Kennebunkport

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Kennebunkport
Kennebunkport
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Kennebunkport

Former presidents are among the many who enjoy the picturesque beaches, tasty seafood and relaxing atmosphere of this charming coastal town.

Spend a day scouring the beaches for shells or soaking up the sun on one of Kennebunkport’s beaches. Take a tour around the coast on an old lobster boat and keep an eye out for a passing whale. End your day with a seafood dinner in one of the many inns or restaurants in the small town centre.

Kennebunkport, Maine, is 28 miles (46 kilometres) south of Portland. The town is built along the banks of the Kennebunk River. Settlement here dates back to the 1600s. For many years Kennebunkport was an important boat-building hub, though recent times have seen the eastern town become a popular resort. Many former mansions of ships’ captains now serve as inns.

Walk or drive down Ocean Avenue to admire the coastal view on one side and the luxurious holiday homes of America’s well-heeled on the other. Towards the end of Walker’s Point you’ll see the holiday residence of former president George. W. Bush.

Spend a day or two exploring the area’s coastal treasures. Visit Goose Rocks Beach for swimming and snorkeling. The Blowing Caves, Spouting Rock and Goat Island lighthouse all make for pleasant excursions.

Take a tour on a former lobster boat or join a whale-watching expedition to see these giants up close. If you prefer to stay on land, then visit the Franciscan Monastery and the Kennebunkport History Centre to learn about the area’s past.

Wander around the small town centre and without knowing it you may well slip into the neighboring Lower Village. Only locals would really distinguish between the two, because both offer gift shops and galleries, good restaurants and plenty of places to stay.

Visit the town in summer and you’ll almost certainly be able to attend a festival. The Kennebunkport Festival in June features wine, food and music. The fireworks displays held as part of Fourth of July celebrations are best seen from a lobster boat out at sea. Winter offers different charms, with the possibility of picturesque empty beachesjust one of the many reasons to visit in the low season.

Where to stay in Kennebunkport

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Goose Rocks Beach

While there might not be top attractions in Goose Rocks Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Goose Rocks Beach and Dock Square.

Goose Rocks Beach
Nonantum Resort

Nonantum Resort

3.5 out of 5
95 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME
The price is RM1,478 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
RM1,478
RM1,716 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kennebunkport. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (775 reviews)
"Beautiful peaceful resort. Shuttle service into town was a great plus!"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Nonantum Resort
Days Inn by Wyndham Airport/Maine Mall

Days Inn by Wyndham Airport/Maine Mall

2 out of 5
461 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME
The price is RM489 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
RM489
RM533 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,177 reviews)
"Comfortable and quiet"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Airport/Maine Mall
Clarion Hotel Portland

Clarion Hotel Portland

2.5 out of 5
1230 Congress St, Portland, ME
The price is RM641 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
RM641
RM709 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Great stay!!"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Clarion Hotel Portland
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Elmwood Resort Hotel

Elmwood Resort Hotel

3 out of 5
1351 Post Rd, Wells, ME
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Wells. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (367 reviews)
"My family loved staying here! Having 2 bedrooms with a family of 5 was great. We loved that the pools closed a little later than most hotels, we had enough time to enjoy our day, get dinner, then go for a night swim. We borrowed dvds from the hotel to watch but the remote for the dvd player was missing ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Elmwood Resort Hotel
The Weldon Hotel

The Weldon Hotel

4.5 out of 5
54 York St, Portland, ME
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Thompson's Point ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews)
"We had a great stay in the 2 bedroom unit. great set up and was super clean. Loved the proximity to the shopping area and restaurants. Only issue was the front door lock, noticed a lot of the other people were leaving the lock open. Would stay here again"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

The Weldon Hotel
Huttopia Southern Maine

Huttopia Southern Maine

2.5 out of 5
149 Sand Pond Rd, Sanford, ME
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Sanford. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Pine Hollow Little Par Three ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (32 reviews)
"Management and staff were great! Really made us feel welcome. Particularly, Margot (Assistant Mngr). It was a peaceful, restful stay. It was nice to disconnect from our busy life for a couple of days. So much more enjoyable than if we would have stayed in a hotel as we were able to enjoy the outdoors ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Huttopia Southern Maine
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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