Saco, ME

Travel Guide

Saco showing a small town or village
Ferry Beach State Park showing general coastal views and a beach as well as a small group of people
Saco featuring a beach, general coastal views and a coastal town
Ferry Beach State Park featuring forest scenes and a garden
Saco Museum

Where to stay in Saco

Camp Ellis 
Saco, Maine

Camp Ellis

While visiting Camp Ellis, you might make a stop by sights like Camp Ellis Beach and Saco River.

Camp Ellis
Saco showing wetlands

Saco Historic District

While there might not be top attractions in Saco Historic District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Engine and Biddeford City Theater.

Saco Historic District
Saco showing wetlands

Downtown Saco

While visiting Downtown Saco, you might make a stop by sights like Saco River and Saco Museum.

Downtown Saco
Ferry Beach State Park showing general coastal views and a beach as well as a small group of people

Ferry Beach

While visiting Ferry Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Ferry Beach State Park and Ferry Beach.

Ferry Beach
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Kinney Shores

While there might not be top attractions in Kinney Shores, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pirate's Cove and Old Orchard Beach.

Kinney Shores
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Bay View

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bay View and surrounding area, you can visit Ferry Beach and Ferry Beach State Park.

Bay View
Ramada by Wyndham Saco/Old Orchard Beach Area

Ramada by Wyndham Saco/Old Orchard Beach Area

2.5 out of 5
352 North St Saco ME
$75 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$82 total
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Saco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Check-in was quick & easy. Our room was clean & comfortable.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Saco/Old Orchard Beach Area
Wagon Wheel Motel

Wagon Wheel Motel

2.5 out of 5
726 Portland Rd Saco ME
Stay at this motel in Saco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (257 reviews)
Great Place to Stay
Our stay was great. It was a nice place to sleep and close to all the locations we wanted to explore. It was a cozy stay and the woman I was communicating with was very friendly. The motel room itself was a little old and not well lit. They did a nice job decorating but you can tell there are some ...

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

Wagon Wheel Motel
Brookside Inn & Cottages

Brookside Inn & Cottages

2.5 out of 5
30 Ocean Park Rd Saco ME
$68 nightly
The price is $75 total per night from Dec 31 to Jan 1
$75 total
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Saco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (631 reviews)
Was safe and quiet. Great price for the rooms. Rooms are clean. My only complaint is how long it takes for the water to get hot, but everything is great. I would recommend 👍

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

Brookside Inn & Cottages
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! (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 Dec 14, 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 WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Ogunquit ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (398 reviews)
The location is centrally located, it’s between Wells beach and Wells harbor. There are excellent restaurants nearby that offer great seafood dishes, as well as international options. I95 is easily accessible, Portland is an easy drive, as well as Cape Elizabeth.

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

Elmwood Resort Hotel
Nautical Mile

Nautical Mile

2.5 out of 5
1072 Post Rd Wells ME
Stay at this aparthotel in Wells. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Ogunquit Beach and Marginal Way are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (21 reviews)
Great place to stay! Clean, lots of space made it very comfortable, having the kitchen was great, and location is ideal.

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

Nautical Mile
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 Saco

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
36
5 - Excellent 32%
4 - Good
63
4 - Good 55%
3 - Okay
14
3 - Okay 12%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Quaint little town, within driving distance from Portland, Maine. Charming, quiet, and relaxing with scenic views and friendly residents. Excellent seafood with views of the water at Huot's!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Went to Merrill Auditorium to see Nutcracker and out to dinner in Portland

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

It's not bad but the weather didn't help.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Very close to university of New England so we visit nice to know hotel us close and clean and affordable

4/5 - Good

Go Rose

Arrived without knowing it had a carnival atmosphere

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

The highway the motel is on is busy and noisy. Hard to make a left turn. We had to drive to find a restaurant and coffee in the morning. It was a quick drive to Old Orchard Beach and that is the only thing I liked about it.

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