Kennebunkport, Maine, is located along the Kennebunk River which is very popular with seaside tourists. There are many beautiful and scenic walking trails and views of the Atlantic Ocean. Many tourists want to enjoy these views with loved ones and even with pets. Luckily, Kennebunkport has many pet-friendly hotels available to tourists wanting to bring their furry friends along.
The Yachtsman Lodge and Marina is located conveniently near the Kennebunkport village and beaches. This hotel is certified as a pet-friendly hotel by Pets Can Stay, but only dogs are allowed at the Yachtsman Lodge and Marina. The fee for an accompanying dog is an additional $25 per day. As of September 2010, pricing ranges between $450 to $520. Each king deluxe room at the hotel features king-sized beds, private bathrooms with granite vanities, television and telephone, large glass doors that lead out onto a private patio with an overlook of the Kennebunk River, and individual temperature controls. If more room is needed, there is an option for a king deluxe sofa room which is slightly larger than the king deluxe room and features a relaxing sofa that pulls out to form a sofa bed.
The Yachtsman Lodge and Marina also serves a complimentary and daily country continental breakfast, as well as afternoon tea and snacks, which can be obtained at the waterfront patio. The hotel is within miles of Gooch's Beach and Mothers Beach, both popular with swimming and families. From the hotel, guests have walking access to fine dining, spa facilities and shopping within the town of Kennebunkport.
The Yachtsman Lodge and Marina
59 Ocean Ave.
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
207-967-2511
yachtsmanlodge.com
The Colony Hotel is situated overlooking the Kennebunk River in addition to the Atlantic Ocean. It is within walking distance to the Kennebunkport village and attractions including sea kayaking, boating, golf, nature trails, tennis, bicycling, art galleries and shopping. The Colony Hotel is pet friendly and domestic pets are allowed with an additional fee of $30 per pet per night. As of September 2010, pricing ranges between $100 to $220. There are six types of rooms at this hotel: the Ocean Grand with one king bed, the Historic with one king bed or two twin beds, the Oceanside with two queen beds, the Garden with one king or one queen bed, the East House with two queen beds or the Galland House with one king bed. Depending upon which room is booked, rooms vary with television or no television, ceiling fans or air conditioning, and telephone or no telephone.
The hotel amenities include beautiful organic gardens, a heated saltwater swimming pool, and a private and safe surf beach. There is a television room and sports television room in the Marina Room Lounge. Guests have access to horseshoes, shuffleboard, croquet, badminton, bocce and many other games. A complimentary full buffet breakfast is included with a booking at the Colony Hotel.
The Colony Hotel
140 Ocean Ave.
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
207-967-3331
thecolonyhotel.com
The Shorelands Guest Resort is a family-oriented resort located next to the sandy beaches of Kennebunkport. The resort is pet friendly and the fee for a pet is a $10 pet charge per night as well as a $20 security deposit. Pets are not allowed on the beds unless guests bring their own bed coverings along. The resort charges an additional $20 if any pet hair is found within the room and pets must be on leash at all times. The Shorelands Guest Resort offers maid service, a guest café that serves coffee, tea, cookies and pastries all day, and fax service, and guest laundry. Options for lodging include family units, jacuzzi rooms, and double beds, queen beds, king beds, and two- to three-person units. As of September 2010, pricing ranges between $70 to $200. Every room is styled as a cottage or motel unit and has cable television, a small refrigerator and air conditioning.
The resort amenities include a pool, hot tub, Ping-Pong, horseshoes, shuffleboard, board games, basketball, bicycles to borrow for bike rides along the beach, and board games. Nearby, guests can enjoy golf, canoeing, walking trails, bike trails, kayaking, tennis and nature reserves.
Shorelands Guest Resort
Route 9, P.O. Box 769
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
207-985-4460
shorelands.com
