Cliff House Maine
Coastal-contemporary luxury with nautically-inspired design. Think clean lines, maritime textures, handcrafted elements. Salt air and sea glass energy — polished but not stuffy.
Book spa appointments at least 60 days in advance — the spa is perpetually in high demand
Why It Matters
One of the very few true oceanfront resorts in New England. Forbes Four Star, AAA 4 Diamond, and 1 Michelin Key. Originally opened in 1872, completely rebuilt for the modern era. 226 rooms and 70 acres — big by boutique standards, but the cliffside location means panoramic Atlantic views from nearly everywhere on property.
Cliff House Maine has been sitting on Bald Head Cliff since 1872, 90 feet above the Atlantic on the southern Maine coast. After a complete architectural overhaul that reopened in 2016 and finished in 2017, it's now a full-scale modern luxury resort spanning 70 oceanfront acres with 226 rooms and suites. Every single room has a private terrace with ocean or coastal views — that's not marketing fluff, that's just true.
Where You'll Stay
18 room types available
Captain Perkins Suite
Beautifully appointed suite with a primary bedroom, spacious living room, two terraces, and a dedicated dining area. One of the premier suites in the collection.
King
Cliffscape Oceanfront King
Newly redesigned rooms in the southernmost Cliffscape building. King bed, direct oceanfront views, and private balconies. Recently refreshed design.
KingCoastal View King
Maritime-chic rooms with scenic coastal views that reach all the way to the famous Nubble Lighthouse. Not direct ocean, but still a proper Maine view.
KingCoastal View with Two King Beds
Elegantly simple rooms with two king beds, private balconies, and views of the Maine coastline. A practical choice for groups or families.
Two Kings
Elsie Weare Suite
The flagship suite at Cliff House. Spacious layout with a kitchenette and dining area, dramatic terraces with endless ocean vistas, and a standing soaking tub. Named after a historic figure tied to the property's legacy.
KingLedges Oceanfront King
Located in the northernmost Ledges building, these rooms have one king bed, private balconies, and direct ocean views. Good choice for guests who want separation from the main building.
KingLedges Two Bedroom Oceanfront Suite
Expansive two-bedroom suites in the Ledges building with elegant nautical touches, private terraces, and Atlantic Ocean views.
Multiple KingsOceanfront with Two King Beds
Chic and spacious rooms with two king beds, private balconies, and direct ocean views. Good for families or guests who want extra space.
Two KingsOne Bedroom Oceanfront Corner Suite
Corner suites with nautically-inspired touches and two private terraces. Stunning Atlantic Ocean views from the wrap-around position.
KingPartial Coastal View King
Newly reimagined entry-level rooms with partial views of Maine's coastline. The most accessible price point in the portfolio, but still on the same cliff.
KingPremium Oceanfront King
Located in the Clifftop building, these rooms have direct oceanfront views, private balconies, fireplaces, and full nautically-inspired design. Apothia bath amenities, 55-inch flat-screen TV, Maine Cuddledown comforters, and Comphy Co. linens throughout.
KingPremium Resort View King
Clifftop building rooms with westerly and partial Maine coastal views. Private balcony, fireplace, expansive bathroom, and signature nautical design. A step down in view from oceanfront, but the fireplace and layout are the same.
KingSignature Two Bedroom Oceanfront Suite
Stunning two-bedroom oceanfront suite with coastal Maine design throughout both bedrooms, an adjoining living room, and a kitchenette. A top choice for families or two-couple trips.
Two KingsSleepaway Bunk Suite
The family suite. One king bedroom, a bunk bed room, and a full-sized sleeper sectional sofa. Purpose-built for families with kids who want their own space. Practical and fun.
King + BunksSunrise Suite
Spacious two-bay suite with coastal Maine design across a primary bedroom and adjoining living room. Has a cozy fireplace. Good choice for a romantic splurge without going all the way to the Elsie Weare.
KingTerrace Oceanview King
Oceanview king rooms in the main Cliffscape building. Access to the unmatched beauty of the Maine coastline with private balcony.
KingTwo Bedroom Oceanfront Spa Suite
Two-bedroom suite with nautical touches and intuitive appointments inspired by the Spa at Cliff House. A home-away-from-home feel with dedicated spa-inspired finishes.
Multiple KingsWeare Cottage
A standalone two-story New England cottage-style home on the resort grounds. Two king ensuite bedrooms, a bunk room, 3.5 bathrooms, full gourmet kitchen, expansive living room, two dining areas, mudroom, washer/dryer, and sweeping ocean views from three separate terraces. Must be booked by phone.
Two Kings + BunksThe Property
Eat & Drink
6 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Scheduled art classes led by Cliff House's resident artist. Held in The Studio on property.
Professionally curated art gallery on property featuring rotating exhibits. Included in resort fee.
On-site candle-making workshop, part of the resort's year-round programming calendar.
18-hole semi-private golf course directly across Shore Road from the resort. Concierge arranges tee times with preferred guest rates.
Resort offers complimentary Volvo SUV loaner cars for guests to explore the surrounding area. A practical perk — the resort is not walkable to most local attractions.
The concierge team can arrange kayaking, surfing, fishing and lobstering trips, whale-watching, biking, hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing depending on season.
On-site cooking classes offered as part of seasonal programming.
Cocktail and mixology classes as part of the resort's curated programming.
Seasonal trolley service from the resort to Ogunquit village and beach, about 2 miles north. Reservations through the front desk.
State-of-the-art on-site cinema for resort guests. Included in the resort fee.
Regular live music throughout the resort, particularly at Portside Café on weekends in summer and other venues seasonally.
Lawn games in season, plus the Overlook and Cove fire pits year-round. S'mores kits available. Included in resort fee.
Hit eco-friendly golf balls off the cliff directly into the Atlantic Ocean. One of the more legitimately fun and unusual things to do on the property. Year-round.
Three saltwater pools: year-round outdoor Resort Pool (ages 13+ in summer), year-round Indoor Lap Pool (all ages), and seasonal Cove Pool (all ages, summer). Two outdoor hot tubs. Infinity edges on outdoor pools. Cabanas and daybeds available for rent.
Botanical activities and tours of the resort's kitchen garden with the resident gardener.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
$38 per room per night. Covers: Maine Stations, fitness center, Wi-Fi, pools, hot tubs, fire pits, Hartwig Theatre, Discovery Center, sculpture garden, art gallery, lawns and pathways, PressReader app, live music, and seasonal entertainment.
Every single room and suite has a private terrace or glass-wall balcony. No exceptions across the 226-room portfolio.
Located on every guest room floor, stocked 24 hours with complimentary sparkling and still water, coffee, tea, fresh local milks, and whole fresh fruit.
Over 25,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor event space including a cliffside ballroom, meeting rooms, salons, breakout rooms, and a state-of-the-art amphitheater. Supports groups of 12 to 300.
$25 per car per night.
Fee-based EV chargers on property (complimentary when using valet services).
Cliff House does not allow pets. Concierge can suggest nearby pet care.
On-property retail shop featuring Maine clothing, accessories, and Cliff House home gifts.
State-of-the-art fitness center included in resort fee. Yoga and group fitness classes offered seasonally.
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