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1914

The Colony Hotel

Kennebunkport, Maine
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140 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, Maine 04046 Original Property Opened in 1914 Historic Hotels of America member since 1999
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With its wide wraparound porch and a cupola with a large ship weathervane, Colony Hotel is a recognizable landmark from land and sea. White wicker and wood lawn chairs offer guests places to relax amid flowering gardens to view sunsets and boats sailing by. The 1914 resort established on the 1872 premier hotel site is a picturesque getaway, and guests enjoy bicycling or boating along shingle-style summer cottages or scenic walking through the charming village filled with boutiques, antique stores, galleries, and restaurants. Guests may gather in the lobby on cool evenings by the crackling fire for cards, games, bingo, or movies. A family-run pioneer in conservation, Colony Hotel is ranked as one of the best coastal eco-resorts.

Discover

  • Discover the gorgeous Colonial Revival-style architecture of The Colony Hotel.
  • Discover breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean from The Colony Hotel's white, wrap-around Ocean Porch and gazebo.
  • Discover The Colony Hotel's popular Lobster Tour on the shores of the Atlantic ocean.

Explore

  • Explore Blowing Cave Park and see the dramatic wave crashes and sea spray.
  • Explore the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, which features a series of beautiful hiking trails that navigate a tranquil salt marsh.
  • Explore the Brick Store Museum nearby. This quaint museum features a variety of exhibits that cover anything from 18th-century shipbuilding to 19th-century artwork.

Experience

  • Experience a full round of golf on the 18-hole course at Webhannet Golf Club.
  • Experience Parson's Beach, which is celebrated for its soft sand and beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Experience the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, which occupies the former Laudholm Farm. The Laudholm Farm is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

Taste

  • Enjoy a full, hearty complimentary breakfast served daily on the Porch and in the Grand Dining Room overlooking the mouth of the Kennebunk River.
  • Indulge in the pool lunch buffet on the Poolside Ocean Terrace overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the heated ocean water pool.
  • Enjoy delicious steamed lobster, fish tacos, burgers, and homemade chips and salsa, alongside live entertainment in the Marine Room.
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FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS

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Ocean Grand Two Bedrooms
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Garden King or Queen
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Florence House
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Special Occasions

Meetings & Groups

The Colony Hotel in Kennebunkport, Maine is more than accommodating for large parties, whether it's a family reunion, business, or special event. The Colony Hotel has more than 10,000 sq ft of meeting space and can host groups of almost any size. Event planners are on staff to ease the process of planning and organization.

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Special Occasions

Weddings

The Colony Hotel is a stunning location for wedding receptions. Its spectacular location provides a beautiful locale for your wedding, and offers an ideal backdrop for once-in-a lifetime photographs, whether you stand in the gazebo overlooking the sea or in front of one of the property's blooming organic gardens. The Grand Dining Room at the Colony Hotel comfortably accommodates from 2 to 200 guests. The Colony Hotel team of wedding planning professionals with ease the burden through the planning process, personalize the event, and check every detail for peace of mind on the big day.

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Special Occasions

Meetings & Groups

The Colony Hotel in Kennebunkport, Maine is more than accommodating for large parties, whether it's a family reunion, business, or special event. The Colony Hotel has more than 10,000 sq ft of meeting space and can host groups of almost any size. Event planners are on staff to ease the process of planning and organization.

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Special Occasions

Weddings

The Colony Hotel is a stunning location for wedding receptions. Its spectacular location provides a beautiful locale for your wedding, and offers an ideal backdrop for once-in-a lifetime photographs, whether you stand in the gazebo overlooking the sea or in front of one of the property's blooming organic gardens. The Grand Dining Room at the Colony Hotel comfortably accommodates from 2 to 200 guests. The Colony Hotel team of wedding planning professionals with ease the burden through the planning process, personalize the event, and check every detail for peace of mind on the big day.

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