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Inn By The Sea

4-star property
40 Bowery Beach Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 1-855-201-7819

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4.2 out of 5
Very good!
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"We recently traveled to Portland, and after researching several of the hotels in town prior to our trip, we selected to stay at Inn by the Sea. This p ... " More

By riedme507, from Cape May, NJ on Tue 06 Nov 2012

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Hotel Description

4-star beachfront hotel near Higgins Beach

On the beach

Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Cape Elizabeth hotel, you'll find Crescent Beach and Crescent Beach State Park. Two Lights State Park and Cape Elizabeth Light are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Full-service spa, dining

A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, and free valet parking. Enjoy the 24-hour fitness center and perks like free self parking.

Private pools, free WiFi

Boasting private pools, the 61 guestrooms also offer free WiFi and TVs. Refrigerators, microwaves, and room service are also available.

Traditional Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$209* Per night/room Jan 21 - Jan 22

Beach Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Loft Suite King

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Fireplace Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Traditional Room, Accessible

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Inn By The Sea ratings based on 5 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.2 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 0.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Inn By The Sea

5 out of 5

Seaside Serenity

Pros: Close restaurants, Free Internet, Quiet
We recently traveled to Portland, and after researching several of the hotels in town prior to our trip, we selected to stay at Inn by the Sea. This property is beautiful. It sits right at the water's edge, so morning walks on the beach are a must. The atmosphere is cozy, as you would find in a B &B, but the service and amenities are more like a four-star hotel. The restaurant was great; we usually eat off property to save money, but this one was worth it. There is also a small bar with a fireplace to have a nightcap. Additionally, the inn is just a short drive from all of the historical landmarks and Portland, which is a delightful city. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Posted by , from Cape May, NJ on Nov 6, 2012

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5 out of 5

Amazing Escape

The website doesn't do justice to the well-appointed and tastefully decorated accomodations. We were pleasantly surprised by the beautiful townhouse style suite. From the warm welcome of the staff to the friendly grounds crew we were impressed! Our ""spa"" themed room had gorgeous marble counter tops in the well equipped kitchen. The downstairs sitting area was tastefully decorated. This had a pull out sleeper sofa, a spacious dual sided desk as well as flat screen TV and ample seating. There was a balcony with an amazing view of the ocean as well. Upstairs two beds complete with down comforters, luxurious robes to use and a marble over-sized bath with walk in rain shower and also a separate jacuzzi spa tub. We only wish that we had booked our entire stay at this property! We will definately return for a longer stay. Our stay wasn't long enough for us to dine in the restaurant nor take advantage of thewide range of services offered at the on-site spa.

Posted by on Feb 2, 2009

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5 out of 5

Great place

I come to this hotel every year, and I have never had a problem with my room or any staff member. Everyone is always welcoming and accommodating. It is a nice quite location, not far from Portland, and I would recommend it to anyone.

Posted by on Apr 23, 2007

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5 out of 5

Great place

I come to this hotel every year, and I have never had a problem with my room or any staff member. Everyone is always welcoming and accommodating. It is a nice quite location, not far from Portland, and I would recommend it to anyone.

Posted by on Apr 23, 2007

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1 out of 5

Wedding 30 feet away!!

My sisters and I planned a long weekend with our elderly dad, and rented a beach condiminium here. We arrived to find a wedding tent set up 30 feet from our porch. We were never told about this at any time during booking. Loud weddings Saturday and Sun kept us locked indoors on two gorgeous Maine days. Our precious time with Dad was ruined, they are heartless idiots for not letting us know in advance about this. They don't care about their hotel guests.

Posted by on Nov 2, 2006

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About the Inn By The Sea

Location 40 Bowery Beach Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107

Renovations + Closures

The property is undergoing renovations. The following areas are affected:

  • Select guestrooms

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Property Features

Inn By The Sea offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business center on site. A 24-hour fitness center, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Inn By The Sea. Free self parking and valet parking are available. This 4-star Cape Elizabeth hotel is smoke free.

  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Dining venue
  • Bar or lounge
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised childcare/activities (free)
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Transport

  • Airport: Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) (17.3 km / 10.8 mi)
  • Parking: Free valet parking and self parking

Room Amenities

Inn By The Sea offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and complimentary newspapers. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cape Elizabeth hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

  • Private pool
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Rollaway beds (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobes
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Sea Glass - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Fishing on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Spa Services

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Body wraps
  • Body treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Facial treatments
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Steam room in spa
  • Reflexology
  • Detoxification wrap
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.

  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • In-room accessibility
  • Braille or raised signage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 5:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification are required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Only service animals are allowed
  • Pets allowed (no fees)

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: 6 percent of room rate

The resort fee includes:

  • Pool access
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Business center/computer access
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Faxes
  • Concierge/valet service
  • Self parking
  • Parking
  • Additional inclusions

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property, but they may vary based on length of stay or the room booked.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between USD 15 and USD 250 per person (approximately)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

  • This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) guests.
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