CAPE ARUNDEL INN & RESORT
ARRIVAL/CHECK-IN: As we drove down Ocean Avenue, Cape Arundel Inn & Resort appeared to us with an almost residential feel. We quickly pulled into one of two front parking spots while I ran up the front porch steps and into the lobby to make sure we could keep the car there while we checked in and got the lay of the land. Guests immediately feel welcomed as to a personal home. We secured the keys for our second-floor room in the Main House and were instructed to pull our car to the parking lot behind the building. We carried our bags in with no idea what a stunning view awaited us.
GUEST QUARTERS: I loved the overall feel and décor of our junior suite. It was a blend of retro and historic, which fits in with the age and history of the building, and modern touches and amenities. The unobstructed Atlantic Ocean views made our jaws drop, and the gas-burning fireplace gave the space a romantic, cozy feel — the sitting area facing the windows and next to the fireplace would be the perfect spot to watch the sunset with a bottle of wine and a roaring fire.
A desk and mini fridge sat across from the king-sized bed, flanked by two nightstands. A TV was mounted above the fireplace. I made use of a small closet, and the bathroom, while on the smaller side, was outfitted with a deep soaking tub.
SERVICES/AMENITIES: The entire
Cape Arundel complex includes Seacrest
(the Main House, where our room was located), the Club House located about one-third of a mile up the road, and Ivy Cottage next to Seacrest, which can accommodate six adults. Seacrest was originally built as a summer cottage in 1895 by a prominent Ohio family.
The outdoor heated pool is open Memorial Day through midoctober and sits next to the Club House. The Club House Lounge boasts a stone fireplace, bar and board games. The Club House lawn hosts lawn games.
Waterview dining at onsite Ocean is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Seacrest. We didn’t get a chance to dine here but appreciated the daily bakery treat delivered to every room at 8 a.m. The front porch of the Main House proved a popular spot for watching the sunset and enjoying cocktails. Freshly brewed coffee is available in the secondfloor butler’s pantry at 8 a.m., and a Nespresso machine and tea kettle are housed here for all-day use. Bags of ice are on offer in an ice chest on the second floor across from Room 7.
Each room has complimentary Wifi, with down and memory foam pillows and turndown service available upon request. Guests can also use beach chairs, beach towels and picnic baskets from the inn.