(Cape Elizabeth- 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. According to US News and World Report, the rankings follow a comprehensive, transparent methodology including guest satisfaction from on-line reviews as well as factoring each hotel’s star rating and the aggregate opinion of published travel experts and journalists. The 15th annual Best Hotels rankings evaluate more than 30,000 luxury properties across the United States, Europe, Bermuda, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean.
“We are thrilled to be ranked number 1 for hotels as well as resorts in Maine among so many terrific Maine properties,” stated Shumate. “This recognition underscores the work of our dedicated hospitality team who create memorable travel experiences for our guests. We are very fortunate to be located above an unspoiled sand beach surrounded by natural beauty overlooking the Atlantic- and yet we are just minutes to the center of Portland’s urban chic small port city.”
About Inn by the Sea: An idyllic oceanfront escape, located on a mile of unspoiled sand beach, Inn by the Sea is Maine's premier beach destination offering elegant hospitality and the best of two worlds- a relaxed coastal retreat but located just 7 miles from Portland's urban- chic small port city.
The intimate, upscale Inn has 62 rooms and suites including one- and two-bedroom cottage style suites with full kitchens, living rooms with cozy fireplaces, dining areas and furnished outdoor decks for complete privacy. Families and even the family dog are welcome and will love the stylish décor and beach vibe of the spacious and decidedly modern interiors, while art lovers will delight in the resort’s museum quality collection of regional paintings. Guests unwind in the full- service SPA with cardio room. The ocean view restaurant serves fresh seasonal fare, with handcrafted and regionally sourced menus that will please any palette, all paired with wines from the award- winning cellar of over 2000 bottles.
Luxury comes naturally at Inn by the Sea where we are committed to both outstanding hospitality and environmental preservation and have achieved both LEED® Silver and Maine DEP Environmental Leader certifications. A Preferred Hotels & Resorts LVX and Beyond Green member.
Located 1 1/2 hours from Boston by car, 20 minutes from Portland’s International Jetport, with Amtrak service to Boston, New York, or Washington.
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Rauni Kew | rkew@innbythesea.com | 207.799.3134