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 Fore Street Gallery.

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 Fore Street Gallery or Cross Insurance Arena 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
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

2.5 out of 5
1230 Congress St Portland ME
The price is NZ$150 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
NZ$150
7 Jan - 8 Jan
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! (1,312 reviews)
The staff are always helpful, never a desk issue.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
The Westin Portland Harborview

The Westin Portland Harborview

4 out of 5
157 High St Portland ME
The price is NZ$188 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
NZ$188
20 Jan - 21 Jan
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! (1,007 reviews)
Wonderful as always. Comfortable beds, spacious rooms. Lovely, helpful staff

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

The Westin Portland Harborview
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
20 Milk Street Portland ME
Stay at this 3.5-star 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,560 reviews)
The hotel has that old fashioned quiet atmosphere with unobtrusive but attentive staff members. It is quietly and comfortably luxurious, perfect for exploring downtown on foot and within a short distance of most interesting restaurants

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

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.
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! (90 reviews)
Hotel spotless and lovely. Service, when you could reach someone, was great. No front desk so you are a bit at the mercy of voicemail and remote assistance.

Reviewed on 14 Dec 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! (399 reviews)
Spacious accomodation for our family of 5. We booked one of the bigger units for a quick 2 night stay. Everything was great - unit was clean and had everything we needed to make ourselves breakfast. Laundry on site was helpful also. The tvs in the units are a bit dated and don’t allow for log in ...

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Elmwood Resort Hotel
Ogunquit ocean front 1BR/1BA with deck,  short walk to beach + center of town

Ogunquit ocean front 1BR/1BA with deck, short walk to beach + center of town

Ogunquit ME
Stay at this beach condo in Ogunquit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and patios. Popular attractions Ogunquit Beach and Marginal Way are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (141 reviews)
The proximity to everything! We could walk everywhere.

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

Ogunquit ocean front 1BR/1BA with deck, short walk to beach + center of town
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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