Inn By The Sea

We stayed for several days in March assisting our youngest who just moved to this region. We had stayed once before when we were in Maine for a Summer wedding. This WILL BE our new home away from home when visiting from Ohio. What an extraordinary property in such a perfect setting! We had the usual Maine late winter weather while there, some sunshine, a day of rain, one of fog... and one day, woke up to 5 inches of beautiful snow. But this property is beautiful in all seasons. We booked an ocean view full suite and it was sublime! Off season is a nice time to go because the rates are more favorable than the high season of summer. An easy walk to the beach, short ride to the Portland Lighthouse and a short ride into downtown Portland are all wonderful features of this location. The rooms and suites are exceptional in their comfort and interior design elements and....the gracious welcoming amenities in the bathrooms and kitchens! Lastly, but certainly not least, I want to give a shout out to the wonderful gracious staff. On this trip I had the blessed opportunity to meet and visit with Eva St. Pierre, their director of Guest Services. Inn by the Sea is very lucky to have someone like Eva representing them and interacting with guests! We plan to return in June of this Summer for a few more days. I am absolutely counting down the days until that trip and hoping to enjoy another fabulous stay at Inn by the Sea!

Besides being an absolutely stunning resort, the staff were the most exceptional compared to any place we've ever been. Betsy, at the front desk, is so incredibly positive and so helpful. Mark, one of the managers, was very attentive, and my husband and I learned so much from him in our daily interactions. I found myself wanting to see Mark and Betsy each day! What I found very interesting is that the young dining room staff were, besides being positive, interacted so warmly, without being patronizing, to us seniors. You don't see that too often. I spoke with Eva at checkout and mentioned this. She shared how they really pick staff on eye contact, attitude, etc. You could tell! JD and Kathryn were also great Note, everyone pretty much mentioned how the General Manager created the great vibes and had their backs (didn't meet her/him but worth a mention). Just LOVED our stay! And thanks for letting me take those cool pens!

We came here for a romantic getaway, and The Inn by the Sea exceeded every expectation. The setting is peaceful and beautiful, just steps from the ocean, with a private boardwalk leading to the beach. Our suite felt like a cozy seaside retreat, and the on-site restaurant was a highlight — every dish was absolutely delicious, especially the local seafood. A perfect place to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy the quiet beauty of Maine.