Located on a mile of unspoiled sand beach just 7 miles south of Portland, Inn by the Sea is Maine's premier beach destination ... with elegant hospitality and relaxed personalized service, upscale modern decor, ocean view dining, full service SPA with sea inspired treatments, heated pool and private boardwalk to an unspoiled sand beach. 61 luxuriously appointed one- or two-bedroom suites and traditional rooms wrap our guests in an atmosphere of seaside elegance. Guests unwind in the SILVER LEED™ certified SPA or cozy fireplace lounge. Sea Glass restaurant has panoramic Atlantic views and captivating regional cuisine. as well as a nightly local seafood offering. Guests also take advantage of Portland’s urban chic small port city with vibrant dining, marine activities and shopping scene just minutes away. The inn has a long history of warmly welcoming VIP’s- (very important pets), with over the top pampering, no dog fees and gourmet menus for visiting doggie divas. Inn by the Sea collaborates with the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland and has an adoptable foster dog on site. The Inn was selected as one of the Top 10 Best Resorts & SPA in New England by US News & World Report in 2020, Top 10 Eco Friendly Resorts by USA Today in 2020, the Best Hotel in Maine by Travel & Leisure in 2017, achieved Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2020, and is a member of Preferred Hotels L.V.X. Collection and a Virtuoso property. The Inn is also a member of the Signature Travel Network and American Express Hotel Collection. Inn by the Sea has a SILVER LEED(R) certification and is a Maine DEP Environmental Leader. read more