New England Beach and Ocean Resorts

Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Resorts and Hotels Rachel Seving Drinks Nantucket MA

The Nantucket Hotel & Resort

77 Easton Street Nantucket, MA, 02554 Phone: 508-228-4747 Toll-Free: 866-807-6011

Experience a Spectacular New England Beach Resort Vacation

Awarded TripAdvisor’s “Top Hotel in the United States,” The Nantucket Hotel is a year-round property in Downtown Nantucket near some of the best New England beaches, shops, and restaurants. Enjoy complimentary Children’s Programs; The Nantucket Club fitness and spa facility; heated pools & shuttles to nearby beaches and ferries; hot tub; and Concierge Services. Featuring Hotel rooms, 1-4 bedroom suites, cottages & Breeze restaurant.
Named US News & World Report’s “Best Hotel on Martha’s Vineyard,” Winnetu Oceanside Resort is the only Resort at New England’s award-winning South Beach, Edgartown and features studios; 1-4 bedroom suites; cottages; home rentals & ocean-view restaurant, The Dunes with an Outdoor Terrace and fire pits. Enjoy complimentary shuttles to Edgartown Center, new heated pools and hot tub, Children’s Programs, tennis, yoga & more.
Plan your New England beach vacation at both Resorts & we’ll transport you door-to-door between the islands and our Resorts.

Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club

2907 Main Street (Route 6A) Brewster, MA, 02631 Phone: 508-896-9000 Toll-Free: 800-343-6074

One Great Resort, Two Cape Cod experiences

Located in historic Brewster, Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club was named “Best Resort Cape Cod” by Boston magazine’s 2017 Best of Boston Awards, and offers stunning natural beauty and spectacular amenities.
The Mansion at Ocean Edge features elegantly appointed guestrooms and two or three-bedroom villas with exclusive access to the Resort’s private beach, including towel and chair service. The Villages at Ocean Edge feature family-friendly one, two and three-bedrooms villas with all the comforts of home. All guests are welcome to enjoy the Resort’s 18-hole Nicklaus Design golf course, the new Beach House Spa, three restaurants, The Beach Bar, three outdoor and two indoor pools, nine tennis courts, fitness centers, bike rentals, and kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals.

Watch Hill Inn

38-44 Bay Street Watch Hill, RI, 02891 Phone: 877-394-8903

Beach it in real style at this historic inn on the coast of Rhode Island

Looking for that perfect beach vacation? For a century and a half, guests have been finding just that at the Watch Hill Inn, where a proud history and contemporary comfort merge. Located in the heart of Watch Hill village, inn guests have miles of beach to choose from, where they can enjoy everything from paddleboarding to kayaking and sailing. Watch Hill guests may also enjoy the amenities at nearby Ocean House and Weekapaug Inns, which means they can park their umbrellas on a private beach or relax in a seaside pool or play croquet amid ocean breezes on a manicured lawn. Area activities and attractions include nature centers, amusement parks, museums, lighthouses, and great hiking and biking trails with water views.

Visit our sister properties - Ocean House Resort - Weekapaug Inn

York Harbor Inn

Coastal Route 1A -- 480 York Street York Harbor, ME, 03911 Phone: 207-363-5119 Toll-Free: 800-343-3869

Featured on the Travel Channel's "Great Country Inns of America"

The York Harbor Inn family of Inns is comprised of five separate lodges for guests. Accommodations range from simple but elegant Country Inn rooms to luxurious guest rooms with Jacuzzi spa tubs, fireplaces, ocean views, balconies and heated tile floors. Our Bed and Breakfast style Inns offer a complete Continental Plus breakfast provided by a resident Innkeeper operator.

At York Harbor you're just a walk away from the beach and close to golfing, Kittery Outlet Shopping, whale watching, lobster boat tours, kayaking and area lighthouses. Conference facilities are also available so that you may get down-to-business in a relaxed atmosphere.

The perfect Maine Coast getaway is just over one hour north of Boston. We are open year round with special spring, fall and winter packages.

Cape Arundel Inn & Resort

208 Ocean Avenue Kennebunkport, ME, 04046 Phone: 207-967-2125 Toll-Free: 855-346-5700

The sea and so much more at this distinctive Maine Coast Resort

Set on a point of land with a 180-degree ocean panorama, this historic resort is a five-minute drive from Dock Square. You’re near beautiful beaches, lighthouses and boat trips as well as boutiques, restaurants, museums and myriad Maine adventures. Rooms and suites afford luxuries and amenities from Victorian seaside elegance and rich architectural details to retreat-like allure. The Club House Lounge features a stone fireplace, classic billiard table, and turn-of-the-century bar. There’s a heated pool with daytime dining and cocktail service on the patio; yoga on the lawn; complimentary bicycles and a shuttle for rides into town. Savor water view dining at the Ocean restaurant. Enjoy the many other resort pleasures or simply gaze oceanward gaze from the porch or lawn.

Madison Beach Hotel

94 West Wharf Road Madison, CT, 06443 Phone: 203-245-1404

Elegant lodgings on the Connecticut shore

This elegant beach resort on the Connecticut shoreline is a consistent winner of TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence and a AAA Four Diamond recipient. With easy access by train or just a two-hour drive from New York City and Boston you can enjoy resort-style amenities with a full service day spa and fitness center. Thirty-two elegant rooms feature private balconies, luxurious bedding and linens, refrigerators and coffeemakers, fireplaces and complimentary Wi-Fi. Savor breakfast, lunch and dinner inside or on the porch at The Wharf Restaurant and an extensive wine list. Great shopping is nearby, so is golf, boats to charter, historic sites, and state parks to explore.

Ocean Point Inn

191 Shore Road, P.O. Box 409 East Boothbay, ME, 04544 Phone: 207-633-4200 Toll-Free: 800-552-5554

A vacation place where the water meets your every need

Guests have been coming to this wonderful resort for seaside getaways, romantic weekends and memorable Maine vacations since 1898. Set on the top of a rockbound peninsula near quaint shops, antiques and restaurants in picturesque Boothbay Harbor, ocean views and activities abound. Choose from white clapboard cottages, traditional guest rooms or more modern rooms in a former farmstead with picture windows, porches, and balconies for magnificent ocean sunsets. There’s an onsite restaurant for breakfast and dinner, Free WiFi, private bath, cable TV, mini refrigerator, AC and the area’s largest oceanfront pool. Schooner rides, whale watches, Lighthouse and aquarium tours only begins to tell you about the fun waiting in this unspoiled hideaway in a fine old summer colony.

Ocean House Resort

1 Bluff Avenue Watch Hill, RI, 02891 Phone: Toll-Free: 877-346-9442

R.I. resort will make your beach-vacation visions come true

What does a vacation at an ocean resort mean to you? Is it relaxing in your seaside-inspired room with jaw-dropping views? Paddleboarding off a private white-sand beach with an island in the distance? Taking a fishing lesson with the kids? Playing croquet on a manicured lawn as ocean breezes waft by? The Ocean House, set on 13 exquisite oceanfront acres, can provide all those experiences, and many more. The inn’s five-star Coast restaurant offers the freshest fruits of the sea, and five-star OH! Spa helps you relax and refresh. The Sand Castles children’s summer program engages youngsters in everything from scavenger hunts to team-building games. Nearby is the classic coastal village of Watch Hill, suitable for shopping and strolling.

Visit our sister properties - Weekapaug Inn - Watch Hill Inn

Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Event Center

119 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME, 04609 Phone: 207-288-5801 Toll-Free: 800-336-2463

Waterfront views, activities the centerpiece of this oceanside hotel

The six buildings of the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel all have one thing in common: a stunning ocean view. With magnificent Acadia National Park on one side and the Atlantic on the other, views are part of the package at the hotel, with 153 rooms and suites perfect for romantic getaways or active family vacations. Some rooms are a mere 25 feet from the shore, and all feature easy access to a private pebble beach, indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub and exercise room. Sample all this beautiful Bar Harbor region has to offer, including over 50 restaurants, 18 mountains, 120 miles of hiking trails, three public golf courses, island ferries, boutiques, skiing, and custom boat tours.

Neptune House

64 Connecticut Avenue Block Island (New Shoreham), RI, 02807 Phone: 401-466-2100 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Island resort guests have access to 17 miles of beaches, fabulous views

The story goes that a stranger once asked four Block Island residents where the beach was, and they all pointed in different directions. They were all correct. The island, surrounded by the Atlantic and listed as one of the “12 Last Great Places in the Western Hemisphere” by The Nature Conservancy, boasts 17 miles of beautiful beaches as well as 365 freshwater ponds. Enjoy nature’s bounty from your comfortable condo unit at Neptune House, where the hospitality and the new-this-summer outdoor pool are warm. The resort, where units feature full kitchens and plenty of room to relax, also offers tennis courts, BBQ grills, a reading library and pool table. The island, in addition to its beaches, is crisscrossed with 25 miles of trails for hiking and biking.

Nantucket Island Resorts and Hotels

Several Wonderful Locations Nantucket, MA, 02554 Phone: 508-325-1000 Toll-Free: 800-475-2637

Dine, sail or just enjoy the water views from island resorts

Life revolves around the water at Nantucket Island Resorts. From most of the group’s inns, cottages and lofts, guests have harbor, bay or ocean views, and pristine beaches, a luxurious marina and sunset cruises are a walk or a bike ride away. Diners are in on the spectacular seaside scenery, from the deck of Topper’s restaurant at the Wauwinet to the harborside Brant Point Grill at the White Elephant Hotel. The sea also figures into the locally sourced cuisine, including Retsyo oysters cultivated a mere 300 yards from the Wauwinet. Noted for impeccable service and airy, comfortable rooms, resort properties, from the stately Jared Coffin House to the garden cottages of the White Elephant Village, are designed to make your island getaway unforgettable.

Pleasant Bay Village Resort

1191 Orleans Road Chatham, MA, 02633 Phone: 508-945-1133 Toll-Free: 800-547-1011

This Chatham resort is a relaxing headquarters for all who seek to commune with the sea

Surrounded by water on three sides, the picture-perfect town of Chatham beckons anyone who wants a vacation by the sea. And sitting on six lovely acres in Chatham is Pleasant Bay Village, where guests for years have been relaxing in the pool or their spacious rooms, getting in a game of shuffleboard or just sitting in the magnificent gardens. Water-based pursuits in Chatham include taking a day trip to Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket, going deep-sea fishing, exploring a lighthouse or taking a water taxi to a secluded beach. And you are only a short drive from the Cape Cod National Seashore and its fabulous beaches. The harbor, ocean and bay views on this part of the Cape are spectacular. And, p.s., so is the seafood!

Sebasco Harbor Resort

Mid-Coast Maine on Casco Bay Sebasco Estates, ME, 04565 Phone: 207-389-1161 Toll-Free: 877-389-1161

Sebasco Harbor Resort means relaxation and rejuvenation

A vacation on the New England coast should be about relaxation and rejuvenation. And that's what you'll find at Sebasco Harbor Resort. We feature all sorts of outdoor activities to help you unwind. Take a dip in our salt water pool, or just relax beside it. Try our nine-hole golf course. Our 510-yard Par 5 finishing hole is considered especially challenging. Join the morning yoga class, popular with all ages. Enjoy a game of tennis. Play croquet on our lawn. For something less active, plan for an afternoon at our Fairwinds spa. Our signature Swedish massage will ease muscle tension and clear your mind. With all spa treatments, you're welcome to use our hot tub or relaxation deck, which offer spectacular views of Casco Bay.

Terrace by the Sea

23 Wharf Lane Ogunquit, ME, 03907 Phone: 207-646-3232

Excite the senses at this Ogunquit lodging

New England’s majesty and the south coast of Maine bring you the sights, sounds and smells of the Atlantic at this affordable motel with elegant touches. Located across from Ogunquit River Beach are superior lodgings set amongst the beautifully landscaped property. Rooms are spacious, with modern amenities, private baths, free Wi-Fi and refrigerators. There are two suites and eight units with efficiency kitchens making it perfect for families, groups or an extended stay. Relax on the lawn and at the heated pool and start your day with continental breakfast served on the wraparound porch with its welcoming ocean view. Walk Ogunquit beach along the Marginal Way, find Perkins Cove, village shops, restaurants and movie theatres, or ride one of Ogunquit's trolleys to wherever the mood takes you.

Nantasket Beach Resort

45 Hull Shore Drive Hull, MA, 02045 Phone: 781-925-4500

Stay, Play and Relax Just Steps From the Beach

Situated on a 3-mile stretch of sandy white beach stands the Nantasket Beach Resort, tall, white and brilliant with a sense of New England charm felt from the moment you arrive. Close to Boston and the Cape, Hull is your gateway to historic Plymouth, and to New England's popular tourist attractions and historic sites. Here you can stay and play just steps from the beach.
Enjoy spectacular sunrises and views of three of Boston's historic lighthouses. Full service amenities include Concierge service, our on-site restaurant, indoor pool, full fitness club, oceanfront conference center, and an array of excellent restaurants and attractions within walking distance, scattered among eclectic shops and boutiques. Enjoy the New England beach and waterfronts views just minutes from Boston.

Cliff House

591 Shore Road Cape Neddick, ME, 03902 Phone: 207-361-1000 Toll-Free: 855-210-6901

Sea inspires this top-tier resort, inside and outside

Defining the year round New England coastal escape, Cliff House Maine is one of the most captivating oceanfront destinations of its kind after a landmark transformation. Set on the edge of the Atlantic on the rocky coast of Southern Maine with year round activities, Cliff House offers panoramic ocean and coastal views from 226 stylish guest rooms and suites, including several dozen premiere suites designed from the ground up, a cottage, and unforgettable wedding and event venues, a luxury spa and wellness center, oceanfront dining at signature restaurant The Tiller, or seasonally at Nubb’s Lobster Shack, outdoor adventures, and more, minutes from Ogunquit’s sandy beach and just over an hour north of Boston.

Margate Resort on Winnipesaukee

76 Lake Streeet Laconia, NH, 03246 Phone: 603-524-5210 Toll-Free: 800-627-4283

On the Shores of Lake Winnipesaukee

Imagine yourself on the water's edge of beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee surrounded by a landscape of soaring pines and deep blue skies and pristine waters. That's what you'll see at The Margate - a first class lakefront resort and conference facility less than two hours north of Boston in New Hampshire's Lakes Region. Take a dip in the lake or our indoor and outdoor pools; Sunbathe on over 400 feet of private sandy beach or relax in our whirlpool spa, sauna and massage room; Enjoy lunch, dinner, or just a drink at our Gazebo Beach Bar. All guest rooms are equipped with Keurig® K-Cup Coffee Makers, Green Mountain® coffee, flat screen TVs, irons & ironing boards, and hairdryers. Lake and West rooms also include double-sized stainless steel mini-fridges and free WiFi!

Nonantum Resort

95 Ocean Avenue Kennebunkport, ME, 04046 Phone: 207-967-4050 Toll-Free: 800-552-5651

There are oceans and beaches and then there’s Maine

For more than a century, this resort has welcomed guests with history, casual elegance and modern comforts. Lodging packages offer great value and amenities in two settings. The Carriage House features rooms and suites with air conditioning, Jacuzzi, four-poster beds and gas-burning stoves. Rooms and suites in the Portside Lodge also offer living rooms, a private balcony or patio. Enjoy the unique flavors of Maine in food from the farm and sea in two restaurants and an intimate pub. Discover nearby beaches, boutiques and galleries; go saltwater fishing, whale-watching; sailing, or play golf. Savor the scenery while walking or biking. Scenic sails and fishing charters depart from our on-site marina. This is a Maine waterfront resort as it was meant to be. Nonantum is open mid-April to mid-December.

Village By The Sea

1373 Post Road Wells, ME, 04090 Phone: 207-646-1100 Toll-Free: 800-444-8862

Your Home By the Sea

Village by the Sea is an all-suites resort near Wells Beach, between Ogunquit and Kennebunkport; the perfect place if you are looking for a hotel by the ocean. We are on 11 acres bordering the Rachel Carson Wildlife Preserve and tidal salt marsh. Our location is perfect for those who enjoy quiet pleasures such as watching the Great Blue Herons while being near miles of sandy beaches and rocky coastline, factory outlets, antique shopping, excellent seafood restaurants, golfing, whale watching and deep sea fishing. All our spacious units are one and two bedroom suites that have all the comforts of home including a living room, dining room, fully equipped kitchen, and, in most cases, 2 baths. Our lodging facility offers spaces and places perfect for your wedding, anniversary, birthday or meeting.

Beachmere Inn

62 Beachmere Place Ogunquit, ME, 03907 Phone: 207-646-2021 Toll-Free: 800-336-3983

Relax at an Oceanside Lodging Aside Absolute Natural Beauty

When a waterfront lodging places you just steps away from a famous and beloved oceanside walk – in this case, the Marginal Way in Ogunquit – you know you have hit upon the ideal place for beach and ocean vacation. Besides its thrilling location along a southern Maine beach, The Beachmere Inn amply fulfills the “resort” part of the promise. Luxury guest rooms and suites bathe you in beautiful surroundings with pleasures like fireplaces and private balconies or patios. Let your body be healthfully soaked and kneaded at the Inn’s hot tub, sauna, massage rooms, and exercise room. The Inn’s Blue Bistro has windows looking out over the ocean and, in summer, outdoor lunch on the rotunda – taking you closer to Maine coastal views that are the envy of oceanfront resorts anywhere on Earth.

Spruce Point Inn

88 Grandview Avenue Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538 Phone: 207-633-4152 Toll-Free: 800-553-0289

The quintessential Maine vacation resort experience, the Spruce Point Inn offers a chance to experience the simple, carefree elegance of times gone by. Minutes from bustling Boothbay Harbor, the resort occupies a secluded peninsula on Maine’s rocky coast. Lobster boats and windjammers ply their trade in ocean waters, while guests relax by the resort's saltwater or heated freshwater pool, play croquet and tennis, get lost in a book or enjoy fine cuisine prepared by the inn's award-winning chef. Lodging possibilities include the historic waterfront inn, charmingly restored summer cottages, contemporary lodges and woodland condominiums. Experience a relaxing place to stay with family or on a romantic weekend getaway while enjoying the natural beauty of our surroundings.

Seaside Inn

80 Beach Avenue Kennebunk Beach, ME, 04046 Phone: 207-967-4461

Kennebunkport’s Premier Beachfront Address

Oceanfront Inn directly on quiet section of Maine’s Kennebunk Beach. The only Kennebunk Inn directly on the Beach! Walk to Kennebunkport’s Famous Dock Square shops, boutiques and restaurants. Sea kayaking, lobster boat tours, whale watching, fabulous sunrises and sunsets from your room! Surfing, wake boarding and kayaking right out your door. Ocean view Hot Tub. Bicycles. The Seaside Inn is open year round and includes breakfast daily in the 1850 Boat House. Great values with our special Off-Season Packages in our Oceanfront Inn. View live beach cam on our web site. 9th Generation Family Innkeepers since 1667. Kennebunkport’s premier beachfront address. A memorable location, place to stay and experience directly on the beach. Maine Environmental Leader award.

Higgins Beach Inn

34 Ocean Avenue Scarborough, ME, 04074 Phone: 207-883-6684

Golden memories can be made at this ocean resort

Treasure can be found everywhere at the Higgins Beach Inn, 15 minutes from Portland on Maine’s spectacular coast. There’s an actual shipwreck on the white-sand shores of Higgins Beach, mere feet away from the inn. But maybe treasure is the sand dollar your kids will find at the beach, one of Maine’s finest. It might be sleeping late in your room (worth your weight in gold), eating a smoked local seafood platter at the Shade restaurant or going for a sunset stroll by the Atlantic. If it’s memories you treasure, create some here: Learn to ocean surf, go for a sail in the calm waters of nearby Sebago Lake, take the family for a fun day at the Old Orchard Beach pier.

Winnetu Oceanside Resort

At South Beach on Martha's Vineyard -- 31 Dunes Road Edgartown, MA, 02539 Phone: 508-310-1733 Toll-Free: 866-335-1133

Vacation at Our New England Resort at South Beach, Martha’s Vineyard

Experience a memorable New England vacation at spectacular South Beach, Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard. Stay at the Winnetu Oceanside Resort, which recently was named US News & World Report’s “Best Hotel on Martha’s Vineyard.” Conveniently located off Cape Cod, we’re only a 35-minute ferry ride from the Massachusetts coast. Enjoy the gorgeous ocean views from our Resort and path that leads to South Beach. Featuring studios; 1-4 bedroom suites; cottages; or 3-5 bedroom private home rentals. Our amenities include complimentary shuttles to Edgartown; new heated pools and hot tub; Children’s Programs; tennis; yoga; fitness center; Concierge Services; antique fire truck rides; and more. Also available: massages, bike rentals and a water taxi cruise to Edgartown. Dine in our indoor dining room or on the Outdoor Terrace at on-site restaurant, The Dunes and savor the ocean views.
Book our Two-Island Adventure Trip: Stay at the Winnetu Oceanside Resort and our sister Resort in downtown Nantucket, The Nantucket Hotel. We’ll transport you door-to-door between the islands and our Resorts.

Brant Point Courtyard

15 Swain Street Nantucket, MA, 02554 Phone: 508-228-0241 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Nantucket Island resort with the comforts of the mainland.

Perfectly positioned between Nantucket town and great beaches and private enough for peace and quiet, Brant Point Courtyard has the feel of a hotel and the comforts of a more relaxed vacation style. Fourteen units, including a one bedroom, a one bedroom cottage and a one bedroom two floor townhome come with every amenity you’ll need. Fully stocked kitchen with dishwasher, living room, 1,11/2, or 2 baths, bath and bed linens, on site free laundry, gas grills, family areas, and a favorite of Island visitors, an outdoor shower. Some units may also have hardwood floors, whirlpool tubs, decks, patios, and fireplaces. Shopping, dining, horseback riding, hiking and sightseeing along historic trails and at historic sites offers our visitors the very best in Nantucket charm and adventure.

Pleasant View Inn

65 Atlantic Avenue Misquamicut, RI, 02891 Phone: 401-348-8200

Relax by the sea with all the amenities

Set on seven miles of sandy beach and just steps away from the Atlantic Ocean this charming resort is within easy reach of shops, restaurants, and such popular attractions as Watch Hill, Block Island and Mystic, Connecticut while golf, theater, kids attractions, wineries and the casinos are all within a 20 mile drive. Guestrooms sport new furnishings and bathrooms and king, queen or double beds and feature flat screen cable television, refrigerator, microwave, and free Wi-Fi. Enjoy full service oceanfront dining for breakfast, lunch or dinner at The Kitchen with a full bar and fresh local seafood and traditional American cuisine. This is great vacation fun by the sea with all the amenities.

Bar Harbor Inn & Spa

Newport Drive Bar Harbor, ME, 04609 Phone: 844-607-0424

This full-service Maine oceanfront resort and luxury spa has eight lush acres, a one-half-mile shorefront walking path, 153 superior rooms in 3 buildings, fine dining in our spectacular ocean-view Reading Room Restaurant and Terrace Grille. Main Inn: new rooms & suites, many with balconies on ocean. Oceanfront lodge: 64 superior rooms, and private balconies on ocean. Newport: 39 deluxe rooms. Our resort has expanded continental breakfast, heated pool & Jacuzzi, and a great in-town location for a place to stay on your next family vacation or romantic weekend getaway. Open March-November.

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The Emerson Inn

1 Cathedral Avenue Rockport, MA, 01966 Phone: 978-546-6321

Inn celebrated for spectacular ocean views

It’s all about the ocean at the historic Emerson Inn, which has been attracting rave reviews since the 19th century when its guests included Emerson and Thoreau, among others. Today, you may admire the ocean view while relaxing in the heated pool, enjoying a cocktail in the Grand Parlor, dining on the Veranda or sitting on the balcony of one of the resort’s elegantly appointed ocean view rooms. Or maybe, after dining at the charming Pigeon Cove Tavern, you just want to snuggle into an Adirondack chair on the spacious lawn and watch the evening sky turn pink. Nearby Rockport beaches range from the scuba-diver’s favorite Back Beach to the busy Long Beach, from which you can view Thacher Island’s twin lighthouses.

Green Harbor Waterfront Lodging

134 Acapesket Road East Falmouth, MA, 02536 Phone: 508-548-4747 Toll-Free: 800-548-5556

The ocean calls and Green Harbor answers

This Cape Cod waterfront lodging features comfortable accommodations, modern amenities and activities for the whole family including a private boating beach with ramp and dock, free use of rowboats and paddleboats, heated outdoor pool, barbecue grills all set on a beautiful ocean inlet. Nearby are popular local attractions including Plymouth Rock, Martha’s Vineyard, sun-drenched sandy beaches, golf courses, and the best Cape Cod fishing. There’s whale watching and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute for some out of the ordinary vacation fun. All waterfront rentals feature a slider to a balcony or patio. Each waterfront guest room is heated and air conditioned with private bath, tub and shower, cable TV, microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker, and free high-speed wireless Internet access.

Norseman Resorts

135 Beach Street Ogunquit, ME, 03907 Phone: 207-646-7024 Toll-Free: 800-822-7024

Everything You Want in a Maine Resort Vacation

An oceanside vacation on the south coast of Maine is a dream for people who enjoy sand, surf, sunbathing and vast ocean views. Adding the element of proximity to the legendary beach town of Ogunquit raises the stakes; the town is loved for its shopping, dining, beach events, and summer fireworks. The Norseman Resort gets its guests ready for a day on the property, on the beach, or in town with comfortable rooms and suites, sleeping and sitting areas, luxurious bathrooms, easy access to laundry for those sandy swimsuits, and decks just for lounging and gazing out at the or the Ogunquit River. Hop on a trolley into town or take it slow and bask in the property’s own heated swimming pool, sauna, and exercise room.

Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort

393 Mile Road Wells Beach, ME, 04090 Phone: 207-646-2831

On Wells Beach, one of the largest sandy beaches in Maine

Many of our rooms have panoramic ocean views from private balconies. Our large indoor heated pool is great for year round swimming and features a hot tub with a therapeutic waterfall and a large deck. The resort complex includes nine different buildings, five of which sit right on the beach. Walk from your room onto the sand to swim, stroll in the surf, look for shells, or just relax and enjoy the view.

The trolleys will take you all over town in the evening to explore, shop and dine. There are many natural, historic and family attractions nearby, including golf, museums, deep-sea fishing and whale watching. There are fifty antique shops here! Come to Wells Beach to make memories that last a lifetime and to relax for a while. We look forward to welcoming you. We are open all year.

Misty Harbor Resort

60 Mile Road Wells Beach, ME, 04090 Phone: 207-646-8373 Toll-Free: 800-992-5002

A Full Service Resort and Hotel With Scenic Views of the Marshlands and Ocean Beyond

We are just 3/4 mile from beautiful Wells Beach, Maine midway between popular Ogunquit and Kennebunkport. Whale watching, lobster tours, fishing trips and shopping in the numerous antique shops, art galleries and unique boutiques are all nearby.

Enjoy spacious, air conditioned one or two bedroom suites with a full kitchen, dining area and scenic views of the marshlands and ocean beyond. Resort Amenities include indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, pool deck, exercise room, outdoor playground, grills, picnic tables, free WiFi and an onsite restaurant, making this a great and convenient place to stay. We are on the trolley route. Please view our current Internet Specials on the “Internet Specials” section of our web site.

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Anchorage Inn

265 Long Beach Avenue York Beach, ME, 03909 Phone: 207-363-5112

It’s a great day (and night) at the beach when you stay at this surfside inn

If you want to wake up each morning to beach breezes, park your towel on the sand practically at your doorstep, adjourn for a lobster roll lunch at a surfside restaurant, then spend the afternoon strolling through amusement parks and arcades or relaxing by one of your motel’s pools, then dining on a patio and watching the stars come out over the water – well, look no further than the Anchorage Inn on Long Sands Beach. Many of the inn’s 202 rooms and suites have amazing ocean views from balconies. Enjoy seafood from the Sun and Surf Restaurant, have a cocktail by the pool, use the fitness center or just spread out in your spacious room (some with fireplaces and Jacuzzi tubs).

Dunes on the Waterfront

518 Main Street Ogunquit, ME, 03907 Phone: 207-646-2612

Cottages by the sea in a coastal paradise

Set on 12 secluded coastal acres this acclaimed seaside getaway is one of Maine’s original cottage resorts with a peaceful setting and prime access to the beach and downtown Ogunquit. Classic New England-style one-and two-bedroom cottages and cottage suites feature hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplaces and screened porches, full baths, full kitchens, and complimentary high-speed wireless internet throughout. There is a heated outdoor pool, games, and a dock for fishing and boating. A trolley will take you to the local attractions, shops, restaurants, the famous Ogunquit Playhouse, museums and galleries. Row across the tidal river to the sand dunes and beach during high tide or take the boardwalk over the natural vegetation of the dunes when the tide is out.

Oceancliff I & II

65 Ridge Road Newport, RI, 02840 Phone: 401-846-6667 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Stylish lodging for your Newport vacation

Here is Newport style and relaxed grace in a unique resort setting. One and two-bedroom suites offer spectacular views of Narragansett Bay with king-sized beds, separate dining area with mini-kitchen, wet bar, Jacuzzi tub and your own private deck or balcony with ocean views. Most suites also include gas fireplaces and complimentary Wi-Fi. The solarium swimming pool and spa has sliding glass doors, an outside deck, and retractable roof for sunbathing. Common areas include washers and dryers, outdoor grills and a picnic area along with tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, a horseshoe pit and a seasonal restaurant next door. Sailboat charters are available seasonally and you’re just minutes from shops, nightlife, the beach, famous mansions, museums, and Newport's magnificent waterfront.

Inn at Diamond Cove

22 McKinley Court Portland, ME, 04109 Phone: 207-805-9836

The sea beckons and the island provides the touches

A short ferry voyage on Casco Bay leads you to Great Diamond Island and the Inn at Diamond Cove, an intimate resort with every service and amenity in place for a bountiful and peaceful respite. For fun, exercise and sundries, you’re in the heart of Maine’s coastal history in what was formerly an artistic retreat community with its own General Store, miles of scenic trails, Pebble Beach and Fort McKinley, constructed in Portland Harbor in the late 19th and early 20th century. Choose from 44 deluxe guest rooms and suites and there’s an outdoor pool, fitness room and activity center and a short walk away, Diamonds Edge Restaurant and full service marina.

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Sea Cliff House Motel

2 Sea Cliff Avenue Old Orchard Beach, ME, 04064 Phone: 207-934-4874 Toll-Free: 800-326-4589

Oceanfront Lodging Directly on the Beaches of Maine

Whether you are on a family trip or a romantic getaway, the Sea Cliff House offers you tranquil oceanfront lodging on one of the most beautiful stretches of beach you'll find anywhere in Maine. Here on the southern end of the beach, near Ocean Park, you can walk onto a quiet stretch of sand, or to the Pier, amusements, and fine dining and shopping in the downtown area. Our lodgings offer a choice of clean, comfortable apartments or motel units. This is a beautiful, quiet oceanfront place to stay with a heated pool, great views and a friendly atmosphere. Your choices of accommodations include some with fully equipped kitchenettes as well as some with Jacuzzi rooms with ocean views.

The Wauwinet

120 Wauwinet Road Nantucket, MA, 02584 Phone: 508-228-0145 Toll-Free: 800-426-8718

Old world elegance, modern amenities meet in Nantucket resort

Old worldly in its charm, architecture and sophisticated service, modern in its amenities and comforts, The Wauwinet has earned its distinction as Nantucket’s only member of Relais & Chateaux, signaling worldwide recognition for its superior service. Perched on the island’s northeast shore, with access to the harbor and the Atlantic, the boutique hotel’s 32 guest rooms and individual cottages are appointed with custom furnishings, some with gas fireplaces, all with spectacular garden or water views. But they also feature those touches that signal attention to detail: fresh wildflowers, hand-stenciled finishes, Pratesi linens. Guests can unwind at the spa, on lawn or deck chairs overlooking the Atlantic, or on private bay and ocean beaches. Dining is spectacular at award-winning Topper’s restaurant.

Wellington Resort

551 Thames Street Newport, RI, 02840 Phone: 401-849-1770 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Picture perfect in the heart of downtown Newport

Newport’s charm, history and scenery are all in play at this waterfront property in the heart of downtown Newport. Set on seven sprawling acres the resort offers a relaxing escape with distinct New England-style architecture and a postcard-perfect location. You’ll find spacious one and two-bedroom/bathroom suites that sleep up to six, with fine furnishings and modern conveniences perfect for a couple or an entire family. Extra touches include fireplace, washer/dryer, decks with water views, large living room, master bedroom w/king bed, partial kitchen, refrigerator, microwave and Wi-Fi. Most units have water views. There’s tennis on lighted courts, a health club and nearby, the Mansions on Bellevue Avenue, golf, sailing, and sightseeing before you head out for an evening on this magnificent town.

Edgewater Beach Resort

95 Chase Avenue Dennisport, MA, 02639 Phone: 508-398-6922 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Just a step from your own private beach

Set on the shores of Nantucket Sound in Dennisport are more than 400 feet of beautiful private beach and the perfect setting for a mid-Cape escape. Most of the 76 units at this year round resort - including studios and one & two bedroom suites - feature ocean views, a gas fireplace, and all include an efficiency-sized kitchen and wireless internet service. Guests step from their doorstep to the beach, indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center and a seven-hole putting green. On site in summer are a bevy of great children’s activities with a wide variety of family activities in the surrounding local area. Name you fun – the ocean, the pool, great shopping, interesting museums, go-karts, ice cream, lobster rolls or golf - it’s all here awaiting your arrival.

White Elephant

50 Easton Street Nantucket, MA, 02554 Phone: 508-228-2500 Toll-Free: 800-445-6574

Resort amenities, local activities will make your seaside stay one to remember

Relax, rejuvenate and let yourself be pampered at the luxurious White Elephant resort on scenic Nantucket island. Wake up every morning to the sight of the sea from your comfy room with contemporary coastal decor, watch the boats sail into the harbor from your table at the Brant Point Grill (a favorite with islanders), let the attentive inn staff help you plan a day bicycling around the island, cruising the harbor or exploring local galleries and boutiques. Or perhaps you just want to sink into a comfy lounge chair on the manicured lawn, sip a cocktail and watch the sun set over the water. Or settle down in the library with a glass of port to finally finish that novel.

Hotel Maria

132 Atlantic Avenue Westerly, RI, 02891 Phone: 401-622-4000

Life is better at the beach – and at this classic seaside hotel

Once you check in to your airy, cottage-style room or classic suite at the Hotel Maria, take a moment to marvel at the view of the ocean from your balcony, then grab that LL Bean beachbag with the fluffy towels and head for the beach – right across the street. The rooms in this reimagined boutique hotel, a modern throwback to simpler times, are inspired by “olde Misquamicut,” and so is the hospitality and service. Get comfortable in Maria’s Seaside Cafe, with homemade pasta and the freshest nightly seafood specials, or grab a cocktail on the rooftop deck. Check out Westerly, with its great beach bars, ice cream parlors, kids’ amusements and pristine beaches, all a walk or bike ride away.

Waves Oceanfront Resort

87 West Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach, ME, 04064 Phone: 207-934-4949

On Old Orchard Beach!

Walk from your room onto the sand; swim, build sand castles, stroll in the surf or just relax and enjoy the feel of the sun on your face while you enjoy the view.

Our resort boasts 139 air-conditioned rooms each with private deck, telephones, color cable TV, kitchenettes with refrigerator, stove and sink. Amenities including our New Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub, bike rentals, and the Beach Street Café serving breakfast each day in season We are just a short walk from the Pier at Old Orchard Beach, which has restaurants, shopping and the only amusement park on the beach in Maine. Enjoy spectacular sunrises in the morning over the water, followed by romantic moonrises in the evening. Open May through October.

Meadowmere Resort and Hotel

74 South Main Street Ogunquit, ME, 03907 Phone: 207-646-9661 Toll-Free: 800-633-8713

Hospitality and Luxury Nearby Perfect Sandy Beaches

Meadowmere Resort and Hotel is ideally located to offer guests an unforgettable vacation on Maine’s South Coast -- a place of sandy beaches; rocky cliffs; classic New England lighthouses; and lively seaside fun like shopping, ice cream, lobster, and summer fireworks. Located in the beachside town of Ogunquit, the Meadowmere provides easy access to other nearby Maine favorites, like Kennebunkport, the antique shops of Wells, York Beach, and shopping in Kittery.
With a AAA 3-Diamond rating, Meadowmere Resort pampers vacationers and family groups with amenities like wireless Internet access; heated pools, Jacuzzis, a fitness center and spa treatments, all on the delightful property you would expect of an Environmental Leader Hotel.

New England beach and ocean resorts range from the dunes of Cape Cod to the lighthouses of Maine to the green islands of Lake Champlain

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