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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.

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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 CityLargest event spaceMax occupancyEvent spacesGuest roomsGuest 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.

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