13 Best Hotels in Blue Hill Peninsula and Deer Isle, Maine

Nestled among spruces, moss-covered rocks, and the Barred Island Nature Preserve, Aragosta is one of Maine's most tranquil oceanfront complexes. The property includes nine private cottages with kitchenettes and sitting areas that sleep up to four guests as well as three semidetached suites, a private beach, and one of the most acclaimed restaurants in the state.

This inn, which offers modern amenities while maintaining a conversation with the past, is where you want to stay if you're visiting from the other Brooklyn.

Nestled among majestic elm trees on a hill overlooking the village and harbor, this charming Queen Anne Victorian inn has a prominent three-story turret, gables, and a delightful wraparound porch lined with blossoming perennials. It's also been renovated and beautifully redesigned under new owners, and has since become a focal point in Castine's community, where locals gather to socialize and relax. The porch and the drawing room are key spots to settle in and read the morning paper, enjoy a craft cocktail, or vibe to the regularly offered live music.

Established in 1793, this post-and-beam bed-and-breakfast has spectacular views of Northwest Harbor and the property's pond; it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The rooms are simply decorated with comfortable beds, but the property's three cottages are better suited for extended stays. The on-site restaurant serves Maine Craft beer, very good pub fare, and even better ambitious dinners.

The main building of this circa-1890 inn really does seem to be part barn and part castle, giving it a whimsical Loire-Valley-meets-Maine feel. Its rooms all have king-size beds and en suite baths. The on-site restaurant, which is open to guests and the general public, is lively, and a barn in back periodically hosts live music. 

At this Federal-style inn, which was built as a home in 1835 and expanded into a lodging in the 1850s, wide-plank, pumpkin-pine floors perfectly complement the mix of antiques that fill the parlor, library, and guest rooms, several of which have working fireplaces, claw-foot tubs, and flower-garden views. Full breakfasts are offered most of the year while a continental one is served in winter. Fresh baked goodies and cold drinks are offered in the parlor most afternoons.

Built in the late 1950s, these six old-school (but Wi-Fi-equipped), two-bedroom log cottages offer an amazing view of both Blue Hill and the Bagaduce River, water access from a private dock, screened porches, and plenty of room to run around outdoors. Although the property is open year-round (with wood-stove heat in winter), the cottages are mainly rented out weekly, with nightly stays offered only when availability allows.

Built in 1898, this elegant inn just a block from the harbor has a wraparound porch, an inviting sitting room, and a cozy pub where guests can enjoy a full bar. The guest rooms have tasteful wallpaper, European linens, and private baths. Five of the rooms have air-conditioning.

This inn, a farmhouse built in 1840, sits at the water's edge at the end of a quiet road with views of boats sailing in the Eggemoggin Reach. The location and a private beach provide an undisturbed island atmosphere. The main house's three guest rooms have a private bath and water views, while the two-bedroom cottage (The Mooring) has a separate entrance and full amenities, and can sleep up to five guests.

Built in the 1880s, this inn is made up of four Victorian buildings with an expansive deck over the harbor that's a pleasant spot for morning coffee and afternoon cocktails. Rooms on the harbor side have great views, with some having fireplaces and private decks.

Set in a former residence built in 1874, this inn's simply appointed rooms are all named after types of boats, a nod to the fact that it caters mainly to students at the nearby WoodenBoat School. All of the simply decorated rooms have air-conditioning; most have en suite bathrooms.

The coastal acreage on which the main inn, with its recently renovated rooms, and cottages are set was an original land grant by Great Britain’s King George III in 1767 to John and Hannah Billings, direct ascendants of the current innkeepers, Rick and Robin Littlefield. The property has been a working farm, a quarry, an ice business, and, for the past 130 years, a gracious summer colony boasting old-fashioned Maine hospitality. There are private beaches, access to hiking trails, and on-site kayak rentals. 

Amid 100 acres on Union River Bay, this glamping property has luxury tents with king-size beds, bathrooms, organic toiletries, wood stoves, and other creature comforts. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast and dinner featuring local eggs, seafood, meat, cheeses and vegetables, as well as fresh bread and pastries, locally roasted coffee, Maine beer, and craft cocktails. There is morning yoga, evening live music, and kids' activities throughout the day. Comfortable outdoor seating surrounds huge firepits where guests can make complimentary s’mores. Ample staff is available to help transport things to your tent, arrange day trips in the area, and supply any gear you might have forgotten. Quiet time begins at 10 pm nightly.