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The Norumbega
Camden, Maine, United States · Independent · High Luxury
The Norumbega is an 1886 stone mansion on High Street in Camden, Maine, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with 11 king rooms, private terraces, and Penobscot Bay views. There is no elevator; the inn keeps the original vertical house and helps with bags rather than punching a lift through the castle.
- 11 rooms
- Opened 1886
- Architect: Will Tims
- Interiors: Studiocake, hired to refresh the interior, per Domino
Restaurants and bars
- Norumbega's own bar and seasonal restaurant — Restaurant · modern Peruvian
Experiences
- Own bar and seasonal restaurant — Modern-Peruvian food served June through late October, with fireside cocktails and bar bites during cooler months.
- Pop-up dining — Pop-up dining on selected weekends during late Fall, Winter and Spring.
- Mount Battie hike — The Mount Battie trailhead, with views over Penobscot Bay and surrounding islands, is within walking distance.
- Schooner sail from Camden Harbor — Camden Harbor is a short walk away, where guests can take a schooner sail.
- Skiing at Camden Snow Bowl — For winter visitors, skiing at the Camden Snow Bowl is nearby.
- Nearby state parks — The hotel is minutes away from two state parks.
Amenities
- Breakfast included (NYT)
- On-site restaurant and bar (unnamed)
- Fire pit on the property
- Terrace overlooking the great lawn
- Patio
- Ensuite marble baths (NY Post)
- Four-acre grounds
- Handwritten note in the room on arrival (Travel + Leisure)
- Open year-round
- Terrace and dining lounges available for private events
- Gourmet breakfast served daily to overnight guests
- Wedding planning and event inquiries
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels (2026)
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- Camden Harbour Inn — Independent · High Luxury