The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kennebunkport

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Kennebunkport

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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.)

Cape Arundel Inn & Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $348 (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
  • Heated pool

Located at 208 Ocean Avenue, Cape Arundel Inn & Resort has great rooms from $348 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a restaurant, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.2 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, a kitchen, a kitchen, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchens at this relaxing hotel. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Game room
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator


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The Nonantum Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $386 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Kennebunkport
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is The Nonantum Resort which has nice rooms starting at $386. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 95 Ocean Avenue. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers golf, free parking, evening entertainment, bicycle rental, and family rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.7 miles from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

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


The Lodge on the Cove

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $256 (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.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

We found The Lodge on the Cove to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $256. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at PO Box 650, 29 South Main Street. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, golf, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, and a child pool which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.7 miles from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Kennebunkport Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $383 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Kennebunkport

With terrific rooms from $383, Kennebunkport Inn, at 1 Dock Square provides a restaurant, a bar, golf, a free breakfast, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers evening entertainment, horse riding, bicycle rental, family rooms, and air-conditioning. It's located just 0 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $408 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Family-Friendly

The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, golf, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $408 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 21 Ocean Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers horse riding, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a refrigerator, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.1 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


Yachtsman Hotel & Marina Club

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $443 (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.

The great guest rating of Yachtsman Hotel & Marina Club is 9.10 out of 10. This place has a bar, golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $443, and it's located at 59 Ocean Avenue. We also love the bicycle rental, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, private parking, and canoeing which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.3 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


The Lodge at Turbat's Creek

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $165 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is The Lodge at Turbat's Creek because it has great rooms that start at $165. It has an outdoor pool, free parking, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, and shuttle services, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 7 Turbat's Creek Road. Only 1 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love windsurfing 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
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator


Kennebunkport Captains Collection

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $427 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Kennebunkport Captains Collection offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, golf, free parking, and laundry facilities which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $427 (before taxes). It's located at 6 Pleasant Street and has earned a guest rating of 9.10/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers bicycle rental, air-conditioning, an EV charging station, and private parking which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.2 miles from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental


1802 House Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $227 (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 15 Locke Street, 1802 House Bed & Breakfast has great rooms from $227 (before taxes). It offers golf, free parking, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, and a refrigerator. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find balconies, private parking, and eco tourism which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.4 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
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Ogunquit, Old Orchard Beach, Portland, Wells, and North Conway.

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, or Best Hotels for One Night in Kennebunkport.


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

Kennebunkport Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$338

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 9 hotels is an affordable $338. 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: $406
  • 3-star hotels: $351
  • 2-star hotels: $211


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