Are you planning a trip to Portland and trying to decide where to stay? With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the perfect accommodation. However, if you're a beach lover, you may want to consider staying at a beach hotel during your time in Portland.
Portland is known for its stunning coastline and beautiful beaches, and staying at a beach hotel allows you to fully immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the area. From waking up to the sound of crashing waves to taking a leisurely stroll along the shoreline, there are countless reasons why beach hotels are the ideal choice for those visiting Portland.
In this blog post, we'll explore the top reasons why choosing a beach hotel is the perfect option for your trip to Portland. Whether you're looking for a relaxing getaway or a fun-filled beach vacation, there are plenty of benefits to staying at a beach hotel in this coastal city.
So, if you're ready to learn more about why beach hotels are the best choice for your trip to Portland, keep reading! We'll discuss the unique atmosphere, convenient location, and unbeatable amenities that beach hotels have to offer in this charming coastal city.
Portland Accommodation lists:
Best Beach Hotels in Portland
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The Westin Portland Harborview Hotel
Located 5 minutes' walk from Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine, the property lies a few minutes drive from shopping venues such as Monument Town Square. The Westin Portland Harborview is also within 1.4 km of such natural sights as Western Promenade Elevated Park.
Its' prime location gives access to sports attractions like the Minor League baseball stadium "Hadlock Field", which is a 17-minute walk away.
The rooms at this Portland property are fitted with an iron/ironing board and air conditioner as well as coffee/tea making equipment. Certain units feature comfortable interior along with carpet flooring. Together with a bath and an additional toilet, the private bathrooms have hairdryers and toiletries. Guests can enjoy views of the city.
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Clarion Hotel Airport
The property is within 10 minutes' drive of Merrill Auditorium and near a train station. Sports fans will also enjoy visiting the Minor League baseball stadium "Hadlock Field", not so far from the Clarion Hotel Airport Portland.
The accommodation has a convenient location 6 minutes on foot from Congress Street.
Some of the 149 comfortable rooms come with a minibar fridge and a coffee machine, and essentials such as ironing facilities and air conditioner. Guests can also use a bathtub and a shower, along with such amenities as shower caps and bath sheets.
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La Quinta By Wyndham Portland Hotel
The newly refurbished property has a central location 10 minutes' drive from Old Port. The Libby house "Victoria Mansion" is 5 minutes by car from the hotel in Portland.
The area also includes natural sights like the 55-acre Deering Oaks Public Park a walk from this accommodation.
The spacious units are appointed with ironing facilities and air conditioner, such modern amenities as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and offer private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower. For more comfort, hairdryers and complimentary toiletries together with a bathtub and a walk-in shower are provided.
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Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
The property in Old Port with cobblestone streets and brick buildings housing clothing boutiques, gourmet food stores, and souvenir shops, approximately a 10-minute ride from the longtime Deering Oaks Park. Portland Downtown Historic District is a few minutes drive from the Regency Hotel & Spa, while the Maine Historical Society museum "Wadsworth-Longfellow House" is merely 0.7 km away.
This 3-star accommodation is surrounded by a designer boutique and shops. Also, Portland Regency Hotel & Spa provides access to sport attractions such as the Minor League baseball stadium "Hadlock Field", which is a 5-minute ride away.
The private bathrooms are appointed with a tub and a shower, and such comforts as a hair dryer and guest toiletries.
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Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay By Ihg
The centre of Portland can be reached within 15 minutes' walk of the property, and such cultural venues as the Maine Historical Society museum "Wadsworth-Longfellow House" are just 450 metres away. The Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay, An Ihg Portland is a few minutes drive from Space, and Nine Stones Spa, where guests can indulge in relaxation, stands just 1.3 km away.
Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting East End Sandy Beach, a 5-minute ride from the accommodation.
This Portland property features 239 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as coffee/tea making facilities. A bathtub and a sauna, together with such amenities as a hair dryer and complimentary toiletries, are also at guests' disposal. A bathtub, a walk-in shower and a separate toilet are available in private bathrooms. Certain units offer views of the sea.
Hotels in Portland
Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | The Westin Portland Harborview Hotel |
Hotel with a view 🔍 | Clarion Hotel Airport |
Family Hotel 👪 | La Quinta By Wyndham Portland Hotel |
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Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square
The property in Old Port with cobblestone streets and brick buildings housing clothing boutiques, gourmet food stores, and souvenir shops is 6 km from Portland Head Lighthouse and at 450 metres from such shopping venues as Monument Town Square. Standing merely a 9-minute walk from the Libby house "Victoria Mansion", the Hyatt Place Portland-Old Port Portland is around a 20-minute walk from Fort Allen Park.
The accommodation is within easy walking distance from DiMillo's Old Port Marina.
Some of the 130 smoke-free rooms at this Portland property are furnished with a work desk, and appointed with a small refrigerator. Guests can also use a bath, along with such amenities as a hair dryer and toiletries. Certain units boast beautiful views of the sea.
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The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection
This Portland property is set in a downtown area, within 1 km of business venues like the seven-story brick Portland Observatory Tower and within easy reach of Monument Town Square. The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection Portland offers proximity to such natural sights as the longtime Deering Oaks Park (1.9 km) and East End Sandy Beach (2.2 km).
The accommodation is placed not so far from Casco Bay. You can easily find the Minor League baseball stadium "Hadlock Field" 25 minutes' walk from The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection.
Some of the 110 air-conditioned rooms at the accommodation are furnished with a sofa set, and appointed with a minibar and tea/coffee making equipment. The units are designed in a comfortable manner. The private bathrooms are equipped with hair dryers and towels. Certain units overlook the city.
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Portland Harbor Hotel
Fort Allen Park is right near this hotel, and Downtown is a 6-minute walk away. Nearly 18 minutes' walk from the 4-star hotel, business travellers will find Portland Observatory Tower.
Options for cultural tourism include Portland Head Lighthouse, set around 6 km away.
There are 84 cosy rooms at this accommodation, some of them have a stone fireplace, and modern facilities such as a flat screen TV. They come with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet along with such comforts as a hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Guests can take advantage of views of the garden.
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Embassy Suites By Hilton Portland Maine
Staying in this Portland property, you are invited to discover Old Port, located 10 minutes away by car, or visit sports venues like the Minor League baseball stadium "Hadlock Field", set approximately 10 minutes away by car. Places of worship to visit at a 2.5 km distance from the Embassy Suites By Hilton Portland Maine include the non - denominational Eastpoint Christian Church.
Entertainment options in the area feature Sable Oaks Golf Course within 2.8 km of the accommodation.
Some of the 124 comfortable rooms are equipped with ironing facilities and climate control, as well as entertainment amenities such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Furnished with couch beds, they also have soundproof windows. Together with a tub and a roll in shower, the private bathrooms come with a hairdryer and guest toiletries. Certain units overlook the courtyard.
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Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront Me Hotel
Only 12 km from the 1.8-acre urban Lincoln Park, the pet-friendly property is also within a 6-minute walk of the Libby house "Victoria Mansion". Cultural sights in the area are the non - profit Maine Craft Portland (0.6 km) and the Maine Historical Society museum "Wadsworth-Longfellow House" (0.8 km).
The hotel offers close proximity to Nine Stones Spa, which is located a mere 1.2 km away and helps strengthen mental and physical health.
Furnished with a work desk, each room is air-conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Also, there is a tea and coffee making facilities as well as a laptop-size safe and smoke detectors provided. The private bathrooms come with hair dryers and guest toiletries.
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Hilton Garden Inn Portland Airport
The accommodation is placed about 0.6 km from Portland International Jetport airport and within 4.5 km of such cultural venues as the Maine Historical Society museum "Wadsworth-Longfellow House". The Hilton Garden Inn Portland Airport stands around a 15-minute ride from Old Port.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the 55-acre Deering Oaks Public Park, which is approximately 3.8 km away.
The allergy-free rooms of the 3-star Hilton Garden Inn Portland Airport have ironing facilities and air conditioner along with coffee/tea makers. Some of the comfortable units also come with a microwave oven, a coffee maker and a fridge. Bathrooms include a bath and a shower together with comforts such as a hairdryer and towels.
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Fireside Inn & Suites Portland (Adults Only)
The property has a central location in the very heart of Portland, close to Maine Savings Pavilion at Rock Row. The nearby sports attractions are Cumberland County Civic Center Arena (7 km), and the Minor League baseball stadium "Hadlock Field" (4.8 km).
Entertainment in the area includes New England Distilling Distillery about 10 minutes by car from this Portland hotel.
Looking onto the courtyard, some rooms at the property offer a stone fireplace furnished with a wardrobe. For more comfort, hairdryers and complimentary toiletries together with a tub and a walk-in shower are provided. A bath and a walk-in shower are available in private bathrooms.
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Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront
The accommodation is placed about 10 km from Portland International Jetport airport and at walking distance from such cultural venues as the Maine Historical Society museum "Wadsworth-Longfellow House". The nearby sports attractions include the Minor League baseball stadium "Hadlock Field", about a 5-minute ride from the Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront.
Space lies a 15-minute walk away.
This welcoming accommodation welcomes guests to 120 rooms fitted with an iron/ironing board and climate control as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are appointed with a writing table, and also feature coffee/tea makers. Providing a hairdryer and free toiletries, the private bathrooms come with a shower/bath combination and a hot tub. Some of the comfortable units have views of the sea.
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Inn At St John Portland In-Town
Standing a 5-minute stroll from the Minor League baseball stadium "Hadlock Field" in Portland, the accommodation is set a stroll from Church of the Holy Spirit. The Libby house "Victoria Mansion" is also located 5 minutes by car from this Portland hotel.
The property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as the 55-acre Deering Oaks Public Park about 20 minutes' walk away.
The accommodation welcomes guests to 39 air-conditioned rooms. Some of them come with free wireless internet along with a coffeemaker. A bath and a shower, together with such comforts as a hairdryer and guest toiletries are also provided.
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Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Portland Hotel
Located in a historical district, the property is within 15 minutes' drive of Old Port. The Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Portland offers proximity to natural sights like Fore River Sanctuary Park (1.9 km) and Baxter Woods Nature Preserve (3.1 km).
Business venues in the area include convention centres close to the accommodation. The 3-star Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Portland Hotel also provides access to such sports attractions as Twin Falls Golf Club, which is around 3.2 km away.
Some of the 119 air-conditioned rooms as this property face the courtyard and comprise a patio and a balcony. They come with a tub and a separate toilet along with such comforts as hairdryers and bath sheets.
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Black Elephant Hostel
This accommodation is placed in the heart of Portland, a stroll away from Monument Town Square. The lake is about 5 minutes' walk away. Guests can enjoy American snacks and meals in Tomaso's Canteen located about 5 minutes' walk away.
Black Elephant Hostel is set within a 5-minute drive of East End Sandy Beach.
The Portland accommodation offers 49 rooms. A separate toilet and a shower are provided.
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West End Inn
The property is placed about 10 km from Portland International Jetport airport and 15 minutes' drive from such cultural venues as Portland Head Lighthouse. The nearby sports attractions are Cumberland County Civic Center Arena (1.8 km), and the Minor League baseball stadium "Hadlock Field" (1.9 km).
This 3-star hotel is a 5-minute stroll from Second Parish Orthodox Presbyterian Church and within arm's reach of West End.
Along with a shower, the private bathrooms are fitted with hair dryers and bath sheets.
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Hampton Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront
Situated in the Downtown Portland district of Portland, around 5 minutes' drive from the abandoned Fort Gorges, the accommodation is within walking distance of Casco Bay. Located within a 5-minute walk of Old Port, the Hampton Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront is close to DiMillo's Old Port Marina.
The area offers shopping experience such as Monument Town Square about 11 minutes on foot from the property.
Some of the non-smoking units feature cable channels as well as coffee and tea making facilities. Private bathrooms also include toiletries and bath sheets.
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Blind Tiger Portland - Danforth Street Guest House
Located within a 5-minute walk of Portland Fire Museum, the property lies within 10 minutes' stroll of shopping venues such as Moody Lords Vinyl Record Store. A 5-minute ride from the Blind Tiger Portland - Danforth Street, business travellers will find Portland Observatory Tower.
Also, the accommodation is nearly a 5-minute drive from the Minor League baseball stadium "Hadlock Field".
The 9 rooms at this Portland property include a sunny terrace and a seating area. Some of the rooms feature comfortable decor furnished with a wardrobe. Guests can use a shower together with a hairdryer and slippers. A separate toilet and a shower are available in en suite bathrooms.
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Motel 6-Portland, Me
The accommodation puts you in the very heart of Portland, within 10 minutes' drive of Arts District. The 2-star hotel also gives access to Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine, which is 15 minutes away by car.
Options for cultural tourism include the Maine Historical Society museum "Wadsworth-Longfellow House", set about a 15-minute ride away.
Some of the air-conditioned units feature WiFi and a TV with cable channels as well as a mini-refrigerator. The rooms have a private bathroom. Providing a tub and a roll in shower, the bathrooms are also equipped with towels.
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The Francis Hotel
Portland centre can be reached within 20 minutes' walk, and sports attractions such as the Minor League baseball stadium "Hadlock Field" are 900 metres away. The Francis Portland offers proximity to such natural sights as Congress Square Park (0.8 km) and the 55-acre Deering Oaks Public Park (1.8 km).
This Portland property also provides access to shopping attractions like Monument Town Square, which are merely 1.2 km away.
All 17 rooms are allergy-free and equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests can use a walk-in shower together with hairdryers and dressing gowns.
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Courtyard By Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront Hotel
The property is located in the very heart of Portland, at walking distance to Maine Jewish Museum and close to a motorway. The longtime Lincoln Park is within 13 minutes' stroll of the lovely Courtyard By Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront, and Portland International Jetport airport is 10 km away.
The longtime Deering Oaks Park is accessible within a 25-minute walk.
The units also face the sea.
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Hampton Inn & Suites Portland West
The property is placed about 10 km from Portland International Jetport airport and within 6 km of such cultural venues as the well-respected Portland Museum of Art. You can visit Thompson Point that is around a 10-minute ride from the Hampton Inn & Suites Portland West.
The 475-acre public Edward Payson Park is around a 10-minute ride from the accommodation.
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The Chadwick Bed And Breakfast
Portland centre can be reached within 25 minutes' walk, and sports attractions such as the Minor League baseball stadium "Hadlock Field" are 1.5 km away. Within 26 km of the hotel, business travellers will find the historic maritime signal Portland Observatory Tower.
The nearby cultural attractions include the well-respected Portland Museum of Art, which is 5 minutes by car from the property.
Some of the comfortable rooms of the accommodation face the city, and comprise a balcony and a sitting area. The units are designed in a comfortable manner. Offering a shower and a bath, the bathrooms are fitted with hair dryers and bathrobes.
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Residence Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront
Set 17 minutes on foot from Space, the property also gives access to such sports venues as the multi - purpose Fitzpatrick Stadium, which is only 500 metres away. The seven-story brick Portland Observatory Tower is at a moderate distance from the Residence Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront in Portland.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to East End Beach, which is a 16-minute walk away. Cultural experience in the area feature the well - respected Portland Museum of Art, situated only 1.5 km from Residence Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront.
Furnished with a sofa and a writing desk, the 179 rooms also include such conveniences as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with tea and coffee making equipment. They are outfitted with spacious decor. Featuring toiletries and towels, the private bathrooms are also equipped with a hot tub and a shower.
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Ac Hotel Portland Downtown-Waterfront, Me
This hotel is merely a 5-minute walk from Visit Portland Maine Visitor Center, in the immediate vicinity of Fore Street. Nine Stones Spa is a minute's walk from the hotel, while Portland International Jetport airport is 10 km from it.
The accommodation is placed just a short drive from Casco Bay. Overlooking Casco Bay, Ac Hotel By Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront, Me is merely a 6-minute walk from Old Port.
Offering amenities such as hairdryers and towels, the bathrooms also feature a separate toilet. Some of the modern units have views of the city.