South Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

South Coast
Portland Head Light featuring rocky coastline, general coastal views and a lighthouse
Portland Head Light featuring a sunset and a lighthouse
Kennebunkport featuring a small town or village, a river or creek and boating
Ogunquit showing a bay or harbour

Where to stay in South Coast

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Downtown Portland

4/5(1 area review)

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Portland is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Cross Insurance Arena and Merrill Auditorium.

Downtown Portland
Old Port showing a bay or harbour

Old Port

5/5(1 area review)

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Port. A stop by Cross Insurance Arena or Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal might round out your trip.

Old Port
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Wells Beach

Wells Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Wells Beach and Crescent Beach.

Wells Beach
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Goose Rocks Beach

While there might not be top attractions in Goose Rocks Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Goose Rocks Beach and Dock Square.

Goose Rocks Beach
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Back Cove

When in Back Cove, you can plan a visit to Hadlock Field and Portland Exposition Building, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Back Cove
Victoria Mansion showing heritage elements, interior views and a house

West End

If you're spending some time in West End, Victoria Mansion and Portland Fire Museum are top sights worth seeing.

West End
Portland Harbor Hotel

Portland Harbor Hotel

4 out of 5
468 Fore Street Portland ME
The price is AU$235 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
AU$235
18 Dec - 19 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 coffee shops/cafes and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,706 reviews)
The location is perfect and the rooms are so comfortable. We enjoyed our stay!

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Portland Harbor Hotel
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

2.5 out of 5
1230 Congress St Portland ME
The price is AU$140 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
AU$140
9 Dec - 10 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,273 reviews)
The room was spotless and the staff were great. Has been updated over the past few years.

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

4 out of 5
88 Spring St Portland ME
The price is AU$123 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$123
23 Dec - 24 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,416 reviews)
Didn’t fly . Does Portland have a airport?

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Weldon Hotel

The Weldon Hotel

4.5 out of 5
54 York St Portland ME
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Victoria Mansion and Charles ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)
Clean space, all the amenities needed for travel and an enjoyable stay. Location was perfect for walking to do many great local shops and restaurants. Staff was easy to contact and quick to respond

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

The Weldon Hotel
Elmwood Resort Hotel

Elmwood Resort Hotel

3 out of 5
1351 Post Rd Wells ME
Stay at this aparthotel in Wells. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (397 reviews)
The location is centrally located, it’s between Wells beach and Wells harbor. There are excellent restaurants nearby that offer great seafood dishes, as well as international options. I95 is easily accessible, Portland is an easy drive, as well as Cape Elizabeth.

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Elmwood Resort Hotel
Nautical Mile

Nautical Mile

2.5 out of 5
1072 Post Rd Wells ME
Stay at this aparthotel in Wells. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Ogunquit Beach and Marginal Way are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (21 reviews)
Great place to stay! Clean, lots of space made it very comfortable, having the kitchen was great, and location is ideal.

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Nautical Mile
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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