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3-star hotels in York Beach
This shortlist rounds up 15 3-star hotels in York Beach, United States, for travellers who want a coastal break without paying for extras. It suits couples, families and anyone planning a short beach-and-boardwalk stay near Long Sands and the Nubble.
Staying in York Beach
York Beach is a small coastal town in the United States. Visitors come for its beaches, the two lighthouses at Cape Neddick Nubble, and a compact centre of shops and casual eateries. The hotels on this shortlist sit along the town's main beach roads. Several are on Long Beach Avenue, close to the beach itself; the ViewPoint Hotel and 3BR Oceanfront on Nubble Cliffs are on Nubble Road, near the lighthouse side. Union Bluff Hotel & Meeting House is on Beach Street, in the middle of the village, while the studios on Long Sands Road and the inns on Broadway and Main Street are a little further inland. It suits couples after a sea-view room, families who need pools and family rooms, and business travellers using the meeting facilities at Union Bluff or Anchorage Inn.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Stones Throw
123 Long Beach Ave, York Beach, United States
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereStones Throw sits on Long Beach Ave with the sea and the beach right there, so you can step out and be on the sand. Rooms come with a balcony, air conditioning and a refrigerator, and free parking and free wifi are included. With a 4.6 rating from 566 reviews, it suits couples and families who want a straightforward beach base with a restaurant on site.
See Stones ThrowViewPoint Hotel
229 Nubble Rd, York Beach, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereViewPoint Hotel on Nubble Rd pairs sea views with a salt water pool and an outdoor pool, plus a gym and sauna for days away from the sand. Balconies, a kitchenette and a fireplace make longer stays comfortable, and there is a restaurant and bar on site. Rated 4.6 from 211 reviews, it fits guests who want more facilities alongside the beach.
See ViewPoint HotelUnion Bluff Hotel & Meeting House
8 Beach St, York Beach, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchenette
Why stay hereUnion Bluff Hotel & Meeting House on Beach St is the largest of these, with 917 reviews and a 4.4 rating. Sea views, a restaurant and bar, and family rooms with sofa beds suit groups and families, while the business center and banquet space serve meetings and events. Free parking and free wifi cover the practical side, and the beach is nearby.
See Union Bluff Hotel & Meeting HouseThe Lynwood Inn
41 Broadway, York Beach, United States
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Lynwood Inn is a small Broadway address with a garden, terrace and picnic area, plus free parking and free wifi. Fishing is available nearby for guests who want to spend the day on the water. With 79 reviews and a 4.5 rating, it appeals to travellers who prefer a quiet, low-key stay within reach of York Beach.
See The Lynwood InnAnchorage Inn and Resort
265 Long Beach Avenue, York Beach, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereAnchorage Inn and Resort on Long Beach Avenue is built around water, with an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a kids pool and a jacuzzi. A cafe, restaurant and bar keep meals easy, and the 24 hour front desk and business center help guests arriving late or mixing work with the beach. It has 1189 reviews and a 4.2 rating, and it is wheelchair accessible.
See Anchorage Inn and ResortInn on the Blues
7 Ocean Ave, York Beach, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereInn on the Blues on Ocean Ave puts the beach nearby and adds a bar, restaurant and night club under the same roof, with karaoke and entertainment activities for the evening. Rooms include a balcony, kitchen or kitchenette and air conditioning, and family rooms are available. Free parking and free wifi are included, making it a fit for guests who want the beach by day and music by night.
See Inn on the BluesBittersweet Bed and Breakfast
167 Cape Neddick Rd., York Beach, United States
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereBittersweet Bed and Breakfast on Cape Neddick Rd. includes breakfast, so the first meal of the day is already sorted. A garden and lounge give guests somewhere to sit outside their room, and free parking, free wifi and a shuttle service make getting around simple. It suits travellers who want a bed and breakfast base for York Beach.
See Bittersweet Bed and BreakfastKurtz Cottage
32 Main Street, York Beach, United States
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereKurtz Cottage on Main Street is a compact option with free parking and wheelchair access, placing guests close to the centre of York Beach. With only these facilities listed, it works best for travellers who plan to be out at the beach and around town rather than spending time at the property.
See Kurtz CottageDewey Cottage
82 Dewey Road, York Beach, United States
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereDewey Cottage on Dewey Road offers free parking and wheelchair access, a simple base for a York Beach stay. The cottage layout suits guests who want their own space rather than a hotel room, and the beach and town are within the York Beach area.
See Dewey CottageLong Sands Sunrise
16B Acorn Street, York Beach, United States
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereLong Sands Sunrise on Acorn Street provides free wifi and free parking, with wheelchair access throughout. As the name suggests, it is positioned for the Long Sands side of York Beach, and it suits guests who want a simple, accessible place to stay close to the shore.
See Long Sands SunriseBeachfront Pet Friendly Sleeps 15 Bbq
129 Long Beach Avenue, York Beach, United States
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereBeachfront Pet Friendly Sleeps 15 Bbq on Long Beach Avenue is built for groups, sleeping up to 15 with a kitchen, patio and barbecue. Pets are allowed, the beach is nearby, and water sports and fishing are on hand for active days. Air conditioning, free wifi and free parking round it out for large families or friends travelling together.
See Beachfront Pet Friendly Sleeps 15 Bbq3BR Oceanfront on Nubble Cliffs
83 Nubble Rd York Me 03909 Usa, York Beach, United States
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay here3BR Oceanfront on Nubble Cliffs on Nubble Rd gives guests an oceanfront setting with three bedrooms, free wifi and parking, and wheelchair access. It suits families or small groups who want an apartment-style stay right by the water on the Nubble side of York Beach.
See 3BR Oceanfront on Nubble CliffsJust Beachy Shore Delight 2 Cozy Studios
337 Long Sands Rd York Me 03909 Usa, York Beach, United States
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereJust Beachy Shore Delight 2 Cozy Studios on Long Sands Rd offers two studio units with free wifi, parking, a lift and wheelchair access. The studios suit couples or small groups who want a compact, accessible base on the Long Sands side of York Beach.
See Just Beachy Shore Delight 2 Cozy StudiosShore Delight Studio for 2
337 Long Sands Rd York Me 03909 Usa, York Beach, United States
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereShore Delight Studio for 2 on Long Sands Rd is a studio for two, with free wifi, parking, a lift and wheelchair access. It fits couples who want a simple, accessible place to stay near Long Sands beach.
See Shore Delight Studio for 2Just Beachy Charming Studio
337 Long Sands Rd York Me 03909 Usa, York Beach, United States
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereJust Beachy Charming Studio on Long Sands Rd pairs a studio layout with free wifi, parking, a lift and wheelchair access. It is a practical choice for a couple or solo traveller who wants an accessible base on the Long Sands side of York Beach.
See Just Beachy Charming Studio
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Pool or spa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stones Throw | ★★★ | Yes | – |
| ViewPoint Hotel | ★★★ | Yes | Yes |
| Union Bluff Hotel & Meeting House | ★★★ | Yes | – |
| The Lynwood Inn | ★★★ | Yes | – |
| Anchorage Inn and Resort | ★★★ | Yes | Yes |
| Inn on the Blues | ★★★ | Yes | – |
| Bittersweet Bed and Breakfast | ★★★ | Yes | – |
| Kurtz Cottage | ★★★ | Yes | – |
| Dewey Cottage | ★★★ | Yes | – |
| Long Sands Sunrise | ★★★ | Yes | – |
| Beachfront Pet Friendly Sleeps 15 Bbq | ★★★ | Yes | – |
| 3BR Oceanfront on Nubble Cliffs | ★★★ | Yes | – |
| Just Beachy Shore Delight 2 Cozy Studios | ★★★ | Yes | – |
| Shore Delight Studio for 2 | ★★★ | Yes | – |
| Just Beachy Charming Studio | ★★★ | Yes | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For beach access
These hotels sit on or just off the beach roads, with Beach nearby listed among their facilities. Stones Throw, Beachfront Pet Friendly Sleeps 15 Bbq and Inn on the Blues are all on the Long Beach Avenue or Ocean Ave strip, while Union Bluff Hotel & Meeting House is on Beach Street in the village centre.
Stones Throw · Beachfront Pet Friendly Sleeps 15 Bbq · Inn on the Blues · Union Bluff Hotel & Meeting House
For families
Family rooms or a kids pool make these the easiest picks with children. Union Bluff Hotel & Meeting House and Inn on the Blues both list Family rooms, and Anchorage Inn and Resort adds an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a kids pool, plus a restaurant and a cafe on site.
Union Bluff Hotel & Meeting House · Anchorage Inn and Resort · Inn on the Blues
For couples
Both are 3-star stays rated 4.6 out of 5 by guests, with Sea among their facilities. ViewPoint Hotel offers a salt water pool, a jacuzzi, a sauna and a fitness centre, while Stones Throw keeps things simple with a balcony, a restaurant and free car parking.
For longer stays
Kitchen or kitchenette facilities help if you plan to eat in. ViewPoint Hotel has a kitchen and a dishwasher, Inn on the Blues has a kitchen and a kitchenette, and Union Bluff Hotel & Meeting House provides a kitchenette. All three also list laundry service.
ViewPoint Hotel · Inn on the Blues · Union Bluff Hotel & Meeting House
Questions, answered
Which hotels on this shortlist have free parking?
Almost all of them. Stones Throw, ViewPoint Hotel, Union Bluff Hotel & Meeting House, The Lynwood Inn, Anchorage Inn and Resort, Inn on the Blues, Bittersweet Bed and Breakfast and the cottages and studios on the list all include free car parking or parking among their facilities.
Do any hotels allow pets?
One does. Beachfront Pet Friendly Sleeps 15 Bbq, on Long Beach Avenue, lists Pets allowed among its facilities. If you are travelling with a dog, it is the clear choice on this shortlist.
Which hotels have a pool?
Anchorage Inn and Resort has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a kids pool. ViewPoint Hotel has an outdoor pool, described as a salt water pool, along with a jacuzzi and a sauna.
Which is the best-rated hotel on this shortlist?
Stones Throw and ViewPoint Hotel are tied at 4.6 out of 5. Stones Throw has 566 reviews and is on Long Beach Avenue; ViewPoint Hotel has 211 reviews and is on Nubble Road. Both are 3-star.
Which hotels are closest to the beach?
Several list Beach nearby: Stones Throw and Beachfront Pet Friendly Sleeps 15 Bbq on Long Beach Avenue, Inn on the Blues on Ocean Ave, Union Bluff Hotel & Meeting House on Beach Street, and ViewPoint Hotel on Nubble Road, which also lists Sea.
Do any hotels serve breakfast?
Bittersweet Bed and Breakfast lists Breakfast among its facilities, as its name suggests. Several other hotels have a restaurant on site, including Stones Throw, ViewPoint Hotel, Union Bluff Hotel & Meeting House, Anchorage Inn and Resort and Inn on the Blues.
Which hotels are good for families?
Union Bluff Hotel & Meeting House and Inn on the Blues both list Family rooms. Anchorage Inn and Resort adds a kids pool and two pools, and Union Bluff has a cot, a sofa bed and a business centre.
Which hotels have meeting or business facilities?
Union Bluff Hotel & Meeting House has a business centre and banquet space, and Anchorage Inn and Resort also lists a business centre. Both are among the larger 3-star properties on this shortlist, on Beach Street and Long Beach Avenue respectively.