10 Best Seaside Inns in New England

Focus on All Things New England! Having trouble viewing this email? [View this email on the web](. [New England Focus]( MARCH 22, 2021 10 Best Seaside Inns in New England By: [Sponsored by: The Claremont Hotel]( ) Summer and seaside inns go together like lobsters and melted butter. In other words, now is the time to pick your summer escape, grab your sunglasses, sunscreen, and the novel you’re dying to finish, and book a getaway. Love a room or porch with an ocean view? Here are 10 of the very best seaside inns in New England, from Cape Cod to Down East. 10 Best Seaside Inns in New England [The Claremont Hotel] The Claremont Hotel in Southwest Harbor, Maine | 10 Best Seaside Inns in New England Courtesy of Claremont Hotel [The Claremont Hotel]( | Southwest Harbor, ME At the mouth of the only fjord on the East Coast (Somes Sound), this historic retreat has retained the charms of bygone days: a clay tennis court and two tournament-class croquet courts, rowboats, rush-seated rockers on the porch, and a serenading pianist at cocktail hour. Consider coming for August’s Croquet Classic. Named a [2018 Yankee Editors’ Choice]( for “Best Historic Hotel.” [Ocean House in Watch Hill RI] Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island | 10 Best Seaside Inns in New England Courtesy of Ocean House Ocean House | Watch Hill, RI A resplendent Victorian grande dame that got considerably grander with its 2010 renovation, Ocean House is peak luxury in Rhode Island’s laid-back but nonetheless exclusive summer enclave. There’s a resident croquet pro (book a lesson), and the resort’s OH! Spa is world-class. Named a [2018 Yankee Editors’ Choice]( for “Best Luxury Escape.” [The Red Inn] The Red Inn | 10 Best Seaside Inns in New England Courtesy of the Red Inn The Red Inn | Provincetown, MA Painted sassy red and set right on the water (the slender beach disappears at high tide), this outpost in [Provincetown]( on the far end of [Cape Cod]( has hosted presidents, celebrities, and lucky pilgrims since 1915. Upscale but very friendly, and not-to-miss sunsets from those bleached white Adirondack chairs dotting the deck. The Beach Plum Inn and Restaurant | Menemsha, MA What may recommend this gorgeous little inn with just 11 rooms overlooking Menemsha Harbor on [Martha’s Vineyard]( is that it’s likely you can’t get cell service here. Let the romance begin, with private patios, cozy hammocks, country-French décor and a stunning destination restaurant. Modern Luxury & Historic Charm on Mount Desert Island Completely upgraded in 2021, The Claremont Hotel is a waterfront hotel in the village of Southwest Harbor, ME. With stunning views of Somes Sound and on-site dining, we offer luxurious accommodations for couples and families. [PLAN YOUR VISIT]( SPONSORED [The Tides Beach Club, Kennebunkport, Maine] The Tides Beach Club, Kennebunkport, ME | 10 Best Seaside Inns in New England Courtesy of Alyson Horrocks The Tides Beach Club | Kennebunkport, ME It’s hard to decide what to love most at this upscale/casual boutique inn: the broad, breeze-loving porch, the view of Goose Rocks Beach (one of our picks for the [10 Prettiest Beaches in New England]( right across the road, great local catch at TBC’s house restaurant, or an in-house stand-up-paddling instructor (who also teaches beach fitness). The best part? You’ve got all weekend to debate it. Bass Rocks Ocean Inn | Gloucester, MA An easy reach from Boston, the rugged shores of Cape Ann feel surprisingly distant. Face the bracing Atlantic and Thacher Island’s twin lighthouses from all 51 rooms of this classic seaside inn (the 1897 Stacy House’s king suites crown them all). A billiards table, darts, and warm cookies every afternoon are old-fashioned delights. Summer Escape on a Budget Get 25% OFF any reservation in our historic main inn in June, July or August PLUS a $50 nightly resort credit at our completely renovated waterfront property in charming Southwest Harbor. [LEARN MORE]( SPONSORED [The White Elephant Inn, Nantucket, MA] The White Elephant Inn, Nantucket, MA | 10 Best Seaside Inns in New England Courtesy of The White Elephant Inn The White Elephant Inn | Nantucket, MA Sophisticated, impeccably designed, and an easy stroll to the bustling fun of [Nantucket]( Harbor, the rooms and suites in the Hotel building or any of the Village residences are pure luxury. Don’t miss the afternoon port and cheese tastings, and cocktails at the property’s Brant Point Grill are a seaside must. [The Black Point Inn] The Black Point Inn | 10 Best Seaside Inns in New England Annie Graves Black Point Inn | Scarborough, ME This historic grey-shingled inn set on Winslow Homer’s beloved [Prouts Neck]( is a deluxe getaway from May through October, and pulls out all the stops with a summer special for four-night stays that includes either a complimentary sail on a vintage, Maine-built schooner or lobstering expedition on Casco Bay. [Blue, Plum Island, MA] Blue, Plum Island, MA | 10 Best Seaside Inns in New England Aimee Seavey Blue, The Inn on the Beach | Plum Island, Newbury, MA This stylish getaway on [Plum Island]( on Massachusetts’s North Shore is set among sand dunes and sparkles like a lapis lazuli gemstone. With a quiet South Beach vibe and nautical look, rooms and cottages include fireplaces, wood-burning stoves, and Jacuzzis. Named a [2017 Yankee Editors’ Choice]( for “Best Updated Favorite.” Inn at Stonington | Stonington Borough, CT Historic and romantic in equal measure, this 18-room inn occupies a charming Connecticut colonial village (one of our picks for the [10 Prettiest Coastal Towns in New England]( full of great antiquing, gallery-hopping, and dining. Watch for the only fishing fleet left in the state to pass by your waterfront-view windows, with the freshest catch of the day. What are your picks for the best seaside inns in New England? SPONSORED [Unsubscribe]( [Forward to a Friend]( [Send Feedback]( [Facebook](   [Instagram](    [Pinterest](    [Twitter](   Help us be sure that this email newsletter gets to your inbox. Adding our return address [Today@NewEngland.com]( to your address book may "whitelist" us with your filter, helping future email newsletters get to your inbox. Did a friend send this to you? [Sign up to receive your own copy and a free guide](. 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