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Where to Stay in Ogunquit, Maine

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Ogunquit is a walkable, welcoming beach town built around a 3.5-mile beach and the cliffside Marginal Way. Where you stay comes down to how close you want to be to the sand and the village versus how much you want to spend. Here's the rundown.

Best Areas to Stay in Ogunquit

Downtown / Shore Road

Best for: Walking to the village, restaurants, and the Marginal Way

The center of the action, near the start of the Marginal Way cliff walk and a short stroll or trolley ride to the beach and Perkins Cove. Convenient and lively, and among the pricier areas in summer.

Ogunquit Beach / Beach Street

Best for: Families who want the sand out the door

Closest to the long main beach, with hotels and rentals a short walk from the water — ideal if beach time is the priority.

Perkins Cove

Best for: A scenic little harbor and quieter setting

A picturesque working cove with dining and galleries at the far end of the Marginal Way. Lodging is limited and on the pricier side, but the setting is hard to beat.

Route 1 / Moody (Wells side)

Best for: Value motels with trolley access

Along Route 1 toward Wells you'll find classic motels at lower rates; the seasonal trolley makes it easy to reach the beach and village without parking downtown.

What It Costs & When to Book

Ogunquit is a popular, seasonal beach town, so summer rates climb and the best spots fill fast — the map above shows live prices for your dates. Motels along Route 1 toward Wells are the value alternative, and shoulder-season rates drop a lot.

The season runs roughly Memorial Day through Columbus Day, peaking in summer with big beach crowds. Late spring and September–October are cheaper and calmer. Winter is very quiet with many closures. Ogunquit is known as a welcoming, LGBTQ-friendly destination.

Where to Stay by Trip Type

Families

A hotel or rental near Ogunquit Beach so the sand is walkable

Couples

A downtown or Marginal Way inn within a stroll of dinner and the cliff walk

Budget travelers

Route 1 / Moody motels toward Wells, using the trolley to reach the beach

Best Booking Sites for Ogunquit

Booking.com

Biggest hotel and B&B inventory in Maine. Free cancellation on most properties, no-fee booking, and a loyalty program that kicks in after a few stays.

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Vrbo (Vacation Rentals)

Best for whole-house rentals, lakefront cottages, and multi-family trips. Dominates the Maine vacation rental market, especially for waterfront properties.

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Airbnb

Unique stays, in-town apartments, and budget rooms. Strong urban inventory (Portland, Bangor) and lakeside options.

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Hotels.com

Solid hotel inventory with a "stay 10 nights, get 1 free" rewards program. Good for chain hotels and business travel.

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Expedia

Bundles hotels with flights and car rentals. Good for multi-leg trips and cost comparisons.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Staying in Ogunquit, Maine

Where is the best area to stay in Ogunquit?

Downtown/Shore Road is best for walking to the village and the Marginal Way, the Beach Street area for being closest to the sand, Perkins Cove for a scenic quiet setting, and Route 1 toward Wells for value with trolley access.

Should I use the Ogunquit trolley?

Yes — in summer, downtown parking is limited and expensive. The seasonal trolley loops between the village, the beach, Perkins Cove, and Route 1, so a Route 1 motel plus the trolley is an easy, cheaper combo.

Is it cheaper to stay in Wells than Ogunquit?

Generally yes. Motels and cottages in neighboring Wells run lower than in-town Ogunquit, and the two are connected by the trolley in season.

When is the best time to visit Ogunquit?

July and August are peak beach season and busiest. Late spring and September–October are quieter and cheaper while the weather's still good; most of the town closes down in winter.

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