Willard Beach Travel Guide

South Portland

Photo by Karen Rinaldo-green
Photo by Karen Rinaldo-green
Photo by Karen Rinaldo-green
Photo by Karen Rinaldo-green
Photo by Karen Rinaldo-green
Photo by Karen Rinaldo-green

Popular places to visit

Fort Preble showing wild flowers

Southern Maine Community College

Walk around the campus at Southern Maine Community College during your visit to South Portland. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Southern Maine Community College
Bug Light

Bug Light

You can find out about the history of South Portland with a trip to Bug Light. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.

Bug Light
Fort Preble showing a lighthouse and a garden as well as a small group of people

Fort Preble

On the South Portland waterfront, survey the scene of the Battle of Portland Harbor, which is the only known Civil War conflict fought in Maine.

Fort Preble

Willard Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Willard Beach during your travels in South Portland?

Willard Beach

Maine Mall

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Maine Mall during your stay in South Portland. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.

Maine Mall

South Portland Historical Society Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at South Portland Historical Society Museum in South Portland. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.

South Portland Historical Society Museum

Things to do

Portland: Sightseeing Cruise to Portland Head Light

Portland: Sightseeing Cruise to Portland Head Light

฿1,179
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Portland: Sightseeing Cruise to Portland Head Light
Port City Light Cruise

Port City Lights Cruise

฿1,277
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Port City Lights Cruise
Portland: Land and Sea Tour Duck Tour with a Guide

Portland: Land and Sea Tour Duck Tour with a Guide

฿1,555
per adult
Portland: Land and Sea Tour Duck Tour with a Guide
Vintage Fire Engine Tours

Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine

฿1,277
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine
Portland: Private Island Fort Tour

Portland: Private Island Fort Tour

฿4,520
per adult
Portland: Private Island Fort Tour
Portland, Maine: Sightseeing Trolley Tour with a Guide

Portland, Maine: 60-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Trolley Tour

฿1,277
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Portland, Maine: 60-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Trolley Tour
See all activities in South Portland

Top hotels in Willard Beach

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 ฿3,750 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,750
฿4,088 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,127 reviews)
Pleasantly surprised!
"After I booked the room, I started to read some of the reviews and instantly began to regret my decision. I didn’t have time to refund it so we took a chance. I’m glad we did! I’m not sure what all the fuss was about. I saw no bugs. I thoroughly checked. Albeit the room wasn’t immaculate. Housecleaning ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Airport/Maine Mall
Germaine Inn South Portland

Germaine Inn South Portland

2 out of 5
675 Main Street I-95, Rt 1-I95 ex 45-I295 Ex 3, South Portland, ME
The price is ฿3,459 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,459
฿3,771 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Maine Mall and Thompson's Point ...
7.4/10 Good! (124 reviews)
"We loved the indoor pool, the breakfast, and the mural in the room!"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Germaine Inn South Portland
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland

3 out of 5
155 Riverside St, Portland, ME
The price is ฿4,228 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,228
฿4,678 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,046 reviews)
"I thought it was clean and well maintained. The pool and hot tub were nice. The pillows were too small though and I would have liked a bigger comforter."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland
Clarion Hotel Portland

Clarion Hotel Portland

2.5 out of 5
1230 Congress St, Portland, ME
The price is ฿4,914 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿4,914
฿5,437 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location and convenience for concert at Thompson’s Point. Easy walk!"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Clarion Hotel Portland
Comfort Inn Airport

Comfort Inn Airport

2.5 out of 5
90 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME
The price is ฿4,215 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,215
฿4,594 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,453 reviews)
"Sheets and pillows were great."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Comfort Inn Airport
The Westin Portland Harborview

The Westin Portland Harborview

4 out of 5
157 High St, Portland, ME
The price is ฿6,557 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿6,557
฿7,363 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice property could add some vending machines by ice machines for soft drinks and snacks."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

The Westin Portland Harborview
See all 2,399 properties in Willard Beach
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Willard Beach

Default Image

Willard

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

Willard
Default Image

Loveitts Field

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

Loveitts Field
Default Image

Ferry Village

While Ferry Village isn't home to many top sights, Bug Light and Willard Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ferry Village
Default Image

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
Default Image

Knightville

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

Knightville
Default Image

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

Willard Beach Travel Guide