We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Maine, USA. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated January 2024.
Cosy rooms. Friendly staff. This Kennebunkport waterfront resort offers free WiFi and individually decorated rooms that include cable TV. Cape Arundel Golf Course is 3.2 km away and Webhannet Golf Club is 10 minutes’ drive. The Nonantum Resort is 8 km from Central Kennebunk. Plush bedding and an en suite bathroom are offered in each traditional room at Kennebunkport Nonantum Resort. Select rooms include a gas-burning stove. Guests can enjoy a swim in the heated outdoor swimming pool or use the business centre that offers fax and photocopying services. Bicycle rentals and a children's activity center are also available. A complimentary shuttle service is available during the summer months withing a 8-km radius of the property. Shopping and dining at Dock Square is 1.2 km away.Show full description
Located on Mount Desert Island, this Bar Harbor hotel is 9.4 km away from the Jordan Pond in Acadia National Park. This oceanfront hotel offers an on-site restaurant and guests can dine with views of the ocean. Bar Harbor Inn and Spa provides rooms with a flat-screen cable TV. Some of the rooms have a balcony with views of Frenchman Bay. Bar Harbor Inn has an on-site spa facility. Guests can also enjoy swimming in the outdoor pool or relaxing in the hot tub. The property offers 2 on-site restaurants with ocean views, the Reading Room Restaurant and Terrace Grille. The Reading Room Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner daily. A continental breakfast is also available each morning in the lobby. Abbe Museum is 600 metres away.Show full description
Highly elegant. Great restaurant. Friendly staff. This Kennebunkport inn is 600 metres from the beach and boasts an on-site restaurant and a full service spa and massage treatments. An outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi are also available. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea. A flat-screen TV, an en suite bathroom, and fresh flowers are featured in each guest room. The White Barn Inn and Spa has suites with a fireplace and a spa bath, as well. Guests can use the free bicycles and canoes provided by the Kennebunkport White Barn Inn and Spa. Relaxing massage and salon services are offered. The White Barn Inn Restaurant offers a four-course dinner with classic New England cuisine. The Seashore Trolley Museum is 7 km from the inn. First Chance Whale Watch is 600 metres away.Show full description
Super central. Superb breakfast. Great location.Opened January 2021. Situated in Bar Harbor, 500 metres from Town Beach, Sand Bar Cottage Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Frenchman Bay is 2.4 km away and Village Green is 700 metres from the hotel. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms are fitted with a balcony. At Sand Bar Cottage Inn the rooms include bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Agamont Park, The Abbe Museum and West Street Historic District. The nearest airport is Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, 20 km from Sand Bar Cottage Inn.Show full description
I rate this as the most CENTRAL central luxury hotel in Maine. It also has a highly rated breakfast, a central location and a great location.
Trendy. Nice style. Great restaurant. Popular among business travellers. The Francis Hotel, a historic landmark, is situated in Portland's Bramhall neighborhood, near Art District. Guests can enjoy the spa. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Located on the second floor, The Spa at The Francis Hotel features a menu of full body massages and locally sourced scrubs. Museums, galleries, theaters, skating rinks, craft breweries and boutiques are within a 1.4 km radius of the property. Portland International Jetport Airport is 5.2 km from The Francis Hotel.Show full description
Great value. Great views. Featuring an indoor swimming pool and a tennis court, Harbor Ridge is located in Southwest Harbor. The property boasts views of the Acadia mountains. A private balcony is included with each self-catering unit at the property. The full kitchen is equipped with a stovetop, microwave and dishwasher. Select units have a spa bath. A shared lounge, fitness centre and children’s playground are located on-site at Southwest Harbor Ridge. The resort offers free parking. Acadia National Park is 4 minutes’ drive from the property. Bar Harbor is 23.3 km away.Show full description
Hip. Very central. Friendly staff. Offering a restaurant and a fitness centre, The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection is located in Portland. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning. The hotel is 100 metres from Portland Downtown Historic District, 400 metres from Wadsworth Longfellow House and 900 metres from Victoria Mansion. There is also a refrigerator. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. You can enjoy city view from the room. Extras include a desk, a safety deposit box and bed linen. At The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection you will find an airport shuttle. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities. Portland International Jetport Airport is 4 km away.Show full description
I rate this as the coolest central luxury hotel in Maine.
Creative. Central. Cosy rooms. Set in Camden and with Laite Memorial Beach reachable within 600 metres, 16 Bay View offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is located 12 km from Mount Battie, 13 km from Farnsworth Art Museum and 14 km from Carver Hill Gallery. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. 16 Bay View provides certain units with city views, and every room comes with a balcony. At the accommodation every room has bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, continental and American options. Staff at 16 Bay View are available to provide information at the 24-hour front desk. Owls Head Transportation Museum is 19 km from the hotel, while Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre is 100 metres away. The nearest airport is Knox County Regional Airport, 18 km from 16 Bay View.Show full description
Very clean. Great value. Located in Wells Maine, the Elmwood Resort Hotel is centrally located to all the Southern Coast of Maine has to offer. Just minutes to beaches, shopping, restaurants, antique and art galleries. The elegant and modern one, two, and three-bedroom condominium suites feature fully stocked kitchens and living rooms with a queen sofa bed, high definition TV with DVD player, telephone with voicemail and free WiFi. Elmwood Resort Hotel also offers amenities including indoor and outdoor heated pools, sauna, laundry facilities, picnic area with gas grills, playground, an off-site fitness club membership, an off-site spa, outdoor movie theater, gas fire pit, seasonal live entertainment. Portland is 47 km from Elmwood Resort Hotel, while Ogunquit is 8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport Airport, 43 km from Elmwood Resort Hotel.Show full description
Creative. Elegant. 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.Show full description
I think this is the most CREATIVE central luxury hotel in Maine.
Very stylish. Elegant. Great breakfast. Featuring views of Mount Batie, the Camden harbour and Penobscot Bay, this Camden hotel offers a breakfast. Natalie’s, the on-site restaurant, is widely known for its gourmet French cuisine. A minibar and a flat-screen cable TV with DVD player are featured in each room at Relais Chateaux Camden Harbour Inn. An iPod dock and a seating area are also included. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes. Massages services are offered on site at the Camden Harbour Inn, which features a shared lounge with complimentary snacks, coffee and tea. Guests can relax with a book or magazine, or use the hotel’s computer. Guests can enjoy a complimentary glass of Prosecco on arrival at Natalie’s Bar, located on site. The restaurant serves a continental breakfast in the morning and gourmet cuisine in the evening. The Camden city centre is just 5 minutes’ walk from Relais Chateaux Camden Harbour Inn. Camden Amphitheater is 800 metres away.Show full description
I rate this as the most STYLISH central luxury hotel in Maine.
Good breakfast. Great value. Popular among business travellers. 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 balcony with a sea view. Free WiFi is available to all guests, while selected rooms have a patio. The hotel 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 Seaside Inn. Ogunquit Playhouse is 21 km from the accommodation, while Perkins Cove is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport Airport, 44 km from The Seaside Inn.Show full description
Cool. Stylish. Comfortable beds.Opened March 2021. Set in Portland, 2.1 km from East End Beach, Canopy By Hilton Portland Waterfront offers accommodation with free bikes, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving American and international cuisine. Vegetarian and gluten-free options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near Canopy By Hilton Portland Waterfront include Merrill Auditorium, Portland Observatory and Victoria Mansion. The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport Airport, 5 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This hotel has super comfortable beds and a popular rooftop bar.
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.Show full description
Great location. Located close to the beach, this Ogunquit hotel offers free Wi-Fi and rooms that feature a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator. Shopping and dining are within 2 minutes’ walk. Rooms feature wood furnishing with wooden floors. Tea and coffee making facilities are also provided at Ogunquit Abalonia Inn. A seasonal outdoor pool is available for guests along with a garden. Abalonia Inn is 1 mile from Perkins Cove. Ogunquit Museum of American Art is 5 minutes’ drive.Show full description
Great views. Cosy rooms. This Mount Desert Island property, offering panoramic views of Frenchman Bay, is within a 10-minute drive of Acadia National Park. It features a spa, heated indoor and outdoor pools and free Wi-Fi. Downtown Bar Harbor and the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company are just 1.6 km away. Mizzentop’s Great Room serves cocktails and has live piano music. Bluenose Inn - Bar Harbor Hotel also offers the Looking Glass restaurant. All guest rooms provide a flat-screen cable TV, along with a mini-fridge and Keurig coffee maker. A DVD player is available upon request. All rooms in the Mizzentop building feature a fireplace and a private balcony overlooking Frenchman Bay. Guests at Bluenose Inn - Bar Harbor Hotel can work out in the gym and relax in the hot tub or in the steam room. Unique Maine-made souvenirs are available in the 24-hour gift shop. The property is within walking distance from the George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History.Show full description
Central. Very clean. Great value. Featuring an on-site fitness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, Village By The Sea is located in Wells. This resort offers a hotel feel in a home-like condominium. Each unit has a full kitchen, living room and patio or balcony. Our fully equipped kitchen has a full size fridge, microwave, stove, and dishwasher. We are not a 24-hour business but are available by phone for in house guests 24/7. Our property offers free parking as well for up to two cars per unit. Ogunquit Beach and Kennebunkport are both 13 minute drives from Village by the Sea.Show full description
Good breakfast. Very clean. Located adjacent to the Portland International Jetport, 3.5 km from the Maine Mall and 8 km from the Old Port/Waterfront, this all-suite hotel in Portland, Maine offers accommodations and easy access to historic sites and outdoor recreations. The two-room suites at Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Maine feature a separate living room with a sofa bed and a private bedroom. All suites include free WiFi, two flat-screen HDTVs, a microwave and a refrigerator. Start the day with a free made-to-order breakfast including omelets and pancakes or grab a bagel and coffee on the go. A complimentary evening reception is provided in the atrium lobby with beverages and snacks. Savor fresh local seafood and American cuisine at the casual Waypoint. Work out in the fitness centre or swim laps in the indoor pool. The hotel features a BusinessLink™ business centre. Host a business conference or special event for up to 100 guests in one of the flexible meeting spaces. An online planning tools to create an event webpage for reserving suites and inviting guests is provided. A/V equipment is at guests' disposal to make compelling business presentations or show photos of family and friends.Show full description
Situated in Freeport, 44 km from Funtown Splashtown USA, Casco Bay Inn features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi. Built in 1996, this 4-star hotel is within 22 km of Merrill Auditorium and 42 km of Aquaboggan Water Park. The property is non-smoking and is set 21 km from Portland Observatory. At the hotel, rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at Casco Bay Inn can enjoy a continental breakfast. Palace Playland is 46 km from the accommodation, while Old Orchard Beach Pier is 46 km from the property. The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport Airport, 28 km from Casco Bay Inn.Show full description
Very clean. Comfortable beds. Popular among business travellers. AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront by Marriott is located in the historic Old Port neighborhood of Portland, Maine, a 7-minute walk from Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal. Portland's art scene is within a 1.5-km radius of this waterfront property. There are various restaurants and bars within a 1-km radius of Portland Downtown AC Hotel by Marriott. Guest rooms feature a mini refrigerator and a flat-screen TV. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. Some rooms offer a city view, while others feature a harbor view. A European-inspired breakfast is provided each morning at the property. Wadsworth Longfellow House is 1.2 km away. Portland International Jetport Airport is 8 km away.Show full description
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