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By a verified traveler on Mon 29 Mar 2021

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Hotel Description

Family-friendly beachfront hotel with spa

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).

Full-service spa, dining

A full-service spa, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Families will appreciate the playground, onsite laundry facilities, and free supervised childcare. Enjoy the outdoor pool and perks like free valet parking.

Traditional Room, Accessible

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
$251* Per night/room Mar 31 - Apr 1

Beach Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Loft Suite King

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Traditional Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Accessible 2 Bedroom Beach Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

2 Bedroom Beach Suite

Bed Count 2 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Inn By The Sea ratings based on 5 Verified Reviews

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

Guest reviews for Inn By The Sea

Everyone (1) Couples (1) Family (1)
2 out of 5
Not a great experience. One night stay and booked the beach suite to be able to enjoy the view. Would have been nice to know there would Be a wedding and reception with loud music right off our balcony. Spilt some water on the floor opening the fridge right after check in and wiped up with a white towel and the towel was black. I’m guessing floors were not washed. I’m not one to leave negative reviews but I feel for what this place costs, they need to step it up!

Posted by , from waterville on Sep 10, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Sep 19, 2023 by Anne

Good morning Mr. Palmer, Thank you for choosing Inn by the Sea for your visit to southern Maine earlier this month. We appreciate your feedback regarding your experience and our opportunities for improvement. I understand how the wedding, crowd and music negatively impacted your visit and ability to relax on the balcony. I agree that information should be shared with our guests in advance. We apologize for the cleanliness issues specifically the floors in the suite. This is not up to our luxury standards or expectations that we strive for and your comments have been shared with the team.As a gesture, we applied a 150 credit on your bill, plus the associated taxes. A total of 173.31 has been refunded to your credit card on file. Refunds may take seven business days to process.Thank you again for your time and feedback. We hope to welcome you back to Inn by the Sea.Best,Anne

5 out of 5
Excellent

Posted by on Sep 4, 2021

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2 out of 5
Black mold in the tub and shower. Lights that didn’t work. Overpriced for the quality offered. Should have stayed at the Homewood Suites for less and would have received clean facilities. Will not go back here.

Posted by on Aug 23, 2021

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5 out of 5
Gorgeous and gracious property with boardwalk to beach and ocean. Large lawn and seating area for outdoor conversations. Staff was great and very accommodating. Spa treatment was relaxing. Did not use fitness area or dining room, both are lovely though. Delicious food delivered promptly by room service. Have been a repeat guest at Inn by the Sea over the past 10 years. Can’t wait to return.

Posted by on Mar 29, 2021

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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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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 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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Supervised childcare/activities (free)
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free valet parking , RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free valet parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Shower
  • Rollaway beds (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Long distance calls (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • 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.

  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Playground on site
  • Fishing 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 treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • 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 contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking

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

Special check-in instructions:

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

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • 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

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 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 smoke detector, 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.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed (no fees)
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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
  • Inn By The Sea Hotel
  • Inn By The Sea Cape Elizabeth
  • Inn By The Sea Hotel Cape Elizabeth

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

Awards & Affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.