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Inn by the SeavsPomegranate Inn
Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Pomegranate Inn ranks significantly better than Inn By the Sea. Pomegranate Inn scores 89 with positive reviews from 4 reviewers such as concierge.com, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
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
Pomegranate Inn
Fodor's
Concierge
Lonely Planet Star Service
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
49 Neal Street, Portland, ME 04102
From $159/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
- Accessible
Fodor's "The classic facade of this handsome 1884 Italianate in the architecturally rich Western Promenade area gives no hint of the splashy, modern surprises within." Full review
Concierge "Vibrant pieces of eclectic contemporary art acquired by owner and designer Isabel Smiles contrast with stately antiques that make staying here feel like a night at the museum."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Few innkeepers can mix modern art with antiques as skillfully as Isabel Smiles has done here." Full review
Star Service "Set among staid West End mansions, near Western Promenade, 6 miles from the Portland airport, this surprising find is an artistic endeavor that blends an art-school aesthetic with a sophisticated hand." Full review
Jetsetter "Cozy Italianate mansion with an eclectic art collection and expertly curated breakfasts in Portland’s West End." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Pomegranate Inn has a collection of contemporary art in a vivid array of colors. Each piece of furniture in the lobby and guest lounge is different, adding to the unique feel of the space." Full review
Frommer's "Located inside a 19th-century Italianate home in Portland's lovely West End, this is among the city’s best B&Bs" Full review
