Title: Visit Benton: 2026 Travel Guide for Benton, Waterville | Expedia.com [Hotels in Benton](https://expedia.com/Benton-Hotels.d553248635975865727.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Benton](https://expedia.com/Benton-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635975865727.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Benton](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Benton.d553248635975865727.Car-Rental-Guide)[Benton Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Benton.d553248635975865727.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Benton, ME ## Travel Guide ## Visit Benton Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975865727) - Benton Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Benton ![Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waterville - North by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/810000/802200/802109/0b519be7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waterville - North by IHG 332 Main St Waterville ME $86 nightly $94 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waterville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (887 reviews) ROOM was clean, heat works well. Felt safe for parking car.We had gifts for niece in back nothing was touched.Pool was refreshing and Warm enough for March. We definitely like staying here. Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F22%2F2026&endDate=3%2F23%2F2026&selected=802109&PinnedHotelID=802109&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975865727) ![Best Western Plus Waterville Grand Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22100/22003/c76e225a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus Waterville Grand Hotel 375 Main Street Waterville ME $95 nightly $104 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waterville. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews) I travel for business. Out of the 365 days in the year- I stayed in a hotel 279 last year. ... this Best Western is an absolute disaster. 1\. Rude & unprofessional front desk staff 2\. Unsafe rooms- my door did not latch causing it to swing open on its own 3\. The wall temperature unit leaked so badly ... Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=22003&PinnedHotelID=22003&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975865727) ![Fireside Inn & Suites Waterville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19700/19607/w4224h2819x5y5-25572f1f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fireside Inn & Suites Waterville 376 Main Street Waterville ME Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $106 nightly $116 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Waterville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) My room was very clean and comfortable. The staff was very nice. I will stay here again. Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=19607&PinnedHotelID=19607&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975865727) [See all 378 properties in Benton](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026®ionId=553248635975865727) 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. ![Cozy Cabin By The Pond, Sleeps 2](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69920000/69915400/69915329/bbcbfdac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy Cabin By The Pond, Sleeps 2 Waldo ME Stay at this cabin in Belfast. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attraction Waterfall Arts is located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (199 reviews) John was very friendly and a helpful as well as wonderful host! The Cozy Cabin was well kept, clean and cozy indeed! You will love it! Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Camden-Hotels-Cozy-Cabin-By-The-Pond.h69915329.Hotel-Information) ![Cozy Long Pond Cottage: community access, private mooring & shared dock.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99730000/99724000/99723919/4752e26e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy Long Pond Cottage: community access, private mooring & shared dock. Rome ME Stay at this vacation home in Oakland. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Belgrade Lakes Golf and Belgrade Lakes Chain are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews) The cottage was beautiful. Everything inside was new or in new condition. The host was also excellent. During our stay we conversed like we were old friends. Cottage was surprisingly well stocked. I would literally want to stay there again. Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Oakland-Hotels-Cozy-Long-Pond-Cottage-Community-Access.h99723919.Hotel-Information) ![Lake Retreat on North Pond - Belgrade Lakes Region](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66480000/66472800/66472746/w1170h1551x0y0-9f14079f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lake Retreat on North Pond - Belgrade Lakes Region Smithfield ME Book a stay at this beach cottage in Smithfield. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews) We had a beautiful week in Smithfield. The main house was a great place for our family dinners,for our family of 18\. There's everything you need and the beds were super comfortable. The lake was warm but very shallow. Great area for hiking as well. We even went rollerskating next-door. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Benton hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975865727&startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15)[Mar 14 - Mar 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975865727&startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975865727&startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16)[Mar 15 - Mar 16](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975865727&startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975865727&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975865727&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Sunsets in Colby](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10461/0c0173f9-913b-4b9a-8d33-97e7e4d62942.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Colby College Explore the campus of Colby College, during your trip to Waterville. 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