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Inn by the Sea
40 Bower Beach Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
Ramiz Jasic Joins Inn by the Sea as Executive Chef for Sea Glass Restaurant
May 21, 2025
Ramiz Jasic Joins Inn by the Sea as Executive Chef for Sea Glass Restaurant. The Chef brings with him decades of culinary experience and a passion for food rooted in heritage with stories that shape the dining experience
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Inn by the Sea Wins 2025 Preferred GIFTTS Pineapple Award for Sustainability
May 16, 2025
Inn by the Sea wins 2025 GIFTTS Pineapple Award for Sustainability at Preferred Hotels and Resorts Global Conference in Singapore
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The Best Beach Resorts for families
May 10, 2025
The best beach resorts for families according to Beth Luberecki, from coast to coast where sun, sand, and surf are just the beginning of the vacation experience.
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Inn by the Sea Named in Travel + Leisure's 2025 T+L500 Best Hotels in the World
April 18, 2025
Inn by the Sea has been named to Travel + Leisure’s 2025 T+L 500 list of the best hotels in the world announced Nick Shumate, General Manager of the luxurious beach resort.
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Escape to Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth, Maine
April 15, 2025
Shoreline Illustrated: Inn by the Sea offers a perfect blend of coastal charm and refined comfort. A Luxury Coastal Getaway Just Minutes from Portland with Ocean Views, Spa, and Dining.
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Maine’s Inn by the Sea Joins Tablet Hotels, the Official Hotel Selection of the Michelin Guide
March 24, 2025
Nick Shumate, General Manager of Inn by the Sea, is proud to announce that the luxurious beach resort has joined Tablet Hotels, the curated collection of the world’s most extraordinary hotels, recognized as the official hotel selection from the Michelin Guide since 2018.
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Where to bring your furry friend, explore the winter weather and grab a bite to eat in Portland, Maine
March 06, 2025
Nicole Estaphan, journalist at the Chronicle in Boston, visits Inn by the Sea with her pup.
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9 EV-friendly inns and hotels in Northern New England
February 11, 2025
Kim Knox Beckius writes for AAA, if you drive an electric vehicle, you’ll rest easy at these Northern New England properties that offer on-site charging stations including Inn by the Sea.
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Stunning Maine Resorts Named Among the Best in The US
February 11, 2025
Have you started planning your next vacation yet? U.S. News & World Report recently released its best resorts in the U.S. list for 2025, and Maine scored some top spots.
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Inn by the Sea is the #1 Hotel and #1 Resort in Maine
February 11, 2025
Inn by the Sea has been ranked as both Maine’s Best Hotel and Best Resort for 2025 by U.S. News and World Report’s annual ranking of hotels, announced the Inn’s General Manager, Nick Shumate.
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The 25 best U.S. family resorts and hotels for a vacation
February 09, 2025
For a memorable family vacation, just any hotel or resort won’t do. It takes more than a basic pool and purely functional dining options for a trip that stands out from others.
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Inn by the Sea Awarded I Prefer Members' Choice Award 2024
December 18, 2024
Inn by the Sea, Maine’s premier beach destination, was ranked in the Top 10 New England Resorts in Travel + Leisure’s coveted 2024 World’s Best Awards survey. For the past 29 years, Travel + Leisure magazine readers have shared their memories and weighed in on travel experiences around the globe, including opinions on the best hotels and resorts.
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Inn by the Sea is a perfect Maine destination all year long
November 18, 2024
Experience a year-round coastal retreat at Maine's Inn by the Sea, where luxury meets eco-consciousness and pet-friendly amenities. From indulgent spa treatments and seaside yoga to doggy menus and nearby fall activities, this serene Cape Elizabeth resort offers something for everyone—whether you're seeking relaxation or adventure.
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Nick Shumate Appointed General Manager at Inn by the Sea
November 18, 2024
Olympia Hospitality is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Shumate as General Manager of Inn by the Sea, Maine's premier beach destination.
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Maine’s Inn by the Sea Named in Top 10 New England Resorts in Travel +Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Awards
July 11, 2024
Inn by the Sea has been awarded the Preferred Travel Group’s prestigious I Prefer Members’ Choice Award for 2024 announced Nick Shumate, the Inn’s General Manager. According to Preferred Travel Group, the awards, now in their seventh year, celebrate the best in hospitality with 21 exceptional hotels across four global regions being recognized for their outstanding service and unique offerings. This year a record number of votes were cast by I Prefer members across the 600+ I Prefer Hotels.
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Inn by the Sea Recognized by Preferred Hotels & Resorts with I Prefer Hotel of the Year 2024
July 11, 2024
Preferred Hotels & Resorts announced its 2024 Preferred Awards of Excellence with Inn by the Sea among 12 winning hotels. Presented by the brand’s CEO Lindsey Ueberroth and President Michelle Woodley Inn by the Sea was awarded I Prefer Hotel of the Year 2024. The award was accepted by Michael Briggs, Regional Managing Director for Olympia Hospitality.
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Best Pet-Friendly Hotels
April 22, 2024
Newsweek Reader's Choice for Best Pet-Friendly Hotels "We've consulted experts and compiled a list of pet-friendly properties that range from mountain lodges to luxury hotels." At Inn by the Sea "You and your best fuzzy pal can take in gorgeous views in this luxury beachside resort."
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Maine Restaurant Week is right around the corner
February 23, 2024
WMTW Channel 8- Maine Restaurant Week is right around the corner and Maine Menu is helping you get ready. This week, we take you to the Sea Glass restaurant at the Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth where Chef David Brown is preparing a Lamb Wellington for Maine Restaurant Week.
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Why the shoulder season is the best time to visit Portland, Maine
February 12, 2024
Plan your visit to the Portland region in winter, spring or late fall and get into popular dining spots, enjoy lower hotel prices, and have room to roam.
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Hotels with pet dogs in residence
January 27, 2024
Hotels may flaunt their pet-friendly status but some properties are going a step further, teaming up with local rescue organizations to help dogs find homes
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Rewilding takes root
January 08, 2024
Rewilding takes root. Resorts are taking rewilding - the rehabilitation of natural ecosystems- further , making extensive efforts to bring back native plants and animals to their properties and winning praise from guests and ecologists.
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Luxury Meets Sustainability
December 01, 2023
by Laura Evans - Sustainable tourism is more widespread...but a select group of green hotels also have luxury in their DNA, including Inn by the Sea. (click thru to pages 76-81)
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Inn by the Sea Recognized with Conde Nast Traveler’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Award for Top Twenty New England Resorts
October 03, 2023
Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Inn by the Sea being recognized in the Top 10 New England Resorts, stated the Inn’s Managing Director, Michael Briggs.
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Inn-spired Getaways
September 19, 2023
by Jocelyn Nace. Inn-spired Getaways- Sweater weather is coming: it's time to cozy up at a classic New England Inn. "Equally focused on nature and luxury, Inn by the Sea boasts 62 chic, modern rooms & suites...."
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Inn by the Sea: Eco-Luxury Beachfront Hotel in Cape Elizabeth, Maine
August 29, 2023
Discover Maine’s Inn by the Sea, a luxury beachfront retreat in Cape Elizabeth blending eco-conscious design with upscale comfort. Enjoy ocean-view suites, dog-friendly amenities, sustainable dining, and direct access to Crescent Beach—just minutes from Portland.
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10 best beach resorts in the USA
July 19, 2023
Erika Mailman, Time Out, picks Inn by the Sea as one of the 10 best beach resorts in the USA. Located on a mile of sandy beach on Maine's beautiful Atlantic coast replete with instagrammable lighthouses.
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Top 10 Pet Friendly Resorts and Hotels in the US
July 16, 2023
Gwen Pratesi for Family Vacationist. The luxury Inn by the Sea along the picturesque coastline of southern Maine was one of the first dog-friendly US Beach Resorts.
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Sea Glass Awarded Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
June 27, 2023
Sea Glass , the ocean view restaurant at Inn by the Sea, has been honored for its outstanding wine cellar with Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence 2023. (Click for story)
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14 Incredible Destinations If You Need Peace and Relaxation
June 26, 2023
Travel + Leisure - What could be more idyllic than strolling the cape and exploring lighthouses? This town is the home of the Cape Elizabeth Light (or Two Lights Lighthouse) which has been active since 1874. In addition to the interesting history and classic New England architecture, Cape Elizabeth is one of the best places to get juicy lobster. You will find plenty of tranquility here on the rocks, and also at accommodations like Inn by the Sea, one of Maine's best luxury hotels with relaxing in-room amenities like cozy fireplaces and soaking tubs.
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What's New at New England Spas
June 01, 2023
From Editors at Yankee- Kim Knox Beckius- What's new at New England Spas. Here in New England, resort spas continue to elevate their offerings with creative, innovative treatments...click for story
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10 of the Best Luxury Hotels in Maine
May 23, 2023
Lauren Dana Ellman for Travel + Leisure- From breezy beachfront resorts to intimate Inns, we've rounded up the best luxury hotels in Maine for your next New England weekend away.
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Inn by the Sea, a perfect getaway
May 10, 2023
A taste of Massachusetts visits the Inn & Sea Glass restaurant- With ocean views, beautiful rooms & a pristine beach, Inn by the Sea, 10 mins. south of Portland, is the perfect getaway..click for story
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Meet the Chef: David Brown
April 30, 2023
Meet the Chef: 5 Reasons to Visit® sat down with Executive Chef David Brown of Sea Glass at Inn by the Sea, in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
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Inn by the Sea Named Best Pet Friendly Hotel in Maine
April 29, 2023
With an eye on what’s new for 2023, Yankee’s editors round up the best attractions, eateries, and hotels in top Maine travel destinations.
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Inn by the Sea is welcomed as a member of Beyond Green
March 02, 2023
Maine’s Inn by the Sea has been welcomed into Beyond Green’s global portfolio of some of planet earth’s most sustainable hotels. Beyond Green’s curated hotel collection is committed to meeting global sustainable standards, offering guests authentic experiences and adventures that align with responsible travel values
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Inn by the Sea Ranked in Best Maine Hotels by US News & World Report
February 08, 2023
US News and World Report lists Inn by the Sea on their 2023 Best Resorts & Best Hotels in Maine 2023 rankings
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These Three New England Hotels Specialize In Affordable Luxury
January 10, 2023
by Roger Sands- "These three New England Hotels specialize in affordable luxury.... An elegant beach front resort, Inn by the Sea captures the imagination of discerning travelers"....
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Inn by the Sea Appoints David Brown Executive Chef
December 01, 2022
Inn by the Sea, Maine’s premier beach destination, announces the appointment of David Brown as Executive Chef.
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Inn by the Sea wins Preferred Best Practices & Achievement Award
November 01, 2022
Inn by the Sea is proud to announce they have won the Preferred Best Practice & Achievement Award in the category of Integrated Quality Assurance, L.V.X. Collection, announced the Inn’s Managing Director, Michael Briggs. The award was presented at the Preferred 2022 Regional Meeting September 13 to 15, 2022 at The Biltmore in Coral Gables, Florida.
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Inn By The Sea Recognized With Conde Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards 2022 For Northeast Resorts
October 04, 2022
Conde Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers' Choice Awards 2022 with Inn by the Sea recognized in the top ten of Northeast Resorts. Full results in the November issues of the magazine.
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Chef Andrew Chadwick Is Hospitality Maine's Chef Of The Year
October 04, 2022
Sea Glass Chef Andrew Chadwick has been selected 2022 Chef of the year by Maine's Hospitality Association, Hospitality Maine.
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A Maine Jewel- Inn by the Sea
August 04, 2022
Inn by the Sea is an eco-property for the entire family, including the four-legged members, and it has received numerous awards and accolades in the travel press. (click for story)
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A Midsummer Dream Weekend
July 19, 2022
The Maine Enthusiast- A Midsummer Dream Weekend. We were lucky enough to have friends getting married at the Inn by the Sea, so decided to make a weekend of it. Cape Elizabeth is the perfect destination for families and couples or friends who are seeking a quiet summer escape... Inn by the Sea is oceanfront luxury at its finest!
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Sea Glass at Inn by the Sea Achieves 2022 Wine Spectator Award
June 30, 2022
Sea Glass restaurant at Maine’s Inn by the Sea has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2022 Restaurant Awards. In achieving the Award of Excellence, Sea Glass has again demonstrated a deep cellar with extensive selections across many regions.
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Travel + Leisure Names Inn by the Sea to 2022 T+L500 list
April 25, 2022
Travel + Leisure Names Maine’s Inn by the Sea to coveted 2022 T+L500 list of the World’s Top 500 Hotels. This year's T+L 500, which recognizes the premier hotels from around the globe, is drawn from the results of the renowned travel magazine’s 2021 World’s Best Awards.
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Coastal Distancing At Inn by the Sea in Maine’s Shoulder Season
March 25, 2022
Terri Marshall of Travel Squire visits Inn by the Sea, on Crescent Beach, Maine, for some fall coastal distancing. "It’s a dreamy scene, romantic, unspoiled, beauty au natural—and that’s what this part of Maine and the inn are all about."
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The Most Luxurious Dog Friendly Hotels
February 25, 2022
by Irenie Forshaw- Inn by the Sea. The elegant ocean-side property has been welcoming dogs for over 30 years and is one of the few hotels not to charge a fee when you bring along your four-legged friend.
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The Best Dog Friendly Luxury Hotels and Resorts
January 14, 2022
by Larry Olmsted- I put this eco-friendly oceanfront resort just outside of Portland first on this list, and it was not an accident....Inn by the Sea does not have a (pet) fee (click for full story)
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A Treat for New England Locals and Travelers
January 01, 2022
by Jenna Donleavy of Knox, Bear & harper for Chewey.com "I took Bear, a Labrador/Border Collie mix, to beautiful Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth, Maine—one of the best dog-friendly vacation destinations in New England. The hotel staff go above and beyond to provide pet-friendly accommodations and make sure dogs of all sizes feel welcome."
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Fall in Love with Southern Maine
December 01, 2021
by Stacey Marcus- Where to stay, where to eat and top ten things to do in Southern Maine. Want to bring along the family pet? Check out Cape Elizabeth's Inn by the Sea where you and your four legged friend can be pampered equally...more
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6 Family Boutique Hotels that Get What Families Want
November 01, 2021
by Kyle McCarthy- While millennials continue to book vacation rentals, demand for family boutique hotels has increased for short stays and road trips....Among NE Beach resorts which are summer family getaways...Inn by the Sea is a standout.
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Top 30 Resorts in the Northeast: Readers' Choice Awards
October 05, 2021
Inn by the Sea is recognized with Conde Nast Traveler's 2021 Readers' Choice Awards, listed #3 in the Top 30 Resorts in the Northeast
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World's Best: The Top 10 New England Resort Hotels
September 08, 2021
by Liz Cantrell. World's Best: Inn by the Sea listed is in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards as Top 10 New England Resort Hotels. Every year for their World's Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Hotels were rated on their facilities, location, service, food, and overall value. Properties were classified as city or resort based on their locations and amenities.
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Vogue: Where to stay, eat and play in Portland Maine
September 03, 2021
by Elisee Browchuck. Inn by the Sea- With views of Crescent Beach from every corner and the ocean’s omnipresent scent, Inn by the Sea lives up to its name. Located just 15 minutes from Portland, the pet-friendly resort offers vacationers an idealistic Maine escape with the convenience of exploring both the city and coast. All 61 suites are dressed in playful nautical decors like antique buoys, but still feel sophisticated enough for a longer stay—and are equipped with everything you’d need to do so, from unlimited coffee to lobster crackers. Beyond the spa, heated swimming pool, and lavish outdoor lounge areas, a picturesque boardwalk guides guests through a sea of local wildflowers out to the beach, which is outfitted in matching blue umbrellas and chairs. Surprise summer treats like s’mores, bonfires before sunset, and ice cream socials fit for kids and adults alike make days spent at the Inn that much sweeter.
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In the lap of luxury
September 01, 2021
by Sarah Notton. For pet owners who love to travel look no further than these luxurious hotels...At Maine's Inn by the Sea, one of the first luxury properties in the U.S. to accept pets...dogs are warmly welcomed thanks to the hotel's VIP very important pets policy...
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Sea Glass Earns Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2021
August 31, 2021
Sea Glass earns Wine Spectator's coveted Award of Excellence for it's deep wine cellar with over 2,000 bottles and 350 labels. The Award of Excellence is given to restaurants with thoughtfully chosen selections appropriate for the cuisine and representative of a range of regions and styles. These lists can vary in size but typically offer 90 options or more, according to Wine Spectator.
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Inn by the Sea triple winner in USA Today's 10 Best
August 30, 2021
by Kristi Palma. Inn by the Sea is selected as a triple winner in USA Today's 10Best Reader's Choice Awards 2021, and is listed in the Top Ten for Best Luxury hotels, Best Waterfront hotels and Best Eco-friendly hotels.
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20 Most Romantic Honeymoon Hotels in Maine
August 06, 2021
by Lindsay Cohn. Inn by the Sea- Oceanfront glamour done the Maine way—not the glitzy kind, but the quintessential New England second-home sort of refinement that well-heeled travelers crave. Cue spacious suites with plush king beds and waterfront views, plus warm hospitality, a fine dining restaurant and an outdoor firepit.
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Editor's Choice Award: Inn by the Sea
May 24, 2021
Amber Brooks. Editor's Choice Award: Inn by the Sea is a luxurious, regenerative resort where couples can stay just steps from the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Guests can dine at the Inn’s upscale restaurant or get pampered at its on-site spa.
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10 Remote Work Hotel Packages too Good to Pass Up
April 03, 2021
by Jen Murphy: Inn by the Sea. A waterfront view and a one-mile-long stretch of beach at your doorstep takes the edge off even the most stressful work days. And when a room at the Inn by the Sea doubles as your office, you can break for lunch with a bike ride to the Lobster Shack at Two Lights, a ten-minute ride away.
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Travel + Leisure Maine Travel Guide
February 25, 2021
Best Hotels in Maine: Inn by the Sea: A skip away from Portland lies the Inn by the Sea, a gorgeous beachfront resort with a full-service spa. Inn by the Sea’s outdoor fire pits and fireplaces in every suite make it a prime choice for a winter stay. Have breakfast at Sea Glass, the property’s restaurant, before taking a long walk on the pristine private beach, or heading into Portland for a day of fun.
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5 Reasons to Visit Portland Maine
February 01, 2021
Best Hotels in Maine: Inn by the Sea: A skip away from Portland lies the Inn by the Sea, a gorgeous beachfront resort with a full-service spa. Inn by the Sea’s outdoor fire pits and fireplaces in every suite make it a prime choice for a winter stay. Have breakfast at Sea Glass, the property’s restaurant, before taking a long walk on the pristine private beach, or heading into Portland for a day of fun.
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Pet-friendly places to stay in New England
January 27, 2021
by Diane Bair & Pamela Wright. Pet- Friendly: The Inn by the Sea, a luxury oceanfront resort in Cape Elizabeth, welcomes dogs at no extra charge. Beach towels, blankets, and healthy doggie treats are provided. Dogs are welcome in the fireplace lounge; there’s a special dog menu, too. Within the next couple of months, the inn will restart its foster dog program. The on-site foster program with Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland has resulted in 156 shelter dogs being adopted by guests.
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Dog Friendly Inn by the Sea pampers pets & people
October 12, 2020
by Hilary Nangle. The über dog-friendly Inn by the Sea makes it easy to travel with your pooch. This luxury inn edging Crescent Beach State Park in Cape Elizabeth regularly notches top marks in the nation for luxury, experience, being green, and yes, dog-friendliness. Never content to rest on its many laurels, the inn regularly updates the property. And, it’s always looking or more ways to support not only the environment, but also the community.
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5 Beautiful & Responsible Places to Stay in Maine
August 06, 2020
Alyssa Shelasky: At the paradisal Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth, some of the Inn’s new protocols include touch less curbside check in, enhanced housekeeping services, and strict social distancing at the pool and restaurants. There is daily yoga on the big seaside lawn, so you can distance, breathe fresh air, and enjoy the ocean view. The spa is now open, and liquid relaxation at the bar is allowed and encouraged. We are living in a global pandemic, after all.
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Vacationing with pets
July 02, 2020
By Lauren Chattman. Newsday. Beach-loving pets and their owners might check out the INNcredible Pet Package offered by the Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, where there is never an extra pet fee. Your dog will be welcomed with an Inn by the Sea dog bowl, a personalized L.L. Bean dog bed, an L.L. Bean dog toy, a nightly selection from the inn’s pet menu, and nightly turn down service including seasonally flavored dog treats. The Inn works in collaboration with the local animal shelter to foster about 45 dogs a year. Guests are welcome to walk and play with the foster dogs, and many guests have fallen in love and adopted a pooch during a stay at the Inn.
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Give a mom a getaway, and something to look forward to
April 30, 2020
By Diane Bair & Pamela Wright. For ultra-pampering, you can’t beat the Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Mom can spend her days walking pretty, mile-long Crescent Beach, relaxing in the spa, or joining a small group on a bird-watching or garden tour.
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Forget the Cookie. I Want a Dog at Check In.
October 23, 2019
The Inn by the Sea, a pet-friendly beach resort on Cape Elizabeth in Maine, fosters one shelter dog at a time and will eagerly facilitate a pet adoption if a guest falls in love.
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Maine's Luxurious Inn by the Sea Selected #2 in Top 25 New England Resorts by Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards
October 08, 2019
Maine's luxurious Inn by the Sea has secured the number two spot in the Top 25 Resorts in New England as selected by Condé Nast Traveler in their Reader’s Choice Awards for 2019.
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Forbes April 2019- The Maine Thing: How Inn by the Sea Can Seduce You- by Laura Manske
April 23, 2019
If you crave travel seduction on your vacation — the sublime feeling of falling in love with an oasis of natural beauty, welcome ambience, easy relaxation, endearing surprises and pampering details — then Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, will turn your head and fill your heart. Ideal for indulging both romantic couples and frolicking families, this year-round retreat is an especially desirable getaway in summer. There is much to woo you here.
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Adventure to Maine's Southern Coast
March 01, 2019
Weston Magazine Group- Greenwich/ Upper East Side
Adventure to Maine's Southern Coast: If you are yearning for that quintessential Maine family vacation, head to Cape Elizabeth's Inn by the Sea. Although much of Maine's dramatic coastline is rugged, Inn by the Sea is nestled beside an unspoiled sand beach.
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Hotels Connecting Guests and Rescue Animals
February 01, 2019
Fodor's Travel- The ocean views and luxury accommodations at Inn by the Sea take a backseat for some guests whose first request upon arrival is to meet the hotel's current foster dog. In the three years since the Maine hotel partnered with the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, more than 125 pups have found forever homes.
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Global Traveler Pet Possibilities
January 16, 2019
Thanks Global Traveler Magazine & Susan Barnes at TravelinGirl for including Inn by the Sea in your "Pet Possibilities" article! "Inn by the Sea, located on a mile of sand beach, offers over the top pampering for pets and their owners, as well as to foster dogs; guests have adopted 131 dogs to date through the inn's collaboration with the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland."
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National Geographic Traveler- Plan the Perfect Coastal Maine Road Trip
September 01, 2018
"Though rocky shores dominate Maine's coastline, a mile-long swath of sand frames Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth. Follow the boardwalk through a sanctuary planted with native vegetation to lovely Crescent Beach. The six acre oasis is part of initiative to create a safe haven for vulnerable New England cottontail rabbits. The inn also works with the Animal Refuge league of Greater Portland to support dog adoption. Be prepared- there's almost always a cutie curled up behind the front desk."
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Inn by the Sea 10 Best Destination Resorts
August 20, 2018
Maine's luxurious Inn by the Sea is honored to have been named to USA Today's10 Best Destination Resorts list.
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Sea Glass Earns Wine Spectator Best of the Award of Excellence in 2018
July 18, 2018
Sea Glass restaurant at Maine's Inn by the Sea has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator's 2018 Restaurant Awards, with a Best of the Award of Excellence.
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Favorite Oceanfront Hotels in Maine | Yankee Editors Picks
July 16, 2018
"Handsome rooms, suites, and cottages shelter guests at this seaside resort with an outdoor saltwater pool, a restaurant and lounge with indoor and outdoor seating, and a boutique spa. A boardwalk through a New England cottontail preserve links the ultragreen, dog- and family-friendly property with dune-backed Crescent Beach, a state park with lifeguards."
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A Ruff Guide to Adopting a Dog on Your Next Trip
July 11, 2018
AFAR: "Just a seven-mile drive south of Portland, Maine, Inn by the Sea is an idyllic beach getaway on the Atlantic coast. The private boardwalk, a full-service spa, and a seafood restaurant with ocean views are worth the trip, but the best amenity this hotel offers is the opportunity to adopt an animal in need."
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Inn by the Sea Receives Preferred Hotels GIFTTS Award
May 15, 2018
Maine's Inn by the Sea was recognized by Preferred Hotels & Resorts® with a GIFTTS Pineapple Award presented to the Inn's General Manager, Michael Briggs, at the Preferred Global Conference in San Diego, California on May 4, 2018. Preferred Hotels & Resorts® recognizes member hotels that have demonstrated excellence in their commitment to inspiring experiences for their guests and local communities annually.
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Romantic Restaurants that Indulge Your Culinary Fantasies
April 16, 2018
Roger Sands: One of the pleasures of traveling is discovering romantic dining experiences that provide gourmet cuisine, exemplary service and an exquisite ambiance.... Only ten minutes from Portland, Inn by the Sea features the talents of Chef Andrew Chadwick at the intimate Sea Glass restaurant. Guests are treated to an extravagant dining experience with spectacular ocean views from its secluded oceanfront dining room. Chef Chadwick marries the freshest ingredients with a focus on health...special dinners often include oysters, lamb, scallops, and cauliflower a la plancha. A chocolate cake rounds out the evening.
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Coasting to Luxury
July 01, 2017
Melissa C. Gillespie: Inn by the Sea is undergoing a re imagining of its two bedroom cottage style suites with a new design that blends coastal ambiance and a contemporary vibe...when completed in June the 10 new two bedroom Cove suites will overlook seaside lawns and gardens with partial ocean views, while luxury Beach suites will have beautiful panoramas of the Atlantic.
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Best Friends
December 01, 2016
A Maine hotel opens its doors to some pretty sweet seniors. Since 2015 fifty-three dogs have found their forever homes because of their interim stay at the Inn. While guests appreciate the breathtaking waterfront views, abundant gardens and farm to fork dining experience, the glowing reviews of the Inn often mention what a lovely treat it was to be able to spend quality time with a dog.
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Conde Nast Selects Inn by the Sea as one of the Best Resorts in the North East for 2016
October 18, 2016
Conde Nast Traveler readers have once again selected Maine's Inn by the Sea one of the Best Resorts in the Northeast in the 29th Annual Reader's Choice Awards.
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Travel & Leisure Selects Inn by the Sea for 2016 World's Best Hotel Awards
July 11, 2016
Travel + Leisures 2016 Worlds Best Awards have selected Inn by the Sea as one of the 100 Best Hotels in the World, and as one of the Top Ten Resorts in the American Northeast.
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Inn by the Sea welcomes new General Manager Michael Briggs
April 15, 2016
An industry veteran with extensive resort management experience, Briggs is responsible for the resorts overall operation which includes 61 up-scale guest rooms and suites, ocean view restaurant and full service SPA.
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BELLA New York Magazine
April 08, 2016
Compelled by an intellectual search for complex flavors that best represent the diversity of a region his creations start with high quality, whole ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible.
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