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4- and 5-star hotels in Kennebunk
A shortlist of the 4- and 5-star places to stay in Kennebunk, from a spa hotel on Beach Ave to cottages with private beach access. It is for couples, families and small groups weighing up a coastal Maine break.
Staying in Kennebunk
Kennebunk is a coastal Maine town where the guest houses and cottages sit close to the sand and a short run from the centre. The hotels here line the beach roads and the main street: White Barn Inn & Spa and The Seaside Inn on Beach Ave, the cottages on Sea Road, Parsons Beach Rd and Bayberry Avenue, and 84 Main on Main Street. Beach Ave and Sea Road put you within walking distance of the water, while Main Street keeps you in the middle of town.
That split shapes who each place suits. Couples tend to take the inns and the spa hotel for the restaurant, the pool and the massage; families and groups take the larger homes and bungalows with kitchens, laundry and room for a sofa bed. Business travellers and short-break visitors are better served in town, where 84 Main has lifts, luggage storage and a wake-up service. Anyone set on a private stretch of sand should look at the Parsons Beach Road houses.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
White Barn Inn & Spa Auberge Collection
37 Beach Ave, Kennebunk, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereKennebunk's 5-star address on Beach Ave, with 437 reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5. Breakfast can be taken in your room, and there is a restaurant and bar for the rest of the day. Unwind in the outdoor pool, in the garden or over a massage. Concierge, 24 hour front desk and free parking make arrivals easy, and pets are welcome.
See White Barn Inn & Spa Auberge CollectionInn at English Meadows
141 Port Road, Kennebunk, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 5-star Port Road inn in Kennebunk. Kitchens and kitchenettes with microwave and refrigerator suit longer stays, and each room has a balcony or terrace opening onto the garden. Express check in and free parking keep the arrival simple. Family rooms are available, and the house is non smoking throughout.
See Inn at English MeadowsThe Seaside Inn
80 Beach Ave, Kennebunk, United States
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereA 4-star Beach Ave hotel sitting close to the sea, with 321 reviews rating it 4.6 out of 5. Guests get free parking, free wifi and a fitness center, plus a Jacuzzi and terrace for slow afternoons. Fishing and surfing are on hand for the energetic, and the property is wheelchair accessible.
See The Seaside Inn84 Main
84 Main Street, Kennebunk, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 4-star Main Street property, rated 4.7 out of 5 across 49 reviews. Apartments come with a full kitchen including oven, dishwasher and microwave, plus a washing machine and toaster. Terraces and patios open the living space. Luggage storage and lifts help, and free parking is available on site.
See 84 MainLarge Kennebunk Home Walk To Beach Less Than 2 Mi To Town
219 Sea Road, Kennebunk, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 4-star Sea Road home, less than 2 mi from town and within walking distance of the beach. A full kitchen with oven, dishwasher and microwave covers meals, and there is a games room for rainy days. Coffee, wifi and parking are provided, and the house is non smoking. It suits families or groups wanting space.
See Large Kennebunk Home Walk To Beach Less Than 2 Mi To TownQuaint Bungalow
61 Western Avenue, Kennebunk, United States
Best for: Pool and spa · Travelling with pets
- Swimming pool
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 4-star bungalow on Western Avenue. The kitchen includes oven, dishwasher and microwave, and there is a fireplace for cool evenings. A swimming pool and playground make it work for children, pets are allowed, and a restaurant is on site. Laundry service is available, and the property is non smoking.
See Quaint BungalowJust Beachy
181 Sea Rd, Kennebunk, United States
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereA 4-star Sea Rd home with a fireplace and full kitchen, including oven, dishwasher and microwave. High chairs are provided, so families with small children are well set up. Fishing and golf are nearby, a restaurant serves on site, and laundry service is on hand. The whole house is non smoking.
See Just BeachyHalf Mi To Beach Lovely Guesthouse in Kennebunk
217 Sea Road, Kennebunk, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 4-star guesthouse on Sea Road, half a metric mile from the beach. The kitchen has an oven, microwave and refrigerator, and there is a spa for unwinding after a day on the sand. Free wifi, parking and coffee are included, and the property is non smoking throughout.
See Half Mi To Beach Lovely Guesthouse in KennebunkLess Than 1 Mi to Beach Kennebunk Cottage with Yard
15 Chase Hill Road, Kennebunk, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereA 4-star cottage on Chase Hill Road, less than 1 mi from the beach, with a yard and garden. A fireplace, full kitchen with oven, dishwasher and microwave, and a spa cover days in and out. Pets are allowed, parking and wifi are free, and the house is non smoking.
See Less Than 1 Mi to Beach Kennebunk Cottage with YardKennebunk Cottage with Private Beach and Ocean Views
44 Parsons Beach Rd, Kennebunk, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 4-star Parsons Beach Rd cottage with its own private beach and ocean views. The kitchen includes an oven, dishwasher and microwave, and a fireplace and spa see out the evening. Free wifi and parking are provided, and the cottage is non smoking, making it a good fit for guests who want the sea at the door.
See Kennebunk Cottage with Private Beach and Ocean ViewsWaterfront Kennebunk Retreat on Private Beach
41 Parsons Beach Road, Kennebunk, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 4-star waterfront retreat on Parsons Beach Road with a private beach. Sea views come with the setting, and a fireplace and spa add comfort indoors; the kitchen has an oven, dishwasher and microwave. Free wifi and parking are included. It suits guests who want the water as the main event.
See Waterfront Kennebunk Retreat on Private BeachKennebunk Beach House
35 Bayberry Avenue, Kennebunk, United States
Best for: Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereA 4-star Bayberry Avenue beach house with a swimming pool and table tennis for the group. A fireplace and full kitchen with oven, dishwasher and microwave make it easy to settle in, and laundry service is available. Fishing is close by, and the house is non smoking. Parking is included.
See Kennebunk Beach HouseElizabeth House
43 Jeffreys Way, Kennebunk, United States
Best for: Travelling with pets
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 4-star Jeffreys Way house with a fireplace and full kitchen, including oven, dishwasher and microwave. Pets are allowed, a restaurant is on site, and laundry service is available. Golf and fishing are nearby for days out. The property is non smoking, and patios extend the living space.
See Elizabeth HouseBarefoot Bliss
10 Marsh View Ave, Kennebunk, United States
Best for: Step-free access
- Kitchen
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereA 4-star Marsh View Ave home beside the river, with a playground for children. The kitchen includes an oven, dishwasher and microwave, and there is a sofa bed for extra guests. Fishing and golf are nearby, a restaurant serves on site, and laundry service is available. The house is wheelchair accessible and non smoking.
See Barefoot Bliss
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Pool or spa | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Barn Inn & Spa Auberge Collection | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Inn at English Meadows | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| The Seaside Inn | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| 84 Main | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Large Kennebunk Home Walk To Beach Less Than 2 Mi To Town | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Quaint Bungalow | ★★★★ | – | Yes | Yes |
| Just Beachy | ★★★★ | – | – | – |
| Half Mi To Beach Lovely Guesthouse in Kennebunk | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Less Than 1 Mi to Beach Kennebunk Cottage with Yard | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Kennebunk Cottage with Private Beach and Ocean Views | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Waterfront Kennebunk Retreat on Private Beach | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Kennebunk Beach House | ★★★★ | – | Yes | – |
| Elizabeth House | ★★★★ | – | – | Yes |
| Barefoot Bliss | ★★★★ | – | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For couples
White Barn Inn & Spa Auberge Collection pairs a 5-star rating with a spa, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Inn at English Meadows adds balconies and fireplaces, and The Seaside Inn, rated 4.6 out of 5, sits on Beach Ave with a Jacuzzi and sea views.
White Barn Inn & Spa Auberge Collection · Inn at English Meadows · The Seaside Inn
For families
84 Main, Large Kennebunk Home Walk To Beach Less Than 2 Mi To Town and Quaint Bungalow offer family rooms or playgrounds. Kennebunk Beach House adds a swimming pool and table tennis, and 84 Main has a kitchen, lifts and a washing machine for longer stays.
84 Main · Large Kennebunk Home Walk To Beach Less Than 2 Mi To Town · Quaint Bungalow · Kennebunk Beach House
On the beach
Kennebunk Cottage with Private Beach and Ocean Views and Waterfront Kennebunk Retreat on Private Beach both have their own beach and sea views. Half Mi To Beach Lovely Guesthouse in Kennebunk and Just Beachy are nearby on Sea Rd, all with kitchens and parking.
Kennebunk Cottage with Private Beach and Ocean Views · Waterfront Kennebunk Retreat on Private Beach · Half Mi To Beach Lovely Guesthouse in Kennebunk · Just Beachy
With pets
White Barn Inn & Spa Auberge Collection, Quaint Bungalow, Less Than 1 Mi to Beach Kennebunk Cottage with Yard and Elizabeth House all state that pets are allowed, so they are the four to book if the dog is coming along.
White Barn Inn & Spa Auberge Collection · Quaint Bungalow · Less Than 1 Mi to Beach Kennebunk Cottage with Yard · Elizabeth House
Where to stay in Kennebunk
Beach Ave
Beach Ave runs along the seafront, and both hotels here sit on it with the beach nearby. White Barn Inn & Spa Auberge Collection is a 5-star address with a spa and outdoor pool; The Seaside Inn is 4-star, rated 4.6 out of 5, and also has a Jacuzzi and fitness centre.
Our picks here: White Barn Inn & Spa Auberge Collection · The Seaside Inn
Sea Road
Sea Road is the beach road south of the centre, with several of the larger homes on it. Large Kennebunk Home Walk To Beach Less Than 2 Mi To Town, Half Mi To Beach Lovely Guesthouse in Kennebunk and Just Beachy all have kitchens, parking and the beach nearby.
Our picks here: Large Kennebunk Home Walk To Beach Less Than 2 Mi To Town · Half Mi To Beach Lovely Guesthouse in Kennebunk
Parsons Beach Road
Parsons Beach Road is the quietest of the beach addresses here, and the two houses on it are the only ones with a private beach. Kennebunk Cottage with Private Beach and Ocean Views and Waterfront Kennebunk Retreat on Private Beach both add sea views, fireplaces and parking.
Our picks here: Waterfront Kennebunk Retreat on Private Beach
Main Street
Main Street is the in-town option, and 84 Main is the one hotel here on it. It is 4-star, rated 4.7 out of 5, and has family rooms, a kitchen, lifts and luggage storage, which suits a short break without a car.
Our picks here: 84 Main
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels are closest to the centre of Kennebunk?
84 Main is on Main Street and is the only one here in the centre itself. The Beach Ave hotels, White Barn Inn & Spa Auberge Collection and The Seaside Inn, and the Sea Road houses are on the beach side of town instead.
Do any of these hotels have parking?
Yes. Free car parking is listed at White Barn Inn & Spa Auberge Collection, Inn at English Meadows, The Seaside Inn and 84 Main. The Sea Road, Parsons Beach Road, Bayberry Avenue and Chase Hill Road houses also list parking.
Which hotels allow pets?
Pets are allowed at White Barn Inn & Spa Auberge Collection, Quaint Bungalow on Western Avenue, Less Than 1 Mi to Beach Kennebunk Cottage with Yard and Elizabeth House on Jeffreys Way.
Is there a pool or spa?
White Barn Inn & Spa Auberge Collection has an outdoor pool and massage. Kennebunk Beach House and Quaint Bungalow have a swimming pool, and the Parsons Beach Road houses, Half Mi To Beach Lovely Guesthouse in Kennebunk and Less Than 1 Mi to Beach Kennebunk Cottage with Yard list a spa.
Which is the best-rated hotel on this list?
84 Main is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 49 reviews, ahead of The Seaside Inn at 4.6 from 321 reviews and White Barn Inn & Spa Auberge Collection at 4.5 from 437 reviews.
Which hotels suit families?
84 Main, Large Kennebunk Home Walk To Beach Less Than 2 Mi To Town and Quaint Bungalow list family rooms. Quaint Bungalow and Barefoot Bliss also have a playground, and Kennebunk Beach House has a pool and table tennis.
Do any have a private beach?
Two do: Kennebunk Cottage with Private Beach and Ocean Views and Waterfront Kennebunk Retreat on Private Beach, both on Parsons Beach Road. Both also list sea views and parking.
Can I book a room with a kitchen?
The Sea Road, Parsons Beach Road and Bayberry Avenue houses all list a kitchen, as do 84 Main and Inn at English Meadows. Several also add a dishwasher, microwave and washing machine.