Colony Hotel Kennebunkport, Kennebunkport

Colony Hotel Kennebunkport - A historic oceanfront resort with private beach, pet-friendly accommodations, and New England dining

Colony Hotel Kennebunkport, a historic 3-star property built in 1914, overlooks the Atlantic Ocean, Kennebunk River, and a private sandy beach. The hotel offers 140 guestrooms across five buildings, including the Main Inn, Coveside, and private houses like Boughton House, featuring ocean, river, or garden views. Rooms include air conditioning (except in historic main building rooms), free Wi-Fi, iPod clock radios, Spa Therapy bath products, and organic cotton bedding. The Dining Room serves three meals daily with New England cuisine, including local seafood dishes like clam chowder and lobster rolls, while Coveside Market offers grab-and-go options. Pet-friendly accommodations provide water stations, biodegradable bag dispensers, and walking areas. Located on Ocean Avenue, the hotel is within walking distance of Dock Square's boutiques and galleries, 0.5 km from Saint Ann's Church, and 5 km from Seashore Trolley Museum. Colony Hotel Kennebunkport has over 929.0 m² of meeting space with event planning services, and The Marine Room restaurant offers ocean views for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Pros

Private beach access with tidal pools and Atlantic Ocean swimming

Multiple dining options including fresh seafood and grab-and-go market

929.0 m² of event space with dedicated planning team

Pet-friendly with amenities like water stations and walking areas

Historic New England architecture with oceanfront lawn and gardens

Cons

Some rooms in the historic main building lack air conditioning and TVs

Limited seasonal operation for certain amenities like outdoor pool