York, MaineYork Beach
The Nevada Hotel
Restored mid-century motor lodge
Restored mid-century motor lodge
Guests check in over cocktails at the bar before settling into a sunny 1951 motel facing Long Sands Beach.
What it’s good at
Notable
Curved mid-century architecture with wrap-around oceanfront decks and vibrant terrazzo bathrooms.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Each of the 21 rooms comes with ocean views, private terraces, and art-deco-meets-nautical interiors.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Long Sands Beach sits directly across the street for surfing, and Nubble Lighthouse is a five-minute drive north.
The rooms
Every room opens onto a private terrace facing the ocean, with peacock-blue tile and terrazzo in the bathroom.
At the table
At Lulu's, awning windows open the bar counter toward the beach, and fire pits warm the front lawn at dusk.
How it began
Navy veteran Henry de la Pena built the motel in 1951, modeling its curved profile on the battleship USS Nevada.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.