Places to stay in South Bristol, Maine

South Bristol is a town in Lincoln County, Maine. A fishing and resort area, South Bristol includes the villages of Walpole and Christmas Cove, the latter at Rutherford Island. The town has three nature preserves. Local restaurants include Cozy Harbor Seafood, Lobsterman's Wharf, East Boothbay General Store, and Carriage House Restaurant.

If you are travelling in the area, South Bristol is located close to Thompson Rock, Fiddler Ledge, Perch Island, Little Knubble and Spruce Point Chapel.

The center of South Bristol ( which is at is longitude -69°33'40.166 and latitude 43°51'50.297 ) is located 4 miles away from Pemaquid Point, 4 miles away from Boothbay Harbor, 4 miles away from New Harbor and 4 miles away from Boothbay.

Available South Bristol lodging

We currently have 8 accommodations in and around South Bristol.

South Bristol Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Bed & Breakfasts

Unique Yankee B&B of Maine

The Unique Yankee Inn at Christmas Cove, South Bristol, Maine, is a perfect getaway to use as a home base for day trips to an endless list of exciting destinations and activities available in mid-coast Maine. The Unique Yankee features an ocean .....

53 Coveside Road

South Bristol, Maine

Bed & Breakfasts

Captain Sawyer's Place B&B

Approx 4 miles away in Boothbay Harbor:

A Sea Captain’s home, looking proudly over on of Maine’s finest harbors. Enjoy this romantic setting for a vacation to treasurer forever.

55 Commercial Street

Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Bed & Breakfasts

Nana's Place

Approx 4 miles away in Boothbay Harbor:

Hello! I'm Nana. Welcome to my home on the web. Since the 1700's, My ancestors have been the lighthouse keepers, sea captains, fishermen, boat builders and Inn keepers of the Boothbay Region.

62 Oak Street

Boothbay Harbor, Maine

1830 Admiral's Quarters Inn

Bed & Breakfast

Approx 4 miles away in Boothbay Harbor:

A magnificent 1800’s bed and breakfast that stands at the head of the Boothbay Harbor Peninsula. The Admirals Quarters Inn boasts an oceanfront location with birds- eye views and the smell of the sea. Lobster boats fishing, flying seagulls, sunrises, and sunsets are all part of the scenery.

71 Commercial Street

Boothbay Harbor, Maine

South Bristol Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

Photograph of Harborfields On The Shore, West Boothbay Harbor

Listing updated 2026

Cottages

Harborfields On The Shore

Approx 4 miles away in West Boothbay Harbor:

Harborfields On The Shore is your family-friendly, pet-friendly, and boater-friendly vacation destination, with a quarter-mile of shoreline and over 8 acres of woods and fields. Located on the west side of Boothbay Harbor, Harborfields overlooks .....

PO Box 524

West Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Cottages