Luxury Resorts in Maine

Located on a secluded hillside on Penobscot Bay, the idyllic Samoset Resort has been greeting guests to the luxury inn for more than a century. The 230-acre resort offers 178 luxurious guest rooms and suites at the water’s edge, perfectly located between the chic town of Rockland and the laid-back town of Camden. The hotel is widely recognized as one of Maine’s best luxury resorts for its stylish accommodations, upscale family-friendly charm and 18-hole PGA championship course that’s on site. 

Each retreat at the Samoset Resort has a private balcony or terrace that overlooks either the ocean or the beautifully manicured golf course. The Flume Cottage is a favorite for vacationers just off the 15th fairway. The hotel also has more than 70 award-winning timeshare units available to rent, all with ocean views. 

When guests aren’t getting in a round of unforgettable golf, they can stroll the beach, kick back one of the indoor or outdoor heated pools, get a pump at the state-of-the-art health club, relax at the spa, play a set of tennis or get a pickup game of basketball going. A new 20,000-gallon designer swimming pool at the inn serves up lots of fun with an amazing backdrop of historic Rockland Breakwater and the Atlantic Ocean. 

Samoset Resort has a few excellent dining choices on site – the impeccable La Bella Vita, the Enoteca Lounge wine bar and the more casual Clubhouse Grill located just off the championship golf course.  La Bella Vita serves up inspiring Italian fare like antipasti, flatbread pizza and tapas-style dishes along with a robust wine list.  

Perched high atop Bald Head Cliff along the captivating coast of southern Maine, Cliff House is a secluded resort with plenty of historic flavor blended with everything you’d expect in a luxury vacation these days. The late 19th-Century oceanfront hotel has been a destination for discerning travelers for generations who want to be pampered in picturesque New England.

The Cliff House has more than 225 tastefully appointed luxury cottages, guest rooms and suites that are less than an hour’s commute from downtown Boston. The sprawling hotel covers 70 acres of prime oceanfront real estate. It has a luxury spa and wellness facility, tasty dining at the ocean’s edge with lighthouse views, and is only minutes from Ogunquit’s popular beach and other fun outings. Endless opportunities run the gamut from shopping and antiquing in Ogunquit to sailing and deep-sea diving at nearby Perkins Cove.

Guest rooms at the inn come complete with private terraces that have amazing views. Each room gives a nod to the classic coastal style but incorporates several custom touches that are rich and well refined to set this resort apart from the rest. 

Dining at the resort centers around some of the best Maine cuisine around. The menu features seasonal delights that are farm-fresh, line-caught and locally sourced. Don’t miss out on the signature lobster rolls at Nubb’s Lobster Shack, unique craft cocktails and small plates at Tidemark Terrace, and a slew of hearty downhome recipes at the scrumptious Tiller Restaurant.

With more than a mile of untouched sandy beach less than 15 minutes from upbeat downtown Portland, the Inn by the Sea offers convenience, luxury and a swagger that can’t be duplicated. The seaside resort has 61 luxuriously designed guest rooms along with some opulent one- and two-bedroom suites for rent – all with beach and ocean views. If you’re seeking a relaxing high-end vacation where you can kick off your shoes and enjoy the sunset by a fire pit at a reasonable rate, this is your spot. 

At the Inn by the Sea, you can keep it simple, totally immerse yourself in activity, or schedule a relaxing treatment that will have you pampered every step of the way. Walk the beach and contemplate life or love, pick up a complimentary bike and take a cruise along the coast, or schedule a massage therapy body treatment or facial. The hotel has unsurpassed regionally sourced eats like lobster tacos at the Sea Glass Restaurant and guests love the refreshing al fresco dining on the deck. 

Guests can explore the cape and enjoy sight-seeing, biking, boating, canoeing, fishing, golf, kayaking and whale watching only a few minutes from the Inn by the Sea. Or, guests can head to downtown Portland for more urban adventures. Portland is a hip town that’s peppered with quaint shopping, antique stores, coffee shops and brew pubs. It’s a great outing if you want a taste of contemporary New England. 

The expansive Bar Harbor Inn & Spa Resort in Bar Harbor on Mt. Desert Island sits on eight acres with views of Frenchman Bay and the Porcupine Islands. The charming, luxurious Maine inn is only about an hour southeast of downtown Bangor. The hotel offers accommodations spread across three unique buildings, each with its own characteristic flair – the Main Inn, Newport Building and Oceanfront Lodge.

Guests of the harborside resort will enjoy a lavish view of the bay as well as the hotel’s opulent gardens and ample green spaces. Amenities at the luxury inn include a heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, fitness center and daily deluxe Continental Breakfast served daily. It’s the perfect way to fuel up for your journey out and about on the island. Guests can explore the coastline, Acadia National Park, and several elegant galleries and sensational shopping. 

When it’s time to sit down for a memorable vacation dinner, the hotel serves up fresh local culinary delights that epitomize the essence of New England eating.  From the inspiring ocean-view breakfast to fine dining after dark, the Bar Harbor Inn’s executive chef captures the flavors of the region completely. The result is an impeccable dining experience at any point during the day. The Reading Room Restaurant makes for a picture-perfect brunch or sit-down dinner with fresh regional seafood dishes like the favored Lobster Pie or Wild Maine Blueberry Stuffed French Toast. The outdoor Terrace Grill is Bar Harbor’s best location for fresh air, even fresher seafood and panoramic harbor views.