South Portland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Where to stay in South Portland

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Knightville

While Knightville isn't home to many top sights, Victoria Mansion and International Cryptozoology Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Knightville
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Willard Beach

When in Willard Beach, you can plan a visit to Willard Beach and Portland Harbor Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Willard Beach
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Ferry Village

While Ferry Village isn't home to many top sights, Willard Beach and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ferry Village
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Meetinghouse Hill

While Meetinghouse Hill may 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 Victoria Mansion.

Meetinghouse Hill
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Willard

Willard might not have many top sights, but Willard Beach and Fort Williams Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Willard
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Cash Corner

While there might not be top attractions in Cash Corner, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Thompson's Point and Hadlock Field.

Cash Corner
Days Inn by Wyndham Airport/Maine Mall
Days Inn by Wyndham Airport/Maine Mall
2 out of 5
461 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME
The price is £93 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£93
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Airport/Maine Mall
Comfort Inn Airport
Comfort Inn Airport
2.5 out of 5
90 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME
The price is £105 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£105
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,360 reviews)
"Location close to the airport was convenient, and very close to the mall and lots of stores/restaurants too. Room was clean, building seemed slightly outdated but overall fine. Staff was very friendly."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 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 £103 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£103
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,723 reviews)
"Amazing Staff!"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 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.
Charming 110-year former Inn 10' from the Ocean!
Charming 110-year former Inn 10' from the Ocean!
South Portland, ME
Stay at this beach holiday home in South Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a water park. Popular attractions State Theatre and Thompson's Point ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
"We love it here, it was our 4th visit"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Charming 110-year former Inn 10' from the Ocean!
The Weldon Hotel
The Weldon Hotel
4.5 out of 5
54 York St, Portland, ME
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions State Theatre and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay. The room was super clean, spacious, cool and comfortable. The self check in process was easy and although there is no front desk, the staff was very responsive."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Old Orchard Beach Pier and Old Orchard ...
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
"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 Aug 2024

68 East Grand Ave
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

3.3
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4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 67%
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Decent cheeper alternate to Portland itself only 15 mins to Portland and the local nice beaches Walmart in the area and Maine mall

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Just passing through, might have visited more, however we arrived during a thunderstorm!

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