Hotels in Cape Arundel Golf Club
Cape Arundel Golf Club sits on the Kennebunkport shoreline, a storied seaside course long associated with the Bush family and their nearby Walker's Point compound. Hotels here range from historic bed and breakfasts to riverfront resorts, all within easy reach of the club and the town's beaches.
Golfers who base themselves near Cape Arundel Golf Club in Kennebunkport, Maine, find a compact, walkable harbor town built around a genuinely historic course and a working waterfront. The club's coastal setting and its long association with the Bush family, whose Walker's Point compound sits minutes away, give the town a low-key prestige without the resort-town sprawl of bigger golf destinations. Lodging clusters along the Kennebunk River and the surrounding beaches, from bed and breakfasts in centuries-old houses to riverfront resorts with marinas, and most properties sit within a short walk or taxi ride of Dock Square, Colony Beach or Gooch's Beach. Portland International Jetport is roughly thirty-five to forty minutes away, close enough for a long weekend built entirely around golf and coastline.
Cape Arundel Golf Club in numbers
Clubhouse Dining1802 House Bed and Breakfast
Afternoon pastries and gourmet breakfast, historic style
Clubhouse DiningThe Inn at English Meadows
A three-course breakfast in a 19th-century garden inn
Clubhouse DiningBufflehead Cove Bed & Breakfast
A tidal-river breakfast worth waking up early for
Beachfront GolfAtlantic Oceanfront Hotel
Two minutes from Wells Beach, gym passes included
Golf ResortWanderer Cottages
Standalone cottages built for longer golf stays
Golf ResortKennebunkport Captains Collection
A historic home base with bicycles and breakfast included
Golf ResortMoody's Motel and Cottages
Ocean-view rooms and cottages with a working veranda
Golf ResortThe Cottages at Cabot Cove
Full kitchens and private patios, New England style
Golf ResortAWOL Kennebunkport
Pub-close comfort for a relaxed golf weekend
Value GolfHampton Inn Kennebunk Kennebunkport
A heated indoor pool at the shortest airport transfer
Value GolfThe Lodge at Turbat's Creek
A saltwater pool at a genuinely relaxed pace
Value GolfKennebunkport Motor Lodge
Beach passes included at a genuinely fair price
Value GolfKing's Port Inn
Evening hot drinks and a two-minute walk to dinner
Golf ResortYachtsman Hotel & Marina Club
River and marina views from every patio
Beachfront GolfSeaside Inn
A deck hot tub eight minutes from Gooch's Beach
Golf ResortThe Nonantum Resort
A working marina alongside the golf-resort essentials
Golf ResortHampton Inn & Suites Wells-Ogunquit
A shuttle, pool and hot tub in one dependable stop
Golf ResortMisty Harbor Resort
All-suite condos with kitchens, five minutes from shops
Spa & WellnessThe Tides Beach Club
Mixology and yoga, one minute from dinner
Spa & WellnessCape Arundel Inn & Resort
Adults-only fine dining, one minute from the ocean
Spa & WellnessWhite Barn Inn, Auberge Collection
Five-star country luxury, one minute from dinner
Value GolfThe Lodge At Kennebunk
The lowest rate on this list, fridges included
Golf ResortVillage by the Sea
Indoor and outdoor pools plus a proper game room
Golf ResortHoliday Inn Express Wells-Ogunquit-Kennebunk by IHG
Indoor pool, hot tub and gym, all under one roof
Golf ResortThe Boathouse Waterfront Hotel
Balcony rooms over the water, two minutes from dinner
Golf ResortMabel's House
One minute from dinner, four from the beach
Golf ResortThe Colony Hotel
Saltwater pool and gardens steps from the beach
Golf ResortKennebunkport Inn
An inn with its own pub, two minutes from another
Golf ResortThe Kennebunk Inn
An 1799 house with its own brasserie and patio
Golf ResortThe Beach House Inn
A wraparound porch built for watching the ocean
Golf ResortThe Grand Hotel
Marble bathrooms and a brewery one minute away
Spa & WellnessCape Arundel Inn Club House
Spa recovery within walking distance of the shore
Golf ResortRhumb Line Resort
Two pools and a lighthouse view, seven minutes off
Spa & WellnessThe Breakwater Inn
Riverside spa and seafood two minutes from the water
What to expect
- Seaside course tied to the Bush family and Walker's Point
- Walkable Dock Square village center
- Colony Beach, Mother's Beach and Gooch's Beach nearby
- Seashore Trolley Museum for a non-golf afternoon
- Portland Jetport roughly 35-40 minutes away
- Kennebunk River waterfront lodging and marinas
Local tips
- ✓Book tee times well ahead for July and August, when Kennebunkport's summer crowds fill both the course and the town.
- ✓Pair a round with a walk through Dock Square, the historic harbor center a short drive from most area hotels.
- ✓Bring a jacket even in summer; the coastal breeze off the Kennebunk River and the Atlantic runs cooler than inland Maine.
- ✓Plan an early tee time on weekends, since both the course and nearby beaches fill up by midday in peak season.
- ✓Consider the shoulder-season weeks either side of summer for quieter tee sheets and lighter town traffic.
- ✓Rent a bike if your hotel offers one; several area beaches and Dock Square are an easy ride from most lodging.
Where to stay
FAQ
How far is Cape Arundel Golf Club from Portland International Jetport?
Most Kennebunkport hotels put the drive to Portland International Jetport at roughly thirty-five to forty minutes by taxi, making the club workable for a fly-in golf weekend without an especially early or late flight.
What is the best time of year to golf at Cape Arundel Golf Club?
Peak season runs July through August, when the course and the surrounding beaches are busiest; the shoulder months on either side of summer generally offer a quieter tee sheet and lighter traffic through Kennebunkport.
Is Kennebunkport walkable for a golf trip without a rental car?
The village center around Dock Square is genuinely walkable, and several hotels are within a short walk of restaurants and the harbor, though a car or taxi is useful for reaching the course and outlying beaches.
What is Cape Arundel Golf Club known for besides the golf itself?
The course carries a long association with the Bush family, whose Walker's Point compound sits nearby in Kennebunkport, giving the club a quiet historical profile beyond its coastal layout and seaside setting.
Are there beaches within reach of hotels near Cape Arundel Golf Club?
Colony Beach, Mother's Beach and Gooch's Beach all sit within a short walk or drive of area hotels, making it easy to pair a round of golf with an afternoon on the sand nearby.
What else is there to do in Kennebunkport besides golf?
The Seashore Trolley Museum, the shops and galleries around Dock Square, and the working harbor itself give non-golfers or rest-day travelers plenty to fill an afternoon without leaving the immediate area.