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For your next winter escape, welcome to

Coveside at the Colony Hotel

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The Colony Hotel is excited to introduce a new experience for our guests! Enjoy the magic of the Maine coast in winter while staying Coveside at the Colony Hotel. Available Thursday - Sunday, October 20, to May 15, 2026, you’ll have the unique opportunity to explore the New England coast in a whole new way.

This winter, we will welcome guests to our newly built Coveside at the Colony Hotel, which offers our modern Coveside accommodations and Coveside Market. Our Main Inn, Pool, Marine Room, and Main Dining Room will reopen on May 16, 2026. Coveside Market will be our new home base for the winter, offering guest check-ins/outs, welcome receptions, fresh specialty coffees, and will be fully stocked with your favorite snacks and grab & go options!

We are excited to welcome you to Coveside at the Colony Hotel, a new chapter and experience for our beloved coastal Maine escape!

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Love, Just Around the Coastline

Kennebunkport’s beloved Paint the Town Red celebration is just around the corner, and The Colony Hotel is your perfect home base for all the romance, wine, and coastal charm this dreamy season has to offer. Coveside Market will be offering seasonal specials and participating in the town-wide RedTag sale for special deals on amazing local products. This year, we are also offering a special package designed to make your romantic getaway effortless and memorable.

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Weekend Welcome Wine Receptions!

Join us every Saturday from 3 to 5 PM for our complimentary Welcome Wine Reception. Each week features a new tasting theme, along with samples of local products that will be available to purchase at special discounted rates. It’s the perfect winter warm-up during your stay at The Colony.

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Your Taste of the Kennebunks

Start your day with fresh coffee, grab-and-go bites, or your favorite treats at Coveside Market, our cozy winter hub. It’s the perfect spot to fuel up before heading out to explore the coast. If you're looking to enhance your dining options further, take the polar plunge into some of our local favorites:

Federal Jack’s Brew Pub – waterfront brews and hearty pub favorites.

Allison’s Restaurant – a local favorite for classic New England fare.

Ultramar – Latin-inspired coastal cuisine with bold flavors.

Chez Roza – an intimate French dining experience.

Mike’s American Diner – casual comfort food in a laid-back setting.