Inn By The Sea

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Spa
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Bar
    Bar

Explore the area

Map
40 Bowery Beach Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME, 04107
  • Crescent Beach State Park
    2 min walk
  • Crescent Beach
    16 min walk
  • Two Lights State Park
    4 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    22 min drive

Room options

Loft Suite King

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

2 Bedroom Beach Suite

  • 121 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Accessible Beach Suite

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Garden Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Beach Suite

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cove Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible 2 Bedroom Beach Suite

  • 121 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Loft Suite Double Double

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Cape Elizabeth

When you a stay at Inn By The Sea in Cape Elizabeth, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Casco Bay and Crescent Beach State Park. .This beach hotel is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Maine Mall and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Crescent Beach.

What's nearby

  • Crescent Beach State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crescent Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cape Elizabeth Light - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Higgins Beach - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Portland Head Light - 11 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 19 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pleasant Hill Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Red's Dairy Freeze - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪A&C Soda Shop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Amato's Sandwich Shops - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Inn By The Sea

Beachfront hotel with calming spa services
Inn By The Sea offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
Make yourself at home in one of the 61 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch, dinner, or brunch at Sea Glass, a restaurant which specializes in seafood, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 11 AM.
Sea Glass - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered valet parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–11 AM: USD 15-250 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Sea Glass

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Bike rentals
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's books
  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Free newspapers
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 6.54 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • Business center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Parking
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self parking

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 250 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Inn Sea Preferred Boutique
Inn Sea Preferred Boutique Cape Elizabeth
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Inn Sea Cape Elizabeth
Inn Sea
Sea Cape Elizabeth
Inn By The Sea Hotel Cape Elizabeth
Inn By The Sea Maine/Cape Elizabeth
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Inn By The Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 240 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Incredible property. Perfect summer coastal Maine experience, especially for families.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franklin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time and truly hated to leave. What a gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and beach. Restaurant seating was not always available without a reservation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent our 29th Anniversary here. We had an upgraded room with a balcony. It was absolutely amazing. Convenient to the beach, convenient to other sights in the Cape Elizabeth area and Portland, Maine. The staff was fantastic from front door staff, wait staff, room cleaners to the managers. They are over the top helpful. Definitely a return visit in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing and Beautiful
It was my first time there and it was impressive. Easy to navigate the grounds and a beautiful view from every angle. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place. Staff was great. Food/drinks were good as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful from start to finish! Excellent service and accommodations. Beautiful and well kept. On site restaurant with excellent food. The only way I could think to improve is to increase the pool temperature in the off season and add a jacuzzi.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lidia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ERICK

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from the time that we arrived to the end of the reservation!! We will come back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Stephaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay. Very clean, friendly staff, comfortable bed. Quick drive into Portland makes it a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Burak, Somerville

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible service and staff. beautiful place. We will be coming back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay. Very clean, staff was amazing. The fitness center had everything you could need to to workout.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and cozy getaway. We had a great experience with the hotel, spa, and restaurant. We'd definitely go back and highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my 2nd visit in the winter to this property and it was just as amazing as the first. The accommodations, food, and staff are simply amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

christian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect event space small groups.
Got the sales team together for a great stay at the Inn By the Sea during the fall. Used a suite to meet and hang. Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Gorham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Staff were very professional, helpful, and courteous. The grounds were beautiful and well-kept. Parking was easy and available. The room was a loft and very classy. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom was all-inclusive including a hot tub that was quite relaxing, a vanity, and a shower area which were huge in scope. The dining was superb and the waiter was very professional. I would reserve a room at the Inn By The Sea again without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023