Immaculate flower gardens surround this beachfront retreat, where guests enjoy s'mores around the courtyard fire pit. The Sea Glass restaurant serves exceptional cuisine with attentive staff. The full-service spa offers rejuvenating treatments while spacious loft rooms provide serene coastal views.
Located in Cape Elizabeth, Inn By The Sea is in a rural area and near the beach. State Theatre is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thompson's Point and Old Orchard Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cross Insurance Arena or Merrill Auditorium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like whale-watching. Visit our Cape Elizabeth travel guide
40 Bowery Beach Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME, 04107
What's nearby
Casco Bay
1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Crescent Beach State Park
1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Two Lights State Park
4 min drive - 1.6 miles
State Theatre
14 min drive - 7.3 miles
Crescent Beach
8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
Portland Transportation Center
19 min drive
Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM)
24 min drive
Restaurants
Honeycomb Cafe
10 min drive
Docks Seafood
11 min drive
Starbucks
9 min drive
Dunkin'
9 min drive
The Lobster Shack
6 min drive
About this property
Inn By The Sea
Luxury upscale hotel by the ocean
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden at Inn By The Sea. Indulge in aromatherapy, a deep-tissue massage, and a detox wrap at the onsite spa. The on-site seafood restaurant, Sea Glass, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like hiking/biking and fishing. In-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free valet parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and RV/bus/truck parking
An electric car charging station, babysitting (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 61 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like high-speed internet and free newspapers.
More amenities include:
Children's books, art supplies, and free extra beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
TVs with cable channels
Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by these third-party sustainability certification schemes: Beyond Green and LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. For more information on what these certifications require and verify, please visit their websites.
The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inn By The Sea on Nov 18, 2026 start from $411, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Inn By The Sea pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Valet parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Inn By The Sea?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Inn By The Sea?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Inn By The Sea located?
Situated near the airport, this luxury hotel is steps from Casco Bay and Crescent Beach State Park. Crescent Beach and Two Lights State Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Inn By The Sea Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Beautiful location, quiet, but close to beach and shorelines. Lots of thoughtful luxuries provided like beach chairs, buckets, snacks, fruit and a nightly fire with smores.
Our room was wonderful and the staff were great also. Food at the restaurants was very good. However, this hotel should have some form of shuttle service to and from the airport. We almost missed our flight home because of poor service from local private transportation providers. This really was a source of stress for my wife and I that was not necessary. This issue is well known to your staff.
The Inn is absolutely beautiful and the staff is so kind and helpful. The dinner at Sea Glass was delicious and the best way to kick off our weekend in Maine. It was hard to leave our room because the ocean view was so picturesque. I hope to come back again!
Couldn't recommend this hotel enough - it was the perfect stay! Staff are incredibly helpful, the rooms are amazing, and the spa was awesome! 15 minutes from Portland and right on the beach, it couldn't get better!
Everything about the hotel and the property were exactly as we'd hoped. The room was beautiful, clean and fully stocked with everything we could need and the meals were creative and delicious. It's our first time staying here but it certainly won't be our last.
This was the utmost experience you could wish for. If you are looking for a get-away with everything perfect- The Inn at the Sea should be your # 1 choice. The stay was beyond our expectations- all A++ .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
Mar 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Absolutely stunning property with beautiful ocean views! The spa was lovely and relaxing. The room we stayed in was clean, had gorgeous views while we sat by the fire in our living room. Staff was attentive and kind. A definite if you are staying in the Cape Elizabeth area.
Inn by the Sea was an excellent place to stay. The front desk during check-in was 5 star and very helpful. Our room was clean, cozy and comfortable. The spa was wonderful and relaxing. The restaurant food was delicious, a lot of variety. I would recommend the Inn By The Sea to my friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Jamie
Feb 14, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Mansoor Raza
Nov 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Splendid stay!
Right from the arrival, warm and efficient hospitality, nice room, nice, clean and well kept property, and most of al what a location. We enjoyed long walks at the beach and shall definitely come back.
This property was amazing. You walk into the lobby and can see the grass and ocean all at once. They have options to eat at the resort, have a bar and a pool. If you’d like, you have options to play games outside, make smores or walk down to the beach. It’s a beautiful walk. The loft we stayed in was beautiful, with gorgeous views. The bathroom has heated floors and there were two tvs, upstairs and downstairs. They even offer clue, scrabble and monopoly. Parking was easy, breakfast was available and the staff was nice. The rooms were very clean. Loved it here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Alan
Jan 9, 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This place is very special, both in its gorgeous setting and in the lovely, comfortable suites. But what stands out especially is how everyone on the staff is so well trained, helpful and gracious. also, the food at the Sea Glass restaurant was wounded and the service perfect.
Inn by the Sea stands out for its beautiful oceanfront location, bright and comfortable rooms with large windows overlooking the sea, and its attentive, caring staff. The Sea Glass restaurant offers excellent cuisine, both for breakfast and dinner, with a relaxing view of the ocean.