Inn By The Sea

4.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront hotel with spa

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On the beach, fishing
Front of property
Standard Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Spa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Restaurant

Check out the area

Map
40 Bowery Beach Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME, 04107
  • Popular LocationCrescent Beach State Park2 min walk
  • Popular LocationCrescent Beach16 min walk
  • Popular LocationCape Elizabeth Light6 min drive
  • AirportPortland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)22 min drive

Room options

Loft Suite King

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

2 Bedroom Beach Suite

  • 1300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Accessible Beach Suite

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Garden Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Beach Suite

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cove Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible 2 Bedroom Beach Suite

  • 1300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Loft Suite Double Double

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cape Elizabeth

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Cape Elizabeth hotel, you'll find Casco Bay and Crescent Beach State Park. Crescent Beach and Two Lights State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Crescent Beach State Park - 2 min walk
  • Crescent Beach - 16 min walk
  • Cape Elizabeth Light - 6 min drive
  • Higgins Beach - 9 min drive
  • Portland Head Light - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 19 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin' - 9 min drive
  • Pleasant Hill Cafe - 10 min drive
  • The Lobster Shack - 6 min drive
  • Amato's Sandwich Shops - 11 min drive
  • Red's Dairy Freeze - 9 min drive

About this property

Inn By The Sea

Family-friendly beachfront hotel with spa
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 one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A 24-hour fitness center, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Inn By The Sea. Free valet parking is available.

This 4-star Cape Elizabeth hotel is smoke free.

  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • 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
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Inn By The Sea offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's books
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: High-speed internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered valet parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 250 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: 6 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • Business center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Parking
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self parking

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15–250 per person

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 may be 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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Inn Sea Preferred Boutique
Inn Sea Preferred Boutique Cape Elizabeth
Sea Preferred Boutique
Sea Preferred Boutique Cape Elizabeth
Inn Sea Cape Elizabeth
Inn Sea
Sea Cape Elizabeth
Inn By The Sea Hotel Cape Elizabeth
Inn By The Sea Maine/Cape Elizabeth
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Inn By The Sea Cape Elizabeth
Inn By The Sea Hotel Cape Elizabeth

Frequently asked questions

How close is Inn By The Sea to the airport?

Inn By The Sea is 12 mi (24-min drive) away from the Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Inn By The Sea?

As of May 10, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inn By The Sea on May 12, 2024 start from $297.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Inn By The Sea have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Inn By The Sea.

How close is Inn By The Sea to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Inn By The Sea offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Inn By The Sea, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 15 and 250 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Inn By The Sea?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Inn By The Sea?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Inn By The Sea?

This hotel offers free valet parking.

Does Inn By The Sea have a pool?

Inn By The Sea features an outdoor pool.

Does Inn By The Sea have a restaurant?

Inn By The Sea is home to Sea Glass, which features seafood and brunch.

Does Inn By The Sea have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features Swedish massages, detox wraps, and reflexology.

How close is Inn By The Sea to downtown Cape Elizabeth?

Inn By The Sea is 1.4 mi away from Cape Elizabeth.

Inn By The Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 225 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 225 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 225 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 225 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 225 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and cozy getaway. We had a great experience with the hotel, spa, and restaurant. We'd definitely go back and highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my 2nd visit in the winter to this property and it was just as amazing as the first. The accommodations, food, and staff are simply amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

christian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect event space small groups.
Got the sales team together for a great stay at the Inn By the Sea during the fall. Used a suite to meet and hang. Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Gorham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Staff were very professional, helpful, and courteous. The grounds were beautiful and well-kept. Parking was easy and available. The room was a loft and very classy. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom was all-inclusive including a hot tub that was quite relaxing, a vanity, and a shower area which were huge in scope. The dining was superb and the waiter was very professional. I would reserve a room at the Inn By The Sea again without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A pearl and true treasure
Such a treasure this place. The warm welcome made you feel home right away. Auch a great location and venue, right next tot he sea. It feels like in a fairytale. Also super dog friendly. We are so happy we found that place and would always come back again. Most friendly reception and staff. Amazing spacious rooms with a breathtaking view from the living room and the bedroom. We just love it here and prolonged our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pet focused and accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in and checked our after an hour, the lobby and room smelled very strong like dogs and the pool was said to be for dogs only that evening. Nothing seemed as pictured when i booked. We could not stay there from the strong dog smell.

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful. The staff is so nice and willing to help. They give you an itinerary of everything that is happening during your stay. You can use bikes to get around the area. Or walk on the private beach. Absolutely beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place
Amazing location! Out of the hustle and bustle but easy to get into the middle of the city. The staff is over the top accommodating. Special mention to Hana she is their most valuable asset. Kind and extremely helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023