Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Maine

This Cape Elizabeth property is about 9 miles south of Portland, nestled amid Maine's Great Pond and the Crescent Beach/Kettle Cove State Park. Recent visitors describe the inn's location as idyllic, and the guest rooms and amenities as the very definition of laid-back luxury. Appointed with bathrobes, hardwood floors, flat-screen TVs, internet access and soothing red and charcoal accents, the inn's accommodations, beach suites and cottages earn top compliments from recent visitors, as do the friendly staff and pet-friendly amenities. At Inn by the Sea, you can indulge in rejuvenating treatments at the on-site spa, and when dinnertime rolls around, you can savor decadent meals at the Sea Glass Restaurant.

With just 24 rooms, this hotel appeals to travelers looking for a quiet getaway to Brunswick, Maine. Located about 26 miles north of Portland, along the banks of the Androscoggin River, The Daniel was originally built in 1819 and began operation as a hotel in the 1980s. The property and its rooms were renovated in 2013 and recent guests were complimentary of the updated accommodations. Rooms include desks, minifridges and free Wi-Fi access, and some have doors that lead to a small Juliet balcony. Property-wide amenities all guests can enjoy range from the whirlpool and sauna to the fitness room and guest pantry stocked with snacks and drinks. For a full dinner, visitors can sit down at Coast Bar + Bistro, which features a rotating seasonal menu of Maine specialties. Plus, the restaurant and lounge welcome live music on Thursday and Friday evenings. Past guests of The Daniel raved about the food at the restaurant, as well as the tasty complimentary breakfast, and said the staff members were accommodating and friendly.

The Westin Portland Harborview sits in the middle of the Arts District in downtown Portland, Maine, and is within walking distance to many top attractions, including the Portland Museum of Art, the State Theatre and the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine. Top of the East is the on-site rooftop bar that serves signature cocktails and small plates with a side of ocean views. Meanwhile, Congress Squared serves modern American cuisine crafted with fresh New England ingredients for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other on-site amenities include the WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio and 24-hour room service. Come nighttime, guests can kick back in one of the hotel's 289 rooms, all of which feature Westin Heavenly Beds, 46-inch flat-screen TVs and large desks with ergonomic chairs. Recent guests loved the accommodating staff and the Westin Portland Harborview's location, but also noted that, despite the name, many of the rooms do not have actual harbor views. And because this hotel is part of the Marriott hotel family, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and use points here.