Review Summary
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Pros
- Within walking distance to beaches, restaurants, and bars
- Beautiful pool that blends with the surrounding landscape
- Great spa with wonderful treatments
- Classic, elegant rooms with flat-screen TVs and iPod docks
- Most rooms have big soaking tubs and separate walk-in showers; some have fireplaces and/or patios
- Outstanding restaurant housed in a gorgeous restored barn
- Free continental breakfast, afternoon tea, and Wi-Fi
Cons
- Lower-level rooms are small (starting at 200 square feet) and lack bathtubs
- Some may find the decor in the May's Annex junior suites a bit fusty
- The waterfront cottages are in a separate compound a long walk from the main building
- Some rooms have very little storage space
- No elevator
Bottom Line
This renowned inn is one of the premier luxury options in Maine, and offers a true boutique experience in charming Kennebunk. It is housed in a historic building, and so its 26 rooms vary greatly in size. However, they all feature flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, free Wi-Fi, and classic, elegant decor. The much-acclaimed restaurant serves outstanding (and pricey) seasonal cuisine in an 1820s restored barn, and the spa is arguably one of the best in the region. The waterfront cottages are quite a trek from the main building, so make sure you book a guestroom instead if you want to be closer to the property’s great amenities.
