surroundings, you might not expect the full-service amenities offered by larger hotels, but rest assured, Inn by the Sea is both full-service and fabulous.
Inn by the Sea
40 Bowery Beach Road
Cape Elizabeth, Maine
04107
Nearest Airport: PWM
Absolutey perfect. Worth every penny. Every detail is well thought out. The hotel is beautifully appointed, in a wonderful location, and the staff goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome. I can't wait to stay here again and bring back my family.
AnniePendy16 - Bend, Oregon
The beddings and linens were wonderful. The firepits ands beach access with icing on the cake. Outstanding staff. Room for improvement is in what they use to clean and the soaps and lotions in the room are filled with chemicals (ie fragrances) and made the room overpowering with in the soaps and dish soap
bulldogrescue - newburyport
The Inn by the Sea is so beautiful that it is a must on everyone's travel list. The beauty of the inn, the grounds, the rooms are all gorgeous. The amenities, the staff, the restaurant, the bar area, the boardwalk to their private cove are totally amazing. The spa which I've been to before this visit is wonderful. I will continue to visit the Inn by the Sea. The prices are the best in the off season and that's when I usually go because they are quite expensive in the shoulder and high season but I'm sure worth it. The inn is a short drive to South Portland where there are more restaurants and to Portland for shops and restaurants. Very close to Portland Head Light also.
rhondam479 - Braintree, Massachusetts
We have stayed many times and have always loved Inn by the Sea, which makes it all the more disappointing to share that this visit fell short of expectations. This was our first time traveling with our dog, and unfortunately, room 610 was in very poor condition. The shade on the front door had a noticeable tear, the small window shade was missing a piece, and the thermostat didn’t work properly, making for an uncomfortable stay. The dishwasher had a broken piece inside and was missing its front cover. We also found two blankets that were torn, and the sheets and bedding overall felt quite shabby. I was genuinely surprised and saddened, as this has never been my experience with your property — especially after seeing you recently received an award. If this is the standard for your pet-friendly accommodations, I would sadly reconsider traveling with my dog to your resort in the future. On a brighter note, the wonderful cleaner [ African American lady] was amazing and ray of sunshine in a disappointing stay. I hope you take this feedback to heart, as we truly do love your property and would like to continue visiting with the same confidence and comfort we’ve come to expect. \
michellesV791JO - Osterville, Massachusetts
Our suite was amazing and quiet. We loved the fireplace in the room. The Sea Glass restaurant was fantastic- yummy food, beautiful atmosphere and waitstaff unpretentious. Perfect combination. We will return especially in the off season!
Julie S - Groton, Massachusetts
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