Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Since 1928, The Kennebunk Inn has hosted overnight guests in its historic building, originally constructed in 1799. The inn's indoor and outdoor spaces accommodate groups of 12 to 120 people for meetings and meals. An onsite personal event planner can assist with meeting planning and give catering advice. Menus are customizable or can be selected from an extensive gourmet menu. After the meeting, attendees who also stay overnight are given free beach passes.
The Franciscan Guest House welcomes both secular and religious groups to its facility. It is a nonprofit organization and strives to make meetings and retreats affordable in an area known for being a playground for the wealthy. Indoor facilities include three large meeting rooms that hold up to 350 people. From June to October, up to 1,000 can meet on the lawn, and tent rentals are available. The waterfront village and beaches are a short stroll away, or guests can wander the waterfront walking paths and manicured grounds on the property and at the adjacent St. Anthony's Monastery.
Waterfront views greet guests at The Breakwater Inn & Spa. Conference facilities and meeting rooms accommodate large and small groups, and a team of experienced event specialists facilitates the planning process. The catering menu heavily emphasizes seafood specialties, like Maine lobster, but other meat and vegetarian choices will satisfy different tastes. Overnight guestrooms reflect the hotel's nautical location and history. After the meeting, guests can book treatments at the spa facilities or work out in the fitness studio.
Well known for its restaurant, as featured on CBS' "The Early Show," the White Barn Inn also hosts small meetings and corporate events. A personal valet service assists the meeting goers throughout the day. In the main building, groups can book the Tuscan-style wine cellar for intimate meetings of up to 15 people. The Chase Hill building down the road holds up to 80 attendees in its largest room. Complimentary high speed Internet access throughout the property is included, and the hotel helps arrange for audiovisual equipment. The hotel's spa and guest rooms provide a luxurious experience for overnight guests.
The King's Port Inn hosts groups of 10 to 35 people in its Parker House Café. The hotel can provide a list of local caterers, or the meeting planner is allowed to bring in food from a caterer of his choosing. The hotel is entirely non-smoking, including its overnight guestrooms. Additional overnight rooms can be booked at the hotel's nearby sister property, The Lodge at Turbat's Creek, and overnight guests receive beach passes. The King's Port Inn is walking distance from Kennebunk Beach and Dock Square, an area filled with shops and galleries.