Wedding Hotels in Maine

Getting Married in Maine

Engine makes it easy to search, compare, and book wedding hotels in Maine, whether you're planning a reception in Portland, a coastal celebration in Bar Harbor, or a gathering anywhere else in the state. Leading the list is Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG in Portland, with about 11,000 square feet of reception and event space in its Grand Ballroom, capacity for up to 1,350 guests, 20 event spaces, and 239 guest rooms. Couples, planners, and guests booking room blocks for weddings across Maine can explore these properties and their ballrooms, compare rates, and reserve space and accommodations in one place.

Maine weddings span coastal oceanfront properties, picturesque mountain settings, and historic downtowns, and the hotels on this list offer reception and banquet space across cities from Portland to Bar Harbor. You can search and book guest rooms at these hotels on Engine, and for a block of 9 or more rooms to accommodate out-of-town guests, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking. The hotel's event space for your reception can be booked through Engine Spaces, Engine's free marketplace of hotel meeting and event spaces across the U.S. and Canada, or arranged with the hotel directly. Engine offers pre-negotiated rates, consolidated invoicing, multiple payment options, and no membership fee.

Submit an RFP to multiple properties at once with the help of Engine Groups.

Show more Show less

Compare wedding hotels in Maine

Same order as the list above: ranked by event space, with a tilt toward hotels that list wedding services, a reception hall, or banquet space. Space and amenity details come from each hotel's own records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

#	Hotel	City	Largest event space	Max occupancy	Event spaces	Guest rooms	Guest rating
1	Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG	Portland	10,698 sq ft	1,350	20	239	4.2 (2,113)
2	Portland Regency Hotel & Spa	Portland	8,500 sq ft	250	7	95	4.7 (1,754)
3	Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center	Bar Harbor	7,800 sq ft	450	8	152	4.7 (1,725)
4	Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks	South Portland	7,280 sq ft	900	11	226	4.2 (1,001)
5	Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Lewiston	Lewiston	7,296 sq ft	600	10	117	2.2 (542)
6	Breakwater Inn	Kennebunkport	6,400 sq ft	150	3	38	3.8 (164)
7	The Westin Portland Harborview	Portland	5,529 sq ft	500	11	289	4.3 (1,082)
8	DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland	South Portland	5,280 sq ft	550	13	220	4.1 (1,418)
9	Cliff House Maine	Cape Neddick	4,500 sq ft	500	12	226	4.7 (1,000)
10	Hilton Garden Inn Bangor	Bangor	4,320 sq ft	300	11	141	4.5 (1,001)
11	Fireside Inn & Suites Portland	Portland	4,383 sq ft	350	1	196	3.8 (1,056)
12	Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina	Bar Harbor	4,200 sq ft	400	8	187	–
13	Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown	Freeport	4,080 sq ft	300	8	99	4.5 (1,001)
14	Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Lewiston Riverwatch	Auburn	3,950 sq ft	300	12	138	4.4 (1,000)
15	Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME	Portland	3,200 sq ft	300	5	149	3.8 (2,232)
16	The Meadowmere Resort	Ogunquit	3,000 sq ft	290	13	144	4.2 (1,460)
17	Best Western Merry Manor Inn	South Portland	2,958 sq ft	300	8	153	4.5 (1,209)
18	Village by the Sea	Wells	2,925 sq ft	250	4	70	4.5 (782)
19	Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG	Bar Harbor	2,714 sq ft	420	2	280	4.2 (1,577)
20	Bangor Grande	Bangor	2,584 sq ft	350	1	116	3.9 (2,489)
21	Presque Isle Hotel	Presque Isle	2,500 sq ft	400	1	56	3.6 (429)
22	16 Bay View	Camden	2,013 sq ft	120	5	21	4.8 (596)
23	Hilton Garden Inn Portland Airport	Portland	1,872 sq ft	150	10	124	4.3 (1,001)
24	Jordan Hotel	Newry	1,400 sq ft	175	7	187	4.5 (580)
25	The Colony Hotel	Kennebunkport	1,320 sq ft	300	9	124	4.4 (1,007)
26	Ocean Gate Inn	Southport	882 sq ft	125	3	65	4.3 (1,000)
27	Asticou Inn	Northeast Harbor	740 sq ft	60	1	48	–
28	Hampton Inn Augusta	Augusta	572 sq ft	40	1	80	4.7 (851)
29	Fireside Inn & Suites - Belfast	Belfast	1 sq ft	150	4	83	4.6 (1,002)
30	The Kennebunk Inn	Kennebunk	1 sq ft	125	5	26	4.0 (811)
31	The Northeastland Hotel	Presque Isle	1 sq ft	180	2	52	4.4 (227)
32	Point Lookout East	Northport	20,000 sq ft	600	7	106	4.7 (25)
33	Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel	Carrabassett	8,136 sq ft	814	1	120	4.6 (649)
34	Inn at Diamond Cove	Portland	4,452 sq ft	500	3	44	4.4 (210)
35	The Poland Spring Resort	Poland	4,225 sq ft	352	1	186	4.0 (877)
36	Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel	Orono	3,960 sq ft	400	4	68	4.6 (1,004)
37	Sheepscot Harbour Village Resort	Edgecomb	3,750 sq ft	175	2	38	4.5 (241)
38	Chebeague Island Inn	Chebeague Island	3,652 sq ft	200	3	21	4.4 (88)
39	Spruce Point Inn	Boothbay Harbor	3,000 sq ft	400	3	81	4.4 (444)
40	Black Point Inn	Scarborough	2,665 sq ft	250	3	25	4.6 (73)
41	Highland Lake Resort	Bridgton	2,400 sq ft	125	4	22	4.6 (438)
42	Hollywood Casino Bangor	Bangor	2,300 sq ft	250	4	152	4.2 (1,737)
43	Newagen Seaside Inn	Southport	2,278 sq ft	215	5	30	4.7 (382)
44	The Federal	Brunswick	2,050 sq ft	228	2	24	4.8 (674)
45	Senator Inn & Spa	Augusta	2,000 sq ft	200	1	124	3.8 (1,152)
46	Best Western White House Inn	Bangor	1,935 sq ft	50	1	77	4.5 (1,001)
47	The Bethel Resort & Suites	Bethel	1,900 sq ft	140	4	140	3.9 (434)
48	The Brunswick Hotel	Brunswick	1,900 sq ft	150	4	52	4.7 (1,000)
49	Maple Hill Farm Inn	Hallowell	1,800 sq ft	250	5	8	4.8 (201)
50	Stage Neck Inn	York	1,748 sq ft	110	4	58	4.7 (549)

Frequently asked questions

Which areas in Maine have the most options for wedding venues with guest rooms?

Portland leads the state with properties like the Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay and the Portland Regency Hotel & Spa, offering a combined 27 event spaces and a range of ballroom sizes. Bar Harbor, with coastal appeal and properties like the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center, is another popular choice. Both cities offer convenient access for out-of-town guests and a variety of reception capacities.

Can Engine help with both guest rooms and the reception space at these hotels?

Yes. For guest-room blocks of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking; for 8 or fewer, you book self-serve on the platform. The hotel's event and reception space can be searched and booked through Engine Spaces, a free marketplace of meeting and event spaces, or arranged with the property directly. Engine offers consolidated invoicing, pre-negotiated rates, and no membership fee.

How do I reserve a block of rooms for wedding guests traveling to Maine?

If you need 9 or more guest rooms, Engine Groups will handle the room-block booking for you. For 8 rooms or fewer, you can search and book directly on the platform. Either way, Engine provides consolidated invoicing and multiple payment options to simplify the process.

What can out-of-town guests expect at these properties?

Amenities vary by hotel, but most offer on-site parking, complimentary wifi, and on-site dining options. Some properties provide airport or area shuttles, and many have fitness centers and business services. It's a good idea to confirm specific amenities with each property when booking.

What should I compare when choosing where to put guests across different Maine cities?

Consider the hotel's proximity to your ceremony and reception, the number of guest rooms available, and the ease of travel for arriving guests. Also compare parking availability, on-site dining, and whether the property offers shuttle service. If you're hosting your reception on-site, check the event-space count and capacity to ensure it fits your vision.

Why don't you show rates for these hotels?

Hotels give Engine rates they only allow us to show business travelers, so a public page cannot list them. Create a free account with your work email to see them.

Is Engine free?

Yes. An Engine account is 100% free and without commitment, and you can leave anytime. Sign up with your work email.