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The Colony Hotel is where we will be having our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. When booking a room, please add to the reservation notes that you are here with the Foote-Fruin wedding. The Colony Hotel has a classic New England charm that overlooks the ocean. Your stay includes a full buffet breakfast each morning, heated saltwater swimming pool, beach access, a putting green, and lots of parking. There is not a hotel block at The Colony Hotel. Please plan accordingly as rooms are available to book one year in advance. You are able to call the hotel directly to book, or book online. Rooms There are two main lodging options: 1) The Colony Hotel main guest rooms. a) Rooms are historic, offering guests a blissful taste of the New England charm dating back to 1914. b) These rooms do not have modern hotel room amenities (A/C and TV), however with the window open at night guests can hear and feel the cool, ocean breeze keeping each room a comfortable climate. 2) The Cove Side a) Brand new building located on the east side of the resort, above the Cove Side Market. b) Rooms were newly constructed in 2024, offering guests a modern option (A/C and TV) within The Colony Hotel premises. c) Guests that select the Cove Side will have the same access to the heated pool, beach, and complimentary breakfast as the main building. d) The building is situated within an inlet of the Kennebunk River and does not offer any ocean-view rooms.
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The Nonantum Resort is 0.3 miles or a 5-minute walk from The Colony Hotel and offers a classic coastal charm with all the contemporary comforts. This hotel has a pool and a full buffet breakfast as well.
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The Lodge on the Cove is 0.5 miles or a 10-minute walk from The Colony Hotel and offers a modern, light-hearted approach to the quintessential Maine destination. It is one of the most affordable hotels in the Kennebunkport Resort Collection.
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The Grand Hotel is 1.2 miles or a 4-minute drive from The Colony Hotel. This hotel boasts a close proximity to shops and restaurants in the quaint town of Kennebunk.
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The Hampton Inn is 6.9 miles or a 15-minute drive from The Colony Hotel and will be our guests' closest branded hotel option in the area.
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The Holiday Inn Express is 8.6 miles or a 17-minute drive from The Colony Hotel.
Travel Note
There are several lovely hotels and rental houses within a short distance of The Colony Hotel. Rental houses can be found through AirBnB and VRBO websites. Please note that Uber and Lyft services are scarce when in Kennebunkport, so we recommend making wedding day transportation plans in advance.
Flight
Portland International Jetport (PWM): 35 minutes (29 miles) North Portsmouth International Airport (PSM): 40 minutes (33 miles) South Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT): 75 minutes (76 miles) South/West Boston Logan International Airport (BOS): 90 minutes (83 miles) South Kennebunkport is accessible from these airports via rental car, taxi, RideMaine, or Uber. Please note that Ubers are readily available at the airports, but scarce when in Kennebunkport.
Rental Car
Western Avenue, Kennebunk, ME 04043 (207) 502-5067 As an alternative to Uber, RideMaine is a local transportation option that provides golf cart rides within a 2-mile radius of downtown Kennebunkport as well as trips to or from airports if booked in advance. Follow the link to download their app to call rides. For time-sensitive events, airport rides, or groups of 7 or more they strongly advise booking rides in advance through this form: https://www.ridemekpt.com/contact-us.