Winter Getaways
Winter Getaways in Maine
Mainers absolutely love the winter, and they are ready to welcome you and help you love it, too. How? With Winter Wonderland lodging packages that offer cozy rooms, suites, and dining, along with help – that is, guides, equipment rentals, and lessons -- to get you started at any winter outdoor adventure, like skiing, snowmobiling, even dog sledding. Camden area has the fun distinction of offering a ski mountain where you can see the ocean from the highest peaks – if that sounds unique and nifty, wait to you actually take in the view!
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Boothbay Harbor, ME
Harbour Towne Inn on the Waterfront
71 Townsend Avenue 207-633-4300Both active and relaxing, coastal Maine offers many options for vacationers, and this inn is in heart of it all
Coastal Maine is a romantic setting in the winter with lights glistening in the snow, diners enjoying each other’s company by the fire. Stay at the Harbour Towne Inn on the Waterfront and experience Boothbay Harbor, ME’s quieter, more relaxed season. Most of the bed-and-breakfast inn’s 11 rooms feature harbor views, and its world-class penthouse suite has spectacular vistas. Enjoy your full breakfast in your room, if you wish, or in the dining room. Stroll down to local shops, galleries, breweries and restaurants or visit the aquarium, or catch a live performance at the opera house. If there’s snow, there’s great cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, or just head out on a Boothbay Harbor Land Trust trail. And, yes, even in winter, you can take a harbor tour.
Camden, ME
16 Bay View
16 Bay View Street 844-213-7990Ready to ski, or just seeking a room with a view and a fireplace? Winter breaks are the best at Camden hotel
Are plans beginning to percolate for your wintertime escape? Make sure they include booking a room or suite at 16 Bay View, the luxury hotel in the heart of Camden, ME. Get cozy before your room’s gas fireplace or in its deep soaking or massage tub. Some accommodations have harbor views, and all include an expansive continental breakfast. The hotel’s Vintage Room offers signature cocktails, local brews and wine (by the fire) and small plates. Ask for a day pass to the YMCA with an indoor pool, fitness center and rock-climbing wall. Or, ask about the Camden Snow Bowl Package, which includes lift tickets to this winter-fun center with breathtaking views, downhill and night skiing. Area activities also include cross-country skiing, indoor and outdoor skating and snowshoeing.
Visit our sister properties, Lord Camden Inn - Grand Harbor Inn - Rockport Harbor Hotel.
Wells Beach, ME
Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort
393 Mile Road 207-646-2831When it's time for a break from winter, head to this beachfront resort with an indoor pool
During a long, cold season, Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort is the perfect place to relax. Take a dip in the indoor pool, soak in the oversized waterfall hot tub, or get moving in the workout room. Step outside for a peaceful walk on beautiful Wells Beach, where snow on the sand and the quiet shoreline make winter especially serene. Rooms are all on or just steps from the beach, with kitchenettes, decks, comfortable beds, and ocean views. A suite lets you cozy up by the fireplace and watch the waves, while private rental homes feature gourmet kitchens, fireplaces, and wraparound decks. Nearby, enjoy sledding, skiing, skating, and snowshoeing, or explore horse drawn carriage rides, movies, museums, and shopping at outlets, galleries, and boutiques.
Camden, ME
Grand Harbor Inn
14 Bay View Landing 207-230-7177With an interior Inspired by Tuscan villas, hotel is a warm, inviting retreat for your winter getaway
Winter is a lovely time to visit the coast of Maine, where you can stroll scenic beaches, dine in cozy restaurants and celebrate the snowy season with a variety of winter sports. The Grand Harbor Inn, with its Tuscan villa-inspired interiors, is a warm, elegant place to plan your winter getaway days and nights. Its 10 luxurious guest rooms and suites have private balconies with harbor views, gas fireplaces and whirlpool tubs, and an expanded continental breakfast is served to your room each morning. Day passes to the local YMCA fitness center are available, and the Camden Snow Bowl, where you can ski while enjoying an ocean view, is nearby, as are hiking trails, art museums, day spas and nature centers.
Visit our sister properties, 16 Bay View - Lord Camden Inn - Rockport Harbor Hotel.
Camden, ME
Lord Camden Inn
24 Main Street 207-236-4325Fireplace suite with a water view, full buffet breakfast make hotel a must for winter escape
Wondering about your winter getaway? Why not visit the coast of Maine, where you can walk along dramatic beaches, dine by candlelight in village restaurants and get cozy by the fireplace in your room. At the Lord Camden Inn, in the heart of Camden Village, ME, room amenities include fireplaces, and balconies and porches overlooking the river or harbor. A fitness room features cardio and strength equipment, and guests start their day with a full buffet breakfast. Area activities include skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice skating and hiking. There are museums, nature centers and arts venues to visit and so many restaurants to try! Ask about the Camden Snow Bowl Package, which includes passes to this winter sports center and a gift certificate to a sister hotel’s elegant lobby bar.
Visit our sister properties, 16 Bay View - Grand Harbor Inn - Rockport Harbor Hotel.
Belfast, ME
Fireside Inn Ocean's Edge
159 Searsport Avenue 207-338-2090A quiet winter escape on the Maine coast
Experience a quieter side of the Maine coast with a winter getaway at Fireside Inn & Suites Belfast. Open year-round and overlooking Penobscot Bay, the inn offers a peaceful setting for enjoying the Midscoast in the off-season. Every guest room has a bay view and a private balcony or patio, while select accommodations feature fireplaces for a cozy evening indoors. Warm up in the indoor heated mineral pool, relax in the hot tub, or unwind in the sauna after a day outside. When you're ready to explore, Belfast's charming downtown is just minutes away, with local shops, restaurants, and art galleries.
Winter brings plenty of ways to get outside, from hiking, snowshoeing, and fat biking to cross-country skiing and downhill skiing at nearby Camden Snow Bowl. Spend a day exploring the collections at the Farnsworth Art Museum or Penobscot Marine Museum, then return to the inn for a quiet evening overlooking the bay. With its waterfront setting, year-round amenities, and easy access to winter activities, Fireside Inn & Suites Belfast is a comfortable home base for a coastal Maine winter getaway.
Visit our sister properties – Lafayette Hotels
Ogunquit, ME
Norseman Resorts
135 Beach Street 207-646-7024All the delights of the winter season are yours at year-round beachfront resort
Open year-round, the Norseman Resort is a great place to experience a quieter side of Ogunquit in winter. Located directly on Ogunquit Beach, the resort offers a peaceful setting for enjoying the coast in the off-season, with cozy rooms and suites, many featuring ocean views and select accommodations with private balconies or patios. Spend the day taking a winter walk along the beach or scenic Marginal Way, then head into town for a cozy meal or to browse Ogunquit's local shops.
Winter activities in the area include downhill skiing, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the woods, winter hikes and walks along scenic Marginal Way. Ogunquit also hosts seasonal events throughout the winter, including Christmas by the Sea, making it a fun time to visit beyond the summer beach season. After a day of exploring, return to the Norseman and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the coast.
With its year-round location right on the beach and easy access to downtown Ogunquit, the Norseman makes a comfortable home base for a winter getaway in southern Maine.
Visit our sister properties – Ogunquit Collection
Cape Neddick, ME
Cliff House
591 Shore Road 207-361-1000It’s a wonder: Winter at this luxury resort means indoor pools, spa days and much more
At the Cliff House, one of the most captivating waterfront destinations of its kind following a landmark transformation, winter is a time to both get cozy and to explore the wonders of the season along Maine’s coast. At the luxury resort, you can cozy up to your fireplace or snuggle into your sumptuous bedding. Have your coffee looking out over the ocean from your room or suite. Plan a dip in the heated indoor salt-water pool, hot tub or treat yourself to a day of utter relaxation in the spa. Take a yoga class or work out in the fitness center, see a movie in the theater or head outside for skiing, snowshoeing and shopping. Come back to dine in style at The Tiller or enjoy cocktails by the fire pit.
Cliff House has been voted one of the Top 20 Resorts in New England in the 2025 Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.
Rockport, ME
Rockport Harbor Hotel
20 Central StreetWinter getaways at boutique hotel in historic waterfront village are relaxing — and fun
Book a winter getaway at the Rockport Harbor Hotel and prepare to be dazzled. Crisp air off the harbor, snow on distant mountains, dramatic beach walks are just some of the activities that draw visitors to coastal Maine in the winter. And the boutique hotel in the historic waterfront village is an inviting sanctuary in winter: Studios and suites have gas fireplaces, ornamental iron balconies (some with harbor views) and spa-inspired bathrooms with large soaking tubs. Guests have access to a nearby state-of-the-art YMCA fitness center. Also nearby: frozen ponds and recreation centers for skating, beaches with scenic walks and views of lighthouses, and the Camden Snow Bowl for skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. Visit art museums or nature centers, go gallery-hopping or shopping.
Visit our sister properties, 16 Bay View - Grand Harbor Inn - Lord Camden Inn.