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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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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.

Let's Get Festive!

Harvest Fest

Saturday, October 19, 2025

Celebrate fall in full swing with this family-friendly festival featuring live music, pumpkin activities, artisan vendors, and tasty local treats in downtown Kennebunk.

Pajama Shopping Weekend

November 29, 2025

Dress in your coziest PJs and join the fun during Pajama Shopping Weekend — part Small Business Saturday, part festive shopping spree across Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel.

Christmas Prelude

December 4–14, 2025

Step into a seaside holiday fairytale during Christmas Prelude, when Kennebunkport glows with tree lightings, caroling, festive shopping, and Santa arriving by lobster boat.

Rock the Boat

New Year’s Eve

Ring in the new year with style aboard “Rock the Boat,” a festive waterfront party at The Boathouse featuring music, dancing, and a lively celebration atmosphere.