The Tides Beach Club
Maine
The Tides Beach Club stands beside Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport, with just 21 guest rooms. Its scale makes it a small coastal hotel rather than a sprawling resort, and two oceanfront suites feature furnishings by Jonathan Adler. Other rooms use a palette inspired by the surrounding sea and shore. The restaurant concentrates on fresh Maine seafood. Beach equipment, including chairs, towels and umbrellas, helps guests spend time on the sand, while bicycles and water activities add ways to explore the coast. The building dates from 1899, giving this contemporary beach retreat a long connection to the village.