Beach & ocean resorts in South Coast Region create a wonderful vacation

Maine > South Coast > Resorts and Luxury > Beach and Ocean Resorts

In New England the beach beckons. Whatever pulls you to the ocean New England has it - from quiet coves, to wide sand beaches, and up the coast to rock cliffs pounded by waves. The best way to enjoy your getaway beach vacation is to stay at one of these fine beach resorts. Expect waterfront accommodations, fine service, and great dining. Add to that spa service, charter fishing, and fine dining along the beach or with an ocean view. This is where romance is kindled and families come to play. From Rhode Island’s South County, northward to the unparalleled beaches and luxury resorts of Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard are many fine waterfront lodgings. North of Boston along Cape Ann and into Maine you will discover more sandy beaches and spectacular cliffs pounded by waves. Expect great lodging and service from New England’s finest ocean and beach resorts and you will not be disappointed.

Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort

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

Coastal Maine, and a sandy beach, at the doorstep of this picturesque resort

Start your day in coastal Maine, at Lafayette’s Oceanfront Resort, with coffee on your patio, steps from the beach, or on your private balcony, watching the sun rise over the Atlantic. Enjoy the resort’s heated indoor pool, waterfall hot tub or workout room, plunk your towels on the sandy beach or head out to explore the area’s many trails, galleries, lighthouses, shops and restaurants (you won’t want to miss the fabulous seafood). Some resort units have kitchenettes, most have beach and ocean views. For more spacious accommodations, book a vacation home, a short walk from the beach. The homes feature accommodations for couples up to 16 people and features range from full kitchens and spacious dining areas to porches, decks and fireplaces.

Village By The Sea

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

Vacation in comfort by the sea at this welcoming condo resort

Sea breezes and marsh views will let you know you have landed on the Maine coast when you stay at the Village by the Sea resort. Venture out to the area’s many beaches, coastal amusement parks and waterways perfect for kayaks and canoes; book a sunset, lighthouse or cocktail cruise or a whale watch; go on a fishing excursion or sail aboard a yacht. Dine by the water. Then come back to your spacious home-away-from-home condo suite, with its full kitchen, wireless, private deck or patio or balcony, to really relax. The resort also includes indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, game room, fitness center, barbecue area with gas grills and outdoor sports areas.

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.

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).

Nonantum Resort

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

Links to the water are everywhere at this classic family resort

Nestled along the Kennebunk River, The Nonantum Resort is proud of its link to the region’s seafaring history. That’s not surprising: It was originally a sea captain’s home in the late 19th century and has been welcoming guests for fun family vacations and quiet getaways for more than a century. With rooms and suites and restaurants that look out over the water, the inn radiates the tranquility of a seaside village. Walk into town to enjoy the shops and galleries of Dock Square or head in the other directions to great beaches. Want more water-centric ideas? Go on a lobster boat tour or lighthouse cruise, launch your kayak from the dock or let a resort guide help your kids pull up crab pots.

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.

Sea Cliff House

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

Get up close and personal with the Atlantic at this oceanside resort

The ocean is your playground when you stay at Sea Cliff House. Guests can walk right over to a quiet, sandy part of Old Orchard Beach and plunk down their umbrellas or choose to admire the dune views from the hotel’s beachfront pool area. With umbrella tales, lounge chairs, barbecue grills – and a hot tub – it’s the perfect place to unwind to the sounds of the surf. Many rooms have sweeping ocean views, with private or common decks. (A whirlpool tub room next to the dunes has a three-sided ocean view.) It’s an easy stroll to the pier with its rides, games, restaurants, clubs and night life. Or, opt for something more tranquil at nearby state parks and nature preserves.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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