Growing ever livelier and more hip with each passing year, the city of Rockland used to be just another working-class, coastal town—which it still is, make no mistake about it.
The waterfront is still a working one, with lobstering playing a large role in the city’s economy, but there are plenty of other successful industries at work in the city—such as those related to the arts.
Rockland draws artists and performers of all types, as well as patrons of said arts…which means there is a need for lodging. You’ll certainly have a wide variety to choose from—and whether you stay in the city or opt to head into neighboring Rockport to find accommodations (distances to Rockland’s town center are noted), you won’t have far to travel to find somewhere to lay your head.
Map of Rockland Lodging
If you’re looking to visit Rockland, check out this map of lodging options.
250 Main Hotel
This is my hands-down favorite hotel in Rockland—and probably in Maine. A true boutique hotel, 250 Main checks all of my must-have boxes, along with many boxes I never knew needed to be checked until I went there.
“Designed to spark curiosity and evoke excitement,” the eclectic, mid-century modern décor and careful attention to detail combine to create an immersive, luxurious experience; I consider this pet-friendly hotel to be a destination in its own right.
Featuring a rooftop deck overlooking the harbor, a complimentary glass of wine or a beer with snacks every night, a complimentary breakfast-to-go with coffee, and views from almost every room, I always feel like I’ve died and gone to heaven here. There is no in-house restaurant, but you are within walking distance of many options.
Location: 250 Main St, Rockland, ME 04841
Website 250 Main Hotel
Rockland Harbor Hotel
Featuring recently renovated guest rooms, the Rockland Harbor Hotel is an affordable, reliable lodging option right across the street from the ferry station. A full, hot breakfast is included with your stay, and you’ll enjoy other convenient amenities like free WiFi, a fitness center, laundry facilities, a patio and fire pit, an on-site market, and coffee makers in every room.
The hotel is right in the downtown area—so you can pretty much hoof it to wherever you want to go. Note that the Rockland Harbor Hotel does not allow pets.
Location: 520 Main St, Rockland, ME 04841
Website Rockland Harbor Hotel
LimeRock Inn
Complete with turrets, a wraparound porch, and formal gardens, this Queen Anne Victorian bed & breakfast is one of the three Historic Inns of Rockland and looks like something out of a storybook. But don’t let its historic appearance fool you—because the LimeRock Inn is tricked out with all of the updates and amenities one could want.
Upscale bath products, WiFi, high-end dining, and even a complimentary guest pantry await your stay. Featuring eight unique guestrooms, each with a private bath, the LimeRock also has several common areas, like the porch, the parlor, the dining room, and the fireplaced library/living room. Guests are also welcome to wander the beautifully landscaped grounds and relax in the gazebo. Given the historic nature of the property, pets are not permitted.
Location: 96 Limerock St, Rockland, ME 04841
Website LimeRock Inn
Berry Manor Inn
One of TripAdvisor’s top U.S. bed and breakfasts and the second of the Historic Inns, the Berry Manor Inn is the perfect combination of old-world splendor and modern amenities.
Enjoy Victorian-era décor while taking advantage of things those poor folks back in the day couldn’t dream of, like gas fireplaces, AC and heat, WiFi, whirlpool tubs, and two-person jetted showers.
You’ll also be treated to a gourmet, multi-course breakfast each morning of your stay, and—wait for it—you’ll also have 24-hour access to guest pantries that are stocked with coffee, tea, Gifford’s ice cream, and homemade pies every night.
Location: 81 Talbot Ave, Rockland, ME 04841
Website Berry Manor Inn
The Granite Inn
This stately old dame, the third Historic Inn of Rockland, welcomes families—including your fur babies—and offers eight, tastefully decorated guestrooms, including two suites, all with private, modern baths.
Expect luxury bedding, air conditioning, and quality furniture in any room you choose—and a full hot breakfast is included. Coffee and tea, fresh fruit, homemade baked goods, and a hot entrée, such as quiche, pancakes, galettes, or crepes.
Location: 546 Main St, Rockland, ME 04841
Website The Granite Inn
Trade Winds Inn
Open year-round and located right in the middle of downtown Rockland, the Trade Winds Inn has 99 guest rooms, most of which have breathtaking views of the harbor and beyond. Offering plenty of amenities, families will find this hotel extremely attractive, especially on those vacation days when the weather doesn’t cooperate for outdoor day trips.
The Trade Winds Inn has an indoor heated pool, a hot tub, a sauna, a restaurant, free WiFi, and free hot breakfast. There is a mini-fridge and a microwave in every room, and you’ll also enjoy the use of the in-house fitness center…but only if you want to, because vacation.
Location: 2 Park Dr, Rockland, ME 04841
Website Trade Winds Inn
Samoset Resort
Located less than ten minutes from downtown Rockland, the dog-friendly Samoset Resort overlooks the famous Rockland Breakwater—an adventure in itself, if you’re up for the 7/8-mile hike out to the lighthouse. One of the Opal Collection Resorts, the Samoset features 178 newly-renovated guestrooms and suites—each with a private balcony or terrace overlooking Penobscot Bay—as well as cottages and condominiums.
There are three on-site dining options, a full-service spa, an 18-hole championship golf course, a playground, an infinity pool, yard games, shuffleboard, and disc golf—and that’s just the beginning of everything on offer at the Samoset.
Location: 220 Warrenton St, Rockport, ME 04856
Website Samoset Resort
Ledges by the Bay
With beautiful lawns rolling right down to the edge of Glen Cove, Ledges by the Bay offers travelers comfortable, clean lodging without breaking the vacation budget wide open.
Featuring spacious guestrooms and suites, a swimming pool, free WiFi, and free breakfast, there isn’t much else you need—especially with downtown Rockland and all its fantastic dining and entertainment options just 10 minutes away.
Location: 930 Commercial St, Rockport, ME 04856
Website Ledges by the Bay
Strawberry Hill Seaside Inn
Perched on a hill overlooking Penobscot Bay, the year-round Strawberry Hill Seaside Inn offers gorgeous views, an outdoor heated swimming pool, updated guestrooms—each with its own balcony or patio—and free WiFi.
Every room features air conditioning, cable TV, and refrigerators—there are even binoculars for those of you interested in watching for wildlife in and around the bay. The entire property is non-smoking, and pets are not permitted. There is no restaurant on the property, but downtown Rockland is just 10 minutes away.
Location: 886 Commercial St, Rockport, ME 04856
Website Strawberry Hill Seaside Inn
Island View Inn
Sister property to the Strawberry Hill Seaside Inn and also only 10 minutes from downtown Rockland, the seasonal Island View Inn is just as peaceful as its sibling. You’ll enjoy a heated infinity pool overlooking Penobscot Bay, a fireplaced lobby and seating area, and decks/patios for every room, each of which is uniquely decorated with a nautical theme.
The guestrooms are spacious and bright, and each features air conditioning, a refrigerator, cable TV, binoculars, king beds, and free WiFi. And like its sibling, there are no pets or smoking allowed.
Location: 908 Commercial St, Rockport, ME 04856
Website Island View Inn
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