Inn by the Sea
- T+L 500 Winner
COST: $$
Connected by a private boardwalk to sandy, three-mile-long Crescent Beach, this five-acre resort reopened in June 2008 after a multimillion-dollar eco-renovation. The revamped property now has environmentally friendly features like recycled rubber floors, all-organic bath and cleaning products, an indoor-outdoor air exchange system, and a solar-panel-heated swimming pool; public spaces, including a clubby lobby lounge, wraparound deck, and the light-filled, Maine-meets-Mediterranean Glass restaurant, were also renovated. All 57 stylish rooms and suites (many with kitchens) have contemporary Maine art, comfy furniture, and bold crimson- and chocolate-colored fabrics; some have fireplaces. While accommodations in the main building are spacious, the even roomier garden and loft cottages are great for families, groups, and pet owners. The resort’s state-of-the-art organic spa (the hotel used a LEED consultant) is a rare find, with a eucalyptus steam room, sauna, and menu including regionally inspired treatments like the hot Casco Bay stone massage.
Insider Tip: The resort organizes kayak tours with expert guides from L. L. Bean through the adjacent Audubon preserve.
Room to Book: Duplex Spa Suites have a kitchen, palatial bath with walk-in shower and soaking tub, double-height windows, and a small balcony overlooking the outdoor pool, indigenous gardens, and Atlantic Ocean.
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From Travel + Leisure, Jul 2008
“20 terrific getaways—one “Save” and one “Splurge” idea for 10 U.S. cities...” MORE>>
Last updated July 2008 lastArticle = 7/2008 and lastAward = 01/2008
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