South Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mother\'s Beach which includes a sandy beach, rugged coastline and a house
Mother\'s Beach which includes a sandy beach, rugged coastline and a house
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

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Where to stay in South Coast

State Street Church

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
Wells

Wells Beach

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

Wells Beach
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
Maine Beach sunrise in kennebunkport

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
Bug Lighthouse, Portland

West End

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

West End
Religious

East Bayside

If you're spending some time in East Bayside, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Maine Jewish Museum are top sights worth seeing.

East Bayside
The Westin Portland Harborview

The Westin Portland Harborview

4 out of 5
157 High St Portland ME
The price is AU$154 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$154
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
The room was very clean, check in and out was easy, parking was affordable.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

The Westin Portland Harborview
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

2.5 out of 5
1230 Congress St Portland ME
The price is AU$121 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$121
24 Mar - 25 Mar
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,395 reviews)
Pros: Extremely comfortable bed. Pool and hot tub. 5 minute walk from the train and bus station with a free shuttle that also goes there and to the airport. Cons: Small and somewhat disappointing gym no free weights). Breakfast restaurant is basic and somewhat overpriced. There is noise when the ...

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
20 Milk Street Portland ME
Stay at this spa hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,592 reviews)
The staff is always superb each and every time we've stayed at this hotel. Amazing service!

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
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.
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (404 reviews)
The room was nice. Staff were amazing. The hot tub in the room was broken. Needs fixing. Hot water didn’t always work. The pool room had an awful smell. But the water was worrisome. Our suits and bodies reeked of diesel fuel. When I brought up my concern upon checkout they said they had just painted ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Elmwood Resort Hotel
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 Maine Mall and Victoria Mansion ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)
Clean and comfortable. The gym was great.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

The Weldon Hotel
HomeAwhile

HomeAwhile

4 out of 5
205 Southborough Drive Scarborough ME
Stay at this aparthotel in Scarborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Maine Mall and Beech Ridge Motor Speedway ...
HomeAwhile
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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