5 Best Hotels in Lincolnville, Penobscot Bay

At this serene and exclusive retreat, you'll feel as though you're staying on a private estate where every comfort has been arranged for you. The contemporary cottages and rooms are appointed with gas fireplaces, soaking tubs, rain showers, and quietly elegant decor. Watch the boats glide by on the bay from your private deck, stroll the grounds and the pebbly beach, and fall asleep to the sound of the waves just outside your window. A multicourse breakfast, made to order, includes a hot entrée as well as such choices as a smoked salmon plate and house-made granola and yogurt. There are afternoon sweet treats, too. A bar in the library is stocked with well-chosen liquors.

This inn on 11 acres has one of the loveliest settings in the area, with forest on one side and the ocean on the other, and the recently renovated and updated rooms offer a king-size bed, gas fireplace, and ocean views. Some have private balconies and whirlpool tubs. There's a heated, infinity-edge, saltwater pool, a sauna, and an outdoor fireplace. Massage services are available. The inn's breakfast menu (included in lodging cost when booking direct; extra charge otherwise) features egg dishes, pancakes, smoked salmon, and a daily chef's special.

The rooms in this large, restored 1832 Colonial-style home and an attached carriage house are beautifully furnished with antiques. Some rooms have fireplaces and Jacuzzis; one has a small balcony overlooking the gardens that are tucked behind the inn. Just across the road, you can sink your toes into the sand on Lincolnville Beach. Or simply settle into the rockers on the front porch and watch the moon going down over the bay.

With nicely landscaped grounds and a quiet waterside location well off U.S. 1, the Victorian feels as if it’s a world away from all the hustle and bustle of town. Most rooms, as well as the wraparound porch, have magnificent views over island-studded Penobscot Bay. Romantic touches include some brass beds, white wicker furniture, and oriental rugs. Six guest rooms have fireplaces; four more fireplaces are in common rooms, including the glass-enclosed breakfast room. A multicourse breakfast includes a hot entrée and muesli with fruit, all prepared by the Swiss-American host. Afternoon cookies are served in the parlor or on the porch; hors d'oeuvres appear a little later.

Originally the farmhouse of a large poultry farm, this family-run B&B sits five miles inland from Camden near Lake Megunticook. New owners as of 2021 have given the six cozy guest rooms a soothing and comfortable update. Several rooms have a gas fireplace or private balcony. The restaurant and bar on the inn’s first floor is a good place to enjoy a glass of wine or a meal of Italian-inspired fare that uses many Maine-grown ingredients.