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With its craggy coastlines, mountains, and seaward vistas, Maine is a wonderful place for a romantic weekend getaway. Waterfront resorts, hotels, inns, and bed and breakfasts are abundant. Your romantic getaway can start on the South Coast, with sandy beaches, resorts, and carefree summer atmosphere. Luxury lodgings with spa services are wonderful to find and enjoy. The Midcoast region has beautiful, art-drenched towns like Camden and Rockport. Portland has a hip downtown where you can hear live music and other entertainment. Fresh-caught lobster is easy to find.

Nonantum Resort

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

An enchanting Maine getaway to take your breath away

Maine and romantic getaways is the perfect match. This famous New England village with breathtaking ocean views is just the appetizer. Nonantum is bathed in history, casual elegance and modern comforts. Rooms are a mix of traditional and Victorian décor; others are decorated like private seaside summer cottages with air conditioning, Jacuzzi tubs, four-poster beds, and gas-burning stoves or living rooms, private balconies and patios. And there are quaint shops and boutiques, art and galleries. Dine on fresh food from the land and sea around you. Walk, bike or sit by the sea and hold hands. Go sailing, play golf or just savor the scenery. You’re on coastal Maine, where nature’s beauty and the slower pace were designed for those in love. It's no wonder that Nonantum was chosen as one of the 10 best hotels & resorts for couples in Maine! Nonantum is open seasonally, mid-April to mid-December.

Lord Camden Inn

24 Main Street Camden, ME, 04843 Phone: 207-236-4325 Toll-Free: 800-336-4325

A place for romance on the stunning Maine coast

Great hospitality, service and amenities are yours for a romantic getaway on picturesque Camden Harbor. This boutique hotel offers guestrooms and suites with old world charm and modern conveniences. There’s luxurious bedding, a gas fireplace, private balconies, plus in room spa treatments, a fitness center and complimentary breakfast buffet. Camden puts you within minutes of the finest in coastal dining, shopping, recreational and cultural activities. Consider the inn’s special Romance Package. Enjoy an intimate evening for two in the room type of your choice at a reduced rate, a bottle of champagne, gourmet chocolates, and flower bouquet. Enjoy dinner for two at nearby Peter Ott’s Restaurant with a $50 gift certificate.

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Captain Lord Mansion

6 Pleasant Street Kennebunkport, ME, 04046 Phone: 207-967-3141 Toll-Free: 800-522-3141

The only AAA 4 Diamond Kennebunkport Bed and Breakfast

Bring your love to the Maine coast and this historic seaside destination. You’re in amongst meticulously preserved 17th and 18th century Colonial and Federal period homes and just a short walk to Dock Square for art, antiques, shopping and great food. Rooms offer intimate charm and authentic furnishings and design as well as modern amenities like WiFi, individually controlled heat and whisper-quiet A/C units to make your stay ever more pleasurable. Relax with king or queen-size beds, gas fireplaces, heated marble bath floors, and an intimate mini-spa for two. Each morning enjoy a multi-course breakfast and have the concierge help you plot your day. There’s a well stocked wine cellar to savor, and partake of one of the Inn’s “Personalized Spa Treatments."

Meadowmere Resort and Hotel

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

The Romance of Ogunquit in the Heart of the Maine Coast

Be Cozy in the beauty of Ogunquit and be swept away by the ocean shore! Known as one of Maine's romantic escapes, enjoy and cherish memories made in Maine. With luxury suite accommodations, including fireplace and private Jacuzzi, relax with award-winning Swedish massage, fine dining and perhaps one of our romantic in room gifts – The Meadowmere Resort provides the perfect backdrop for romance. At our AAA 3-Diamond property, the little extras make a difference – from pools to unwind next to a central location to enjoy Ogunquit hand in hand. Contact us today for your getaway information.

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The Lodge on the Cove

29 South Main Street Kennebunkport, ME, 04046 Phone: 207-967-3993 Toll-Free: 800-879-5779

Kennebunkport casual, hip and romantic

Step away together into a coveside setting with natural elements, nautically inspired accents and local art. Your spacious guest room will feature either king or double queen beds and its own unique color palette and decorative approach. You’ll find a refrigerator, microwave and a semi-private deck and fresh baked goods and coffee each morning. Enjoy complimentary beach chairs, beach towels, and parking permits for Kennebunk Beach and kayaks & rowboats available to rent. Dine poolside at The Dory overlooking the tidal cove and featuring a menu of savory light fare, creative cocktails, a daily Happy Hour and live local music. You’re a leisurely 15-minute walk to the center of Dock Square for restaurants, galleries, clothing boutiques, jewelry stores, and more.

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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

Mid Coast Maine offers romance and the sea

Set directly on the quiet southern end of Old Orchard Beach, one of the most beautiful seven mile stretches of beach you’ll find anywhere in the world, this tranquil oceanfront lodging has all the sensory ingredients for an unforgettable romantic getaway. Choose from immaculate rooms, two-room kitchenette/apartment units and Jacuzzi rooms, several with majestic oceanfront views. Sleep in, then swim together in the heated pool astride the sea. Stroll peacefully hand in hand in either direction along a continuous stretch of sand and you’ll come to Ocean Park, the Pier, amusements, fine dining and shopping in the downtown area. Family owned and managed by the Pelletier Family, Sea Cliff House is the perfect rendezvous point for lovers any time of year.

Cliff House

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

Heavenly romance on the ocean cliffs

Consider the romantic possibilities that await you at Cliff House, overlooking Maine’s dramatic Southern coast. Watch the waves crash against the rocks while enjoying breakfast in your airy, stylish room or suite, with a crackling fireplace, or while enjoying your view of the Atlantic from your room’s private terrace. Indulge in a couples’ massage from The Spa at Cliff House, enjoy a swim in one of the three pools, or unwind in the cliff top hot tub. Enjoy a craft cocktail from The Tiller Bar, or take advantage of an array of recreation activities, from ballroom dancing classes to snowshoeing. Dine on local waters lobsters, freshly shucked oysters, or stroll through quaint Maine villages before returning to your room for a cozy evening under a Cuddledown comforter. Heavenly!

York Harbor Inn

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

A Romantic Oceanfront Inn

It's something in the ocean breeze that gently wakes you on a summer morning, or in the storm that lulls you to sleep on a winter night. This is someplace special. Just over an hour north of Boston, The York Harbor Inn has offered a relaxing retreat from the rigors of metropolitan life for more than a century. Come experience it for yourself. Our romantic oceanfront Inn is a 54 room resort with five separate lodges for you and that special someone to choose from. Lodging accommodations range from simple but elegant Country Inn rooms to luxury rooms with Jacuzzi spa tubs, fireplaces, ocean views, balconies and heated tile floors. We also offer two dining options to satisfy all tastes and palettes and would be happy to host your romantic dinner for two.

Inn at Diamond Cove

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

An island hideaway off the Maine coast

Slip away to your own island paradise and find romance, history and charm to meet your every need and desire. Even the name is filled with intrigue – Diamond Cove on Great Diamond Island. A portent? Pleasures await in your guest room or suite: balconies, a fireplace, a parlor and separate dining room. Splash together in the outdoor pool with a cabana bar, and stay toned in the fitness room. Share just-for-two breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily or stroll hand in hand to Diamonds Edge Restaurant just a short walk away. You have the cool waters of Casco Bay to refresh and a ferry to catch nearby to Portland and the Old Port District for shopping, cafes and forever memories.

Sebasco Harbor Resort

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

Just the two of you? This coastal resort has just the amenities, activities for you

Romance is in bloom at the Sebasco Harbor Resort, set on 450 acres of lush woodland overlooking Casco Bay. Or maybe it’s the roses surrounding the gazebo on the resort’s village green, or the heirloom gardens. Imaging strolling through the peaceful grounds. or taking a dip in the sun-warmed saltwater pool at the harbor’s edge, taking a sail along the coast or exploring local lighthouses, galleries and museums. Or perhaps you’d like to book a couple’s massage or facial, or just want to snuggle into a rocking chair on the porch of the main lodge. In your room, suite or cottage (some with balconies or decks or fireplaces), open those windows to allow for perfect ocean breezes.

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16 Bay View Hotel Camden

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

What’s More Romantic Than the Coast of Maine?

Is there a more perfect place for romance than Mid-Coast Maine? Camden’s 16 Bay View Hotel could have been created for couples looking for a romantic getaway among natural beauty and in-house luxury. The hotel is in a historic building in the town’s lively shopping, dining, and arts district. Indoors, romance is nurtured by elegant décor; flowers; plush furniture; and just the right amount of staff and concierge service. Guest rooms have gas fireplaces for cozy togetherness in cool seasons, and windows and balconies overlooking the sheltered harbor and street life in summer. Lavish linens, Champagne service, spa-inspired bathrooms with deep pedestal tubs, marble showers and radiant floor heat make closeness delicious.

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Wolf Cove Inn

5 Jordan Shore Drive Poland, ME, 04274 Phone: 207-998-4976

Plan a secret rendezvous in Maine’s Lakes Region

Steal away with your beloved to Wolf Cove Inn, a charming and unforgettable Maine hideaway. The sun, moon and stars align amidst peace, beauty, sunsets and the sparkling waters of Tripp Lake. Favorite places in Maine are evoked in the special touches in each themed guestroom, suite and new luxury cabin where lake views, fireplaces, spa tubs and quality amenities await. You’ll savor the comforts of twill sheets, micro-fleece blankets and comfy robes. Feast on a homemade breakfast where farm to table ingredients are all natural, organic, preservative and antibiotic-free. This award winning location nestled in the heart of the Maine Lakes region is authentic, warm, gracious and made for you. It's the perfect setting for quiet walks, canoe rides for two or your very own elopement.

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Harbour Towne Inn on the Waterfront

71 Townsend Avenue Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538 Phone: 207-633-4300 Toll-Free: 800-722-4240

You will love this harborside location and your special time together at this inn

What could be more relaxing and romantic than a comfy, cozy room in a four-season waterfront inn on the coast of Maine? Well, how about if we add a location two minutes away from enchanting Boothbay Harbor? Book one of the 12 lovely rooms at the Harbour Towne Inn on the Waterfront (or really splurge and ask about the penthouse with its private deck) and let that Down East atmosphere and those water views do the rest. The inn offers a much-lauded homemade breakfast buffet, a big welcoming fireplace, rooms supplied with luxurious linens and decorated with Victorian charm, and easy access (a romantic stroll) to the town with a fun assortment of galleries, restaurants and shops.

Portland Harbor Hotel

468 Fore Street Portland, ME, 04101 Phone: 207-775-9090

Love and the sea – the tradition continues in Portland.

The allure of the sea beckons you to this romantic port city and hotel on the Maine coast 90 minutes north of Boston. Savor the pleasures of every service and amenity your heart desires. Signature Portland Hotel bedding and high thread count linens, bathrooms with granite-top vanity and granite and glass enclosed shower, and a large soaking tub await. Step up to a suite and you’ll find oversized rooms with Jacuzzi tub, separate sitting area and fireplace, floor to ceiling windows, and the built-in sound system. Discover Portland on foot, by bike or on one of the many tours and fill your days with majestic scenery, shopping, small cafes, and more. It’s a city and a hotel made for lovers.

Grand Harbor Inn

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

Romance at water’s edge

Your rendezvous point is tucked inside a secluded spot on Camden Harbor at the water's edge. In Camden’s newest and only luxury, waterfront boutique Inn. Inside inspired by Tuscan Villas with elegant old-world charm. Outside, coastal cottage, shingle-style architecture in harmony with historic waterfront buildings. Luxurious comforts await including suites and rooms with private balconies and views of Camden Harbor and the islands of Penobscot Bay. Appointed with gas fireplaces, Jacuzzi tubs and separate marble and glass enclosed rain showers, luxurious bed and bath linens and plush terry bathrobes. A generous continental breakfast will be served to your room each morning. This is your ideal romantic getaway.

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Camden Maine Stay Inn

22 High Street Camden, ME, 04843 Phone: 207-236-9636

Enjoy a romantic time, whether you want activities or relaxation

Camden’s Maine Stay Inn has lots to offer couples who come for a romantic getaway. You can relax together before the wood-burning fireplace in one of the three parlors after a quiet morning luxuriating in your elegantly appointed bedroom. Then perhaps walk among the flowers in the garden, a full acre. Or stroll hand in hand under trees along winding paths or by our babbling brook. Off the grounds, there’s plenty to do together nearby: Windjammer cruises, sea kayaking, horseback riding, and much more. So, regardless of your style of romance – full of shared activities or slowed down from busy days – the Maine Stay Inn can become your mainstay getaway.

Beachmere Inn

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

Intimate corner of Maine’s sandy coast is perfect for romance

We challenge you to find any vacation place more romantic than the sandy beaches and sheltered coves of the southern coast of Maine. At the Beachmere Inn, just outside Ogunquit, couples on a romantic getaway can retreat to a compound that offers rooms or suites in two main buildings, as well as the separate Victorian Inn, or the Mayfair, Bullfrog, and Hearthstone cottages. The Blue Bistro offers a chef-inspired menu, and, on the off-season, Prime Rib Friday every week. Beachmere visitors can stroll down the lawns to a small private beach; dive into the spa for a massage; enjoy continental breakfast and WI-FI; and walk the picturesque Marginal Way to cozy Perkins Cove or to the bustling village of Ogunquit. Sociability or quiet togetherness are yours at this corner of beautiful Maine oceanfront.

Captain Jefferds Inn

5 Pearl Street Kennebunkport, ME, 04046 Phone: 207-967-2311

Quite the romantic getaway

Strolls hand-in-hand on nearby beaches, fond glances across the table while wining and dining - romantic opportunities abound at the perfect inn for honeymooners, couples on a special anniversary, and the otherwise amorous. Delight her upon arrival by having a dozen red roses awaiting. Surprise him with a tour of a local brewery. And while you’re at it, why not treat the both of you to a couples spa package? Or borrow bikes for the day and request a lobster roll picnic lunch for a break from touring picturesque Kennebunkport. And don’t forget to check out the inn’s carefully selected wine list and see what you can look forward to, relaxing together at the end of the day.

Seaside Inn

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

Newly Renovated Oceanfront Rooms

Oceanfront Inn directly on quiet section of 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 and experience directly on the beach. Maine Environmental Leader award.

Point Lookout

67 Atlantic Highway Northport, ME, 04849 Phone: 207-789-2000

A romantic vacation to remember and repeat

Few places can match the romantic setting of this nature-blessed destination along Maine’s scenic mid coast. 387 acres of picturesque mountainside terrain have been planned and preserved for your sensory enjoyment. Well-appointed cabins of authentic Maine pine come with living rooms, fully outfitted kitchens/kitchenettes, screened in porches with Adirondack Chairs, complimentary WIFI and some cabins have cozy fireplaces to enjoy! Fill your days in peaceful bliss or tantalizing activity with tennis, biking, kayaking, and your own private bay beach. In winter, skiing, snowshoeing, and ice skating are on the menu. There’s a year round, fitness and recreation complex and you can dine in or explore the nearby villages for shopping, sightseeing and great local cuisines. 3.8 miles of beautiful hiking trails are perfect for two looking for nothing other than each other.

Waldo Emerson Inn

108 Summer Street Kennebunk, ME, 04043 Phone: 207-985-4250

Stoke those romantic flames with a stay at this charming historic inn

Rekindle your romance (or keep those flames burning) by a toasty fireplace in one of the six elegant but oh-so-comfortable rooms at the Waldo Emerson Inn in Kennebunk. Up the romance factor by ordering flowers and champagne for your room. Or ask about the three-course wine-pairing dinner in the Sip and Savor package. Or go for a continental breakfast in bed (although the inn’s gourmet breakfasts are a culinary treat). The historic property has been reinvigorated by new innkeepers and features a series of whimsical bars, including an “honor bar” for that evening cocktail. From its wide-plank floors and historical details to its location on Maine’s gorgeous coast, the inn’s a must for lovers of all ages.

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Distinctive Inns of New England in Camden and Kennebunkport

Sail into romance when you stay at one of these delightful coastal inns

Get away to romantic coastal Maine, where picture-perfect villages dot the shoreline. At the Camden Maine Stay Inn, dream together by the wood-burning fireplace in one of the 1802 inn’s three remarkable parlors or in your perfectly appointed room. Meander through the winding paths in the one-acre garden. Arrange a windjammer sail or a hike with a bay view. Idyllic Kennebunkport is the home of the Captain Jefferds Inn, where, after a three-course breakfast, couples can walk down Ocean Avenue and admire the seascape, go antiquing and dine at romantic restaurants or plan more active outings, from golf to kayaking. At the inn, individually decorated rooms, some with fireplaces and Jacuzzis, and peaceful gardens let you relax in style and comfort.

Anchorage Inn

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

Couples can’t help but fall in love with York, and with this beachside inn

Isn’t it romantic when you’re staying at a beachside inn, listening to the waves, watching the sun set? The answer to that question from York’s Anchorage Inn is a definite yes! It’s paradise found at this friendly inn, with 202 rooms and suites. Ask for one with a fireplace and/or Jacuzzi tub and you may never leave your room. But indoor and outdoor pools await, as does the Sun and Surf Restaurant with its three outdoor patios. Take a stroll along the very romantic Cliff Walk or explore the much-photographed Nubble Lighthouse. Visit a brewery or distillery, hike Mount Agamenticus, take a cooking class at Stonewall Kitchen or just adjourn to your room’s balcony to watch the stars come out.

Inn at Tanglewood Hall

611 York Street York Harbor, ME, 03911 Phone: 207-351-1075

Romance in the sea air that surrounds charming inn

Romance, like the scent of beach roses and sea air, is everywhere at the enchanting (and, perhaps, enchanted) Inn at Tanglewood Hall. The historic 1880s inn on the beautiful York Harbor coast is within walking distance of ocean beaches and restaurants, but you may never want to leave the inn, with its woodland gardens, whimsical fountains, wraparound veranda (with a hammock perfect for two) and spacious, custom-decorated rooms, all with fireplaces and some with private porches. The inn’s Romantic Getaway packages include a four-course dinner at Clay Hill Farm – and some include champagne and chocolate truffles. Need more romance? How about a cliff walk, a stroll in a quaint Maine village or watching the sun set over picturesque Nubble Lighthouse?

Cape Arundel Inn & Resort

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

Luxurious elegance for a quiet escape together

This romantic inn offers an intimate escape with every luxury and amenity. Set on a picture perfect point of land are two locales, one oceanfront, the other in a wooded paradise. You’ll enjoy timeless elegance and can be as private or social, as active or restful, as casual or formal as you desire. Your room is a cozy retreat with fine linens, plush robes, lighted make-up mirrors and most with a gas fireplace and sitting area. The Club House Lounge features a stone fireplace, classic billiard table, and turn-of-the-century bar; a heated pool with daytime dining and cocktail service on the patio; yoga on the lawn; complimentary bicycles; a shuttle for rides into town and the pleasures of Dock Square.

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