Inn By The Sea

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with relaxing spa services

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

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • GymGymGym
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore 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)24 min drive

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Room options

Loft Suite King

8.6/10 Very Good

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
Pillowtop bed
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

2 Bedroom Beach Suite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
  • 1300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Accessible Beach Suite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Garden Suite

9.4/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, Accessible

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Beach Suite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cove Suite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible 2 Bedroom Beach Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
  • 1300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Loft Suite Double Double

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
Pillowtop bed
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cape Elizabeth

Located in Cape Elizabeth, Inn By The Sea is in a rural area and on the beach. Notable landmarks in the area include Portland Head Light and State Theatre, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Thompson's Point. Traveling with kids? Consider Funtown Splashtown USA, or check out an event or a game at Cross Insurance Arena. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like whale-watching.

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

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the ocean
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden at Inn By The Sea. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and fishing. Indulge in a facial, a massage, and a body wrap at the onsite spa. The on-site seafood restaurant, Sea Glass, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like hiking/biking. A playground, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free valet parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and RV/bus/truck parking
  • An electric car charging station, babysitting (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 61 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like high-speed internet and free newspapers.
More amenities include:
  • Children's books, art supplies, and free extra beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Sea Glass

Things to do

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

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Swedish 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/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the 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
Inn By The Sea Hotel
Inn By The Sea Cape Elizabeth
Inn By The Sea Hotel Cape Elizabeth

Frequently asked questions

Does Inn By The Sea have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of Jun 3, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inn By The Sea on Jun 9, 2024 start from $404.1, 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.

Is Inn By The Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Inn By The Sea?

Valet parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Inn By The Sea located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cape Elizabeth hotel is just steps from Casco Bay and Crescent Beach State Park. Crescent Beach and Two Lights State Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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

ELAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lidia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ERICK

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from the time that we arrived to the end of the reservation!! We will come back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Stephaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay. Very clean, friendly staff, comfortable bed. Quick drive into Portland makes it a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Burak, Somerville

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible service and staff. beautiful place. We will be coming back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay. Very clean, staff was amazing. The fitness center had everything you could need to to workout.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the staff at the Inn
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina E.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and grounds were beautiful. The staff was very accommodating for anything we requested. Loved being able to walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Michael, waterville

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter J

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik, WASHINGTON

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From our garden room, we had a view of the boats bobbing on the waves in the bay. We enjoyed walking down to and along the beach. The Sea Glass restaurant food is exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023