Best Spa Hotels in Maine

Described by previous guests as a "spectacular" and "luxurious" retreat with amazing views, the Cliff House Maine reopened in 2016 after an extensive $40 million renovation. The hotel is situated on 70 acres, about 15 miles south of Kennebunkport, Maine, and overlooks the ocean.The property's 132 rooms and suites are decorated in a nautical theme, with a white, navy, yellow and cream color scheme. All accommodations have private terraces boasting ocean views, LCD flat-screen TVs, clothing steamers and in-room wine coolers. If you're looking to indulge in some pampering, Cliff House's spa offers a bevy of services and treatments, including massages, body wraps, facials and more. There's also an indoor and outdoor pool, and a fitness center. On-site eateries include Nubb's Lobster Shack, Tidemark Terrace and the Tiller Restaurant. Recent visitors were pleased with the quality of food at the Tiller Restaurant, but some said it was a little pricey.

The 193 guest rooms at the Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina include coffee makers, flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi access (included in the daily resort fee) and spacious workstations. Some rooms also have semi-private balconies with views of Bar Harbor, Maine. Suites, which come with up to three bedrooms, also come with fully equipped kitchens with a full-sized refrigerator, as well as an expanded living area and a dining table that seats up to six people. On-site amenities include free self-parking, a business center, a free guest laundry facility and access to two oceanfront pools and hot tubs, as well as tennis courts, a spa and a fitness center. There are also four restaurants and lounges: La Bella Vita serves fine Italian food; Stewman’s Lobster Pound serves coastal Maine seafood; Enoteca Wine Bar serves wine and tapas-style plates; and Splash Pool Bar offers light bites and frozen drinks by the pool. While some recent guests loved the great outdoor amenities and the convenient location, others said the customer service was not up to their standards.

Perched on a small peninsula that juts into York Harbor in Maine, this boutique inn wins over visitors with its picturesque locale. The Stage Neck Inn's Colonial-style guest rooms boast sea views, and you can watch boats bob in the harbor while enjoying fresh lobster on the Sandpiper's outdoor terrace, or from the other on-site dining venues, Shearwater and Outdoor Terrace. Plus, all accommodations come with coffee makers, minifridges, Wi-Fi access and cozy terrycloth robes, though several recent guests thought the rooms could use an update. The inn also houses two pools (one indoor, one outdoor), a full-service spa and two clay tennis courts. But for many, it's the inn's quality customer service that clinches the deal; several guests highlight the front desk and restaurant staff as particularly friendly.

The 98 guest rooms and suites in the Bluenose Inn in Bar Harbor, Maine, have free Wi-Fi access, Keurig coffee makers, minifridges, microwaves, irons and ironing boards, bathrobes and 42-inch LCD high-definition TVs. Many rooms also feature a fireplace and private balcony with views of Frenchman Bay. Recent guests said they enjoyed the location and spectacular views. The key feature of the hotel is the Great Room, a piano lounge where guests can gather and socialize or play board games while pianist Bill Trowell plays classical and contemporary tunes. Other on-site amenities include a spa and steam room, two heated pools, a hot tub and a fitness center. For dining, the hotel offers The Looking Glass restaurant, which serves breakfast and dinner and was voted “Best Breakfast with a View” by the editors at Yankee Magazine in 2010. However, some recent guests said the options were limited.

Located on the edge of Rockland Harbor, about 7 miles south of Camden, Maine, Samoset Resort is a vacation destination unto itself. Here, guests have access to a massive outdoor pool, a full-service spa, four restaurants and 18 holes of championship golf. But despite all of the amenities, previous guests say that it's the gracious hotel staff that makes staying here such a treat: Visitors compliment the front desk and service staff on their friendly personalities. Another crowd pleaser? The spacious accommodations appointed with robes, iPod docking stations, flat-screen TVs and mahogany furnishings. Though some visitors caution that a stay here can cost a pretty penny, they also say that the high level of customer service and picturesque surroundings make it worth the price.

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.

Situated about a half-mile southwest of Dock Square, the White Barn Inn & Spa serves as a convenient place to hang your hat if you're looking to explore the heart of Kennebunkport. The inn's AAA Five Diamond Award-winning restaurant is one of the most popular establishments downtown, thanks to its upscale iterations of cod, halibut and lobster roll (all fresh daily catches, of course). The inn also offers private cooking classes available for budding culinary artists. Keep in mind that there are several accommodation choices to pick from: The Main House, the garden and the waterfront cottages. Recent guests especially appreciate the extra perks found in each guest room, like marble bathrooms with heated floors and whirlpool tubs and walk-in rainfall showers. Visitors also appreciate the accommodating staff and the surprisingly quiet locale on Kennebunkport River. 

The Breakwater Inn & Spa is an ideal retreat for visitors seeking a quiet getaway to Kennebunkport, Maine. This hotel – originally built in the 1880s – showcases the area's serene surroundings from its perch along the Kennebunkport River. (Guests considering a stay here should note that, because of the hotel's older roots, there is no elevator in the inn building, but there is an elevator in the spa building.) Rooms and suites are outfitted in nautical sky blue, rich navy and stark white hues and feature pillow-top beds, and free wireless internet access. Also complimentary: The use of the hotel's bikes. If you'd rather stay on-site, work up a sweat at the fitness studio and follow it up with a treatment like a facial, massage or manicure at the spa. Once you're ready for some food, Stripers Waterside Restaurant serves up savory seafood dishes with sunset views. (Note: The restaurant is open on a limited schedule in the offseason.)

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.

This family-owned property is situated in a small neighborhood just east of the river in Kennebunkport, Maine. The staff members running the Captain Lord Mansion receive heaps of praise from recent guests for their welcoming demeanors and helpfulness. At this property, you'll find ornately decorated rooms complete with memory foam mattresses, minifridges, complimentary Wi-Fi and gas fireplaces. Guests here also have complimentary access to snowshoes, bikes, beach chairs and towels, and visitors are invited to sample from the extensive wine cellar. Meanwhile, the Day Spa pampers visitors with soothing treatments like deep tissue massages and body rubs. Guests particularly love the decadent, three-course breakfasts, which are included in the room rates.

Amid Maine's Victorian-style bed-and-breakfasts, the Camden Harbour Inn stands apart with its sleek interior furnishings and top-notch amenities (including flat-screen TVs, rainfall showers and in some cases private balconies and gas fireplaces). And that's not all this coastal retreat has to offer: The hotel's award-winning Natalie's restaurant serves up local Maine fare and the tranquil spa offers a wide range of replenishing treatments. Recent guests say this inn sets the bar in excellence – from its exquisite setting to its exceptionally attentive staff. You'll find this Relais & Châteaux retreat just steps from downtown Camden, conveniently located near a small beach, boutique shops and other recreational facilities.