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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.

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Harbour Towne Inn on the Waterfront

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

Waterfront inn is the perfect answer for couples ready to book that romantic escape

An enchanting inn right by the water is the answer to your question about where to book that romantic getaway. The beautifully restored Harbour Towne Inn on the Waterfront, steps from charming galleries, shops, restaurants and activities, has 11 uniquely decorated rooms, most with harbor views, as well as a stunning penthouse suite with a private balcony. Enjoy a full breakfast each morning (the staff can bring it to your room for the ultimate in privacy). The inn’s Romance Package includes fresh flowers, a chilled bottle of bubbly and fresh locally made chocolates in your room as well as late checkout. Great restaurants, including waterfront seafood restaurants, are just steps away. Book a sail aboard a schooner, take the ferry to Monhegan Island or drive to Ocean Point for a romantic sunset.

Inn at Ocean's Edge

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

Romance mingles with sea breezes at serene, luxurious inn on Penobscot Bay

Like the special aura of the sea, romance is also in the air on the shores of Penobscot Bay, where the Inn at Ocean’s Edge sits, between historic Camden, ME and the sandy crescent of Lincolnville Beach. With the inn’s Date Night Getaway package, you can create a new romantic tradition at this serene inn, with an infinity-edge pool, wood-burning sauna and heated whirlpool. The package includes a bottle of prosecco, chocolate-covered strawberries and a dining voucher. Or, choose the Sail & Dine package, which includes a delightful day sail on the schooner Surprise. Ask about a Poolhouse studio room, a private retreat with a gas fireplace, in-room whirlpool tub and private balcony with stunning bay, garden and pool views. The inn serves a gourmet breakfast each morning.

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Fireside Inn Ocean's Edge

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

Have you been dreaming of a romantic getaway? Book this inn with bay views, fireplaces

If it’s time for a romantic getaway, it’s time to consider the delights of Maine’s coast and book a room, suite or cottage at the Fireside Inn & Suites Ocean’s Edge. The inn offers an indoor heated mineral pool, a whirlpool and a sauna. Set on expansive lawns, its welcoming rooms and suites (and cozy cottages) all have views of Penobscot Bay. Some rooms have walk-out balconies (perfect for late-night star-gazing) and fireplaces as well as massage chairs. The Grandview suite has a hot tub and a balcony overlooking the water. Belfast, one of Frommer’s Travel’s “10 Coolest Small Towns,” is fun for its boutiques and restaurants. And the Belfast area is rich in scenic hiking and biking trails, sunset sails and, of course, lobster dinners.

Lord Camden Inn

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

Special champagne-and-chocolates package makes your stay at boutique hotel even more romantic

Can an elegant, luxurious hotel in the heart of a charming seaside village, with fireplace suites and private balconies with water views be made even more romantic? At the Lord Camden Inn, the answer is: Yes, of course! Ask about the boutique hotel’s Romance Package, and find a bottle of champagne, gourmet chocolates, flowers and gift certificates to restaurants waiting for you in your stunning suite. You can also arrange for a private in-room massage or selected spa services, or order from an in-room wine and champagne menu. Start your day with a complimentary breakfast buffet, then explore Camden, ME’s shops, galleries and restaurants. Arrange for a sunset schooner cruise, a kayak tour or, in winter, a trip to the Camden Snow Bowl for skiing and other winter fun.

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Rockport Harbor Hotel

20 Central Street Rockport, ME, 04856 Phone: Toll-Free: 844-326-3090

A private balcony, a fireplace, a romantic dinner for two: Hotel is idyllic setting for your getaway

As alluring as the Maine coast itself, the Rockport Harbor Hotel is an idyllic setting for your long overdue romantic getaway. The hotel’s suites and studios have private balconies, many with harbor views; gas fireplaces; sumptuous linens; and deep soaking tubs in spa-inspired bathrooms, providing a classic romantic sanctuary. And if you book the Romance Package, a bottle of champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries, fresh flowers and gift certificates for the sophisticated Oak Room lobby bar as well as dinner at a nearby restaurant will be waiting for you. Or, book the Schooner Heron Package and arrange for a sunset sail or private charter aboard that romantic vessel. This spring sees the opening of the hotel’s Atrium Restaurant, with commanding harbor and bay views, perfect for an intimate dinner.

16 Bay View

16 Bay View Street Camden, ME, 04843 Phone: 844-213-7990

Charming boutique hotel steps from harbor beckons couples seeking romantic getaways

Celebrate your romance at 16 Bay View, the unique boutique hotel steps from Camden Harbor, ME in the heart of a vibrant neighborhood with galleries, shops and fine dining. The hotel’s Vintage Romance Package includes a bottle of champagne, chocolate truffles and fresh flowers waiting for you in your luxurious room with a gas fireplace and perhaps a large soaking tub and views of the harbor. It also includes a gift certificate to the hotel’s cozy, elegant Vintage Room lobby bar and restaurant, as well as dinner for two at a nearby romantic restaurant and continental breakfast brought to your room. In-room spa services can be arranged. End your evening by the fire table up at The View, the hotel’s rooftop bar, with stunning harbor and park vistas. Named a 2024 AAA 4-Diamond Award winner!

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Fisherman's Wharf Inn

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

Coast of Maine, and oceanfront inn, beckon couples ready to get away for a romantic escape

There’s no better place than the romantic coast of Maine when it comes to couples’ getaways. And on the coast of Maine, there’s not a lovelier spot than Boothbay Harbor and the Fisherman’s Wharf Inn that sits perched on its fishing pier. Ask about a room sitting right over the water with a private balcony and beautiful panoramic views of the harbor – or the popular Harbor Master suite with its massive wraparound balcony patio. Imagine enjoying a glass of wine while watching the boats come in and out, or the sun setting over the water. Dine in the inn’s inviting restaurant, where just about every seat – inside, outside on the deck – has a fabulous water view. Enjoy a nightcap in the intimate pub.

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Inn at Diamond Cove

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

Stunning views, a full slate of fun activities, make island retreat a must for your couple’s getaway

Rooms with balconies, dining on a lush lawn while the sun sets over a sparkling cove, a packed picnic lunch for your morning bike ride on an island where cars are forbidden: Doesn’t that sound perfectly romantic? Come see why the Inn at Diamond Cove, a short scenic boat ride from Portland Harbor, ME, has been chosen by couples for years as the site for their romantic escape. There’s a heated outdoor pool, yoga studio, hot tub, cabana bar, bike and kayak rentals, a secluded beach, a restaurant where you can dine al fresco — the list of amenities is long and wonderful. Comfortable condo rooms have custom-made furnishings. And the stars popping out over the cove at night is Insta-worthy (especially accompanied by s’mores by the fire pit).

Sea Cliff House

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

Romance of Old Orchard Beach is right outside your door at this inviting hotel

The beach is romantic every season of the year, whether it’s strolling along the dramatic seascape in winter, watching the sunsets together in the spring and fall or plunking an umbrella down in the summer sand. And you can’t get closer to the beach than the Sea Cliff House, which sits directly on beautiful Old Orchard Beach, ME. Stay in an oceanview room or suite, or in a room with ocean views and a whirlpool tub. The hotel has a pool and hot tub with a great view of the dunes and ocean beyond. Stroll 10 minutes down to Old Orchard Beach’s famous pier, with fun activities, dining and entertainment. Or opt for quieter pursuits, like the boardwalk at Ferry Beach State Park or a river cruise from Camp Ellis.

Grand Harbor Inn

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

At boutique hotel on edge of scenic harbor, they offer the perfect recipe for romance

How does this sound: an exquisite inn, perched at the edge of one of Maine’s most picturesque harbors; a suite with a waterview private balcony, gas fireplace and whirlpool tub; and breakfast delivered to that suite every morning. That’s just the beginning of your romantic getaway at the Grand Harbor Inn, the distinctive boutique hotel in the charming coastal village of Camden, ME. You can also add the hotel’s Romance Package, so a bottle of champagne, gourmet chocolates, flowers and gift certificates to nearby restaurants will be waiting for you upon arrival. Or, arrange for an in-room massage or a day of pure relaxation at a nearby day spa. Activities in the area include skiing and other winter sports, kayaking and paddle boarding, sunset schooner cruises and romantic walks on dramatic beaches. Recipient of a 2024 AAA 4-Diamond Award.

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Black Point Inn

510 Black Point Road Scarborough, ME, 04074 Phone: 207-819-4064

Plan your couples’ vacation at an historic, grand inn on romantic Prouts Neck

An historic inn on the beach in one of New England’s loveliest parts of the coast: That’s definitely where you want to go for your romantic getaway. The Black Point Inn is one of the original grand hotels to call beautiful Prouts Neck home. Today, the coast’s beaches, ocean and Saco Bay surround this unpretentious inn on three sides, meaning many of its 25 spacious rooms and suites have water views. Enjoy more stunning scenery when you dine in The Chart Room on seafood classics or sit on adjoining Adirondack chairs on the sweeping lawn, watching the sun set over the water. Take out an inn bike or kayak, swim in the heated outdoor pool, or stroll along the romantic Cliff Walk. The inn can also arrange for in-room massages.

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Cliff House

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

Make your couples escape to this cliffside resort with romantic views, on-site spa

A luxury resort perched on a cliff with ocean views as far as the eye can see: It’s the setting for a perfect romantic getaway. Your room or suite will have a private balcony with ocean view, luxurious bedding and perhaps a fireplace. You can arrange for a side-by-side massage in the tranquil on-site spa, or relax together in the indoor or outdoor hot tub. Take a dip in the indoor or outdoor pool, stroll in the gardens, grab a cocktail by the pool or sip wine at night by the fire pit. Dine at The Tiller, the signature restaurant suspended over the ocean. Arrange for a sunset cruise, a kayak trip on a river, a scenic hike or bike ride.

Dunes on the Waterfront

518 Main Street Ogunquit, ME, 03907 Phone: 207-646-2612

Secluded resort provides a perfect getaway for couples and romance

The cottage suites at The Dunes on the Waterfront, 12 secluded acres just across a tidal river from Ogunquit Beach, have romance written all over them. These perfect white clapboard, green-shuttered getaways not only have fantastic views of the river and dunes, they also come with hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplaces and kitchens. Walk to village shops and restaurants, take a rowboat to the beach at high tide, stroll along a walking trail, relax in the resort’s heated outdoor pool, rent a canoe for two or just enjoy morning pastries and coffee on your private screened-in porch. A special two-night romance package includes roses, cake, sparkling cider, a breakfast in town and a delivered continental breakfast.

Inn at Tanglewood Hall

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

Romantic 19th-century inn, surrounded by gardens, perfect site for your couples getaway

Escape to a romantic 1880s inn surrounded by natural woodland gardens and fountains and perched in one of Maine’s loveliest seaport villages. The Inn at Tanglewood Hall, in York Harbor, ME, offers six exquisitely restored rooms and suites, all with gas or electric fireplaces. The elegant York Harbor Suite has a breezy screened private sunroom porch, and the Garden Canopy Room overlooks gardens, fountains and woodlands, with a raised high four-poster bed. Breakfast on the wraparound veranda (also great for evening snuggling in a two-person hammock), then take the romantic Cliff Walk to the beach. Ask about the inn’s package that includes romantic dinners at an award-winning restaurant in wooded gardens, or one that also includes champagne and chocolate truffles in your room.

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

You’ll see right away while Maine fleet’s windjammer cruises are romantic, relaxing

As soon as you step aboard a windjammer, you’ll feel lighter, freer, more relaxed. It’s easy to see why couples love the experience, one the nine ships in the Maine Windjammer Association have been providing for years. Relax together on the deck of a schooner in full sail, gliding past lighthouses; look for porpoises or bald eagles; take a dinghy over to a remote beach for a quiet stroll; or try paddle boarding or helping the crew with the sails. Dine on exquisite meals with incredible desserts, freshly prepared; enjoy a glass of wine while a captain tells a seafaring story or a member of the crew offers a song. Watch the stars come out before adjourning to your cozy, comfortable cabin.

Portland Harbor Hotel

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

Heat up your romance by escaping to one of America’s coolest small cities

A luxurious boutique hotel in the heart of one of the “coolest small cities” in America: The Portland Harbor Hotel the perfect setting for your romantic getaway. Get a room, with a cozy coastal theme and large soaking tub, with views of the quaint Portland, ME Old Port district. Or book a whirlpool spa suite with a sitting area overlooking a garden and an extravagant bathroom with a large whirlpool spa tub. Go down the spiral staircase and out into the city to explore its intriguing shops, galleries and night life along cobblestone streets. Take a foodie tour or a lighthouse cruise or spend a day hiking, biking and kayaking. Come back to the hotel to dine al fresco at the Harbor Bistro + Terrace, finishing with a drink by the fire pit.

Bluenose Inn

90 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME, 04609 Phone: 207-288-2665

Your room’s fireplace and private bay-view balcony just the start of your romantic escape

Your room with a fireplace and a balcony looking out over Frenchman Bay are just the beginning of your romantic getaway at the Bluenose Inn. Take a dip in the indoor or outdoor heated pool, relax in the hot tub, work out together in the fitness room or sit back in the Great Room to enjoy a cocktail and live piano music. Spend the day in Acadia National Park (buy a pass at the front desk) hiking or biking, ending up watching the sun set from Cadillac Mountain. Or, stroll the shops and restaurants in picturesque Bar Harbor, where you can also arrange for a whale-watching or other boat tour. Go kayaking or canoeing. Come back to the inn for a glass of wine by the fire pit.

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