Mid Coast region offers lodgings on the beautiful Atlantic coast

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With its many miles of coastline, innumerable islands and inlets, and inland lakes and rivers, Midcoast Maine is poised to offer the best and most extensive choices of oceanfront lodgings and oceanfront hotels. Waterfront lodgings in the Midcoast Maine region that includes the ME towns of Rockland, Camden, Brunswick, Boothbay, and Bath, can range from family friendly motels to luxury inns and resorts. The variety is large, with something for every taste.

Grand Harbor Inn

14 Bay View Landing Camden, ME, 04843 Phone: 207-230-7177 Toll-Free: 877-553-6997

Four-diamond inn shines on the waterfront of one of Maine’s most scenic villages

Tucked at the edge of one of Maine’s most picturesque harbors in an equally scenic coastal village, the Grand Harbor Inn is the area’s only luxury 4-Diamond waterfront property. In addition to its premier oceanfront location, the year-round inn features 10 unique and well-appointed rooms and suites, all with fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, luxurious bedding and balconies that offer views of Camden Harbor and, in some cases, Penobscot Bay. A generous continental breakfast, with fresh-made quiches and artisan pastries, is brought to guest rooms each morning. Arrangements for schooner and kayak excursions are just a stroll away, or use the inn’s passes to visit the nearby YMCA with an indoor pool, rock-climbing wall, running track and state-of-the-art fitness center.

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Fisherman's Wharf Inn

22 Commercial Street Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538 Phone: 207-633-5090

With harbor views from every room, this is waterfront lodging at its very finest

When you can see the water from every room in a hotel, you know you have chosen the best waterfront lodging. And that’s the case at the Fisherman’s Wharf Inn, in the center of downtown Boothbay Harbor. All of the oceanfront inn’s 54 rooms and suites, some of the largest rooms on the harbor, have water views. From the inn’s perch on the end of a working pier, you can watch the boats come in and out of the harbor or stroll into the town’s assortment of shops, restaurants, galleries and other attractions. Book a harbor cruise, whale watch, kayaking trip or fishing excursion. Or go hiking on one of several scenic trails. Dine at the inn’s award-winning restaurant on succulent lobster and other Maine favorites.

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Schooner American Eagle - Maine Windjammers - Camden ME

Maine Windjammer Association

Sailing from Ports in Rockland and Camden, ME, 04843 Phone: Toll-Free: 800-807-9463

Windjammer adventures come complete with super-comfortable accommodations

It turns out there is something better than lodging by the water: It’s lodging on the water. When you book a sailing trip aboard one of the nine tall ships in the Maine Windjammer Association, you’ll sleep in comfortable cabins and wake to the aroma of a shipboard breakfast and the prospect of another glorious day at sea. Cabins range from single and bunk beds to queen beds, all with comfy mattresses and fresh linens. Amenities vary from ship to ship but can include enclosed showers, windows that open to gentle breezes and outlets to charge your devices. Spend your days cruising past islands, observing puffins and porpoises, helping raise the sails or just relaxing on deck. Evenings, after a delightful meal, are for music, story-telling and star-gazing.

Tugboat Inn

80 Commercial Street Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538 Phone: 207-633-4434

Waterfront inn a classic coastal getaway for those seeking salt air, great views, fresh seafood

All the joys of a vacation by the sea – the ocean air, the sound of boats moving in and out of the harbor, the sight of sunsets over the water – can be yours at the Tugboat Inn, on the waterfront in the heart of Boothbay Harbor. The inn’s tastefully decorated and very comfortable rooms and suites have balconies or decks affording harbor views. Sip a cocktail, or enjoy the hot tub, on the Marina Deck overlooking the inner harbor or dine on fresh-off-the-boat seafood in the restaurant, built around the original superstructure of an historic tugboat. You’re close to kayaking, hiking, a botanical garden, theaters, golf and excursions for everything from lighthouse and lobstering tours to whale watches.

Penthouse Suite Deck Harbor View - Harbour Towne Inn - Boothbay Harbor, ME

Harbour Towne Inn on the Waterfront

71 Townsend Avenue Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538 Phone: 207-633-4300

Seaside vacation, here you come: This waterfront inn has stunning views, great location

If you want to vacation by the water, then you want to book one of the 11 spacious rooms or the penthouse suite at the Harbour Towne Inn on the Waterfront. Set right on Boothbay Harbor, this stunning Victorian-style inn is close to everything you love about the water: 25 boat excursions leave from the harbor every day; you can take one of a more than a dozen hiking trails along the rocky coast; and you can go sea kayaking. Take the ferry out to picturesque Monhegan Island and check out the view from the lighthouse or visit the lobster petting tank at the Maine State Aquarium. Back at the inn, watch the sun set from your private deck overlooking the harbor.

Inn at Ocean's Edge

24 Stonecoast Road Lincolnville, ME, 04849 Phone: 207-236-0945

Marvel at the bay and ocean views at this boutique inn on Maine’s coast

Breathtaking views of Penobscot Bay and beyond are part of the serene waterfront atmosphere of the Inn at Ocean’s Edge. Most of the inn’s 32 spacious rooms have ocean views as well as gas fireplaces and luxurious linens. Some have private balconies with bay vistas. Relax with a massage in the Poolhouse Spa or with a dip in the fabulous saltwater infinity pool, made of local stone and providing guests with the illusion of drifting right into the ocean. Explore the area’s beaches, charming fishing villages and many attractions, from museums and cultural venues to hiking and biking trails, vineyards, breweries and boutique shops. Go on a schooner sail or launch your kayak or paddle board: It’s the waterfront vacation we’ve waited for all year!

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Fireside Inn Ocean's Edge

159 Searsport Avenue Belfast, ME, 04915 Phone: 207-338-2090

Every room has a view of Penobscot Bay in this comfortable inn by the sea

Set alongside a rocky beach, with a view of stunning Penobscot Bay from every room and suite, the Fireside Inn & Suites is the perfect location for Maine vacations by the sea. Some of the comfortable accommodations include fireplaces, massage chairs, walk-out balconies with bay views – even a four-person hot tub! Some rooms that exit directly onto the expansive lawn are pet-friendly. Stroll through Belfast, one of Frommer’s Travel’s “10 Coolest Small Towns,” for funky boutiques, flea markets, antiques shops and museums as well as great dining options. Go sailing, kayaking, hiking, biking or, in the winter, skiing and snowshoeing. Come back to the inn’s heated indoor mineral pool, whirlpool and sauna and plan your next exciting day in coastal Maine.

Boothbay Harbor Inn

31 Atlantic Avenue Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538 Phone: 207-633-6302

This is the place for those seeking the perfect Maine getaway right by the water

Seeking the perfect Maine getaway – perhaps something by the sea? This is the place: The Boothbay Harbor Inn, directly on the waterfront, offers 60 spacious and modern guest rooms, most with balconies or patios, many of which have views of a picturesque working harbor. The inn, next to the town’s famous wooden footbridge, is a short walk to the harbor’s many shops, galleries, restaurants and boating activities. Other area attractions range from a botanical garden and old-fashioned railway village to golf, arts venues, parks, hiking and biking trails and, of course, many different ways to consume lobster! A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning, and the Sunset Lounge is a great place to wind down and view spectacular sunsets.

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250 Main Hotel

250 Main Street Rockland, ME, 04841 Phone: 207-594-5994

Hotel by the harbor is your headquarters to explore Maine’s vibrant coast

At the 250 Main Hotel, they say their commitment to guests runs as deep as the harbor they call home. The 26-room hotel on Rockland Harbor offers guests a comfortable oasis while they explore coastal Maine. Let the front desk staff help you with dinner reservations (so many places to eat) or attend to any other of your needs while you vacation by the water. Ask about a room with a harbor view through floor-to-ceiling or wraparound windows. Then plan some seaside adventures, from sailing and lobster boat cruises to kayaking and paddle boarding. You came for the lobster? Ask about the hotel’s Lobster Crush special, with a gift card for a lobster dinner for two, a bottle of white wine and a plush lobster.

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Spruce Point Inn

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

Get away from it all, and close to the natural beauty of Maine, at this historic resort

All the joys of staying at a resort on the Maine coast are yours at the welcoming Spruce Point Inn. On its 57-acre oceanfront property, you can launch your kayak, go paddleboarding, swim, fish, take a harbor or lighthouse cruise, or just watch the sailboats from your private porch or balcony. Stay in a suite in the historic Main Inn (ask about the Crow’s Nest with not-to-be-missed panoramic ocean views), in the spacious lodges with room to spread out, in a charming private cottage with a woodstove or in a contemporary townhouse with vaulted ceilings and private decks. Dine on the freshest local ingredients while you watch the sun set over the ocean.

Aerial View - Sheepscot Harbor Vacation Club - Edgecomb, ME

Sheepscot Harbour Vacation Club

7 Island Lane Edgecomb, ME, 04556 Phone: 802-422-5050 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Waterfront accommodations for those seeking to celebrate Maine’s coast

Tucked into the shores of the Sheepscot River, the Sheepsscot Harbour Village Resort offers finely appointed, individual waterfront lodging options sure to please those seeking vacation getaways by the sea. Many of the more than 60 individually owned suites, cottages and townhouses have water views from decks or balconies, with kitchens or kitchenettes, spacious living quarters and comfortable furnishings. The resort is a great headquarters from which to explore the coast, whether you want to swim off a sandy beach, go sea kayaking or take a schooner cruise out to a picturesque island. Other activities include hiking, a variety of arts venues, museums, farms, golf courses and coastal train and boating excursions. And don’t miss sunsets by the shore from this inviting resort.

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16 Bay View Hotel Camden

16 Bay View Street Camden, ME, 04843 Phone: 207-236-4325

Vacation in style, by the sea, at this mid-coast hotel in a vibrant harbor town

Just steps from Camden Harbor, one of the loveliest in mid-coast Maine, 16 Bay View offers its guests the kind of getaway by the sea that combines attentive service, luxurious amenities and a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. The hotel, in a 100-year-old brick building, features spacious rooms and suites with ornamental iron balconies, gas fireplaces, freestanding soaking tubs and luxurious bedding. Many have exquisite harbor views. The best harbor view in the hotel, though, is from The View, its iconic rooftop bar and terrace. Your stay includes a continental breakfast buffet and passes to the local YMCA with a pool and state-of-the-art fitness center. Waterfront activities include sea kayaking and sails aboard schooners.

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