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40 Bowery Beach Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107, United States of America

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Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 45 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    10
    We came up for 2 nights 3 days. This is our 3rd time coming and it’s just as fabulous this time as it was the first. The
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing we didn’t like

    The grounds are beautiful even in the midst of March. Room was quite cozy, comfortable bed, spacious bathroom with shower and of course the ocean view.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2023

    10
    Can't wait to visit again!
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Traditional King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food was great, however twice my meal was undercooked.

    What a wonderful place by the sea. Located surrounded by a nature preserve and the beach, you can't ask for a better spot. The accomodations are luxurious, and pet friendly. Lots of trails and walking spots.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2023

    10
    Tranquility at its finest.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Loft Suite with Ocean View - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A longer stay

    The staff was absolutely amazing! The SPA staff just as nice

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2023

    9.0
    Charming inn clii out as to local attractions
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Suite with Ocean View - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Did not use inn dining option, more menu choices needed

    Nice beach walk, old charming inn, spacious room and bathroom, outdoor seating area and fire pit, close to things to see and do

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2023

    10
    Amazing and Relaxing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The breakfast was delicious. The options were varied.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful comfortable stay near Portland
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Suite with Ocean View - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bit too high price for midweek in May especially when not fully booked.

    Excellent location with view of water. Super dog friendly.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2022

    10
    Beautiful romantic getaway!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Luxury room with extra welcoming touches; boardwalk to the beach; couches and fire rings on the deck at night; delicious breakfast and very friendly and accommodating staff. A new favorite, worth the extra expense!

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2022

    10
    Lovely, quiet, restful setting with excellent staff who are always very accommodating and attentive.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Suite with Ocean View - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    as above

    Beautiful Maine setting by the ocean. Fine food Excellent Staff

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2021

    10
    exceptional
    • Couple
    • Traditional King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    n/a

    clean, roomy, design

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2021

    8.0
    It was just the comforting hug we needed post Thanksgiving holiday stress, before heading home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cove Suite - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night

    Really, it is hard to find a flaw. It was a bit pricey for the off season. We were there for one night after Thanksgiving and it was almost $700 all told. We didn't have much a view (502)- which I could have been ok with for less $. Silly little issues were - Shower gel didn't come out, microwave plate was too big for the microwave, tub didn't hold water (but that was taken care of with a call!).

    Location -off the beaten path, on the water, quiet, beautiful! Everything we needed was there - you thought of everything! It was just enough to feel cared for, luxurious, comfortable, but not too much that it felt crowded, stuffy or too fancy. The suite was spacious and lovely. I can't believe we could have our dog - that was soo great! The beds were suuper comfy, and there was plenty of hot water - even thought all 5 of us took long hot showers or baths.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2021

    10
    Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth is quiet gem ... secluded, but accessible ... very gay friendly ...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    How you can you improve on perfection? Nothing to say here ...

    The breakfast was superb! Great Maine bacon, fresh Maine farm eggs, wonderful English muffins and really good coffee ... lots of attention to detail there ... In terms of staffing, all staff were amazingly friendly and welcoming ... my husband Daniel and I found the inn to be enormously LGBTQI friendly ... and kudos for you for that

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: November 10, 2021

    9.0
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Suite with Ocean View - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Excellent location. Excellent service. Excellent rooms. The whole place has an upscale feel to it. Restaurant has some excellent food. Has a nice gym. There is also direct access to beach!

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2021

    10
    Beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Suite with Ocean View - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved the flowers and view of lawn

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2021

    10
    Suburb staff! Lovely location! Delicious meals! All equal to a return trip to The Inn by the Sea!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Would have been convenient to have an ice machine on the floor, or nearby. Although the ice was brought to us quickly, it took a little planning.

    We arrived early & we were told our room was not ready. That was a little disappointing, but it gave us a chance to explore the area. So it was fine. The service, from front desk to wait staff was very friendly & professional. The dinners were wonderful & very unique! You knew the menu was very thought out! Kudos to the chefs! Breakfast was equally delicious, plentiful & wonderful! The location! Stunning! A super quick walk to Crescent Beach, which was so lovely! The grounds were just as stunning. The next time we visit here it will be for longer than 3 nights!

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2021

    10
    We would highly recommend staying here, and look forward to coming again one day soon.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cove Suite - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights

    - The mattresses were too soft for our liking

    - The locations is spectacular - We loved the easy boardwalk access to the beach, the incredible view of the ocean, the Adirondack chairs for lounging on the beautiful grounds - The food was delicious, and room service very friendly and efficient - The staff was professional and friendly

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2021

    10
    We liked the Inn so much we're coming back in 6 weeks.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Suite with Ocean View - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The location is superb and the food is the best I've ever had at a resort.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2023

    2.0
    With the high price for the room, I expected a better quality sofa, bed mattress.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Suite with Ocean View - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was much too high for elder mother to hoist herself onto, so we opened up the pull-out sofa. The mattress was horrible on the pull-out. It was extremely thin and you could feel the springs beneath it. I was shocked at the terrible quality, considering the high price of the room. I have seen better mattresses on cots in lower priced hotels. It was enough to ruin our stay. Even though I emailed the hotel afterwards, they never responded to my complaint.

    The property and room were very clean. The location near the water was beautiful and the grounds were well kept.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2022

    7.0
    great experience for the first time in Maine
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    More spa amenities for couples, add a jacuzzi, & room service cleaning was not always prompt to clean.

    The location since it was close to Portland & access to the beach was great!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2021

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Loft Suite with Ocean View - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was extraordinarily expensive and given what we paid, the staff was not at all accommodating. We asked for a late check out of 1pm. Check in is 4pm so the hotel would still have 3 hours to clean the room. They would not accommodate this request. I found it amazing given what we paid. It just takes a good manager a little effort to ensure such requests can be met. Instead, they give you a gift bag full of salty junk food. When we checked in we had to wait a bit for our room. Perfectly acceptable as we arrived 3:30 when check-in is 4pm (Though 4pm is rather late). We grabbed a drink from the bar as we waited for room to be finished. We tried to sit outside at a table in the shade but were told we could not as that was only for people eating lunch. It was 3:30! Chances of people coming to use that table were slim to none. We were offered seats out on the lawn in direct sun. It was 85 and humid. Again, it just seemed petty of the staff to not accommodate these small requests because they were more interested in additional revenue from a potential lunch customer. In short, a true sign of good hospitality management is not the personalized letter in the room on arrival that gets printed off a mailing list. It is being able to respond to customer needs in the moment, being creative, a little flexible and not making the guest feel like you have moved on to the next paying person.

    I liked the bed and the grounds.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Suite with Ocean View - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints

    Everything what a great experience for our 40th wedding anniversary

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Loft Suite with Ocean View - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: December 10, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Loft Suite with Ocean View - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Suite with Ocean View - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2023

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