3 Best Hotels in The Southern Coast, Maine

At this luxurious hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, you can watch the white crests smash the craggy bluffs below while nestled in a plush hooded robe on your balcony. Take a steamy dip in the outdoor hot tub underneath whirling snowflakes or starry summer skies, sit by the firepit with a hot chocolate, and gobble up all the freshly caught local seafood and seasonal treats you can eat in one of four on-site eateries. A network of hiking trails sprawl across the expansive site. Don’t want to leave your room? Cozy up by the fire and watch the storms come in---there’s no other view like this anywhere.

A far cry from Maine’s coastal bed-and-breakfasts and quaint inns, this hotel in the massive, revitalized Lincoln Mill has a distinctly urban feel. The lobby is home to the Batson River bar, and the rooftop has a pool (rare in this area) with views of historic Biddeford. The loftlike rooms have impossibly tall ceilings, gas fireplaces, and sumptuous glass-walled showers. The spacious lobby has a coffee shop and often hosts live music.

These chic bungalows at this waterside property a short walk from town have a hip beach-vibe design, private lawns that blur the distinction between indoors and outdoors, and harbor views. The Yachtsman is the perfect base for exploring the area on foot or by bike, kayak, stand-up paddleboard, canoe, or boat (each of which the hotel provides free of charge for guests), though you may just want to stay put once you step inside.