Known for its collection of distinctive coastal luxury properties in Maine, Kennebunkport Resort Collection proudly announces the appointment of Melissa Sheffer as General Manager overseeing three of the collection’s luxury properties: Hidden Pond, Cape Arundel Inn & Resort, and The Tides Beach Club.
Breakwater Inn, one of Kennebunkport's historic and most beloved ocean-view hotels, announces its highly anticipated reopening on July 1, 2025 following a complete renovation of its harborside guest rooms and the debut of a brand-new restaurant and bars. The project was executed by the same creators of wildly popular Maine establishments Mabel's Lobster Claw, Robert's Maine Grill, Bob's Clam Shack, and The Maine Catch, which are frequented by Martha Stewart, Seth Rogen, and countless other celebrities. Located at the picturesque point where the Kennebunk River feeds into the Atlantic Ocean, the boutique hotel seamlessly blends its original 1880s cottage architecture with contemporary comfort and style. The renovation, with interior design by Christina Hawkes of esteemed local firm Hurlbutt Designs, has refreshed each guestroom in the 15-unit Harbor Building while carefully preserving the property's historic charm and maritime character. The original Inn Building, featuring 20 spacious waterfront guest rooms, most with private decks, has also been refreshed and continues to offer guests an authentic glimpse into Maine's coastal heritage.
Emily Nelson has over five years of experience working for a collection of luxury hotels and restaurants in Kennebunkport, Maine. An ambitious and result-oriented manager, Nelson brings her expertise and knowledge to the luxurious Cape Arundel Inn & Resort where she will provide operational leadership and strategic direction for the 29-room property.
Ophelia Muradian brings over a decade of luxury, lifestyle and boutique hospitality experience to private luxury resort, Hidden Pond, and the only waterfront hotel in Kennebunkport's Goose Rocks Beach, The Tides Beach Club. As a performance driven and passionate hotelier, Muradian has worked for various hotel brands in the Boston area.
Drawing upon extensive hospitality management expertise earned at major domestic and international hotel groups, Hanley will oversee the continued development of US Hotels throughout New England while leading the company’s investment and business implementation strategy for the Americas as a whole. Hanley brings more than 30 years of hospitality experience to his new role at US Hotels, almost all of it in management. Immediately prior to his appointment, Hanley was head of The Paul Hanley Company, a hospitality management consultancy he founded in 2004. He was formerly President and COO of Regent International Hotels. Hanley also held an array of senior management and property-specific positions at hotel groups including Radisson Hotels International, Omni Hotels, Ramada Worldwide and Hyatt Hotels and Resorts.