Benches above the rocky shore of Kettle Cove in Cape Elizabeth, Maine — Kettle Cove State Park, Cape Elizabeth, near the inn. Photo: Giorgio Galeotti, CC BY-SA 4.0, Commons

Hotel in Cape Elizabeth, Maine Coast

Inn by the Sea

Spa
Adults-only spa
Some dog-friendly rooms

A beach resort at Cape Elizabeth on the Maine shoreline, with an award-winning spa and dog-friendly suites.

The room to book

Beach Suite. The Beach Suites have water views, a patio or deck, a gas fireplace and a full kitchen.

What we checked

Hot tub	None listed on the hotel's website.
Spa	An oceanfront spa. Guests must be 18 or older.
Adults only	The spa is for guests 18 and older.
Dogs	Select Cove Suites and one-bedroom Beach Suites are dog-friendly. Call ahead to make sure yours is.
Minimoon or romantic offer	None found when we checked.
Also worth knowing	Gas fireplace (Beach Suites).

Ask the hotel before you book

Which suites take dogs
Spa package options

Checked 5 November 2026 against the hotel's own website. Things change, so if something here is out of date, tell us.

Sources

How far is Inn by the Sea from you?

Approximate driving time with no traffic, from each city center. See how we work this out.

Driving time to Inn by the Sea by city
From	Drive
Portland, Maine	14 min
Boston	2h 19m
Providence	3h 23m
Hartford	4h 07m
Burlington	5h 09m
Albany	5h 27m
Quebec City	5h 59m
Montreal	6h 28m
New York	6h 45m
Philadelphia	8h 32m
Ottawa	8h 48m
Baltimore	10h 23m
Buffalo	11h 00m
Washington, DC	11h 16m
Toronto	12h 46m
Detroit	15h 55m
Raleigh	16h 27m
Grand Rapids	18h 03m
Charlotte	18h 49m
Knoxville	19h 53m
Chicago	20h 54m
Savannah	21h 54m
Milwaukee	22h 41m
Nashville	23h 07m
Atlanta	23h 22m
Jacksonville	24h 17m
Orlando	26h 51m
Minneapolis	28h 27m
Miami	30h 34m
Dallas	34h 46m
Houston	36h 41m
Austin	38h 11m
Denver	38h 19m
San Antonio	39h 36m
Albuquerque	42h 39m
Salt Lake City	44h 45m
Tucson	50h 20m
Phoenix	50h 24m
Calgary	50h 44m
Las Vegas	51h 01m
Edmonton	51h 37m
Spokane	51h 39m
Reno	53h 08m
Sacramento	55h 40m
Los Angeles	55h 53m
Seattle	56h 43m
San Diego	56h 49m
Kelowna	57h 06m
Portland	57h 10m
San Francisco	57h 21m
San Jose	57h 55m
Vancouver	59h 33m
Victoria	62h 42m

Inn by the Sea: questions

Does Inn by the Sea have a private hot tub?

We have not found a hot tub listed on the hotel's own website. Check with the hotel before booking.

Can we bring our dog to Inn by the Sea?

Select Cove Suites and one-bedroom Beach Suites are dog-friendly. Call ahead to make sure yours is.

Does Inn by the Sea have a minimoon or honeymoon package?

We did not find a minimoon, honeymoon or romantic package on the hotel's website when we checked on 5 November 2026. Many hotels will add touches if you mention your wedding when you book.