On 230 oceanside acres on the mid-coast of Maine in Rockport, just south of Camden, Samoset Resort and its championship golf course, is surrounded by lush hills and the beauty of Penobscot Bay. Voted 2009 Best of the East by "Meeting East" magazine, Samoset upholds a tradition of gracious hospitality and top-notch service, Samoset offers 178 newly renovated rooms and suites with king or double queen bed, marble baths and luxury amenity products. Guests have the choice of private balcony or terrace overlooking the Atlantic Ocean or the award-winning golf course. This ocean resort offers May through October golf specials and packages.
Truly a family-friendly resort, Samoset and the surrounding area, including Camden and Lincolnville, offer families many year-round events, attractions and activities, including great dining, shopping, camping, biking, picnicking, book sales, local Shakespeare theater, antiquing, annual Maine Lobster Festival and Blues Festival, Summer Harbor Arts and Crafts, boating, climbing and coastal hiking, Art at the Beach or just a day at the beach.
Samoset Resort
220 Warrenton Street
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 594-2511
Kennebunkport, itself, is a family destination for travelers up and down the coast. A long-standing Maine vacation favorite, Kennebunk gained much notoriety during the Bush administrations. On a private 20-acre oceanfront peninsula directly on Kennebunk Beach, The Seaside Inn & Cottages has been a haven for Mainers and others since 1667. "America's First Inn" offers guests a choice of accommodations at the 22-room Inn or in one of 10 one- to four-bedroom Seaside Housekeeping Cottages with ocean and harbor views. Guests can have breakfast in the 1850 Boat House, then take off on whale watch lobster boat tour, sea kayaking or deep seafishing excursion. Another option is to rent a sailboat or go on a schooner tour. One of the well-known "must eat" activities is to try a lobster roll.
The Seaside Inn & Cottages
80 Beach Ave.
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 967-4461
As a AAA-rated three-diamond resort property, the Ogunquit Resort Motel and its sister motel, Ogunquit Suites, welcome families on a year-round basis with affordable accommodations minutes from Ogunquit Beach and the welcome buzz of its seaside village.
The Ogunquit Resort Motel houses Ogunquit's largest pool, outdoor hot tub and exercise room. Spacious, air conditioned guest rooms include color cable TV and mini fridges. One- and two- bedroom family suites have full kitchens. On the trolley route and close to famous Footbridge Beach, the hotel offers year-round packages, some with discount coupons to nearby outlet shopping and dining.
Ogunquit Suites offers one-bedroom suites with full kitchens. Luxury suites include fireplaces, Jacuzzi spa tubs and /or outdoor decks. The motel also offers a "giant" pool, fitness room and outdoor gazebo hot tub. There is even an arcade room for the kids.
Ogunquit Resort Motel
719 Main Street
Ogunquit, Maine 03907
(207) 646-8336
Ogunquit Suites
731 Main Street
Ogunquit, Maine 03907
(207) 646-8336
