The Beachfront Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in December 2022. Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Maine Beaches. I hope you will like it!
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1 The Tides Beach Club Kennebunkport, United States
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Featuring a privileged beachfront location, this Kennebunkport offers an on-site restaurant with gourmet seafood and cocktails. WiFi access is provided free of charge to guests.
A flat-screen cable TV and air conditioning are provided in each room at The Tides Beach Club. Featuring marble and stainless steel touches, the en suite bathroom includes a shower and free toiletries.
Chairs, towels and umbrellas are provided for guests to use at the beach. A garden, an outdoor pool, a spa, and a fitness centre are available at a nearby location, with free shuttle service provided.
Guests wishing to enjoy the surroundings can visit the Kennebunkport town centre, 12 minutes’ drive away. Cape Arundel Golf Course is just 6.9 km from the hotel.
Guest review score 9.0
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2 Norseman Resort on the Beach Ogunquit, United States
Resort. Set in Ogunquit, Norseman Resort on the Beach offers beachfront accommodation 60 metres from Ogunquit Beach and offers various facilities, such as a restaurant, free bikes and a fitness centre. Among the facilities at this property are an ATM and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain units at the property feature a patio with a river view. The resort offers a terrace. You can play tennis at Norseman Resort on the Beach. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Little Beach, Footbridge Beach and Marginal Way Walk. The nearest airport is Portsmouth International at Pease Airport, 31 km from Norseman Resort on the Beach. Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $129.
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3 The Edgewater Old Orchard Beach, United States
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The Edgewater is set in Old Orchard Beach, 500 metres from Old Orchard Beach Pier. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.
Every room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer.
You will find luggage storage space at the property.
You can engage in various activities, such as golfing and fishing. Palace Playland is 500 metres from The Edgewater, while Old Orchard Beach is 1.9 km from the property. Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center is 8.1 km away and Eastern Trail Bike Path is 4.2 km away. The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport Airport, 16 km from The Edgewater.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around $194.
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4 Alouette Sunrise Suites Old Orchard Beach, United States
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Relax at this Maine beachfront accommodation, which features an indoor heated pool. Free Wi-Fi is available in every room. The Old Orchard Beach Pier is 12 minutes’ walk away.
The Alouette Beach Resort boasts a refrigerator and cable TV with HBO channels in each guest room. They are decorated in bright colours and also offer coffee making facilities. Select rooms have a balcony with ocean views.
The Alouette Beach serves an American breakfast, including strawberry waffles and omelettes, as well as a lunch menu. Room service is available.
Daily local newspapers are available in the lobby of the Alouette Beach Hotel. Guests can use the on-site barbecue facilities.
Shopping, dining, and fishing in Portland are 15 miles from the resort. Dunegrass Golf Club is 10 minutes’ drive away.
Guest review score 9.2,
rooms from around $169.
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5 The Seaside Inn Kennebunk Beach, United States
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Located in Kennebunk Beach, a few steps from Goochs Beach, The Seaside Inn provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. The property is set 1.9 km from Kennebunk Beach, 31 km from Funtown Splashtown USA and 21 km from Marginal Way Walk. Certain rooms at the property include a patio with a garden view.
Free WiFi is available to all guests, while selected rooms have a balcony.
A continental breakfast is available daily at the hotel.
The Seaside Inn offers 4-star accommodation with a hot tub and terrace. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation.
Ogunquit Playhouse is 21 km from The Seaside Inn, while Perkins Cove is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport Airport, 44 km from the hotel.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around $89.
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6 Union Bluff Hotel York Beach, United States
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This property is 3 minutes walk from the beach. In York Beach, Maine, these oceanfront accommodations are steps from the beach and views of the Atlantic Ocean can be enjoyed from select rooms. The property features free Wi-Fi.
Union Bluff Hotel provides guests 2 on-site dining options. The Union Grill serves a continental breakfast for our hotel guests which is included in your room rate. The Grill dinner menu is inspired by seafood. The Bluff Pub has light-fare and drinks.
Each room at Hotel Union Bluff includes a flat-screen cable TV and a refrigerator. Select rooms have ocean views with a shared balcony or patio.
The Cape Neddick Lighthouse is a 6-minute drive from the hotel.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around $129.
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7 The Beachwood Old Orchard Beach, United States
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Located in Old Orchard Beach, 70 metres from Old Orchard Beach, The Beachwood provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.
All units at the motel include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, DVD player, and a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Every room includes a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with a patio. At The Beachwood every room comes with bed linen and towels.
The accommodation offers 4-star accommodation with a hot tub and sun terrace. You can play tennis at The Beachwood, and the area is popular for cycling.
Popular points of interest near the motel include Palace Playland, Old Orchard Beach Pier and Pirate's Cove. The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport Airport, 25 km from The Beachwood.
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8 The Trellis House Ogunquit, United States
Bed and Breakfast. Located in Ogunquit, 600 metres from Little Beach and 1.3 km from Ogunquit Beach, The Trellis House provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden with a sun terrace. The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. Guests at The Trellis House can enjoy an American breakfast. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Marginal Way Walk, Perkins Cove and Ogunquit Playhouse. The nearest airport is Portsmouth International at Pease Airport, 30 km from The Trellis House. Guest review score 9.7
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9 Abellona Inn & Suites Old Orchard Beach, United States
Motel. Set in Old Orchard Beach, Abellona Inn & Suites features free WiFi throughout the property. The motel has a barbecue and sun terrace, and guests can purchase breakfast or lunch on the property. All rooms are equipped with a mini refrigerator, microwave, flat screen TV and air conditioning. The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport Airport, 15 km from the Abellona Inn & Suites.
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10 Sea Cliff House Motel Old Orchard Beach, United States
Motel. Boasting a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and free WiFi, Sea Cliff House Motel is situated in Old Orchard Beach, near Ocean Park and 1.3 km from Palace Playland. Funtown Splashtown USA is 7 km away. All units in the motel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a hair dryer, while some rooms also boast a seating area. The rooms will provide guests with a microwave. Some units at the property include a balcony with a sea view. Popular points of interest around the property include Old Orchard Beach Pier and Dunegrass Golf Club. There are various restaurants, shops and amusements within a 2-km radius of the property. Portland International Jetport Airport is 26.4 km from Sea Cliff House Motel. Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $141.
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11 Copley LaReine Motel Old Orchard Beach, United States
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Minutes from Old Orchard Beach Pier, Copley LaReine Motel boasts free Wi-Fi and direct beach access. Old Orchard Beach railway station is 550 m away.
Each room provides you with a flat-screen TV, air-conditioning and cable channels. Complete with a microwave, the dining area also has a refrigerator. Featuring a bath, private bathrooms also come with free toiletries and towels. Some rooms have a sea view.
At Copley LaReine Motel you will find laundry facilities and a vending machine. Free parking is also provided.
A variety of dining options are in the area including JJ’s Eatery which serve American fare and Mario’s Pizza, both just a short walk away.
The motel is 400 m from Old Orchard Beach Historical Society Museum and 1.9 km from Dunegrass Golf Club. Portland International Jetport Airport is 15 km away.
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12 Sunrise Motel York, United States
Motel. Situated in York, within a few steps of Long Sands Beach and 2.5 km of Short Sands Beach, Sunrise Motel features accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 11 km from Ogunquit Playhouse, 11 km from Ogunquit Museum of American Art and 11 km from Perkins Cove. Casino Ballroom is 43 km from the motel. At the motel, the rooms are fitted with a balcony with a sea view. Rooms come with a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms are equipped with a kitchenette fitted with a microwave. At Sunrise Motel, every room is fitted with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Marginal Way Walk is 12 km from the accommodation, while Mount Agamenticus is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Portsmouth International at Pease Airport, 24 km from Sunrise Motel. Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $135.
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13 Terrace By The Sea Ogunquit, United States
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Offering a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and views of the ocean, Terrace by the Sea is located in Ogunquit, Maine, 900 metres from Ogunquit Beach District. Guests can enjoy the free continental breakfast alongside ocean views from the breakfast room and an outdoor dining area in the main building.
Each room includes free WiFi access and a flat-screen TV, a small refrigerator, a coffee maker, and ironing facilities. Select rooms have a kitchen or kitchenette. Some rooms have a balcony with ocean views.
Guests at Terrace By The Sea can relax in the shared lounge area. Free newspapers, concierge services, and luggage storage are available.
Ogunquit Beach is 900 metres from Terrace By The Sea, while Marginal Way Walk is 700 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport Airport, 50 km from Terrace By The Sea.
Guest review score 8.8
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14 Friendship Oceanfront Suites Old Orchard Beach, United States
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Set in Old Orchard Beach, within 200 metres of Old Orchard Beach and 1.3 km of Pine Point Beach, Friendship Oceanfront Suites offers accommodation with barbecue facilities and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 8. 1 km from Funtown Splashtown USA, 1.5 km from Palace Playland and 1.5 km from Old Orchard Beach Pier. Certain units at the property have a patio with pool view.
The units at the inn feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, DVD player, and a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. All rooms include a coffee machine, while certain rooms will provide you with a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a stovetop. At Friendship Oceanfront Suites every room has bed linen and towels.
Pirate's Cove is 2 km from the accommodation, while Aquaboggan Water Park is 6.9 km away. The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport Airport, 20 km from Friendship Oceanfront Suites.
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15 Inn on the Blues York, United States
Inn. Set in York, 90 metres from Short Sands Beach, Inn on the Blues offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. Located around 7.9 km from Ogunquit Museum of American Art, the inn with free WiFi is also 8. 8 km away from Perkins Cove. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1 km from Long Sands Beach. The rooms in the inn are equipped with a coffee machine. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Inn on the Blues have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also offer a balcony. At the accommodation all rooms include bed linen and towels. Guests at Inn on the Blues will be able to enjoy activities in and around York, like hiking and cycling. Ogunquit Playhouse is 9.4 km from the inn, while Marginal Way Walk is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Portsmouth International at Pease Airport, 24 km from Inn on the Blues. Guest review score 7.5
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16 The Oceanic Inn Old Orchard Beach, United States
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This Old Orchard Beach inn is just steps from the beach and features on-site dining. Every room has a private balcony or a terrace.
A microwave, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker are included in every room at The Oceanic Inn. The air-conditioned rooms have a sofa and a private bathroom. Some units have a full kitchen and a living room.
One Soho Square British Pub serves a variety of food, drinks and has pool. The Soho Way Café is a sidewalk café which features breakfast, lunch, and drinks.
Palace Playland amusement rides are a 3-minute walk from the Old Orchard Beach Oceanic Inn. The Old Orchard Beach Amtrak train station is a 7-minute walk from the property.
Guest review score 7.1,
rooms from around $111.
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17 Old Orchard Beach Apt - Quick Walk to Beach! Old Orchard Beach, United States
Apartment. Located in Old Orchard Beach, 100 metres from Old Orchard Beach and 1.9 km from Pine Point Beach, Old Orchard Beach Apt - Quick Walk to Beach! provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. This apartment is 7.5 km from Funtown Splashtown USA and 6.3 km from Aquaboggan Water Park. The 1-bedroom apartment comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a hairdryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Palace Playland, Old Orchard Beach Pier and Pirate's Cove. The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport Airport, 26 km from Old Orchard Beach Apt - Quick Walk to Beach!. Guest review score 9.0
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18 Higgins Beach Inn Scarborough, United States
Inn. Located in Scarborough, a 3-minute walk from Higgins Beach, Higgins Beach Inn provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy American and Seafood dishes at the restaurant or have a drink at the bar. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, guest rooms at the inn have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms come with a seating area. An American breakfast is available at Higgins Beach Inn. Funtown Splashtown USA is 11 miles from the accommodation, while Merrill Auditorium is 8.5 miles away. Portland International Jetport Airport is 6.8 miles from the property.
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19 Boisvert Villas Old Orchard Beach, United States
Holiday home. Featuring sea views, Boisvert Villas provides accommodation with a balcony and a coffee machine, around a few steps from Old Orchard Beach. It is located 2.3 km from Pine Point Beach and offers free WiFi plus an ATM. The holiday home comes with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with fridge and oven, and 2 bathrooms with a shower, free toiletries and a washing machine. A TV is provided. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Palace Playland, Old Orchard Beach Pier and Pirate's Cove. The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport Airport, 26 km from Boisvert Villas. Guest review score 8.8
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