Inn by the Sea

We enjoyed a short stay here at the end of June. We loved everything. The food, the room, the beach, the service, the gym-everything. We definitely will be back and will come with our kids and other family.

Booked this Hotel in February for June stay. Asked for and was told we had a second floor Beach Suite. Called a few weeks later to confirm and again was told we had a SECOND FLOOR Beach suite. Upon arrival guess what, put in a FIRST FLOOR suite. After long discussion as to what happened, with no explanation or apparent interest, were told we could stay in first floor suite one night then move to a third floor suite the next day. So we were thrown out of first floor suite by 11:00 so they could clean for next guest, and moved our luggage out to car and sat by pool 4 hours waiting to get a room. Absolutely awful customer service. It was like that old Seinfeld episode when he says you know how to take a reservation but you don't know how to keep a reservation. At about $1300 a night they should know how to keep a reservation or make up for the screw up by the obviously badly trained and intellectually challenged staff who changed the original reservation. It's a beautiful place a bit on the small side as Hotels go with small pool, very small bar and the 6 tables that constitute a lounge and small, but looked like never full, very ordinary restaurant. We have been here before, last time 10 years ago, and it looks like things really haven't kept up with the times. So, if you plan on going here I would make many calls in advance to insure they put you in the room you would like and even doing so who knows where you will wind up. Good luck with that. There are many Hotels along the coast where you can get better, much better treatment for $1300 a night, they might even treat you like they want your business, instead of whos next in line attitude.... You might check out the Cliff House up the road, we stayed there last month and they actually treated us like they cared and we had a remarkable time . Good luck.

Location was ideal. The staff was so friendly, and all the extras like a reading light, binoculars, snores night, coffee, beach activities - it all added up to a wonderful trip. 100% family friendly

You will not find more beautiful ocean views in this gorgeous property. Very relaxed setting. Friendly staff. Ate there four days. Ordered different things from the menu. Each deliciously prepared. Everyone an instant favorite. Complimentary fire pit with marshmallows and smores was a nice touch. Friendly staff. Nice location between Portland and Ogunquit, making for nice day trips. Minutes from the Lobster Shack by the twin light houses.

Our extended family of 17 enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the restaurant. In a private room overlooking Kettle Cove we enjoyed terrific service and great seasonal food. Half of us were youngsters who enjoyed the chance to ramble between courses on the deck and well-kept lawn and gardens.