Cliff House - Terrace

What a beautiful hotel! We stayed here recently for a “mini-moon” after our wedding and loved every minute of it. The staff is very attentive, the service is great, and the hotel itself is beautiful. Rooms are clean and updated. And you can beat the views of the cliff and shoreline. The onsite restaurants are very good and serve some of the best lobster we’ve ever had. It’s a luxury experience with a higher price-point but you definitely get what you pay for!

Amazing resort. Service impeccable and food was delicious. Our room view was second to none. Loved the whole experience. Only downside was spotty WiFi

OBSESSED with the spa here. Insanely beautiful. The sanctuary room is INCREDIBLE. Also had the best massage of my life last week with either Quinn or Gwen (my bad I didn’t catch the correct name!). Loved the sauna and the overall experience. Had the best time. The massage therapist was so kind, listened and did exactly what I asked, she didn’t use fragrances as I am allergic, and was very accommodating. Overall 10/10 recommend. Especially Quinn or Gwen, the best massage therapist I’ve had!

We visited for the day. Marketing and sales team is fantastic. Great tour of the property food at nubs. Beautiful views, great location, great service and fun friendly staff. Lots to explore on the cliff rocks. Pictures don't do it justice.

As a wedding photographer, I get the opportunity to work with many venues each year for weddings. The Cliff House truly stands out! This venue is truly on the side of a cliff which is a dramatic and romantic backdrop for couple photos. The cliffs offer an iconic Maine backdrop for any wedding. The smell of the salty air is truly unmatched. The open patio area for cocktail hour is also a hit with guests. The outdoor ceremony site is one of the most beautiful backdrops for a ceremony I have experienced. I am so honored to have worked here over the past few years and to have photographed this beautiful place to be married.

Just returned from a three day, two night conference at Cliff House. The location is amazing and the views of the cliffs along the Atlantic are stunning. The Hotel and grounds are beautiful and you can tell a lot of care goes into the maintenance. What really made it a wonderful stay was the staff. Everyone I encountered was warm and welcoming with genuine smiles. But the standout was our Housekeeper, Keisha. She was delightful. Thank you for everything. I look forward to a return for a personal trip with no work involved!

didn't stay but visited and had a coffee. views? "clicheic" they were so spectacular. Landscaping? "Finely coiffed." coffee? tasty and professionally served.

Stayed here with my wife for a weekend for a quick no-kids getaway and absolutely enjoyed the heck out of the trip. Obvious disclaimer to start that it's a pricy place. The sweeping vistas and seascapes alone add to the sticker price but you really can't help but be wowed. My theory, at least for some folks, is that they pay all this money that they have to start looking for flaws and imperfections in their stay and they leave disappointed because it becomes sort of a self-fulfilling prophecy. I don't have any comments to make about dust smudges or quality of body wash etc. Here's what I liked: 1. I thought the staff was 5-stars bar-none. Wonderful valet. We received a thoroughly enjoyable (and helpful) tour of the premises on check-in. Our turndown service was quick and thorough. Donville at The Tiller was probably sick of us by the time we left - he was such a gem. Grace, our waitress at Nubbs was tremendous too. We rented an outdoor igloo and she had to traverse through -5 degree wind chill to serve us. Incredibly demonstrative grit. 2. I really enjoyed the room itself. Bed was probably top 2-3 for most comfortable hotel bed I've ever experienced. We had an ocean balcony room and they provided binoculars (nice touch). Great for watching and listening to the black scoters. Gas fireplace in the room obviously added to the winter staycation vibe. Walk-in shower was very spacious and well-detailed. Like I mentioned, the turndown service was ninja-esque. 3. In my opinion, the Tiller was one of my favorite hotel restaurants of all-time. The views are so sweeping it's like dining on a cruise ship. Maine lobster in a variety of exciting ways. It isn't necessarily stuffy either. Loose, fun casual vibe with a great bar. On that note, we really liked Nubbs too - we had great brisket and a lobster roll there as well. We just preferred the Tiller and had 3 or 4 meals there. Excellent breakfast too! 4. I can't speak too much on this myself, but my wife had a pre-natal massage at the spa and had nothing but good things to say. I didn't visit the massive indoor/outdoor pool/jacuzzi area but it did look very well-maintained. So I'll end with this - If you can stomach the price, you get great natural beauty, great service, great food options, and incredibly comfy bed and a quintessential Maine experience. Would absolutely recommend.

Best wedding I’ve ever been to. Amanda the bar tender is the best person I have come across in the service industry in a long time. And I go to a lot of weddings She is incredible!!! Food is amazing. Cliff house 10/10

Gorgeous hotel - barely left the premises because it was complete perfection. Lots of great dining options, the spa was lovely, amazing swimming locations, and the view was to die for. Can't wait to go back!

I came here for the spa and brunch. Had a great experience. The views are spectacular and they position the building so you can get the most of the views. Spa was clean and relaxing. My services were decent and the relaxation rooms are beautiful. Food at the Terrace restaurant was good and nothing beats that cool breeze and view. I will definitely be back.

This was our second stay….such a lovely hotel! We had friends meet us to check out the views/design, and we all agreed that it is out of this world. We had a few complaints that were addressed promptly and with courtesy. We found the staff at the front desk to be very friendly and respectful, and the manager was extremely pleasant and responsive. Though it is pricey, and there is no beach access, and the main restaurant could improve slightly with a few more vegetarian friendly options (the waitstaff is excellent), they make up for it with the incredible location. We really love it there and have recommended it on several occasions!

We will be traveling to Maine for the first time and staying at the gorgeous Cliff House Maine Resort. We cannot wait to spend our honeymoon here. We have had the pleasure of booking spa and dinner reservations, and speaking with other amazing representatives about booking questions. We cannot wait to stay, and will definitely update the review to reflect the rooms and the stay, although they look perfect in the pictures so far. Cozy, romantic - perfect for a honeymoon stay

10/10 experience as a vendor working for a wedding on-site at the Cliff House. FOH staff, housekeeping, concierge provided exceptional service. Thank you for the hospitality! - Doorbell Barbers

I've recently visited ,thanks to Mom! It's now at the top of my bucket list! If you want to pamper yourself or play golf near the most beautiful coastal section of Maine ? This place is the Golden nugget ✨️ Beware :It's luxurious & you get what you pay for;-)

Beautiful inside and out. Room service was stella. Valet, room service, and the wait staff were all very professional. Scenery was amazing. Mother, daughter get away and we had a great time.

Cliff House in Maine is amazing. Stunning ocean views, beautiful property and fantastic service. Rooms are exceptional for the area, dining is solid and overall every box checked for a family getaway.

Very friendly staff. Clean room. Beautiful view. Extremely expensive especially if you are not using all of the amenities. Extra charges for everything. Room service is a plus. Bed is very high. Food is quite fancy children would not like.

Fantastic hotel. Can see why one of best in the country. Service, rooms, everything top notch. The only problem was that we made a bunch of plans to see area attractions, and wound up lounging by the pool all day.

Cliff House Maine is absolutely spectacular. My wife and I stayed for two nights during a fall foliage trip and wished we could have stayed a week. The sound of waves crashing against the rocks was both mesmerizing and beautiful. From the cozy fireplace in our room to the convenient coffee bar on our floor, every detail was thoughtfully considered. The food was excellent—the best hot lobster roll of our entire trip was right here.

Cliff House is such a beautiful place to stay. Everyone I interacted with was so friendly & helpful. I have to give a special shout out to Lacey. She checked me in on our first day & went above and beyond. She asked me if I needed any extra rags or towels for my room I told her yes & within moments of me getting to my room I had them. On my way to check out I told myself I hope Lacey is here today so I can see her one more time before we left & sure enough she was. The moment she seen my face she addressed me by name & I was so shocked because I know she has checked in 1000s of people, but yet she remembered who I was. With a big smile she again went above & beyond at check out. She is definitely a great person & I’m so thankful that I got to meet her. She is definitely someone I will not forget. THANK YOU CLIFF HOUSE FOR SUCH AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE. Also special shout out to Meg in the spa. She made my experience in the spa so special & the massage was 10/10.

This was a surprise weekend birthday getaway for me that also turned into a proposal. My now fiancé booked this getaway for us and had planned to propose. I later learned all of the staff here were involved in one way or another. From the moment we arrived to the time we checked out, to the hours leading up to the proposal, everything was perfect. The staff were attentive, professional and personable. We enjoyed meals at the Tillar and Nubbs. Each meal was excellent with exceptional service from the servers. My fiancé had scheduled me time in the spa which was to die for. The service, staff and amenities were amazing. He scheduled me for a manicure that was the most relaxing manicure I’ve ever had, and my nails looked perfect for the proposal later that day. We enjoyed coffee and breakfast sandwiches on site as well. We can’t thank the staff enough for a memorable weekend that will live with us forever and can’t wait to return.

Even in winter, the Cliff House is warm and inviting with spectacular views. Great staff, food and cocktails. Outdoor hot and pool are great for a steaming soak followed by a polar bear plunge! And a day spent at the spa is a day well spent!

A Breathtaking Five-Star Getaway at Cliff House Maine Cliff House Maine is truly a five-star hotel with five-star amenities in every sense. From the moment you arrive, you’re greeted with exceptional hospitality and a warm, relaxing atmosphere. The rooms are luxurious and beautifully designed, offering comfort and elegance with every detail thoughtfully considered. Everywhere you turn, you’re met with breathtaking views of the rugged Maine coastline and endless ocean—it’s like staying inside a postcard. The restaurants on the property are outstanding, offering fresh, locally inspired dishes that are as unforgettable as the views. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet breakfast overlooking the cliffs or a fine dining experience at sunset, every meal is a highlight. Cliff House Maine is more than just a hotel—it’s an experience. Perfect for couples, families, or anyone looking to unwind in coastal luxury. Truly unforgettable!

Service and view ….amazing. Beautiful rooms, but pillows are sub par. I didn’t like that they no longer offer coffee in the morning. I don’t like making a Kerug on vacation, I do that at home. I just spent 5 nights at Samoset and they put out coffee and various creamers in silver at 7:00 ….beautiful music and sunset views. Cliff House offers a coffee shop, but at a premium. Overall, this is a beautiful resort and we will return.

We just came back from a fabulous vacation in Maine! The Cliff House was our first stop and did not disappoint from the location, beauty of the property and the wonderful staff. We enjoyed cocktails at the bar, watching the sunrise from our balcony and sitting in the outdoor hot tub overlooking the water. We'd highly recommend!

Most beautiful views in South Maine. Food and service dee lish why go to town? All you need to get pampered right here

This is a gorgeous hotel with exquisite ocean views. It has a peaceful, relaxing vibe with a focus on wellness. The seafood was great with menus that can accommodate just about any allergy or food restriction. There are several options for on site restaurants. The rooms were spacious, clean and well decorated (nautical). I stayed in a one bedroom corner suite, nothing beats the double terrace. The service staff on site around the pool, in restaurants, spa and front desk were excellent. HOWEVER, no one answered the phone. Trying to book a spa treatment in advance was nearly impossible. No one picks up the phone and they don’t return voicemails. My stay was approaching so I finally called the reservation department explaining. They had to take down my info, walk over to the spa and find someone to call me back. By that time, they were booked all 3 days I was there (Sun/Mon/Tue) aside from one last open slot before they closed allowing for a short treatment I settled for. Same situation for room service, no one picks up the phone and reservation staff had to help again (a 40min wait for delivery after 40min of trying to contact someone). Despite this, I really did enjoy my birthday stay. It was just what a needed - quiet, beautiful and relaxing. I would definitely stay again, it’s just disappointing that no one answers the phone in room service or the spa especially given their price point and reputation.

We have stayed here a few times ... The Tiller is outstanding in all areas. Rooms are comfortable and clean but now well insulated from noise in the hallway. Views are beautiful and the gym provides everything you need for a good workout in a large, clean and comfortable space. The only drawback was the service at the front desk with staff appearing bored, unmotivated, undertrained, and dismissive of questions or concerns. Managers covering the front desk staff had a similar presentation. Hopefully efforts are underway to improve this area of the hotel's operations.

The views are breathtaking! I was blown away walking into the lobby! We just stayed for our honeymoon weekend and the resort has so much to offer! There are lots of areas to sit and relax, a spa, multiple pools, and oceanfront dining. The on-site restaurant was wonderful! They also have a bar to order drinks and then lounge around the property. There are great walking trails and access to the rocky coast behind the resort. The staff was very attentive from the second we pulled onto the property! The only downside of our stay was our room, it was very basic, and the bathroom was a little dirty, especially the tile in the shower and floor. The headboard was dirty and there was painters' tape around some of the baseboards in the room. We were also very disappointed that the balcony room we booked was more of a garden view/patio, as we were on the first floor right next to the walking path, so it wasn't private at all. For the price, it was a big disappointment, so if you want privacy, I recommend making sure you are not on the first floor.

We took a little winter getaway here after new years. The family package offered great benefits. The property is stunning and clean. The house keeping staff is top notch and super friendly. However, the indoor pool was quite chilly. And we got two charges to our room number that we did not make. Check your bills!!

We have stayed at the cliff house at least 4 times over the past 35 years. We have seen many changes here over the decades. Although the resort is now much larger with updated amenities and decor and spacious rooms. I miss the intimate cozy game and hearth rooms from 30 years ago where guests would gather around for social activity and music. The resort although beautiful now, feels big, more corporate, less personal and intimate as it once did. The resort somehow felt crowded and impersonal, when in public areas. Lastly, I used room phone to call concerirge desk to ask questions regarding shuttle to marginal way and about social activities. There was no answer, i had to leave message. My husband and went to explore and take photos. As we explored, I stopped by concierge desk seeing an employee was available. I had my questions answered. No shuttle had stopped running immediately after labor day. Live music would occur later in evening for short time, but concierge had no idea who or what genre of music it was that day. After our photos and exploration, and having been to concierge, about 30 min after having returned to our room the room phone rang. It was the concierge returning my call from well over an hour prior. Its our opinion that the cliff house has lost some of its intimate traditions of board games, ping pong, popcorn, guitar by the fireplace, socialization and old fashion charm. The menu for dinner at the cliff house resturant seemed to be more limited than I recalled previously. We ended up driving into town for dinner, something which we did not want to do. It may sound strange to some who havent stayed at previous cliff house, but before as guests several of us discussed how we looked forward or even hoped for stormy weather while staying here. The weather would have been simply an excuse to stay 'shut in' for the day(s) at the lodge. Where we would previously enjoy time, meet some fellow travelers by fireplace, pop some fresh popcorn, having fireplace melted sam'ores, have bar drinks served to your leather armchair by the fire. All the while we could watch the big waves splash against the the lighted cliffs, laugh and play board games or ping pong, and listened to live music before/ after dinner then retreating to our rooms with our loved one. Regardless of weather, the guests wanted to stay at the resort not leave. Those activities are gone or lacking now. Replaced by more corporate feeling less personal experinces. The expanded remodeled Cliff House has fabulous decor and was extemely comfortable. Yet in our opinion, its not what it used to be. Id happily pay the new higher remodeled room rate, even trade some the new decor to have the experiences and nostalgia of what we had here previously. Its what money cant buy that seems lacking now. Previously staying at the cliff house felt like being away at a fancy adult 'camp', a posh comfortable reunion of sorts with the guests staying there, many of which were returning guests. Comparatively speaking the Cliff House today, to us, wasnt worth the price and for us it certainly lacked its previous intimate Maine hideaway charm. Overall it was good, but woefully a lacking experience from our previous stays. I doubt we will return because as its grown in size its lost its original charm.

I’ll change my review when you guys fix rusted pole in the indoor pool. Talk about someone especially a child getting cut by a sharp rusty pole. It’s unsafe. I come here every year for vacation and would had thought you guys would fix this. When you do I’ll change my review back to 5 Stars because I love this place ! So does my family.

Overcrowded, understaffed, grossly unequipped for the crowds that were there for a post New Year’s vacation. It was not advertised anywhere on their site that there was a family package offered for our dates that created an absolutely overpacked situation. We would’ve saved the money and gone elsewhere. Had it been properly advertised. Additionally, half of their outdoor property was shut down due to “weather”. This was typical main winter weather.

We tried to cancel our reservation and they still charged us the entire deposit. Would not recommend at all. Spoke with Marjorie with reservations on the phone and the only solution was to pay an additional $150+ for an ocean front view, so we took the $370 hit and felt obligated to warn others.

had, and it was especially shocking considering the amount I paid for this stay – the booking was not cheap at all. I booked through the hotel’s website, and upon arrival, I was surprised by the lack of professionalism and experience of the front desk staff. When I finally received the rooms, they were old, poorly maintained, and nothing like what was advertised. One room had a partial ocean view but mostly faced air conditioning units, while the other looked directly at the corners of the building. When I went to raise my concerns, I was told that a cancellation fee would be applied if I chose to leave. The reception staff were unprofessional, dismissive, and completely unhelpful. I requested to meet the manager, and I was initially told he was unavailable, only to later find out—after insisting—that he was in fact on-site. While the manager himself was polite and understanding, the front desk team’s behavior was unacceptable and lacked any sense of customer care. What made this worse is that I explained I was traveling with my special needs child, yet they showed zero consideration or empathy. This trip was meant to be a relaxing getaway with my autistic daughter, but instead it was a stressful and disappointing experience that completely ruined our plans. For the amount I paid, the service and treatment I received were utterly unacceptable. I would never recommend this property to anyone.”😥

I would never come back to the cliff house! Here is the inside scoop for all of you looking to get away and thinking about coming here. The food is absolutely awful, the fact that I could not finish a steamed lobster from Maine should say it all!!! Maine is known for its lobster and how do you mess that up. It was to the point where you literally could not eat it. We tried for breakfast the next day giving them another chance but yet again could not eat the food. The massages at the spa are a joke. The room we stayed in was old and tired. It was a premium luxury room so it should not have looked the way it did. I felt gross being in there. We wanted to love this place and were so happy to get away but this place was shockingly awful. I could not believe it. Yes they have great views, everyone that works there was extremely nice, but when I go to a resort I expect good quality food, a clean and updated room and a massage where they actually work on you. Other guests we spoke to also had very similar experiences. At one point a bunch of us were in the cold pool talking about our dinner and massage experiences and how awful they were and trying to find other places outside the Resort to eat! Please don’t waste your time here. This place could be great but they do not put the money into keeping the Resort running well. Very disappointing cliff House

I’m extremely disappointed with our recent stay at this hotel. We had confirmed a reservation for a room with two king beds, as we were traveling with my wife and our three children. When we arrived, we were told our room wasn’t ready yet — which was understandable since we were early — but I confirmed the room type at that time. That’s when I was told that the room I booked wasn’t available and that the only option was a single king bed with a pullout couch. I explained that this would not work for our family, but the front desk staff showed zero concern or effort to help. I was told flatly that this was all they had. No sympathy, no solution, and no interest in making it right. What made it worse was learning that other guests from our group who checked in after me — and also had booking issues — were offered additional rooms or larger suites. I asked the front desk multiple times if there were other options available and was met with the same dismissive response each time. For a highly rated and extremely expensive hotel, the complete lack of care or concern for a guest’s experience was deeply disappointing. We expected much better and will absolutely think twice before staying here again.

This place has everything going for it. the atmosphere is great, service is impeccable, however the staff is exhausted and taken advantage of to an extreme degree, likely illegal. For that i will not be supporting this establishment.

Unfortunately updating my review to 1 star. To preface this, my family has always loved the cliff house, we have gone every year for the past 7 years, my sister even had her wedding at cliff house. During my most recent stay, when I checked out of my room, I accidentally left my credit card in the room. I notified the front desk and froze my card. Less than 24 hours later I got attempted charges of $700+ from Best Buy. Seems as though cleaning staff found my card and attempted to use it? Who else would have access to a locked room upon check out? I notified cliff house and they have launched an “investigation” which has had no follow up; when I called to follow up they stated this did not happen and I must’ve left it elsewhere. I am 100% certain I my card in that hotel room. I would not have expected this experience with the cliff house. Previous reviews have stated they have had luxury items stolen from their rooms, maybe the same culprit? As previously stated, we have loved cliff house, but this experience has been less than ideal.