Beach & ocean resorts in South Coast Region create a wonderful vacation

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In New England the beach beckons. Whatever pulls you to the ocean New England has it - from quiet coves, to wide sand beaches, and up the coast to rock cliffs pounded by waves. The best way to enjoy your getaway beach vacation is to stay at one of these fine beach resorts. Expect waterfront accommodations, fine service, and great dining. Add to that spa service, charter fishing, and fine dining along the beach or with an ocean view. This is where romance is kindled and families come to play. From Rhode Island’s South County, northward to the unparalleled beaches and luxury resorts of Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard are many fine waterfront lodgings. North of Boston along Cape Ann and into Maine you will discover more sandy beaches and spectacular cliffs pounded by waves. Expect great lodging and service from New England’s finest ocean and beach resorts and you will not be disappointed.

Dunes on the Waterfront

518 Main Street Ogunquit, ME, 03907 Phone: 207-646-2612

Cottages by the sea in a coastal paradise

Set on 12 secluded coastal acres this acclaimed seaside getaway is one of Maine’s original cottage resorts with a peaceful setting and prime access to the beach and downtown Ogunquit. Classic New England-style one-and two-bedroom cottages and cottage suites feature hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplaces and screened porches, full baths, full kitchens, and complimentary high-speed wireless internet throughout. There is a heated outdoor pool, games, and a dock for fishing and boating. A trolley will take you to the local attractions, shops, restaurants, the famous Ogunquit Playhouse, museums and galleries. Row across the tidal river to the sand dunes and beach during high tide or take the boardwalk over the natural vegetation of the dunes when the tide is out.

Waves Oceanfront Resort

87 West Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach, ME, 04064 Phone: 207-934-4949

On Old Orchard Beach!

Walk from your room onto the sand; swim, build sand castles, stroll in the surf or just relax and enjoy the feel of the sun on your face while you enjoy the view.

Our resort boasts 139 air-conditioned rooms each with private deck, telephones, color cable TV, kitchenettes with refrigerator, stove and sink. Amenities including our New Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub, bike rentals, and the Beach Street Café serving breakfast each day in season We are just a short walk from the Pier at Old Orchard Beach, which has restaurants, shopping and the only amusement park on the beach in Maine. Enjoy spectacular sunrises in the morning over the water, followed by romantic moonrises in the evening. Open May through October.

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Cliff House

591 Shore Road Cape Neddick, ME, 03902 Phone: 207-361-1000 Toll-Free: 855-210-6901

Have you been imagining a Maine vacation? Let this resort make your dream a reality

The Maine of your imagination will come to life at the Cliff House, the luxurious resort that stretches across 70 oceanfront acres. The Atlantic is everywhere – you’ll see it from your spacious room, suite or cottage, all with private terraces or balconies; you’ll be suspended above it when you dine on lobster at The Tiller; you’ll see it from the luminous sanctuary room at The Spa at Cliff House. This world-class resort also features an indoor and outdoor pool and indoor and outdoor hot tubs, all of which, like the ocean, are salt water. There are children’s activities, an art gallery and a state-of-the-art fitness center and movie theater. Area attractions and activities include museums, river kayaking, golf courses, hiking and biking trails and, come winter, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort

393 Mile Road Wells Beach, ME, 04090 Phone: 207-646-2831

Start your day, any season of the year, by walking out your door to a beautiful beach

Begin your day at Lafayette’s Oceanfront Resort by walking out your door to the beach. The four-season resort, directly on beautiful, sandy Wells Beach, also has an indoor pool and oversized waterfall hot tub, exercise room and accommodations with balconies and water views, as well as private cottages close to the resort and beach. The Wells area, and nearby Ogunquit and Kennebunkport, offer sailing cruises, lobster boat excursions, lighthouse visits, sea kayaking and deep-sea fishing trips. There are numerous hiking trails, fun shops, great restaurants (yes, lots of places to get the world’s freshest lobster), museums, golf courses, movie houses, galleries and other cultural venues. In the winter, go cross-country skiing, skating, sledding, snowshoeing – or stroll the beach, enchanting every season of the year.

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Village by the Sea - Family Fun with Room to Stretch Out! - Wells, ME

Terrace by the Sea

23 Wharf Lane Ogunquit, ME, 03907 Phone: 207-646-3232

Spacious accommodations in a hotel close to ocean beach, in the heart of waterfront village

If what you want in an ocean resort is spacious lodgings in a warm, inviting hotel that is both close to the beach and near waterfront and village attractions, then book a room or suite in Terrace by the Sea. This special place in the heart of lively and scenic Ogunquit Village overlooks Ogunquit Beach, with spectacular ocean views from many rooms and suites as well as from the colorful and beautifully landscaped grounds. Relax on the porches or in the seasonal outdoor pool – or from the decks and sitting areas by your room. Some rooms are waterfront; many are water-view, and it’s a short boardwalk stroll to sandy beaches. Nearby are restaurants, sailing cruises, galleries, theaters and shops.

Norseman Resorts

135 Beach Street Ogunquit, ME, 03907 Phone: 207-646-7024 Toll-Free: 800-822-7024

Walk out your door at this year-round resort to one of Maine’s loveliest beaches

A beautiful three-mile stretch of beach is yours to explore, practically from your front door, when you stay at the Norseman Resort, the only beachfront hotel on Ogunquit Beach. This year-round resort features views of the ocean, the ever-changing tidal river, and the picturesque dunes in between from comfortable accommodations, many with balconies, patios or decks – and massage chairs. Diners enjoy one of the best views in town at the resort’s Splash Beachfront Restaurant with a casual cafe menu and signature beverages. (You’ll want to try a lobster roll and a mango mai tai.) Resort guests have access to a seasonal outdoor heated pool, tennis court, sauna, exercise room and laundry facilities at the Aspinquid, just 250 yards down from the Norseman.

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Village By The Sea

1373 Post Road Wells, ME, 04090 Phone: 207-646-1100 Toll-Free: 800-444-8862

Spacious condo resort close to some of Maine’s most scenic beaches

It’s a long list of fun things to do when you stay at Village by the Sea, an 11-acre condominium resort near several scenic beaches. Located next to the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, this popular resort offers spacious, generously appointed one- and two-bedroom condos, many with scenic marsh views. Nearby Wells Beach features seven miles of sand and surfing areas; Wells Harbor Beach is great for kids with its tidal pools and playground. Spend your non-beach days exploring beautiful seaside villages, visiting amusement parks, golfing, kayaking, zip-lining, taking a schooner tour – or just relaxing in the resort’s indoor and outdoor pools and hot tub. Also at the resort: basketball court, firepit with patio, fitness center and game room.

Sea Cliff House

2 Sea Cliff Avenue Old Orchard Beach, ME, 04064 Phone: 207-934-4874 Toll-Free: 800-326-4589

“Steps from the beach” is no exaggeration at this welcoming waterfront hotel

Here’s a phrase you want to hear when selecting a hotel for your coastal Maine vacation: “steps from the beach.” At the Sea Cliff House, that’s not an exaggeration: walk right out your door to a peaceful walk along a stretch of sand in either direction. It’s just 10 minutes to the Pier at Old Orchard Beach, ME, extending 400 feet into the Atlantic and offering many entertainment and dining options. Or, you can arrange for a fishing excursion or whale watch at nearby Camp Ellis, walk the scenic boardwalk at Ferry Beach State Park or head into Ocean Park, a classic seaside vacation village, for movies, concerts and walking trails. The hotel has a pool, hot tub and barbecue grills and accommodations from spacious rooms to luxury suites and efficiencies.

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