Winter shines on the Maine coast in the most peaceful way. With fewer visitors, the pace softens and the shoreline feels beautifully unhurried. You’ll still enjoy the same spacious suites, the same delectable ocean-view dining, and the same calming Atlantic vistas—only now they feel more personal, more intimate. Winter in Maine is crisp sea air, quiet beaches, and a cozy kind of luxury that lets you truly savor the coast.

  • Reconnect with nature: Crescent Beach State Park sits right next door, offering a mile of sandy beach and pristine shoreline. Winter brings fewer visitors, so peaceful walks, coastal views, and that calming seaside vibe often feel like they’re all yours.

  • Relaxed coastal luxury: Spacious, elegant suites make it easy to unwind and reconnect with friends or family—and yes, the family dog is welcome too.

  • Exceptional dining with a view: Sea Glass Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, featuring regionally sourced, seasonal menus created by Chef Ramiz Jasic. His “food for all” philosophy offers something for everyone—from vegans to carnivores. Prefer cozy? Enjoy his menus fireside in the lounge with handcrafted cocktails. Even pups can join, with selections from the gourmet dog menu.

  • Fireside flavors, even in winter: Cocktails and small plates are enjoyed outdoors around the fire tables—even in mid-winter.

  • Wellness your way: Keep up your fitness routine in the cardio room, or fully unwind with rejuvenating treatments at the full-service spa or in the steam rooms.

  • Best of both worlds: Inn by the Sea offers the tranquility of a beach resort, but is just 15 minutes from Portland’s vibrant, urban-chic waterfront, unique boutique shopping, world class dining and cultural scene.

  • Year-round experiences: Guests enjoy a full calendar of activities in warm weather, plus signature winter events like the Seafood Celebration and the annual Ice Bar in winter. School holidays means winter activites planned for families.

  • Quintessential Maine: Several iconic lighthouses are nearby, including Portland Head Light, commissioned by George Washington at Fort Williams just minutes away. Enjoy walks on the edge of the sea at both Fort Williams and Two Lights State Park.

  • Forest Bathing: Crescent Beach has a trail system adjacent to the Inn and the wooded trails at Robinson's Woods are 2 minutes away. The Great Pond Walk takes in forest, fields and a boardwalk that circles half of the 125 acre fresh water pond. Borrow our snow shoes if there is snow!

  • A heart for rescue dogs: For nine years, Inn by the Sea has partnered with the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, fostering dogs on property. Guests and locals often fall in love—so far, 207 dogs have found loving homes after their stay at the Inn. If you adore dogs and didn't bring a pup to the Inn, the Inn's foster dog would love a walk with you.