Draw two stately paisley curtains to reveal a storybook view of the Kennebunkport River with sparkling waters and gleaming boats. The vista from spacious rooms, complete with comforting fireplaces and playful nautical decor, offers a perfect snapshot of each New England season, whether its frame reflects sunshine in summer, multicolored leaves of fall, or snow-dusted trees in winter.
A whimsical stay in Kennebunkport, Maine
One of the most elegant and newly remodeled hotels in Kennebunkport, Maine, the Yachtsman Hotel & Marina is notable for its praiseworthy decor. The colorful rooms are equally sophisticated and playful.
Find a rainbow sea-print headboard that boasts an ultra-luxe mattress for refined rest paired with a matching striped rug, blue and white rattan chairs, and a private outdoor patio with Adirondack chairs to soak up the stunning scenery.
Rooms are equipped with Malin + Goetz products to make everything smell delicious, and you’ll find odes to the history of Kennebunkport throughout the room. Mingle with other guests at the 24-hour galley and enjoy continental breakfast and a 24-hour beverage and snack bar. The Yachtsman Hotel & Marina is one of the best places to stay in Kennebunkport, Maine, if you’re looking for a central location with ornate lodging.
Floating poolside with views of Dock Square
If you find the water calling your name, the Yachtsman Hotel & Marina offers a dip in the water, on the water. The SS Sundaze is the hotel’s seasonal barge pool. Enjoy the small but tranquil serenity of the floating pool/boat hybrid, adjacent to the marina boats with picturesque views of Dock Square. Whether you choose to make a splash or relax poolside, enjoy the sensation of a day at sea.
Explore more with complimentary rentals at Yachtsman Hotel & Marina
Speaking of the sea, the Yachtsman Hotel & Marina, as the name might suggest, offers complimentary canoe and kayak rentals to paddle through the clear salt waters. If it’s a beach day you crave, the hotel is just about 1 mile from Gooch’s Beach. Roam on land with the hotel’s complimentary bike rentals. There you can enjoy miraculous sunrises and sunsets, surfing, and boogie boarding due to the consistent swell.
Kennebunkport restaurants
Part of the Kennebunkport Resort Collection, the Yachtsman Hotel & Marina is well connected to all the top dining options in town. Ocean, at the Yachtsman’s sister property, Cape Arundel Resort, offers a prix fixe seafood menu with unmatched panoramic views of the Atlantic. For a rustic dining option, visit the famous Earth at Hidden Pond, known for its farm-to-table menu and famous sarsaparilla donuts.
The Boathouse restaurant is one of the most photographed spots in Kennebunkport, situated right on the river with an LED “Love KPT” sign, serving fresh Maine flavors at the heart of town. No night of dining would be complete without ice cream; head to Big Daddy’s for some of their amazing blueberry pie ice cream.
Things to do in Kennebunkport, Maine
If traveling from Boston to Kennebunkport without a car, you can board the Downeaster train from North Station. The trip is about 90 minutes to Wells Station. From there, you can reserve a rideshare that’ll take you straight to the hotel in about 20 minutes!
These are some of the best things to do in Kennebunkport, Maine, no matter when you visit, all within proximity of the year-round Yachtsman:
- Go to Gooch’s Beach
- Sail with Pineapple Ketch
- Check out some of Kennebunkport’s best restaurants
- Explore and shop Dock Square
- Surf with Aquaholics
- Build your own charm jewelry at Good Stock
- Visit historic Walker’s Point
- Stroll or bike Ocean Avenue
- Try The Clam Shack, home of “World’s best lobster roll”
The unique thing about this coastal Maine town is that it’s not just a summer destination, as it actually gets busier throughout the winter months, known for its Holiday Prelude and Valentine’s festivities, so it’s worth planning a trip from now.
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