
Axel’s take
A strong coastal splurge for the views and spa, with less consistent dining.
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Axel’s rating: 8.7/10 · An upscale clifftop resort with a spa on Maine’s southern coast
Cliff House Maine is an upscale clifftop resort whose Atlantic views are the main event, backed by comfortable coastal-style rooms with private terraces. It’s a strong pick for a restorative getaway: recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise spotless rooms, comfortable bedding and friendly staff. The spa, indoor pool and heated outdoor pool make this more than a summer-only retreat, while the seasonal family pool adds appeal for travelers with children.
The setting delivers more reliably than the dining. Tripadvisor and Reddit guests describe uneven meals and occasionally slow restaurant service, although plenty of recent visitors enjoyed both. A daily resort fee applies, and the sprawling layout makes room location worth checking. We’d skip it if you want walk-to-town convenience or flawless luxury service; choose it for ocean-gazing, spa time and resort comforts.
- Rooms
- Comfortable bedding and private terraces; confirm the specific view and building before booking.
- Cleanliness
- Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia reviews strongly praise clean rooms and well-kept grounds.
- Service
- Staff generally earn warm praise, but restaurant service is less consistently polished.
- Amenities
- Spa, gym, indoor pool and year-round outdoor pool; the all-ages Cove pool is seasonal.
- Fees and surprises
- Daily resort fee; self-parking included, valet extra, and direct-booking cancellations incur a fee even well ahead.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Reddit. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
The location
591 Shore Road, Cape Neddick
Dramatic rocky-oceanfront setting outside Ogunquit; better for a resort retreat than walk-to-town convenience.
Amenities and check-in
Spa, gym, indoor pool and year-round outdoor pool; the all-ages Cove pool is seasonal.
Check-in
after 4:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Adult-only pool
- Hot tub
- Activities for kids
- Breakfast (extra charge)
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Deposit: $100 per room per night
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Cliff House Maine: from $522 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $522 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Cliff House Maine on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.
Cliff House Maine is An upscale clifftop resort with a spa on Maine’s southern coast in Ogunquit, United States.
Address: 591 Shore Road, Cape Neddick. Property ID: 1177489. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/ogunquit/cliff-house-maine-1177489
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/ogunquit/cliff-house-maine-1177489/2026-11-21/2-adults
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| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $1,264 | $1,570 on Expedia | $306 less (19%) | Nov 7 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $522 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $962 USD
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3 nights
Total price: $1,399 USD
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Total price: $1,808 USD
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5 nights
Total price: $2,293 USD
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Axel's take: 8.7/10
A strong coastal splurge for the views and spa, with less consistent dining. An upscale clifftop resort with a spa on Maine’s southern coast, scored for what it is.
Cliff House Maine is an upscale clifftop resort whose Atlantic views are the main event, backed by comfortable coastal-style rooms with private terraces. It’s a strong pick for a restorative getaway: recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise spotless rooms, comfortable bedding and friendly staff. The spa, indoor pool and heated outdoor pool make this more than a summer-only retreat, while the seasonal family pool adds appeal for travelers with children.
The setting delivers more reliably than the dining. Tripadvisor and Reddit guests describe uneven meals and occasionally slow restaurant service, although plenty of recent visitors enjoyed both. A daily resort fee applies, and the sprawling layout makes room location worth checking. We’d skip it if you want walk-to-town convenience or flawless luxury service; choose it for ocean-gazing, spa time and resort comforts.
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Best for: couples celebrating a special occasion; spa-focused coastal getaways; families wanting summer resort amenities
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Watch out for: uneven dining and restaurant service; daily resort fee; long walks between some rooms and facilities
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Location: Dramatic rocky-oceanfront setting outside Ogunquit; better for a resort retreat than walk-to-town convenience.
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Rooms: Comfortable bedding and private terraces; confirm the specific view and building before booking.
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Cleanliness: Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia reviews strongly praise clean rooms and well-kept grounds.
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Service: Staff generally earn warm praise, but restaurant service is less consistently polished.
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Amenities: Spa, gym, indoor pool and year-round outdoor pool; the all-ages Cove pool is seasonal.
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Fees and surprises: Daily resort fee; self-parking included, valet extra, and direct-booking cancellations incur a fee even well ahead.
Axel's opinion of Cliff House Maine, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Reddit. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
About Cliff House Maine
- Property type: Resort
- 4-star hotel
- Destination Hotels
- 591 Shore Road, Cape Neddick
- Guest rating: 4.6/5 on Google from 2,210 reviews (location 3.0/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Portsmouth International Airport: 31 min by taxi · Portland International Jetport: 51 min by taxi · Manchester-Boston Regional Airport: 70 min by taxi · Ogunquit Museum of American Art: 6 min by taxi · Short Sands Beach: 12 min by taxi · Long Sands Beach: 13 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Deposit: $100 per room per night
- Amenities: Indoor pool, Outdoor pool, Adult-only pool, Hot tub, Activities for kids, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Sauna, Spa, Self parking (free), EV charger, Local shuttle, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Kitchen in some rooms, Business center, Meeting rooms
- Check-in from: 16:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Ogunquit
- Chain: Hyatt. Axel's Hyatt rating: 5.9/10
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Room with Coastal view
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Room oceanfront
Quadruple room with Coastal view
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Quadruple room oceanfront
Double room with partial Coastal view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double room with partial Coastal view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double room with partial Coastal view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double room with partial Coastal view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Double room with Coastal view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Double room with Coastal view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double room with Coastal view (full double bed) — room photo 2
Double room oceanfront (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double room oceanfront (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double room oceanfront (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double room oceanfront (full double bed) — room photo 3
Twin room with Coastal view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Twin room with Coastal view (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Twin room with Coastal view (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Twin room with Coastal view (twin beds) — room photo 3
Twin room oceanfront (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Twin room oceanfront (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Twin room oceanfront (twin beds) — room photo 2
Ledges Double room oceanfront (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Ledges Double room oceanfront (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Ledges Double room oceanfront (full double bed) — room photo 2
Terrace Double room with ocean view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Terrace Double room with ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Terrace Double room with ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Terrace Double room with ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Cliffscape Double room oceanfront (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Cliffscape Double room oceanfront (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Cliffscape Double room oceanfront (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Cliffscape Double room oceanfront (full double bed) — room photo 3
Premium Double room with Resort view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Premium Double room with Resort view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Premium Double room with Resort view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Premium Double room with Resort view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Premium Double room oceanfront (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Premium Double room oceanfront (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Premium Double room oceanfront (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Premium Double room oceanfront (full double bed) — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Ledges Suite oceanfront
2 Bedrooms Signature Suite oceanfront
- Bedrooms: 2
- 2 Bedrooms Signature Suite oceanfront — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Signature Suite oceanfront — room photo 2
Sunrise Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Sunrise Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Sunrise Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Sunrise Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Spa Suite oceanfront
- Bedrooms: 2
- 2 Bedrooms Spa Suite oceanfront — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Spa Suite oceanfront — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Spa Suite oceanfront — room photo 3
Captain Perkins Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Captain Perkins Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
Elsie Weare Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Elsie Weare Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Elsie Weare Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Elsie Weare Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Corner Double Suite oceanfront (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Corner Double Suite oceanfront (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Corner Double Suite oceanfront (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Corner Double Suite oceanfront (full double bed) — room photo 3
Sleepaway Bunk Suite
- Sleepaway Bunk Suite — room photo 1
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- Sleepaway Bunk Suite — room photo 3
Sleepaway Bunk Quadruple Suite
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