Take a Summer Maine Island Getaway

Inn at Diamond Cove (Colwen Hotels)

(PRESS RELEASE)_Portland, ME - 02/09/2022 - Tucked away on Great Diamond Island in Casco Bay, The Inn at Diamond Cove opens for the season on May 27, 2022, offering a Maine Island Getaway rich with history and surrounded by natural beauty.  The Inn at Diamond Cove offers luxury island condominiums including spacious suites with kitchens, a heated swimming pool with hot tub and cabana bar, and recreational amenities including tennis courts, an indoor basketball court, and game room with duckpin bowling, pool table, and arcade games. Guests will also enjoy secluded beaches, miles of hiking trails, kayaking, paddle boarding and other activities perfect for families and couples looking for a summer escape off the beaten path.  

Just a 30-minute ferry ride from Portland’s Old Port district, the Inn is the centerpiece of Diamond Cove, a small private community that was once the site of Fort McKinley. Formerly army barracks, the Inn has been restored with meticulous attention to historic detail preserving its original character.

Great Diamond Island is not accessible from the mainland by car and primary modes of transportation are golf carts and bicycles. Visitors arrive by ferry, water taxi, or private boat and have access to a full-service marina. Guests will be picked up at the marina in golf carts upon arrival. Minimum three-night-stay. Long term stays are welcome.

For more information call 207.805.9836 or visit innatdiamondcove.com.

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​Military Discount
As a nod to the Inn’s past and to honor the present, Inn at Diamond Cove is offering 15% off for all active and retired military personnel.

Package available May 27 - October 9, 2022. 15% off retail pricing. Offer based on availability. This offer applies to all military branches: Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, and Coast Guard. Guest must present credentials upon check in. For reservations, BOOK HERE or call  207.805.9836.

Third Night Free Promo
For guests making their summer plans, Inn at Diamond Cove is offering a book early incentive: stay 2 nights and get the 3rd night free.

Rates starting at $398. Offer based on availability and must be booked by April 15, 2022. Check-ins available Friday through Tuesday night. Stay must be three consecutive nights and cannot be combined with other discounts, packages, or offers. Not available for groups of five or more guestrooms. Blackout dates apply. For reservations, BOOK HERE or call  207.805.9836.

Diamond’s Edge Restaurant: Waterfront Dining at It’s Best
Diamond’s Edge Restaurant is nestled near the waters of Casco Bay on the shores of Great Diamond Island. Visitors can make the quick jaunt via ferry, water taxi, or private boat to explore this off-the-beaten-path waterfront dining destination, once the site of a renowned artists’ retreat and later home to Fort McKinley. The former Quartermaster’s storehouse serves today as the setting for the upscale restaurant overlooking Diamond Cove -- affectionately dubbed "Cocktail Cove" by the locals.

Offering rooted coastal cuisine highlighted by spectacular waterfront views, Diamond’s Edge Restaurant is a popular choice for visitors and Portland residents alike for lunch, dinner, and cocktails. With three distinctive venues offering over 6,600 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor space, Diamond’s Edge Restaurant is a sought-after destination for private seaside events and weddings in season.

Diamond’s Edge Restaurant is located steps away from the full-service marina accommodating large sailboats and motor boats. For more information call 207.766.5850 or visit diamondsedgerestaurantandmarina.com. For dining reservations, BOOK HERE.