South Portland, ME

Travel Guide

Fort Preble featuring wildflowers
Fort Preble which includes a park as well as a small group of people
Fort Preble showing a garden and wildflowers
Fort Preble which includes heritage elements as well as a small group of people
Fort Preble showing a sunset and heritage architecture

Where to stay in South Portland

OMG!, my newest discovery lead me to the Best Little Bakery and Espresso House!, the best Cookies they are like 15" round, all freshly made breads and pastries . They also serve wines----

Willard Beach

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Willard Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Willard Beach and Bug Light.

Willard Beach
Great view of the sunset in Portland

Knightville

When in Knightville, you can plan a visit to Victoria Mansion and Portland Museum of Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Knightville
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Ferry Village

While there might not be top attractions in Ferry Village, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bug Light and Willard Beach.

Ferry Village
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Willard

While Willard might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Willard Beach and Bug Light.

Willard
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Meetinghouse Hill

While Meetinghouse Hill isn't home to many top sights, Willard Beach and Victoria Mansion are some notable places to visit nearby.

Meetinghouse Hill
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Cash Corner

While Cash Corner might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Thompson's Point and Hadlock Field.

Cash Corner
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
4 out of 5
363 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME
The price is SAR 348 per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
SAR 348
SAR 379 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,191 reviews)
"Good stay"

Reviewed on 20 May 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
Comfort Inn Airport
Comfort Inn Airport
2.5 out of 5
90 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 317 per night from May 29 to May 30
SAR 317
SAR 346 total
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,270 reviews)
"I’ve stayed here before and it’s my go to in Portland to be honest"

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

Comfort Inn Airport
Casco Bay Hotel Portland Airport - Maine Mall, Ascend Hotel Collection
Casco Bay Hotel Portland Airport - Maine Mall, Ascend Hotel Collection
3.5 out of 5
80 John Roberts Rd., South Portland, ME
The price is SAR 284 per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
SAR 284
SAR 309 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,620 reviews)
"Overall pretty good. Just a little work to do to the property covering up some creases and wall openings, plus the sink was a little slow to drain. But service was great, it’s convenient, and the price was very good."

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Casco Bay Hotel Portland Airport - Maine Mall, Ascend Hotel Collection
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 4-star aparthotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Thompson's Point and Maine ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
"Beautiful room and space. The customer service was outstanding. Very responsive when we needed to pivot and bring our dog for the weekend. Great location, walkable to everywhere. Will be staying here exclusively when visiting Portland moving forward."

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

The Weldon Hotel
68 East Grand Ave
68 East Grand Ave
3 out of 5
68 E Grand Ave, Old Orchard Beach, ME
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Old Orchard Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Old Orchard Beach Pier and Old Orchard ...
"Overall good. Was told we could not stand in the Parking lot, and checkout instructions were vague. But a fabulous location- everything in walking distance! And very clean!"

Reviewed on 17 August 2024

68 East Grand Ave
Gorgeous ocean-front home with stunning beach views
Gorgeous ocean-front home with stunning beach views
Old Orchard Beach
Book a stay at this beach condo in Old Orchard Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, a water park, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Old Orchard Beach Pier ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews)
Perfection!
"Mid April stay. We shared the beach for three gloriously sunny days with no one but dogs and their owners walking the shore. Winter swimming was amazing. Great beach, safe, flat, wide. Three things of note: the stairs are very steep/ high so anyone with knee or hip issues might have a hard time getting ..."

Reviewed on 16 April 2025

Gorgeous ocean-front home with stunning beach views
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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Reviews of South Portland

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
350
5 - Excellent 37%
4 - Good
460
4 - Good 49%
3 - Okay
110
3 - Okay 12%
2 - Disappointing
9
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
6
1 - Terrible 1%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Will travel again after the plague has passed. Thank you Hampton Inn employees for everything!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Traveling for work and do not really have time to do anything else.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We love the old port area. Did an afternoon mail cruise. We have done the cruise several times. Lovely relaxing boat ride at a very reasonable price. Highly recommend it if traveling to Maine.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

Nothing

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Well, there is plenty to do and to enjoy all year round. Even on winter the light houses and the coast are beautiful

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Great place