Maine Hotels & Lodging

Maine is called “Vacationland” for many good reasons. Not only does the coast of Maine have some of the most beautiful beaches but it also is host to gorgeous rocky stretches that overlook the majestic Atlantic Ocean. Not far from the ocean views are the peaks that provide skiing in the winter and fantastic hiking in the summer for visitors on a Maine vacation. Weaving their way through the mountains on their way to the sea are spectacular rivers that provide the perfect playground for kayakers and whitewater rafters throughout the summer. Lakes dot the state, from tiny ones to large ones like Moosehead Lake, all sizes providing visitors with endless amounts of fun.

With such a varied landscape and so many wonderful features to offer, it is no wonder that many families choose to spend a vacation in Maine each year. There is still an unspoiled quality about the state, in spite of the many fine lodgings with amenities that can be easily found throughout. If one wishes to find a rather remote spot to enjoy time on a lake, Maine provides the perfect offerings. On the other hand, if recreation near a city with access to beach and mountains is more the desire, lodgings in and around Portland are easy to come by and offer tremendous versatility for vacationers.

Children love variety and Maine has much to offer. A stay in Maine’s Midcoast region features gorgeous ocean views and access to the rocky coastline as well as groomed beaches. Just a short drive away is access to the Kennebec River, the lower part of which is kid-friendly on both kayak and white water raft trips. Mountains provide the most active children with wonderful trails to hike and even waterfalls to frolic in when hot and in need of rest. No matter the energy level of your children, a Maine vacation family resort is just right to satisfy both their interests and yours as well.

The Cedar Crest Inn has been a part of Camden, Maine since 1927. Over the years they have continued to make big improvements to the grounds and the facilities to ensure a quality stay for every guest. This is especially true over the last decade. Cedar Crest Inn is situated among 3 ½ acres or gardens and woods that are always professionally landscaped and lend to a fantastic view of Mt. Battie. It started as a boarding home in the main house and slowly evolved into the Cedar Crest Inn. It now has almost 40 guest rooms and all of the amenities that a guest would want including: outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and a fantastic restaurant for all three meals that is well-known for real hand-tossed pizzas, and recently WiFi has been added to cover all of the rooms and restaurant.

Cedar Crest Inn is always highly rated by AAA. They are often regarded as having the most immaculate accommodations in the entire region. It is open to guests May through October, which lends to constant renovations during the off-season.

The Cedar Crest Inn was designed so that guests can unwind from the daily stresses. The property gives guests the ability to enjoy many of the public areas and diverse landscapes available at the inn. Indoors, guests will always have cable televisions, blow dryers, irons and ironing boards, private bathrooms, and of course a coffee maker.

There are a number of facilities that are available to guests. The many intimate gardens and play areas and even the pool gives any guest a way to enjoy the outdoors. Indoors, guests take advantage of the laundry room, complimentary newspapers, and of course the fantastic restaurant. If you want to spend an evening at the hotel, drop by the restaurant, Elm Street Grille, that offers live entertainment every Friday evening during the summer and live music most other evenings.

Cedar Crest Inn
115 Elm Street‎
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 236-4839
(800) 422-4964
email: info@cedarcrestinnmaine.com
website: www.cedarcrestinnmaine.com


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The Camden Riverhouse Hotel and Inn is located inside the village of Camden. It is often noted as being the finest hotel in town. It offers all of its guest on-site parking, heated indoor pool, giant backyard with gardens, and even a deluxe continental breakfast. The best part is that it is located away from the noisy and busy US Route 1. Upon exiting the front door, you are only moments away from the many downtown shops, restaurants and, of course, scenic Camden harbor.

While some other hotels in the area boast an ocean view, the convenient location of this hotel combined with its upscale amenities and customer friendly staff continue to draw travelers in. The Camden Riverhouse Hotel & Inn is well-known as being the only fully-staffed native Camden property in the entire mid-coastal Maine area. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure that everyone's stay is their best stay ever. They even have breakfast available until 11:00am so that guests do not need to rush out of bed in the morning to eat.

The Camden Riverhouse Hotel & Inn is the perfect blend of a charming bed and breakfast with modern, up to date conveniences of a small hotel property. It boasts 36 rooms in the hotel and 8 cottage style rooms in the inn.

The inn is for guests that need to stay for an extended period of time. The minimum stay is 3 days and the maximum stay is 1 year. Every suite has a luxurious cottage-style feel. It boasts a separate bedroom and every kitchen is fully-equipped with all of the appliances, utensils, dishes, and even a lobster pot. The inn is situated across the street from the French & Brawn grocery, which is one of the best grocery/delis in the town.

It doesn't matter if you want to stay for only an evening or plan an extended stay in the area, the Camden Riverhouse Hotel & Inn has exactly what you need.

Camden Riverhouse Hotel and Inn
19 Mechanic Street‎
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 236-0500
(800) 755-7438
email: lodging@camdenmaine.com
website: www.camdenmaine.com


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Resorts, hotels, motor inns, and motels, if there is one thing that Maine does not lack, it is a variety of places to stay. The Maine Hotels and Lodging Blog provides pertinent information about Maine lodging properties including hotels, resorts, motor inns, and motels gathered from a variety of sources. (If you are looking for information on Bed and Breakfast properties, then we suggest visiting our sister site at Maine Bed and Breakfast Inns for more information.) When it comes to Maine lodging choices, the Maine Hotels and Lodging blog focuses on real information about Maine hotels, resorts, motels, and motor inns - on where to go, what to do, and where to stay in Maine.

This is a new blog so you will want to check back here often as we begin covering Maine Hotels and Lodging properties on a regional basis. Over the next few weeks we will be highlighting Maine Hotels in the Camden, Rockport and Lincolnville area. Over the next year, we hope to cover most of the Maine Coast.

For now, here is a list of the Maine Hotels and Lodging properties that we plan to cover in the next few weeks:

• Beloin's on the Maine Coast, Camden ME
• Birchwood Motel, Camden ME
• Camden Riverhouse Hotel & Inn, Camden ME
• Cedar Crest Inn, Camden ME
• Claddaugh Motel & Suites, Rockport ME
• Country Inn at Camden-Rockport, Rockport ME
• Glen Cove Inn & Suites, Rockport ME
• High Tide Inn on the Ocean, Camden ME
• Island View Inn, Rockport ME
• Ledges By the Bay, Rockport ME
• Lord Camden Inn, Camden ME
• The Lodge at Camden Hills, Camden ME
• Samoset Resort, Rockport ME
• Spruce Ridge Inn, Rockport ME
• Strawberry Hill Seaside Inn, Rockport ME
• Towne Motel, Camden ME

We hope you find this guide helpful in planning your trip to Maine.