Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort
We're a year round resort with an indoor pool and hot tub! Welcome to Wells Beach. Many of our rooms have private balconies with panoramic views of the ocean.
Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort is in the heart of the Southern Maine Coast, directly on Wells Beach, one of the largest sandy beaches in Maine. We have a complex of nine different buildings, five of which sit right on the beach. We are open year round so you do not need to miss any season. Although summer is certainly the most popular season in Maine, the beauty of this coastal area is enchanting t
08/30/2024
Enjoy National Beach Day with us in Wells! 🩴
08/29/2024
The place we ❤️
08/28/2024
Hidden pops of color, enjoy the little things 💗
08/27/2024
Did you know this picturesque spot is part of the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, protecting over 5,000 acres of coastal habitat?
08/23/2024
Another gorgeous sunrise photo✨
08/22/2024
Looking good during golden hour! ✨😊
08/20/2024
The most iconic landmark of Wells ❤️
08/19/2024
In honor of World Photo Day, we remind you of our 2024 photo contest! There is still plenty of submission time and the voting begins in October! 📸
https://ow.ly/7ywJ50SZoYb
08/18/2024
We “reely” love our guests! 🎣😅
08/17/2024
Wells is worth exploring; take advantage of the last summer days!
08/16/2024
Yet another perfect Wells sunset captured 🌄
08/15/2024
There's nothing but sunshine and relaxation on the schedule this weekend!
08/15/2024
We wish everyday was a beach day 🏖️💙
08/14/2024
Summer's not over yet, don't miss out on the remaining moments of sunshine!
08/13/2024
Can you believe it’s August?! Have you had the chance to ride our bikes around Wells? 🚲
08/11/2024
There is NOTHING better than a Wells sunrise! ☀️
08/10/2024
Nothing beats the glow of sunrise 🌟
08/09/2024
Early birds get the best spots on the beach! 😊🏖️
08/07/2024
Don’t forget to enter our photo contest! Gift certificates for the top five winners are guaranteed. Share with us your favorite vacation memories 💙✨ https://ow.ly/6v5S50SSXpN
08/06/2024
Discover the iconic buoy tree in Wells, Maine 🛟
08/02/2024
Nothing better than this 🎣
08/01/2024
Wells Harbor is always worth a visit! 🚤
07/25/2024
Enjoy the perfect weather this upcoming weekend at the beach—don't miss out!
07/25/2024
Unplug for a while and embrace nature's beauty with us! 🦭🪶
07/24/2024
Sweet serenity 🏖️
07/23/2024
The views in Wells, Maine are truly unmatched! 🌄
07/16/2024
We are excited to announce that we are back with another photo contest! Submit your best shots from vacation for a chance to win a Lafayette Hotels Gift Certificate. Entries are unlimited - follow us to qualify. Click the following link to enter! Winners will be announced in October 2024. 💙📷https://ow.ly/M4NZ50SCIy8
07/04/2024
07/04/2024
Celebrate Independence Day with Ogunquit Beach's firework show starting at 9:15! 🎇
07/02/2024
Nothing beats playing on the beach! 🏖️
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Our Story
Vander Sr. and Marguerite Forbes founded this hotel. They started working at Wells Beach around 1919. The first building was the Marguerite Hotel, which was named for Marguerite Forbes and stood where the Driftwinds building now stands. The Marguerite Hotel was razed in 1965 and on that site are now located the Deluxe and Panorama buildings.
Vander Jr. worked in the family business, attended Maine Maritime, and then served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He continued to work at the hotel and married his wife Mary who was an English teacher from Massachusetts. Around 1965, Vander Jr. and Mary Forbes built the Wells Beach Motor Inn and began keeping the hotel open year round. The Beach Front Lodge was built in 1973 and the Ledgeview Inn was built in 1988 on the site of the former Casino.
Vander and Mary ran the former Wells Beach Casino, which had a bowling alley and dance hall, and was a landmark building in its day. They built a new landmark in the Ledgeview Inn that has great ocean view rooms and an indoor pool and hot tub.
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393 Mile Road (MAIL TO: PO Box 639)
Wells, ME
04090
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