Beautiful 61 room resort/ Inn, on sandy Crescent Beach, Cape Elizabeth, ten minutes from Portland
Keywords: Resort; Inn; Beach: Luxury travel; Beach Resort; Inn on the Ocean; Hotel on the ocean; Hotel on the beach; Cape Elizabeth; Crescent Beach; Meetings near the beach; Weddings on the beach
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Inn by the Sea is a luxury hotel located on a mile of sandy beach just 7 miles south of Portland. The Inn offers a stylish and modern take on coastal shingled architecture. The 30 year old Inn was completely renovated in 2008, and direct ocean view Beach Suites were completely redesigned in 2018 . Newly constructed two bedroom Cove suites opened summer of 2017. The 61 fireplace rooms, 1 and 2 bedroom suites are spacious, many with fireplaces and full kitchens. Function space for business meetings or social events include a board room, 1350 square feet of indoor state of the art function space, and a tented area for outdoor events up to 150. The Inn has full service SPA, heated pool, panoramic ocean views from Sea Glass Restaurant and private access to Crescent Beach. Maine's only Preferred Boutique and Virtuoso property, selected to Conde Nast Reader's Choice 2016, & Traveler's & Travel & Leisure's 100 Best Hotels in the World List 2016, and selected as T&L's Best Hotel in the State of Maine 2017. Maine DEP Environmental Leader and Silver LEED certifications.
What is your primary product or service?
Inn by the Sea is a luxury hotel with private access to Crescent Beach, full service SPA, cardio room, heated pool, fireplace lounge & ocean view Sea Glass restaurant with captivating Maine cuisine inside the intimate restaurant or on outdoor seaside decks. The Inn is Maine's premier beach destination selected to Travel & Leisure's Best Hotels List in 2016, as well as Conde Nast's Reader's Choice 2016 and Yankee's Best Beachfront Hotel in 2014. Luxury travel for couples or families, and successful business meetings and social events by the sea.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Inn by the Sea offers the best of two worlds- a relaxed seaside beach destination yet is only minutes from the urban chic small port city of Portland with unique boutique shopping, creative arts community, water activities and delicious food scene. The Inn offers the charm of traditional seaside amenities but is stylish and modern, with spacious suites and terrific personalized service. The restaurant is very much a part of Portland's foodie scene, with regionally sourced, creative menus prepared by Chef Andrew Chadwick, and sous Chef Greg Hill. Inn by the Sea has been travelling a green path for 16 years and is a leader in sustainable operations, as well as being one of the first luxury hotels to warmly welcome dogs.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Inn by the Sea is located on Route 77 on Crescent Beach 7 miles south of Portland.
What type of payments do you accept?
All major credit cards are acccepted
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Olympia Hotel Management
What are your hours of operation?
Inn by the Sea is open year round, everyday and ocean view Sea Glass restaurant serves breakfast lunch and dinner daily.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
We'd like our guests to receive over the top personalized service & elegant hospitality in luxurious surroundings. We serve delectable food for every palate- carnivors, vegans or vegetarians in a beautiful, natural seaside setting.