Inn by the Sea Named in USA TODAY’s 10Best Eco-Friendly Hotels

Inn by the Sea in Maine has been honored as one of the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Eco-Friendly Hotel, announced General Manager Nick Shumate. The resort has been a leader in sustainable hospitality for over two decades and is a proud member of Beyond Green, a curated collection of hotels across 18 countries that are committed to sustainable travel and responsible tourism.

“We’re incredibly proud to receive this recognition from USA TODAY readers,” said Shumate. “It’s a testament to our long-standing commitment to eco-conscious hospitality, and we’re thrilled to be included alongside other hotels working to make travel more sustainable.”

According to USA TODAY, nominees were selected by a panel of industry experts, including editors from USA TODAY and 10Best.com, along with other contributors. The public voted digitally over a four-week period. The full list of winners can be found at: https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-eco-friendly-hotel-2025/.

Situated just 7 miles south of Portland above a mile-long stretch of unspoiled sandy beach, Inn by the Sea has long embraced sustainable tourism through eco-conscious design and guest-centered programs that highlight the region’s natural beauty. The resort offers elegant accommodations in spacious rooms and suites, 100% of their electricity is sourced from a Maine solar farm, a LEED® Silver-certified full-service spa and wellness center and the Inn plants a tree for every guest reservation.

A private boardwalk leads guests through a wildlife sanctuary to the Atlantic Ocean, while the resort’s oceanfront restaurant and bar serve fresh, locally sourced cuisine, seafood, and regional craft beverages. One- and two-bedroom cottage-style suites, complete with kitchens and generous living areas, make it a favorite destination for both couples seeking a romantic retreat and multigenerational travelers looking for a coastal escape and to travel green.

About Inn by the Sea: About Inn by the Sea: An idyllic oceanfront escape, located on a mile of unspoiled sand beach, just 7 miles from Portland, Inn by the Sea is Maine's premier beach destination offering elegant hospitality in 62 upscale rooms and suites, with full- service SPA, cardio room, heated pool and captivating cuisine served in ocean view Sea Glass restaurant. Children and dogs are warmly welcomed to this Preferred LVX® member and Virtuoso® property. Maine DEP Environmental Leader, LEED® Silver certification and member of BEYOND GREEN.

FMI: Rauni Kew, Green Program Manager, Inn by the Sea. 207.799.3134. rkew@innbythesea.com