Historic Inns

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Maine's historic inns are more than just old buildings, these historical landmarks have a story to tell and legacy to uphold. You become part of a story where people from all over the world, people of all ages and unique backgrounds have shared memories in one place here in the historical inns of Maine. This directory has been provided for those with a hankering to learn and experience Maine history first hand.

Many of Maine's historic inns are on the National Register of Historic Landmarks, selected for their timeless architecture and original detail. After extensive refurbishing, these historic lodgings provide both a place to enjoy a Maine vacation and leave with a sense of purpose and place - a shared feeling of refreshment and legacy. Be sure to consider staying at an historic Inn in Maine during your travels.

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Nonantum Resort

Kennebunkport

Nonantum Resort

Nonantum Resort | Kennebunkport

Family friendly waterfront resort in Kennebunkport, just 90 minutes from Boston, with 109 beautifully appointed guestrooms, a full family activities program, heated pool with bar and grill on the water’s edge. Lobster boat, sailing, and sport fishing tours leave daily from the resort’s marina. Perfectly located just a half mile from the shopping and restaurants and beach. Complimentary shuttle for hotel guests. Three on site restaurants including, 95 Ocean, offering fresh Maine seafood, waterfront views and live entertainment. Named “The Best Resort in Maine for Couples.” Come learn why guests rave about the staff and their genuine Maine hospitality. 95 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, Maine 207-967-4050

Captain Lord Mansion

Kennebunkport

Captain Lord Mansion

Captain Lord Mansion | Kennebunkport

Experience the only AAA 4 Diamond Bed and Breakfast in Kennebunkport. Offering luxurious yet comfortable lodging that is ideal for a romantic getaway. Meticulously guestrooms decorated and designed to offer you a serene interlude filled with special touches such as cozy gas fireplaces, oversize 4-poster beds, double jet tubs and hydro-massage showers. The inn’s staff offers impeccable attention to guest needs and desires. On-site spa offers a variety of relaxing and pampering couple’s treatments. Packages and seasonal specials! 6 Pleasant Street, Kennebunkport, Maine 207-967-3141

York Harbor Inn

York Harbor

York Harbor Inn

York Harbor Inn | York Harbor

Luxurious Historic Oceanfront Inn that has been featured on the Travel Channels "Great Country Inns" and as Country Living Magazines "Inn of the Month." Many rooms with fireplaces, Jacuzzi spa tubs, decks and ocean vistas. Award winning ocean view dining with a bistro menu in 1637 plus dining and entertainment in our Ships Cellar Pub. Outdoor hot tub open year round. Complete conference facilities. Open year round. See website for last minute Internet Specials, Innkeeper and other packages. Free WiFi. 480 York Street, York Harbor Maine 207-363-5119

Ocean Point Inn

East Boothbay

Ocean Point Inn

Ocean Point Inn | East Boothbay

Featuring a variety of lodging options, Ocean Point will take you back to the golden era of summers spent on the rockbound coast of Maine. This has been called "paradise on the coast of Maine." The majority of guest rooms enjoy direct ocean views. Many rooms with decks offering stunning sunsets. All accommodations have private bath, mini-fridge, phone, cable TV and AC/heat. Some with gas fireplaces. Oceanfront dining featuring local seafood and lobster. Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Free WiFi. 191 Shore Road, East Boothbay, Maine 207-633-4200

Tides Beach Club

Kennebunkport

Tides Beach Club

Tides Beach Club | Kennebunkport

The only hotel located on Kennebunkport's pristine Goose Rocks Beach, The Tides Beach Club honors its 117-year legacy of hospitality with classic architecture enhanced by a modern vibe and contemporary coastal décor. Guest rooms offer cool tones of teal and coral, petite marble bathrooms and luxury amenities, all of which reflect the unique beauty and timeless ambience of the Maine coast. Onsite dining and bar present a vibrant social scene. Dining menus showcase Maine's local seafood: enjoy a lobster roll, a classic steamed lobster or nosh on crispy fried clams. 54 Kings Hwy Kennebunkport, Maine 207-967-3757

Five Gables Inn

Boothbay Harbor

Five Gables Inn

Five Gables Inn | Boothbay Harbor

Perched on a garden hillside overlooking Linekin Bay and built in 1896, our inn underwent restoration, bringing back to life one of the only remaining summer hotels in East Boothbay. Lounge by the living room fireplace with a book, sit back in a rocking chair on the porch or enjoy the gentle sea breezes coming off the bay. A five minute drive puts you in the middle of Boothbay Harbor with trips to Monhegan Island, windjammers, kayaking, whale watching, restaurants, galleries and shopping. Murray Hill Road, East Boothbay, Maine 207-633-4551

Blue Hill Inn

Blue Hill

Blue Hill Inn

Blue Hill Inn | Blue Hill

The Blue Hill Inn (c.1830), a place to relax, a place to vacation. Visit a quiet and scenic place on the coast. Sail, cruise or kayak past the lighthouses of Penobscot Bay or shop for antiques and visit galleries. Sample food and cooking from local farmer’s and fishermen or attend a chamber music concert. Then return to a bed and breakfast of distinction where hors d’oeuvres and wine are served by the fireplace and where our priority is individualized attention to guests. Your hosts: Don & Mary. 40 Union Street, Blue Hill, Maine 207-374-2844

Pentagoet Inn

Castine

Pentagoet Inn

Pentagoet Inn | Castine

Gracious hospitality, exceptional lodging and a farm-to-table restaurant await you. This award winning Queen Anne Victorian inn overlooks the picture perfect village and harbor of Castine. . Take one of our bikes to Dyce Head Lighthouse, hike Witherle Woods or relax at the backshore beach. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the coast of Maine with kayaking and sailing tours around the harbor and Penobscot Bay. The inn offers a summer jazz series and weekly wine tastings. 26 Main Street, Castine, Maine 207-326-8616

Kingsleigh Inn

Southwest Harbor

Kingsleigh Inn

Kingsleigh Inn | Southwest Harbor

Kingsleigh Inn is a turn of the century, turreted Queen Anne Victorian that sits high on a hill, 100 yards from the water. The Inn, with its elegant yet casual atmosphere, is located in the center of town surrounded by Acadia National Park. Enjoy rooms with water views, private decks and pampering amenities. A three-course gourmet breakfast is served as are afternoon baked goods, early evening wine and hors d oeurves and all day tea and espresso. Come see why Conde Nast featured us as the place to stay on Mount Desert Island! 373 Main Street, Southwest Harbor, Maine 207-244-5302

Maine Stay Inn

Kennebunkport

Maine Stay Inn

Maine Stay Inn | Kennebunkport

Charming, one-bedroom cottages and romantic suites in one convenient location. A short stroll to Kennebunkport's Dock Square and Harbor. Choose the Victorian romance of a 19th century Inn Room, or private intimacy of a Romantic Fireplace Cottage Suite. Relax around a cozy fire or enjoy a double whirlpool Jacuzzi tub. Whether you seek a romantic getaway or family vacation, the exceptional hospitality at this luxury inn will make your visit a memorable experience. Fabulous breakfast included. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 34 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, Maine 207-967-2117

Angel of the Berwicks

North Berwick

Angel of the Berwicks

Angel of the Berwicks | North Berwick

Rates from $109 to $179 per night (double occupancy) plus tax. Experience the grandeur of this 25-room romantic Victorian mansion on the Southern Maine Coast. Stretch out in one of our spacious guest rooms or choose a two-room suite, all have queen sized beds. beautiful private baths and air conditioning. Complimentary full gourmet breakfasts are artfully served each morning. Free WiFi. Conveniently located between Ogunquit and Kennebunkport, just 10 minutes from Exit 19 off I-95 and 15 minutes from miles of sandy beaches. Fabulous shopping in nearby in Kennebunkport, Ogunquit and Kittery. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 2 Elm Street, North Berwick, Maine 207-676-2133

Waldo Emerson Inn

Bed and Breakfast Inn Kennebunk

Waldo Emerson Inn

Waldo Emerson Inn | Bed and Breakfast Inn Kennebunk

A romantic colonial style inn with a rich history, located in the Historic District of Kennebunk. Guests enter directly into the keeping room dating back to 1753 with it’s hand-sewn oak timbers and a welcoming wood burning stove. The inn offers six romantic guests rooms all with ensuite bathrooms, four with fireplaces. The rooms are decorated in a traditional style with antique pieces and a touch of elegant whimsy. Let us pamper you with our gourmet breakfast. This restored shipbuilders mansion is the perfect inn for a Southern Maine getaway. 108 Summer Street, Kennebunk, Maine 207-985-4250

Captain Fairfield Inn

Kennebunkport

Captain Fairfield Inn

Captain Fairfield Inn | Kennebunkport

An artful balance of historic and soft modern design. Crisp, uncluttered rooms. Expected amenities like plush beds, designer linens, fireplaces, whirlpool and soaking tubs, free wireless internet. Unexpected luxuries like iPads and iPod docking stations, French press coffee, flat panel televisions with Apple TV, warm cookies in the afternoon, and a carefully-selected wine list and gourmet snack menu. Enjoy a creative small-plates breakfast, prepared with fresh seasonal and local ingredients, and professional, personalized hospitality. Short walk to nearby restaurants, quaint harbor and beaches. 8 Pleasant Street, Kennebunkport, Maine 207-967-4454

Captain Jefferds Inn

Kennebunkport

Captain Jefferds Inn

Captain Jefferds Inn | Kennebunkport

The Captain Jefferds Inn, “Your Very Special Place” is a warm, inviting Federal Style Mansion built in 1804. Located in the quiet historic residential district, this Kennebunkport inn is surrounded by beautifully manicured lawns and gardens and is a quick stroll to “Dock Square” the village center of Kennebunkport. There you’ll enjoy specialty boutiques, art galleries, antique shops and a full range of restaurants from casual to five diamond rated. 5 Pearl Street, Kennebunkport, Maine 207-967-2311

Union Bluff Hotel

York Beach

Union Bluff Hotel

Union Bluff Hotel | York Beach

The Union Bluff Hotel has been keeping a watchful eye over the shores of Short Sands Beach since 1868. Back then our guests arrived with their trunks packed for a month-long stay and men and women dressed in “bathing costumes”. Styles have changed but not the splendor or personal service that keeps generation after generation coming back to the Union Bluff Hotel. 8 Beach Street, York Beach, Maine 207-363-1333

Breakwater Inn & Spa

Waterfront Inn and Spa

Breakwater Inn & Spa

Breakwater Inn & Spa | Waterfront Inn and Spa

Located directly on the Kennebunk River with beach, ocean and sunset views. This chic historic inn offers modern spa rooms with river views, cottages hanging over the river and more. One of the most historic Kennebunkport hotels and inns with all the modern hotel comforts of today. Full service spa complex to indulge in exclusive signature spa treatments. Guests delight in innovative cuisine at Stripers Waterside Restaurant, taking pleasure in the freshest seafood, lobster and shellfish from the New England Maine Coast. 127 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, Maine 207-967-5333

Russell House Bed & Breakfast

Boothbay Harbor

Russell House Bed & Breakfast

Russell House Bed & Breakfast | Boothbay Harbor

Your home away from home. This newly renovated 8-bedroom B&B is the perfect destination for intimate getaways, celebrations, or just a relaxing escape to the Boothbay Harbor Region. Enjoy suites and bedrooms with luxurious linens and bathrobes, private bathrooms, televisions, and Wi-Fi throughout the property, and some with fireplaces and a soaking tub. Just minutes from the renowned Costal Maine Botanical Gardens and the Boothbay Harbor Country Club. Enjoy a complimentary daily breakfast and a bottomless cookie jar. Open all year. 350 Townsend Ave. Boothbay Harbor, ME, 207-633-6006

Harbor Inn

Kennebunkport

Harbor Inn

Harbor Inn | Kennebunkport

Ideal Ocean Avenue location halfway between Colony Beach and Dock Square shops and restaurants just a half mile in either direction. A comfortable relaxing setting with spa quality paraben-free products from the Dead Sea - not found in any store with many health benefits! Four Queen ensuite rooms plus two 2 room suites. Farm to Table Breakfast sourced by our own Triple L Family Farm and other great local farms featuring Organic Eggs, Bacon, Ham, Sausage, Organic Vegetables, Blueberries, Fresh Coffee and Tea from Kennebunkport Coffee Roasters. 90 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, ME 207-967-2074

Blind Tiger

Portland

Blind Tiger

Blind Tiger | Portland

A historic piece of Portland's vibrant West End, our guest house is designed to make you feel like a true Portlander. Located in the heart of one of the country’s most happening cities, Blind Tiger offers an easygoing style and creative design in an intimate setting, for an experience that embodies the spirit of Portland. 163 Danforth Street, Portland, ME 207-879-8755

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Lakeview Inn

Naples, Maine

Lakeview Inn

Lakeview Inn | Naples, Maine

Built in 1906, this beautiful Inn has received a complete transformation in recent years. Original wood floors were restored. New furnishings, plush mattresses, and linens compliment the 16 newly renovated guestrooms, complete with private baths, AC, flat-screen TV’s and WiFi. Relax in our great room with the original stone fireplace or on our expansive covered porch overlooking Long Lake and the new causeway. Short walk to a variety of restaurants, shops, marinas, and water activities. Minutes to Sebago Lake State Park. Full homemade breakfast included. Open May thru October. 15 Lake House Rd. Naples, ME 207-693-9099

Balance Rock Inn

Bar Harbor

Balance Rock Inn

Balance Rock Inn | Bar Harbor

Oceanfront bed and breakfast inn, an easy walk from downtown Bar Harbor. Impeccably decorated rooms and elegant suites, expansive ocean views of Frenchman's Bay, balconies, fireplaces, saunas, whirlpools, luxurious amenities. One of the premier oceanfront lodgings set on a secluded tree-covered property. Indulge in the incomparable breakfast, elegant afternoon tea, music of the grand piano, cocktails at Veranda Bar, and the lazy comfort of a lounge chair by the pool. 21 Albert Meadow, Bar Harbor Maine 207-288-2610

Chapman Inn

Bethel Inn B&B

Chapman Inn

Chapman Inn | Bethel Inn B&B

A charming and delightful inn with unbeatable location, in the heart of Bethel's historic district facing the town common. The Chapman Inn offers great rooms, a "world famous" full gourmet breakfast, and warm genuine hospitality, and all at sane rates. The inn is very family friendly, and indeed was named "Best Family Inn in New England" by the New England Travel Guide. Pets are also welcome. 2 Church Street, Bethel, Maine 207-824-2657

Kennebec Inn

Bath Bed and Breakfast

Kennebec Inn

Kennebec Inn | Bath Bed and Breakfast

Experience warm hospitality at the Kennebec Inn Bed and Breakfast, located in historic Bath, Maine. Resting on large park-like grounds with an in-ground pool, the Inn is a short walk from a wonderful downtown. Providing many premier amenities of a luxury hotel, while balanced with the personalized treatment and service that only intimate lodging accommodations can provide, the Kennebec Inn has been the B&B of choice by guests of Bath, Maine for over eight years. 696 High Street, Bath, Maine 207-443-5324

The Oxford House Inn

Fryeburg

The Oxford House Inn

The Oxford House Inn | Fryeburg

A country inn with spectacular mountain views, combining classic Mission style design with contemporary elegance. Highly acclaimed on-site restaurant and lively pub are run by Culinary Institute of America graduate Chef/Co-Owner. Accommodations combine antique charm with updated, modern amenities. King beds, private baths, TV/DVD and full country breakfast. Surrounded by lakes and mountains with activities, including hiking, biking, skiing, antiquing, outlet shopping, golf, fishing and many scenic drives. Open year-round. 548 Maine Street, Rt. 302, Fryeburg, Maine 207-935-3442

Bethel Inn Resort

Bethel Resort

Bethel Inn Resort

Bethel Inn Resort | Bethel Resort

Maine's Premier Four Season Resort in the heart of historic Bethel Maine. Country elegant accommodations and townhomes, award winning fine and casual dining, health club with an outdoor heated pool, whirlpool, hot tub and spa services. 18 hole championship golf course. 40km Nordic Ski Center. Just 6.8 miles from Sunday River Ski Resort. Whether it's a ski or golf vacation or corporate meeting, retreat or wedding, The Bethel Inn Resort offers unsurpassed amenities, accommodations and recreational activities. 21 Broad Street, Bethel, Maine 207-824-2175

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