South Portland, ME

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Portland Head Lighthouse
Portland Head Lighthouse
Portland Harbor aerial view from Eastern Promenade in East End, city of Portland, Maine ME, USA.
H3M0PA South Portland, Maine, USA at the Portland Breakwater Light.
The Portland Breakwater Light aka Bug Light.  located in South Portland, ME near the campus of Southern Maine CC.  The light was built in 1875 and represents the 2nd light here.  The light was restored in 1989 and reactivated in 2002.  
The light is part of a beautiful park that overlooks the harbor.  This area was once a shipyard used to build Liberty Ships for the war effort durring WW2.
This is a great location to come to watch fireworks on July 4th, have a nice walk or have a picnic and watch the ship traffic.

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Where to stay in South Portland

Bug Light

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 Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse.

Willard Beach
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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 Willard Beach and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal.

Ferry Village
Bug light lighthouse in Portland, Maine at sunset as a sailboat sails into the harbor

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
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

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 Victoria Mansion.

Willard
Panoramic view  of the harbor of Portland, Maine, New England, USA

Knightville

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

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Loveitts Field

While there might not be top attractions in Loveitts Field, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Willard Beach and Goddard Mansion.

Loveitts Field
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland

4 out of 5
363 Maine Mall Rd South Portland ME
$81 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
$88 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Total with taxes and fees
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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,354 reviews)
The bartender kept thr bar open until 12 and took care of us all

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
Tru by Hilton Portland Airport Area

Tru by Hilton Portland Airport Area

2.5 out of 5
369 Maine Mall Road South Portland ME
$73 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$80 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,736 reviews)
Below averagebut ok

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Tru by Hilton Portland Airport Area
Long Creek Hotel by IHG

Long Creek Hotel by IHG

2.5 out of 5
171 Philbrook Ave South Portland ME
$75 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$82 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Suprisingly neat, didn't smell bad, fairly clean, would stay here again

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Long Creek Hotel by IHG
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
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Victoria Mansion and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
Great rooms and furnishings

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

The Weldon Hotel
HomeAwhile

HomeAwhile

3.5 out of 5
205 Southborough Drive Scarborough ME
Stay at this aparthotel in Scarborough. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Maine Mall and Nonesuch River Golf Club are ...
HomeAwhile
Charming Studio apartment with WiFi, AC in welcoming Portland

Charming Studio apartment with WiFi, AC in welcoming Portland

Portland ME
Stay at this apartment in Portland. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Eastern Promenade and East End Beach are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Cozy enough stay for 2 people! Heat worked well, had the essentials. Definitely some quirky ceiling levels walking up but plenty of space once you’re up there

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025

Charming Studio apartment with WiFi, AC in welcoming Portland
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

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