Cliff House Maine is the first hotel/resort in Maine to earn the Responsible Hospitality badge.
Cliff House Stewardship
Cliff House Maine is committed to sustainability, community engagement, and supporting the arts. We prioritize environmental responsibility through energy-efficient initiatives and sourcing locally. We contribute to Maine’s cultural landscape by showcasing regional artists and supporting local businesses, organizations + charities that protect our coast and community. Through thoughtful partnerships, wellness initiatives, and sustainable practices, we strive to create a meaningful and lasting impact.
Property-Wide energy efficiencies
- Extensive composting program including compostable to-go containers, all organic waste is composted, compost is used in resort gardens.
- Nautilus Solar panels on property heat water sustainably.
- Signature Maine Stations, located on every guest floor, offer chilled, hot, and sparkling water 24/7—eliminating the need for single-use bottles. Locally sourced milk is delivered in refillable glass bottles by our trusted dairy partner.
- Our hybrid Volvo SUV house cars help reduce the carbon footprint of both our property and our guests.
- Kure amenity dispensers, filled with Apothia spa products, eliminate single-use plastics.
- Guest rooms feature dual-flush toilets to promote water efficiency.
- LED lighting throughout the property reduces energy consumption.
- Our restaurants use eco-friendly, compostable to-go and single-use dishware made from plant pulp.
- Digital information guides and QR codes help minimize paper use.
- An energy-efficient septic system with a direct in-line pump station eliminates the need for a traditional wet well, reducing environmental impact and energy use.
Social Responsibility
- Through a partnership pioneered with Virtuosu we contribute directly to many local organizations such as Marginal Way Preservation Fund, Ogunquit Museum of American Art, Ogunquit Playhouse, Mount Agamenticus Conservation Fund, and Maine Lobster Community Alliance.
- Throughout the property we display work from local artists and facilitate support directly to them.
- We Support Maine artisans and small businesses through our Maine Makers Market, workshops, and resort-wide product sourcing.
- We are proud hosts of a variety of community-driven charitable events.
Sourcing Locally
- Our Tiller's Row Garden, tended by our resident gardener, provides herbs and flowers for our restaurants, spa, guest rooms and workshops.
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Local Maine product providers include:
- Slack Tide Salt, Pete & Gerry's Organic Eggs, Bob's Red Mills Oats, Borealis Breads, Cutler Cove Salmon, North Country Smokehouse, Pineland Farms, Taylor Lobster Co., Craft Brewers, Distillers, and more.
- Seasonal decor embraces sustainability by utilizing natural materials from coastal Maine, crafted by hand in the community and upcycled each year. Learn More About Sourcing Locally
- Our restaurants prioritize ingredients from local farmers, fishermen, and provisioners.
Electric Car Charging
- We offer fee-based EV charging stations in our guest self-parking lot. This is offered on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please inquire with our concierge regarding this policy and pricing.
- For guests using valet, charging is available as part of this service, please inquire with our valet crew.
Art at Cliff House
- We collaborate with Ogunquit's Van Ward Gallery to showcase community art and host fundraising events.
- Property-wide, our extensive collection by local artists showcases rotating exhibits year-round.
- Our grounds feature a sculpture garden and works curated by June LaCombe, showcasing site-specific works in bronze, steel, and granite by renowned New England artists like Mark Pettegrow and Jordan Smith.
- Local + renowned photographer Carl Hyatt's work is featured throughout the property, capturing the essence of coastal Maine.
- We partner with Art in Giving and Pelotonia, two organizations dedicated to advancing cancer research through art and community-driven fundraising.