The Samoset Resort

Samoset Resort enjoys a postcard setting that celebrates the natural beauty of Maine, from the green rolling hill country south of Camden to the blue ocean waters of Penobscot Bay. A recent $3 million refurbishing nicely updated the 178 guest rooms and suites, which feature a private balcony or terrace, down bedding, mahogany furniture, 32-inch flat-panel TV, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The Ultimate Backyard health club features a fitness center, spacious indoor heated pool, zero-entry sloped outdoor pool, tennis, basketball, volleyball, shuffleboard, and horseshoes.

Corporate event and business meeting planners discover plenty of room at Samoset Resort, where 21,000 square feet of event space includes 13 meeting rooms and the 6,500-square-foot State of Maine exhibition hall. Popular incentives include the Robert Elder-designed golf course and the AAA four-diamond Marcel's restaurant.