The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kennebunkport

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Kennebunkport

Kennebunkport, Maine Kennebunkport, Maine

Visiting Kennebunkport, Maine for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Kennebunkport, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Kennebunkport based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Kennebunkport for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Kennebunkport before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Kennebunkport for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Kennebunkport for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Nonantum Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $385 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Heated pool

Located at 95 Ocean Avenue, The Nonantum Resort has great rooms from $385 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.7 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love golf, a free breakfast, free parking, kids meals, and evening entertainment at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club


Hidden Pond Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $889 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Kennebunkport
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Hidden Pond Resort which has nice rooms starting at $889. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 354 Goose Rocks Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, laundry services, a free breakfast, a spa and wellness center, and a game room which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.3 miles from the city center. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Kid-friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Boathouse Kennebunkport

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $355 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

We found The Boathouse Kennebunkport to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $355. We loved that is has a restaurant, a bar, parking, breakfast, and golf, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 21 Ocean Ave. You'll also find a free breakfast, city views, free parking, horse riding, and bicycle rental which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.1 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Refrigerator


Kennebunkport Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $392 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Kennebunkport
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

With terrific rooms from $392, Kennebunkport Inn, at One Dock Square P.O. Box 111 provides a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, child care, and golf. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a free breakfast, cooking classes, free parking, kids meals, and evening entertainment. It's located just 0 miles from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Luxury


The Lodge on the Cove

Motel with prices starting at $364 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

The Lodge on the Cove has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and hiking. The great rooms here start at $364 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 29 S Maine St. Furthermore, it also offers child care, golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a game room, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.7 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Tides Beach Club

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $577 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Kennebunkport
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of The Tides Beach Club is 9.00 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $577, and it's located at 254 Kings Highway. We also love the breakfast, a spa and wellness center, bicycle rental, fishing, and air-conditioning which are great for visitors. And since it's just 4.2 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing


The Colony Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $248 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A cool place is The Colony Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $248. It has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, parking, breakfast, and a free breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 140 Ocean Avenue. Only 1 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love pet-friendly rooms, bicycle rental, a 24-hour desk, and meeting facilities at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental


Yachtsman Lodge & Marina Club

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $549 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Yachtsman Lodge & Marina Club offers a bar, golf, a free breakfast, free parking, and fishing which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $549 (before taxes). It's located at 57 Ocean Avenue and has earned a guest rating of 9.10/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a heated pool, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, outdoor dining areas, and private parking which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.2 miles from the city center. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator


Harbor Inn Kennebunkport

Inn with prices starting at $329 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Kennebunkport
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 90 Ocean Avenue, Harbor Inn Kennebunkport has great rooms from $329 (before taxes). It offers room service, breakfast, child care, golf, and a free breakfast. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find free parking, bicycle rental, fishing, family rooms, and air-conditioning which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.6 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms


The Edgewater Inn

Inn with prices starting at $308 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is The Edgewater Inn which has nice rooms starting at $308. Offering room service, breakfast, a free breakfast, free parking, and bicycle rental, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 126 Ocean Avenue. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers air-conditioning, balconies, river views, and cycling. It's located just 0.9 miles from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Ogunquit, Old Orchard Beach, Portland, York, and Portsmouth.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Kennebunkport, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kennebunkport, Best Hotels for One Week in Kennebunkport, Best Hotels for One Night in Kennebunkport, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Kennebunkport, or Best Business Hotels in Kennebunkport.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Kennebunkport?

Kennebunkport Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$396

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Kennebunkport, Maine. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Kennebunkport, Maine based on data from 14 hotels is an affordable $396. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kennebunkport.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $597
  • 3-star hotels: $367
  • 2-star hotels: $273


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