Anchorage Inn
Located across the street from Long Sands Beach on busy Route 1A, this value-oriented inn offers motel rooms, family rooms with alcoves and bunk beds, and three pools -- Route 1A, York Beach; nightly rates for a family of four start at $139; (207) 363-5112; Anchorage Inn.

The Beachmere Inn
This grand Victorian compound on the Marginal Way offers rooms and suites with kitchenettes, a private beach, and great views -- 62 Beachmere Place, Ogunquit; nightly rates for a family of four start at $160; open March to December; (800) 336-3983; Beachmere Inn.

Maine Stay Inn & Cottages
For a splurge, families with kids under age 12 can stay in one of five deluxe cottage suites with kitchens in pretty Kennebunkport -- 34 Maine Street; nightly rates for a family of four start at $220, which includes breakfast, snacks, and beach accessories; beach passes are extra; (800) 950-2117; Maine Stay Inn.

The Seagull Inn
Set on 11 acres, this nice roadside motel boasts ocean views, a pool, and a playground --1413 Post Road, Wells; rates for four start at $124 nightly for rooms and $875 weekly for two-room cottages; open April to October; (207) 646-5164; Seagull Vacations.

Sea View Motel
This clean oceanfront motel on Old Orchard Beach's busy commercial strip offers rooms and suites, beach access, and a gas grill by an outdoor pool -- 65 West Grand Avenue; nightly rates for four start at $140; open April to October; (800) 541-8439; Sea View Motel.

Cottage Rentals
If you're staying for a week, cottage rentals are the way to go.

Seaside Vacation Rentals
Seasider Rentals represents a host of area rentals, at rates from $1,000 to $2,500 weekly -- Seasider Rentals, (207) 363-1825; Sanddollar Real Estate, (207) 967-3421.

Please keep in mind that phone numbers, addresses, and prices are subject to change. Updated August 2005.