Inn by the Sea

We love Inn by the Sea! The location and atmosphere are amazing! The rooms are quite nice and the beds are so comfy. And the Spa is amazing. Our one night getaway was just what we needed!

Beautiful location and tranquil beach. Lots of kids and dogs at this resort but you can find quiet places. Room very well appointed and the resort is very clean. Enjoyed long walks in the neighborhood and on the beach. Food was very good as well.

A pleasant inn and beach location. I guess I was expecting it to be a little more upscale based on the high price. There is a nice walk on a boardwalk to get to the beach — families with small children and a lot of gear might want to be aware of that. The employees who set up umbrellas for guests told our group (two couples) that they might have to take one of our two umbrellas away (although that didn’t transpire) because some regulation limits the number of umbrellas they are allowed to have. They have boxed waters and towels to give out, but no other service at the beach. We took a walk on the beach one day but quickly got to an area that was completely seaweed covered. There was a small wedding the weekend we were there, which was no inconvenience to us, but it sounds like there are weddings there many summer weekends, some larger, and if you were staying on the side of the resort near the tent where the receptions are located I wonder if noise might be a problem. It looks like the Beach Suites would have lovely views: we were in the Main Inn close to the stairs from the first floor, with a tiny balcony and somewhat of a view of the water and the pool. The room had a flight of stairs to get to the bedroom. The room did not have a safe but the kitchen area, though small, was nice, with a small refrigerator. Some of the staff was amazing, others not (for example, reservation request at front desk for breakfast written down but not made). The restaurant is pretty good. The menu is the same for lunch and dinner. Made the mistake of eating outside one evening and the mosquitos got me! We went into Portland one evening for dinner, which is an easy drive or Uber trip.

If it was possible to give a billion stars, I would. This is probably one of the best hotels I've ever stayed at. I love it love it love it! Our room was humongous and it had an ocean view. The weather was beautiful, the hotel staff were very nice, the hotel was spectacular. There are not enough words in the world to describe how much I love this hotel. There were two separate bedrooms, a big bathroom, a very nice bathtub, there were boardgames to play, and the patio had a big table and chairs to sit out on. Everything was perfect. The living room was beautiful too. I just love this place and I cannot wait to go back.

Love IBTS which is our favorite place to stay during the summer in New England. The scenery, rooms, and food are amazing. The staff polite, relaxed, and responsive.