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Children's activities
Meeting facility
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board
On the beach, fishing
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $599
$550 nightly
$599 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

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

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room (Not Pet Friendly)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, Accessible (Not Pet Friendly)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Beach Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Garden Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Accessible Beach Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

2 Bedroom Beach Suite (Not Pet Friendly)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Loft Suite King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Loft Suite Double Double | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Loft Suite Double Double

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Cove Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Accessible 2 Bedroom Beach Suite

  • 1300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cape Elizabeth

When you stay at Inn By The Sea in Cape Elizabeth, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Portland Head Light and State Theatre. .This beach hotel is 14.4 mi (23.3 km) from Old Orchard Beach and 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from Old Orchard Beach Pier.

What's nearby

  • Crescent Beach State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Crescent Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Two Lights State Park - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Portland Head Light - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Thompson's Point - 16 min drive - 10.4 miles

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
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Inn By The Sea

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 7.63 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

Inn Sea Preferred Boutique Cape Elizabeth

Sea Preferred Boutique

Sea Preferred Boutique Cape Elizabeth

Inn Sea Cape Elizabeth

Inn Sea

Sea Cape Elizabeth

Inn By The Sea Hotel Cape Elizabeth

Inn By The Sea Maine/Cape Elizabeth

Inn By The Sea Hotel

Inn By The Sea Cape Elizabeth

Inn By The Sea Hotel Cape Elizabeth

Inn By The Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 317 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 317 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 317 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 317 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 317 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful place, great to walk on beach, nice view, staff great.. cozy place.. so well decorated.. highly recommend for a nice quiet get away
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room, location and staff were all amazing. A fun stay for us our kids and our dog!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Very cozy room at the Inn by the Sea
Dinner at Sea Glass restaurant
Inn By the Sea Lobby
Spa at Inn by the Sea
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We love Inn By The Sea for our Winter getaways with our dog Hayden!! Food at the Seaglass Restaurant is delicious!! Staff are beyond courteous and personally accommodating Katherine and Mark are always friendly at checkin!! The spa services are the perfect way to unwind!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was ready early friendly staff and room is better than expected
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mansoor Raza

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall hospitality Beautiful place
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view and great rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Abdias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great couples weekend get away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

Andrea

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful place. Horrible welcoming upon arrival. Cleaners smoking weed on our patio during our clean
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Bethany

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
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10/10 Excellent

Roberta

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
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to relax on the ocean and enjoy spa services. The loft rooms are beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s everything you would expect or want in a couples get-a-way!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

George

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
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10/10 Excellent

Bina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with beautiful views. We enjoyed our stay very much!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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
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10/10 Excellent

rolando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful winter destination

Very beautiful setting and accommodations. Stayed in one of the cottage rooms with full kitchen and patio facing the ocean. Great winter getaway
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025