We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Maine, USA. We have also included accommodation in historic buildings, inns, villas, boats, "relais" (mansions), old châteaus and romantic hotels. 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 Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Bed and Breakfast.Delightful property. Gorgeous surroundings. Built in 1802, this boutique bed and breakfast offers free Wi-Fi and themed rooms that feature plush bedding. It is half a mile from the harbour and various shops. Uniquely decorated rooms feature antique furnishings and bright decor. An en suite bathroom is also included at Maine Stay Camden. A gourmet two-course breakfast is served each morning on the porch overlooking the garden or in the historic dining room. Coffee and tea are available throughout the day. Guests can relax by the fireplace in the living area or stroll through the large gardens, which boast flower beds, a creek, and benches. A variety of dining options are 5 minutes’ walk from Camden Maine Stay Inn. Camden Hills State Park and Mount Battie is 3 miles away.Show full description
The Camden Maine Stay Inn is a beautifully restored colonial house with comfortable accommodations and spacious grounds. In my judgement this could be one of the most BEAUTIFUL bed and breakfasts in Maine. It also has beautiful surroundings!
Inn / Guest House.Beautiful. Great views. Boasting rooms with ocean views, this property has 2 outdoor heated swimming pools and free Wi-Fi access. Owl's Head Lighthouse and State Park are 8 miles away. The Farnsworth Art Museum is 3 miles away. Guest rooms at the Island View Inn feature a balcony, cable TV and a refrigerator. They are brightly decorated with beach-theme décor and have an en suite bathroom. Rooms come equipped with binoculars. Visitors can relax poolside at the Rockport Island View Inn. Free parking is also available to all guests. Several dining options are within easy driving distance from the property. Windjammers American Eagle boat cruise is 5 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Exceptional place, beautifully decorated spacious rooms with beautiful views of the bay. The heated pool is a great bonus. Spotless!
Inn / Guest House.Historic property. Great views. Located directly on the Penobscot Bay between Camden and Bar Harbor, this historic oceanfront inn is 4 minutes' drive from Moose Point State Park. Guests can enjoy free WiFi. A gourmet, 2-course breakfast is provided. Each guest room at Captain A V Nickels Inn includes a flat-screen cable TV and a private bathroom. Suites are equipped with cooking facilities and a balcony. The 1874 Tavern serves local craft beer and wine in a casual environment. The property also has a business center, a boat house with seating, and a fire pit along the bay. Sears Island is 3 miles away. Shopping for antiques and Bluejacket Shipcrafters are within walking distance of the inn. The Penobscot Marine Museum is 10 minutes’ walk from the accommodation.Show full description
Beautiful antiques and vintage details perfectly highlight the architecture of this mansion. Nice interior of the rooms and spacious bath space. For full experience book a room with a fireplace on the balcony and a jacuzzi!
Boutique hotel.Great views. Popular among women. Located in York, 1.2 km from Short Sands Beach, ViewPoint Hotel provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Providing a garden, the property is located within 1.9 km of Long Sands Beach. Ogunquit Museum of American Art is 10 km from the hotel, while Perkins Cove is 10 km away. The accommodation features a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, guest rooms at ViewPoint Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms include a terrace. At the accommodation each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. At ViewPoint Hotel you will find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Vegetarian and gluten-free options can also be requested. The nearest airport is Portsmouth International at Pease Airport, 26 km from ViewPoint Hotel.Show full description
The location is gorgeous, all rooms have marvelous views of the Nubble Lighthouse. The rooms are beautiful and very well decorated. A perfect place to get away from hustle and bustle of the city!
Bed and Breakfast.Elegant. Great value. Popular among couples. Boasting free bikes and views of garden, Benjamin F. Packard House Bed and Breakfast is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Bath, 16 km from Bowdoin College. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available daily at the bed and breakfast. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. At the bed and breakfast, the units come with a outdoor furniture. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also offer free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, every unit includes bed linen and towels. As an added convenience, Benjamin F. Packard House Bed and Breakfast offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. You can play tennis at the accommodation, and the area is popular for hiking and walking tours. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. Coastal Maine Botanical Garden is 37 km from Benjamin F. Packard House Bed and Breakfast. The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport Airport, 59 km from the bed and breakfast.Show full description
The Benjamin F. Packard House Bed and Breakfast is a charming, historic establishment located in a beautiful area of Bath, Maine. The hosts are extremely welcoming and the house is immaculate, with all the right touches to make your stay comfortable and memorable.
Bed and Breakfast.Elegant. Great bar. Featuring a terrace and views of garden, Abigail's Inn is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Camden, 1 km from Laite Memorial Beach. It is set 12 km from Mount Battie and features a concierge service. Farnsworth Art Museum is 14 km from Abigail's Inn, while Carver Hill Gallery is 14 km away. The bed and breakfast offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The units at the bed and breakfast come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with bathrobes and a walk-in shower. Some units feature a fireplace. At the bed and breakfast, the units have bed linen and towels. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Camden, like skiing, cycling and fishing. There is a shared lounge at this property and guests can go hiking and walking tours nearby. The nearest airport is Knox County Regional Airport, 18 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Abigail's Inn is a bed and breakfast located in Camden, ME. The Inn is a beautiful historic home that is furnished with antiques and is conveniently located a short walk from central Camden.
Boutique hotel.Lively. 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
A beautiful, contemporary hotel in a great location, within walking distance to downtown and the marinas. The rooms are large and nicely designed with modern and historical charm, comfy furnishings, and lots of storage space. AMAZING!
Bed and Breakfast.Trendy. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. Located in Ogunquit, near Little Beach, Ogunquit Beach and Marginal Way Walk, The Trellis House features a garden. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. Popular points of interest near The Trellis House include Perkins Cove, Ogunquit Playhouse and Ogunquit Museum of American Art. The bed and breakfast provides garden views and a sun terrace. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hair dryer, the units at the bed and breakfast have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms have a seating area. At the bed and breakfast, all units come with bed linen and towels. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the bed and breakfast features a selection of packed lunches. The nearest airport is Portsmouth International at Pease Airport, 30 km from the accommodation.Show full description
The Trellis House is a beautiful property that is close to everything while also giving you the feeling of being tucked away in a private enclave. The interior is designed with every detail considered.
Resort.Charming. Superb interior design. Located in Kennebunkport, 6 km from Mast Cove Galleries, Hidden Pond Resort boasts a spa centre and fitness centre. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. A flat-screen TV and DVD player, as well as an iPod docking station are offered. Certain units have a seating area where you can relax. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Each room comes with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. Hidden Pond Resort features free WiFi throughout the property. You will find free shuttle service and gift shop at the property. Free use of bicycles is available. Northlight Gallery is 7 km from Hidden Pond Resort, while W Robert Paine Gallery is 7 km away. The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport Airport, 28 km from the property.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most charming, creative and well designed resort in Maine. WOW!
Boutique hotel.Hip. Great bar. 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
In my judgement this could be one of the most ELEGANT boutique hotels in Maine. It also has an amazing hotel bar!
Bed and Breakfast.Lively. Great location. This charming Bar Harbor bed and breakfast offer free Wi-Fi and individually decorated rooms that offer plush bedding and antique furnishing. Complimentary on-site parking is offered. The rooms at Yellow House Inn are uniquely decorated. Private bathrooms are included. Complimentary hot breakfast is served each morning and it features hot coffee or tea along with fresh fruit, pastries and a rotating selection of entrees. Guests can relax in the rocking chairs on the wraparound porch or enjoy the scenery. Acadia National Park is 5 minutes’ drive away from Yellow House. Bar Harbor Shore Path is 2 minutes’ walk away. A variety of dining options is located nearby.Show full description
A charming B&B located a short walk from the Main Street of Bar Harbor, close to restaurants and the harbor. There is a gas grill outside ready for sitting around the fire pit, and the shared lounge area is great for a lively evening with a glass of wine.
Bed and Breakfast.Romantic. Popular among women. Boasting a garden and views of sea, Victorian by the Sea is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Lincolnville, 2.4 km from Lincolnville Beach. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Mount Battie is 6.9 km from the accommodation, while Farnsworth Art Museum is 21 km from the property. Extra facilities include a shared kitchen, meeting rooms, a tour desk and housekeeping service. At the bed and breakfast, some units have a private entrance, dining area, fireplace and microwave. Some of the units have a cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and bathrobes. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lincolnville, like hiking. Guests at Victorian by the Sea can enjoy skiing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. The nearest airport is Knox County Regional Airport, 25 km from Victorian by the Sea.Show full description
This Victorian home is located on a beautiful stretch of the Maine coast between Camden and Belfast. The house is stunning, with views of the sea in a garden of flowers. This might be the most romantic bed and breakfast in Maine.
Bed and Breakfast.Great value. With ocean views from every room, the Spouter Inn Bed and Breakfast is a Colonial-style home built in 1832. It is situated on 1.5 acres with flower gardens and rocking chairs on the front porch, all located directly across from Lincolnville Beach. Our eight guest rooms all offer private bathrooms, some with Jacuzzi jet tubs, and a three course, gourmet-style breakfast each day. Restaurants, shops along the beach, and the ferry out to Islesboro are all within walking distance. Vacationing with us along the Rockland, Rockport, Camden, and Belfast corridor provides time to enjoy the beach and explore the coast, and see all that Mid-Coast Maine has to offer. The nearest airport is Bangor Airport, 85 km from the property.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Relaxing atmosphere. Nice surroundings. Nestled in the woods, this Orland, Maine lakefront hotel boasts on-site canoeing and kayaking, as well as a private beach area. Facilities include a volleyball court, badminton, and an outdoor picnic area with barbecue facilities. Rooms at the Alamoosook Lakeside Inn Orland feature unique nature-themed decor and an en suite bathroom. Dining and ocean kayaking in the small village of Castine is 15 miles away. The rooms offer wood furnishings and lake views, as well as free Wi-Fi access. Guests can enjoy a daily breakfast, which features fresh ingredients from the on-site herb garden. The Orland Alamoosook Lakeside Inn has a games room with table tennis, cable TV, and stone fireplace. The inn boasts large grounds and lush gardens for exploration. Fort Knox State Historic Site is 15 minutes’ drive from the hotel.Show full description
This lakeside inn in Orland, Maine is a unique and tranquil place to stay. Situated by a stunning lake, it provides a serene atmosphere with expansive lawns and gardens. Guests can partake in activities such as canoeing and kayaking.
Bed and Breakfast.Lively. Elmere House is a Farmhouse built in 1865 and restored in 2008. All rooms have private baths, individually controlled a/c & heat, ceiling fans, sitting areas, free Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs and you'll be served a complimentary, full breakfast every morning. The Inn is located In Wells, Maine between Ogunquit and Kennebunkport and close to all that southern Maine has to offer. The property is 0.9 of a mile to Moody beach and 1.5 miles to the Foot Bridge Beach in Ogunquit. The bed & breakfast serves a Full three course American breakfast daily. There is a shared lounge at this property and guests can go cycling nearby. The Wells Trolley service connects to Ogunquit Trolley service, with access to the beaches, Ogunquit Village and other attractions. The nearest airport is Pease International Tradeport Airport, 41 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Inn / Guest House.Great location. Popular among couples. Situated in Bar Harbor, 700 metres from Town Beach, Saltair Inn Waterfront B&B features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a private beach area. The property is close to Village Green, Grant Park and Newlin Gardens. The accommodation offers a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. All rooms at the inn have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, DVD player, and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms have a coffee machine, while some rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also feature sea views. At Saltair Inn Waterfront B&B all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Activities such as hiking, skiing, cycling can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. 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 Saltair Inn Waterfront B&B.Show full description
This guest house is one of the most popular in Maine among couples!
Inn / Guest House.Beautiful. Great value. This charming Rockport inn offers free Wi-Fi, oceanfront views, and individually decorated rooms that include a refrigerator. Owl’s Head Lighthouse is 4 miles away. A work desk and a seating area are offered in each uniquely decorated room at Strawberry Hill Seaside Inn. An en suite bathroom that includes a hair dryer is also provided. Guests can swim in the heated outdoor pools or relax on the sundeck. A lawn area with lounge chairs is also provided. Schooner American Eagle is 2 miles from the Seaside Inn Strawberry Hill. Rockland Golf Club and Samoset Golf Course are 5 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
The Strawberry Hill Seaside Inn is a unique inn located on a beautiful property that overlooks a calm sea cove. All of the rooms have nice balconies that view the water. This inn is in a beautiful location on a cove off the Penobscot bay and the rooms are overlooking it as well as a well-cared for lawn and pool.
Bed and Breakfast.Historic. Popular among couples. Connected by a trolley service, the historic Holiday Guest House Bed & Breakfast once hosted Eleanor Roosevelt in 1947. Moody and The Foot bridge Beach in Ogunquit is 1.8 km from the property. The Ogunquit Museum of American Art is 3.3 miles form the property and Wonder Mountain Fun Park with mini golf and games is 810 metres from the property. Rooms at this property are equipped with a cable TV and seating areas with a sofa. Some rooms feature views of the garden. A breakfast and newspapers are offered to guests every morning. The property also has an outdoor pool and towels.Show full description
Inn / Guest House.Lively. Great interior design. Featuring decor by local New England artists, Camden Windward Inn is located in Camden. Free WiFi access is available and a free breakfast is served. Rooms here will provide you with air conditioning. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms a have mountain view and garden view. Luxury bed linens are provided. At Camden Windward Inn you will find a garden, a bar and a snack bar. Other facilities offered include a shared lounge and a tour desk. The property offers free parking. The inn is 1.8 km from Camden Hills State Park, 400 metres from Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre and 500 metres from Chestnut Street Baptist Church. Bangor Airport is 69 km away.Show full description
The Windward House is a beautiful bed and breakfast in Camden, Maine with wonderful hosts. The rooms are spotless and decorated with attention to detail. One of the most LIVELY guest houses in Maine.
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Popular among women. Offering a garden and garden view, Marston House Wiscasset is located in Wiscasset, 19 km from Coastal Maine Botanical Garden and 31 km from Bowdoin College. The bed and breakfast, set in a building dating from 18th century, is 36 km from Pemaquid Point Lighthouse and 36 km from Pine Tree State Arboretum. The property is non-smoking and is situated 38 km from Old Fort Western. Featuring free private parking, this 4-star bed and breakfast also features free WiFi. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast. State Capitol is 37 km from Marston House Wiscasset. The nearest airport is Augusta State Airport, 39 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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