Explore our Romantic Maine Coast Inn
Gracious Hospitality
Individualized guest attention is the first priority. Innkeepers, Clair and Kim Maxwell and the staff of our romantic, Maine Coast Inn will make suggestions, assist with itineraries, help with directions, and make dinner reservations at restaurants, many within walking distance of the inn. They’re familiar with the area and can direct guests to great boating, live music, beautiful picnic spots, shopping, and delicious lobster rolls. Located on two acres of land in the center of the village of Blue Hill and a block from the head of Blue Hill Bay, the inn, built in 1830, is part of the National Historic District of Blue Hill. Heritage elm trees, a perennial garden, and a small grove of fruit trees shade a variety of outdoor seating areas and a cozy hammock.
Environmental Sustainability
The Blue Hill Inn is committed to being environmentally friendly so you can feel even better about your stay with us. In addition to using locally-sourced food items grown and produced fresh in Hancock County and the state of Maine:
We recycle paper, plastic, and cardboard.
Returnable bottles and cans are collected and donated to our community partners.
Food waste is composted locally through Chickadee Composting.
Non-toxic, green cleaning products are used throughout the Inn.
Electric power is generated by Community Solar.
LED light bulbs are found throughout the Inn.
Heat pumps are installed in several locations as an alternative to carbon-fueled systems.
Blink electric vehicle chargers are provided on-site for our guests and community members who own electric vehicles.
Living History
A Federal period building, the Blue Hill Inn has eleven guest rooms, a sun-filled dining room, and two comfortable parlors. It retains many of its original features, including clapboards, nine over six windows, wide pumpkin pine floor boards, and six fireplaces. The inn is part of the Blue Hill Historic District designated by the National Register of Historic Places and has been welcoming guests continually for nearly 200 hundred years.
Modern Privacy
Adjacent to the inn is the more recently developed Cape House, with two larger, more modern suites with kitchens and televisions. The Suite features a private deck shaded by a willow tree and a full kitchen, while the Studio offers a kitchenette. Both units are pet-friendly.
Meet The Innkeepers
Map of Blue Hill Inn & Surrounding Area
The Inn’s address is 40 Union St, Blue Hill, Maine 04614
Driving Directions
- Approximately 5 hours from Boston, 3 hours from Portland, and 2 hours from Augusta, Maine.
- Take I-93 North to I-495 North/East. At the Maine border take 95 N to the Portland area. In the Portland area take 295 N to Augusta. Take the 3 East exit in Augusta.
- Follow Route 3 East through Augusta to Belfast. From Belfast continue on 3 East and 1 North through Bucksport where you also merge with Route 15 South. Only in Maine can you drive north, east, and south all at the same time!
- About 9 miles east of the town of Bucksport, watch for a right hand turn for Blue Hill and Route 15 South by the Shell station.
- Continue on 15 South for about 8 miles to a road sign for the Blue Hill Inn. The sign directs you to drive straight ahead leaving Route 15 to Route 177 East. Follow 177 East for 4 1/2 miles bearing left at the fork. The inn is located on the right, across from George Stevens Academy.