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Inn By The Sea

4.0 star property

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On the beach, fishing
Building design
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Children's activities
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
40 Bowery Beach Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME, 04107
  • Crescent Beach State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Two Lights State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cape Elizabeth Light
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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TV

Loft Suite King

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room dining

2 Bedroom Beach Suite

  • 1300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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TV

Accessible Beach Suite

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Garden Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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TV

Beach Suite

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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TV

Cove Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room dining

Accessible 2 Bedroom Beach Suite

  • 1300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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Loft Suite Double Double | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Loft Suite Double Double

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Inn By The Sea

4-star Cape Elizabeth hotel with restaurant
Spend the day relaxing on the beach or pampering yourself at Inn By The Sea's full-service spa.
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.

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.

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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Inn By The Sea features an outdoor pool and a steam room. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge.

Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. This luxury hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, spa services, and a terrace. Complimentary uncovered valet parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Inn By The Sea is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 11 AM.
Sea Glass - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

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 provided

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 at the property
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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 6.54 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
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • 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 smoke detector, 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

Inn By The Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 261 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden gem

The Inn by the Sea was lovely. Customer service was excellent. A bit pricey. Food was good. We wished we could have stayed long enugh to try the spa. The attention to detail was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this property was everything that I hoped it would be. I was looking for a quiet and relaxing place to spend the night before flying home after attending a conference. I stayed in a standard room in the main part of the hotel with a room overlooking the the beach and the water. This is my first time to Maine, and everything has been absolutely wonderful, especially the way the rocks and the water and the beach and the trees glisten in the snow. i’m already planning my trip back to The Inn by the Sea…
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

rolando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful winter destination

Very beautiful setting and accommodations. Stayed in one of the cottage rooms with full kitchen and patio facing the ocean. Great winter getaway
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superior experience.

Friendly and professional staff, room was amazing. Felt like home, and the view was wonderful to wake up to every morning. Couldn’t have picked a better location for our getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Could not be better

Our family stayed at Inn By The Sea for a weekend in January. The property is stunning, and the suite was tremendous. We appreciated all of the little details that invited us to share great experiences together as a family, from the board games on the shelf, to the fire-pit and s'mores in the courtyard, to the walking trails along the beach, everything about the stay was simply wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came up for a quick one night getaway and Inn by the Sea was perfect. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Property was beautiful. The extra hot chocolate, coffee bar, & smores very a sweet touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay. Loved our 2 bdrm ocean front room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing
Welcome gift appreciated
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great couples weekend get away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

2/10 Terrible

JASON

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Sleep in the roadside

Traffic noise very bad!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with beautiful views. We enjoyed our stay very much!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene, Missoula

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great! Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family
Incredible property. Perfect summer coastal Maine experience, especially for families.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franklin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time and truly hated to leave. What a gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and beach. Restaurant seating was not always available without a reservation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent our 29th Anniversary here. We had an upgraded room with a balcony. It was absolutely amazing. Convenient to the beach, convenient to other sights in the Cape Elizabeth area and Portland, Maine. The staff was fantastic from front door staff, wait staff, room cleaners to the managers. They are over the top helpful. Definitely a return visit in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing and Beautiful

It was my first time there and it was impressive. Easy to navigate the grounds and a beautiful view from every angle. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda

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

10/10 Excellent

christine

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELAINE

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