The Lincoln Hotel

Sixteen rooms on Lincoln Street in Kennebunkport's historic village district, The Lincoln Hotel pairs hardwood floors and in-room fireplaces with modern flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms — a practical balance that earns it a 9.5 guest rating across 115 reviews.

The on-site bar and restaurant keep guests from needing to venture far on cold Maine evenings, while a fitness center and elevator serve practical needs without pretense. Bathrobes and in-room refrigerators round out the room amenities.

Kennebunkport's Dock Square shops and the Kennebunk River waterfront sit within a short walk, and Ocean Avenue — the scenic route past former Bush family compound Walker's Point — begins less than a mile from the front door. On-site parking removes the usual coastal Maine scramble for a spot.