Also known as ‘The Gateway to Maine’, Kittery is Maine’s oldest town with a history dating back to 1623. Nestled between York and New Hampshire’s Portsmouth, Kittery is full of historic sites, cosy coffee shops, performance centres, quaint art shops, and traditional restaurants. With a population of just almost 10,000, Kittery features a waterfront location and a relaxing ambience that makes it an ideal vacation destination. Kittery’s proximity to Portsmouth allows its visitors to get the best of both worlds of New Hampshire and Maine and it is bustling with outlets, restaurants and shacks all year round. When it comes to where to stay in Kittery, Maine, the following list of lodging options with stellar amenities and relaxing vibes has you covered for a hassle-free stay. Scroll down to find out more.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.
Hotel
1. Hampton Inn and Suites Kittery (from USD 92)
Located steps away from the popular Kittery outlets right off the I-95, Hampton Inn and Suites features air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The facilities at the hotel include a fitness center, an indoor pool, a 24-hour front desk, free parking, meeting rooms, free wifi and free breakfast. Hampton Inn is also easily accessible to the Sawyer’s beach, Wallis Sands state beach and the banks of Spruce Creek that are ideal for lazing around during your vacation.
Hampton Inn & Suites Kittery
Address: 275 US Route 1
8.94 km (5.6 mi) from Water Country Water Park
Inn
2. The Water Street Inn (from USD 163)
Reasonable pricing for a comfortable stay near downtown Portsmouth and Kittery.
Snacks, water, and self-serve drink section available. Thoughtful amenities and easy check-in.
Great local location, easy walk to downtown Kittery and Portsmouth. Close to water views and attractions.
Convenient access to local restaurants. Morning coffee and tea provided. Suggestions for nearby places to grab breakfast.
Nestled along the banks of River Piscataqua, The Water Street Inn is a recently opened historic home with modern conveniences and amenities. Located conveniently at a distance of about half a mile away from both Portsmouth and the Kittery foreside, the inn offers easy access to perennial gardens and iconic Strawberry Banke museum of Portsmouth and the outlets and restaurants of downtown Kittery. The charming inn features eight furnished guest rooms with a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, free wifi, a shared lounge and terrace.
The Water Street Inn
Address: 6 Water Street
5.9 km (3.7 mi) from Water Country Water Park
Apartments
3. Spacious first-floor apartment (from USD 71)
This warm, comfortable apartment has close access to the Kittery Outlets, the theatre, grocery stores and the best beaches of Kittery. The first-floor apartment offers a bedroom, a bathroom, a well-equipped kitchen, a working desk, wifi, parking and peaceful surroundings. The rental features a separate entry that leads to a piano room and a paved driveway in front of it.
Kittery, Maine, United States
7.21 km (4.5 mi) from Water Country Water ParkSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
it’s a good cozy place with full amenitiesthe room is large nice kitchen wifi and even extras like bananas and cerealjulia’s place is really cozy and the perfect maine gateway/getaway lots of thoughtful amenities and super convenientcomfy bed nice extras and it was nice to meet julianice bathroom wonderful kitchen space and large soft bedCleanliness:
the space is clean and functionalvery neat clean and comfortable; just as advertisedjulia’s place was clean and well-appointedthe place is very clean and comfortabletruly comfortable clean and convenient place to stayHost:
she was an excellent host and i’d be very happy to stay againjulia is kind welcoming fast to answer questions and very knowledgeable about kittery and surrounding areasgreat host lots of homey touchesjulia is a great host and was thankful for my time at her spacejulia is very friendly and responsive to any requests or questionsRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and beautiful apartmentthe location is nice: walking distances some great restaurantsnice place and good locationspacious and a great locationgreat location in between kittery and portsmouth
4. Private retreat surrounded by gardens
This private non-smoking suite is located close to the mall, the beaches, the mountains and the town of Portsmouth. The one-bedroom apartment offers a bathroom, a kitchenette, a living area, a private entrance, a shared patio and dedicated space for parking. The tastefully furnished apartment also features hand-drawn architectural renderings sketched by the owner, which add to the style and charm of the place.
Kittery, Maine, United States
8.66 km (5.4 mi) from Water Country Water ParkTop guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
great stylish space with a functional kitchen area and beautiful artworkthe apartment is a beautiful contemporary space that is very well- designed with thoughtful touchesfreda and tom's maine apartment has a quaint romantic cottage feelstylish and comfortable space with lots of lovely touchesthe space was cozy and nicely decoratedCleanliness:
everything was clean and quietvery clean and well appointedthe apartment was spotlessly cleanthe place was great very cleanreally clean and beautifully set up with thoughtful touchesHost:
beautiful apartment and great hosts i would stay here againfreda and tom were very kind and accommodating during my staythis place was great they had a lot of fun touches & the hosts were really sweetfreda and tom are excellent hosts perfect place to make a home-base for local sightsfreda was very helpful with suggestions of where to eatRead more reviewsLocation:
a sweet apartment and great locationabsolutely wonderful place to stay amazing location and super cute apartmentgreat space and great locationwe would definitely come back here again location is great as wellawesome place to stay great location
5. Secluded hideaway for your vacation
Located in a small bungalow-style building with winding staircases and boho-style decor and wood pine floors, this secluded apartment is minutes away from downtown Kittery and downtown Portsmouth. The two-bedroom apartment can accommodate four persons and features a bathroom, a kitchen, a laptop-friendly workspace, TV, washing machine, wifi, a private entrance and free parking. The host is friendly and can offer great recommendations for food, attractions and things to do and see in the area.
Kittery, Maine, United States
7.27 km (4.6 mi) from Water Country Water ParkTop guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
we appreciated the comfortable mattress and linensthe beds were awesomelovely apt beautifully furnished and wonderful amenitiesthe beds were very comfortable and everything worked well in the houseupsides: location comfortable furniture responsiveness of hostdownside: bedrooms are upstairs and bathroom is downstairsCleanliness:
the residence was clean with gorgeous decorvery quiet and very pristinely clean yet comfortably invitinga clean modern welcoming homeit was very clean and has a well-stocked kitchen for cookingthe apartment was sparkling clean and beautifully appointed with thoughtful touches in every roomHost:
directions and recommendations were very helpfulpamela was a great hostpam was such an amazing hostwe enjoyed staying here pamela was a great host and available whenever we had questionspamela is a very responsive and conscientious hostRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location close to everythingthe location was goodincredibly good location in kitterygreat location a 5 minute drive from portsmouththe location was so perfect
6. Modern two-level apartment
Located in the heart of Kittery Foreside, this lovely two-level apartment is within walking distance of the best shopping and dining options of the area. The accommodation can host six guests and it offers two bathrooms, a kitchen, cable TV, a laptop-friendly workspace, a washing machine, wifi, and free parking. The clean, comfortable home is in a quiet location with a welcoming host who will make sure that you enjoy a hassle-free stay in Kittery.
Kittery, Maine, United States
6.39 km (4.0 mi) from Water Country Water ParkAccommodates: 6
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
nice big screen hdtv with an amazon firestick on tv that includes netflix and amazon primethe furniture is very comfortable and attractivethe apartment is very spacious with comfortable furniture and very nicely decoratedeverything was as described and it was a very comfortable spacethis is a quiet clean comfortable and straight-forward apartment within steps from great amenities in the foreside neighborhoodCleanliness:
clean linens & towelsvery clean and spaciousvery clean and great communicationbeautiful and very clean and comfortablethe condo was very clean and comfortableHost:
she is very friendlykristin is a great hostkristin was a wonderful host she answered all questions and was incredibly kindkristin was a great hostkristin was a great host and very quick to answer any questions we hadRead more reviewsLocation:
cute place in a great locationthe location was perfectgreat central location to stay in kitteryvery nice townhouse in kittery close to restaurants and within walking distance to portsmouthgreat location too as we were near several shops restaurants and pubs
A memorable vacation in Kittery
With breathtaking harbour views, sandy beaches, historic sites and relaxing parks, Kittery has everything you will ever need for a fun-filled day trip or a relaxing weekend getaway. From no-frills apartments to casually luxurious hotels, check out the above list of where to stay in Kittery, Maine, to have a memorable vacation and discover the best bits of the town.
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