Inn at Ocean’s Edge : Colonial Inn, Maine Maine, an East Coast Summer Experience.

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corner, a small coffee table with two cushioned chairs, was set below a triple window oval turret giving a clear third floor view of the highly active street below. The bathroom was modern, decent, and conventional. Nightly room rates vary from $99 to $159 depending on the day of the week and the view. For more information on The Colonial Inn, visit www.thecolonialinn.com

Great Location
The location of The Colonial Inn was superb, close to town and only a few walking blocks from the ocean. Beach access in Ogunquit is rather unique. A causeway takes people and cars over a small bridge onto a long thin barrier strip of sand, beach, and Atlantic surf. 

Unfortunately, the weather turned nasty the first afternoon and stayed crummy until I left two days later. 

Plenty of Restaurants and Small Shops
Breakfast at The Colonial Inn, continental roadside style, was on the light side so I tried various establishments just down the road. With plenty of restaurants and small shops, I ate often but nothing that I sampled rocked my world. Banditos Mexican Grill on Shore Road had a friendly, casual atmosphere with outside tables.  I also enjoyed Backyard, one of the local coffee shops within walking distance. For dinner, I tried the Italian restaurant, Cafe Prego, but the Haddock over linguine was disappointingly bland and yet the elevated patio still created a nice ambiance. I found the salad and scallop lunch entrée on the outside patio at Frills to be decent. 

Put It On Your Short List
For a couple wanting peace, serenity, and natural beauty, The Inn at Ocean’s Edge is hard to beat. For activity, affordability, and a magnificent ocean beach, The Colonial Inn is a decent choice. 

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