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 Wadsworth-Longfellow House.

Downtown Portland
Wells

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
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
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

2.5 out of 5
1230 Congress St Portland ME
The price is NZ$143 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$143
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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! (1,367 reviews)
This was probably the worst experience ive had. The room bathroom was constantly clogging up, bathroom, and sink. They advertised a restaurant on site. There was none. The hot tub water was questionable and there one changing room does not lock. I was walked right in on changing late evening when ...

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
Portland Harbor Hotel

Portland Harbor Hotel

4 out of 5
468 Fore Street Portland ME
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! (1,767 reviews)
The room was fantastically clean, nicely sized and the service was top notch. From the amazing valet, to the extremely welcoming front desk, to the stellar housekeeping, we will absolutely be back to stay again!

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Portland Harbor Hotel
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

3 out of 5
25 HANCOCK STREET Portland ME
The price is NZ$212 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
NZ$212
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,168 reviews)
Very clean room. Staff was very helpful especially Zach at the front desk.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
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! (401 reviews)
Friendly staff, clean room. Pool closes early (6:45 pm) which lead to some crowding on weekend days

Reviewed on 4 Jan 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 Victoria Mansion and Charles ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
Great rooms and furnishings

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

The Weldon Hotel
HomeAwhile

HomeAwhile

3.5 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 Nonesuch River Golf Club are ...
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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