Find Historic Hotels in Wells Beach, ME

You’re already probably planning a visit to historically relevant sites during your vacation in Wells Beach. Why not appreciate the beaches during your visit?

Based on our travel expertise, Haven By The Sea B&B Inn is a top 3-star B&B for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. If you’re interested in local history, another choice for your trip is Atlantic Oceanfront Motel at Wells Beach, Maine.

In Wells Beach, there are 156 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favorite places to visit include Wells Beach, Drakes Island, and Crescent Beach. You’ll also find Moody Beach and Footbridge Beach in the area.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll enjoy a vacation someplace that has an official historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Wells Beach, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the usual amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Wells Beach, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.