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Inn By The Sea

4.0 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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40 Bowery Beach Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME, 04107
  • Place, Crescent Beach State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crescent Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Two Lights State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Cape Elizabeth

When you a stay at Inn By The Sea in Cape Elizabeth, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Casco Bay and Crescent Beach State Park. .This beach hotel is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Maine Mall and 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from Old Orchard Beach Pier.

What's nearby

  • Crescent Beach State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crescent Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Two Lights State Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • State Theatre - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Thompson's Point - 14 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 19 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Honeycomb Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Willows Pizza & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Lobster Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪DiPietro's - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Inn By The Sea

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 61 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch, dinner, or brunch at Sea Glass, a restaurant which specializes in seafood, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free valet parking is available onsite.
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.

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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered valet parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 11 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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
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Inn Sea Cape Elizabeth
Inn Sea
Sea Cape Elizabeth
Inn By The Sea Hotel Cape Elizabeth
Inn By The Sea Maine/Cape Elizabeth
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Inn By The Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 296 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 296 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 296 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 296 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 296 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marylyn

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful experience. We are traveling with our small dog Buttons. The staff all made her feel so welcomed. We were able to eat in the bar area with her and she had her own menu to choose from. The property and grounds are well maintained. The view is stunning. Would absolutely recommend! Hope to stay again
View from the balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariya

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis, Upland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ty
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Valerie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Description and pictures are deceiving of beach suite. It said beachfront property on Expedia, but you have to walk more than a few hundred yards through woodsy, marshy area to get to beach. We were so disappointed that we left a day early and lost out on $1000.00.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, San Tan Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely 5 star. Best bed I’ve slept in at a hotel bar none.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ebby

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Andressa, New York

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose Inn by the Sea because it was advertised as a “pet-friendly” property with beach access for pets, which was a key factor in our decision. Unfortunately, our experience didn’t quite align with those expectations. We arrived on a Sunday around noon and, as expected, our room wasn’t ready (check-in is at 4:00pm). However, unlike many hotels, we were not offered anything while we waited — no welcome drink, light refreshment, or even an early check-in estimate — despite having to wait the full four hours. Once we checked in, we were told our assigned room was not pet-friendly, and we would be charged for any accidents — despite booking under the premise that this was a pet-friendly stay. Additionally, the restaurant only allows pets in the outdoor seating area, and the pool area is not pet-friendly at all. So while the hotel does accommodate pets in some areas, it’s misleading to call it fully pet-friendly when the main guest amenities are off-limits. That said, the property is beautiful and most of the staff were friendly and professional, which we appreciated. But overall, if you’re traveling with a pet and hoping for a truly integrated experience, this may not be the best fit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bethany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay! The food was amazing! Cute added touch doing s’mores every night, my kids loved that! Only thing I’ll say is - the lobby area where you checkin and restaurant could use a remodel. Overall lovely experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian, So Burlington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wildlife area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was one of the best getaways we have ever been on. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryann

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall hospitality Beautiful place
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extraordinary habitat/wetlands ecosystem between the property path and state park. The brief walk was magical-the birds, the wide range of native plants…it’s as if you are staying at a refuge, which I suppose is true! Top notch forest bathing & bird watching. Then there’s the lodging which integrates many aspects of true eco friendly management: glass water decanters with local fresh water, locally sourced gourmet dean’s sweets chocolate -i was even able to leave my handful of fruit peel compost. <3 THEN - the art… incredible original pieces by esteemed artists. Most people probably walk past these impressive works without realizing what’s there but pay attention-the inn doubles as a gallery. The lounge has a great selection of beverages. Next time I’ll save room and schedule a meal at sea glass. The gathering apace outside was lovely with the adirondocks, native plants, and smores station…a beautiful and relaxing, rejuvenating destination. I cannot wait to return!
Beach view
Smores station
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at Inn by the Sea is a home away from home but with beautiful views, tranquil surroundings, exceptional personnel, from the moment you arrive! We have never stayed anywhere like this. They thought of every possible thing you could need and more!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Abigail

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was excellent. Staff was very friendly. Property would benefit from a hot tub.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the Friendliest staff and kick back hotels I have ever stayed at.If you want low key relaxing get a way, this is the place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is 1st Class from The Inn, the room to everyone you deal with was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything perfect
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful experience. Really enjoyed my stay there. Will definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025