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Inn by the SeavsInn at St. John
Both hotels are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Inn by the Sea scores slightly better than Inn at St. John. Inn by the Sea ranks #8 in Portland with accolades from 3 reviewers like Forbes Travel Guide, Star Service and Frommer's.
Inn by the Sea
Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
40 Bowery Beach Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
From $173/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "Located 7 scenic miles south of Portland's lively Old Port and Arts Districts, this impeccably maintained seaside retreat is a low-key, contemporary, all-suite resort." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide "Sea-side property located on the edge of Maine’s Crescent Beach State Park, Inn by the Sea is a luxurious getaway for eco-minded travelers, dog owners and anyone who enjoys simple, sustainable beauty." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A skip away from Portland lies the Inn by the Sea, a gorgeous beachfront resort with a full-service spa"
Maine Travel Guide
February 25, 2021
Frommer's "Suites and dining areas emphasize Maine-themed art and foods, while summery gardens and ocean views tantalize through the windows. An expansive, lovely spa, a heated outdoor pool" Full review
Travel + Leisure "You will find plenty of tranquility here on the rocks, and also at accommodations like Inn by the Sea, one of Maine's best luxury hotels with relaxing in-room amenities like cozy fireplaces and soaking tubs"
14 Places to Visit If You Need Peace and Relaxation
June 20, 2023
Travel + Leisure "With amenities like a full-service spa, yoga, kids’ art classes, ice cream socials, and a nightly s'mores bar...traditional rooms have spacious walk-in showers and most have ocean views. "
10 of the Best Luxury Hotels in Maine
May 26, 2023
Inn at St. John
Rough Guide
DK Eyewitness Frommer's
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
939 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102
From $59/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Business Center
Rough Guide "Located just outside of downtown in a slightly dodgy area, this elegant but somewhat creaky Victorian mainstay offers reasonably priced, comfortable rooms, some with shared baths."
DK Eyewitness "Built in 1897 to accommodate rail passengers, this venerable inn stands just minutes from Portland's Old Port, Waterfront, and Arts districts."
Frommer's "This colorful, cozy inn is a fine budget alternative to Portland's pricier picks." Full review
Lonely Planet "This decent-value, turn-of-the-20th-century hotel has a homely, friendly feel, with old-fashioned pigeonhole mailboxes behind the lobby desk and sweetly floral rooms" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This decent-value, turn-of-the-20th-century hotel has a homely, friendly feel, with old-fashioned pigeonhole mailboxes behind the lobby desk and sweetly floral rooms" Full review
