The Best Hotels Closest to Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Wells for 2026

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A white boat docked at a marina with a stone wall and a building with large windows on the left.

A rocky beach with people walking along the shore.

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1. Tallwood Motel Wells

1.5 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

susan

SAR 222

SAR 242 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

A sign for 'The Milestone' with amenities including a heated pool, Jacuzzi, WiFi, fitness center, and continental breakfast.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and trees.

A motel with a two-story structure, multiple balconies, and a parking area with several cars.

A garden with white chairs, a wooden deck, and a house in the background.

2. Ogunquit - The Milestone

9.9 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Christopher

SAR 270

SAR 294 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and framed pictures on the wall.

A house with a blue garage door, white siding, and a wooden deck.

A two-story house with a covered porch, a small garden, and a garage with an ice maker.

A front porch with a large flowering shrub and a colorful flower bed.

3. Wells Moody Motel

Moody, 9 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Louise

SAR 267

SAR 307 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A coastal view with a grassy area, boats, and a building with a porch.

A porch with hanging flower baskets, a closed office sign, and a brick wall.

A restaurant with wooden chairs and tables, a TV mounted on the wall, and large windows with an 'OPEN' sign.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, and large windows allowing natural light.

4. Ogunquit Tides Resort

10.6 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Suzanne

SAR 267

SAR 291 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted paddleboard display.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with a dining area, featuring a sofa set, a round coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A swimming pool with a 5ft 1in depth, surrounded by chairs and tables, with a ceiling light and a clock on the wall.

5. Hampton Inn Kennebunk Kennebunkport

6.7 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

George

SAR 643

SAR 701 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Two white Adirondack chairs and a small table set up on a grassy field with a view of a lake and buildings in the distance.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of a residential area.

A two-story building with a wooden front door, a balcony, and a number 734 sign above the door.

A sign for The Mariner Resort Motel with amenities like an in/out pool, hot tub, and reduced rates.

6. The Mariner Resort

9.6 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

richard

SAR 390

SAR 441 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A kitchen with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a variety of baked goods displayed on the counter.

A rectangular pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white picket fence and trees with autumn foliage.

A coastal town with a beach, a marina, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

A covered outdoor area with multiple barbecue grills and a white pergola structure.

7. Wells-Ogunquit Resort Motel & Cottages

8.7 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Robert

SAR 319

SAR 348 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

A covered walkway leading to a beach with a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table with chairs, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

A room with a large window overlooking a beach and a staircase leading to the beach. There is a round wooden table with two chairs in front of the window.

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean.

8. Atlantic Oceanfront Hotel

Wells Beach, 5.1 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

SALLY

SAR 427

SAR 466 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Port Inn,' a black door, and a light fixture above the door.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a potted plant with blue flowers, and a pool.

A two-story hotel with a central entrance, large windows, and a landscaped driveway.

A dining area with a glass table, bowls of snacks, and a framed picture on the wall.

9. Port Inn & Suites Kennebunk, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.5 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Juan

SAR 424

SAR 504 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A room with three wicker chairs, a round table, and a large mirror.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, two Christmas trees, and a sign that reads "The Sundial Inn."

A spacious living room with large windows, wicker furniture, and a view of the sea.

A person seated on a balcony with a view of the sea, white chairs, and a red mug.

10. The Beach House Inn

4.5 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Jane

SAR 690

SAR 752 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern two-story building with a covered outdoor seating area and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A hotel room with a sofa, dining table, chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a bed.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, framed artwork on the walls, and a patterned carpet.

A compact living space with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, a television, and a microwave.

11. Anchor Inn and Cottages Wells-Ogunquit

7.9 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Jim

SAR 300

SAR 365 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows overlooking a pool area.

12. Gorges Grant Hotel

10.9 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Ann

SAR 637

SAR 797 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern dining area with a stone accent wall, multiple tables, and chairs.

A reception area with a stone wall, a painting of a beach, and a reception desk.

An aerial view of a hotel with a swimming pool, parking lot, and a large body of water with a winding path.

A spacious living area with a large aquarium, comfortable seating, and a modern kitchen in the background.

13. Ogunquit River Inn & Suites

Moody, 9.3 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Robert

SAR 526

SAR 655 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A swimming pool with a gazebo and two small sheds in a backyard.

A compact room with a sofa, a small dining table, a bed with a patterned bedspread, and a kitchenette area.

A wooden bookshelf filled with travel brochures and a potted plant beside a white door.

A compact bedroom with a bed, two sofas, a dresser, a television, and a painting on the wall.

14. Kennebunk Gallery Motel & Cottages

3.4 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Vic

SAR 244

SAR 285 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

A waterfront patio with Adirondack chairs and a view of a beach and ocean.

A well-lit living room with a white sofa, blue cushions, a coffee table with a decorative bowl, and a large potted plant.

A buffet setup with a juice dispenser, a variety of food items, and a decorative vase with flowers.

A beachside hotel with a sign indicating a vacancy.

15. Terrace by the Sea

11.7 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Charlie

SAR 486

SAR 530 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A hallway with a door leading to an outdoor area, framed by two mirrors and a ceiling light fixture.

A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor balcony with two white chairs.

A two-story white building with a balcony on the second floor, a front door, and a small porch.

16. USA Inn

5.7 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Lawrence

SAR 197

SAR 269 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a black chair, and a dining table set for four. A large mirror hangs on the wall, and a kitchen is visible in the background.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a black ottoman, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a wicker chair, a table with a lamp, and a bookshelf with various items.

17. Pink Blossom Family Resort

12.1 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Donna

SAR 507

SAR 572 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel with a front office, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a well-lit entrance.

A beach with a sailboat in the distance.

A door with a glass panel and a white picket fence visible through the glass.

A hotel room with a sofa, a dining area with a table and chairs, a kitchenette, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

18. Footbridge North Hotel

3.9 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Thomas

SAR 253

SAR 286 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A stone fire pit with flames in an outdoor dining area.

A hotel with a pool area, multiple balconies, and a row of rooms with a consistent architectural style.

A living room with two armchairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a large window with patterned curtains.

A sign for The Admiral's Inn with a message board and a flower bed.

19. The Admiral's Inn Resort

12.3 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Alexandre

SAR 385

SAR 495 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A reception area with two illuminated counters, a modern light fixture, and a tiled floor.

A modern restaurant with booths and tables, a wooden ceiling, and a large window overlooking greenery.

A modern hotel lobby with a blue carpet, wooden ceiling panels, a dining area with chairs, and a seating area with upholstered chairs.

20. Holiday Inn Express Wells-Ogunquit-Kennebunk by IHG

5.6 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Eric

SAR 522

SAR 569 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Tallwood Motel Wells	6.4 873 reviews	View
Ogunquit - The Milestone	8.8 Excellent 1,544 reviews	View
Wells Moody Motel	9.0 Wonderful 1,009 reviews	View
Ogunquit Tides Resort	8.8 Excellent 1,013 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Kennebunk Kennebunkport	9.4 Exceptional 869 reviews	View

Top Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge Hotel Reviews

Drakes Island Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great communication from staff about late check-in and early check-out. The room was really cute and super clean!"

The Beach House Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Adorable little inn Right across from the beach."

Port Inn & Suites Kennebunk, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay very much! The room was spacious, clean and modern. There was sufficient parking with easy access to the highway. Free breakfast was a plus! Definitely will stay there again!"

Kennebunk Gallery Motel & Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"It was very clean and comfortable. It was pet friendly, which was important for me. I also liked the setting. An overall pleasant Maine experience."

Ocean View Dog Friendly Cottage 4-min to Kennebunkport

10/10 Excellent

"So cute! Fun place!"

Private Family Heated Pool Home near Kennebunkport

8/10 Good

"Pool was lovely"

Cute cottage 1 mile from Drakes Island Beach with antique interior

10/10 Excellent

"Exactly as represented. Very clean and neat. Perfect for our stay."

Charming, Dog-Friendly Cottage w/ Shared Pool - Walk to the Ocean

10/10 Excellent

"Had a wonderful time. Such a comfortable stay."

Stunning 5BR home w/ pool, beautiful yard, near beach, sleeps 8–16 comfortably

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay in this house end of August! The backyard was amazing to spend time in the morning having a cup of coffee and enjoying a very quiet morning time hiding in the deep chair that even pool people don't notice you. The pool is awesome, our granddaughter spent hours in it. The house itself is very spacious and has everything one needs. Thank you to the owners! We loved the place and will recommend it to our friends and come back ourselves."

Other attractions near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

A sign for the Muskie Trail with directions to restrooms and the Mather Auditorium.

Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms

9.0/10 (57 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Wells when you stop by Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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An aerial view of a coastal town with a long sandy beach, houses along the shore, and a forested area in the background.

Kennebunk Beach

9.6/10 (122 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kennebunk Beach during your trip to Kennebunk? Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Bette-Jean's

6.4/10 (9 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Bette-Jean's during your trip to Wells. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve

9.0/10 (57 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, a lovely green space in Wells. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Johnson Hall Museum

6.2/10 (11 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Johnson Hall Museum during your travels in Wells. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Parsons Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Parsons Beach during your trip to Kennebunk? Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Merriland Farms Golf Course

7.8/10 (22 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Wells at Merriland Farms Golf Course. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Kennebunk Dog Park

8.2/10 (22 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kennebunk Dog Park, a lovely green space in Kennebunk. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge?

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is located in a family-friendly area of Wells known for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 6 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge?

Located a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, Tallwood Motel Wells is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices within 5 miles include Port Inn & Suites Kennebunk, an Ascend Collection Hotel and Drakes Island Resort.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge?

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, click here.

What can I see and do near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Brick Store Museum and First Families Kennebunkport Museum. Learn about local history at Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms and Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall. Local parks like Kennebunkport Village Green, Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, and Kennebunk Dog Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge hotels

1. Tallwood Motel Wells

2. Ogunquit - The Milestone

3. Wells Moody Motel

4. Ogunquit Tides Resort

5. Hampton Inn Kennebunk Kennebunkport

6. The Mariner Resort

7. Wells-Ogunquit Resort Motel & Cottages

8. Atlantic Oceanfront Hotel

9. Port Inn & Suites Kennebunk, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10. The Beach House Inn

11. Anchor Inn and Cottages Wells-Ogunquit

12. Gorges Grant Hotel

13. Ogunquit River Inn & Suites

14. Kennebunk Gallery Motel & Cottages

15. Terrace by the Sea

16. USA Inn

17. Pink Blossom Family Resort

18. Footbridge North Hotel

19. The Admiral's Inn Resort

20. Holiday Inn Express Wells-Ogunquit-Kennebunk by IHG

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Top Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge Hotel Reviews

Drakes Island Resort

The Beach House Inn

Port Inn & Suites Kennebunk, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Kennebunk Gallery Motel & Cottages

Ocean View Dog Friendly Cottage 4-min to Kennebunkport

Private Family Heated Pool Home near Kennebunkport

Cute cottage 1 mile from Drakes Island Beach with antique interior

Charming, Dog-Friendly Cottage w/ Shared Pool - Walk to the Ocean

Stunning 5BR home w/ pool, beautiful yard, near beach, sleeps 8–16 comfortably

Other attractions near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms

Kennebunk Beach

Bette-Jean's

Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve

Johnson Hall Museum

Parsons Beach

Merriland Farms Golf Course

Kennebunk Dog Park

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