The Best Hotels Closest to Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth - 2026 Updated Prices

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A view from a window overlooking a body of water with a distant shoreline, a vase with flowers, and a glass on a table.

A beach with a sandy shore, calm water, and a clear sky.

A dining table with a white tablecloth, two folded napkins, and two wooden chairs. The table is positioned near large windows offering a view of a body of water and greenery.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a large chandelier, and a set of double doors with glass panels.

1. The McKernan Inn

3.2 km from Portland Head Light

Kathy

฿6,751

฿7,358 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a kitchen in the background.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a welcome mat, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A modern hotel with a blue facade and a stone accent wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted lamp.

2. Casco Bay Hotel Portland Airport - Maine Mall, an Ascend Collection Hotel

9.8 km from Portland Head Light

Emma

฿2,460

฿2,681 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

A modern bar area with a counter, stools, and a menu display.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a brick fireplace.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear water, a diving board, and a sunlit area with lounge chairs.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Portland Airport

10.8 km from Portland Head Light

Roua

฿3,740

฿4,076 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern food court with a central counter, refrigerated display, and seating area.

A modern hotel reception area with a curved desk, a digital display, and a view of the outside.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, tables, and decorative lighting fixtures.

A modern kiosk with a variety of snacks and beverages, a sign for a 24/7 market, and a breakfast area with a view of the cityscape.

4. Tru by Hilton Portland Airport Area

10.5 km from Portland Head Light

Kateryna

฿2,744

฿2,991 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A spacious living area with two blue armchairs, a small white table, and a large window with blinds.

A hotel lobby with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, leather armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a staircase leading to another area.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and various appliances including a coffee maker, waffle maker, and hot water dispenser.

An outdoor seating area with metal chairs and a round table, surrounded by greenery and a brick building in the background.

5. Comfort Inn South Portland Airport

10.2 km from Portland Head Light

Jane

฿2,408

฿2,625 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A multi-story building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and awnings.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a lamp, a television, and a brick wall.

A breakfast bar with various food items, a clock, and a mirror.

A sign for "The Inn at St. John" with a pineapple emblem.

6. Inn at St John Portland In-Town

6.6 km from Portland Head Light

Steven

฿2,547

฿2,776 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bed in the adjacent room.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a green wall, a staircase, and a seating area with orange chairs.

A modern cafeteria with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with food items, and a sign that reads "Delight."

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by chairs and tables, and large windows providing natural light.

7. Spark by Hilton Portland Airport Maine Mall

10.7 km from Portland Head Light

Sharion

฿2,537

฿2,765 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, and a tiled wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a door leading to another room.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a TV, and a breakfast sign.

8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT/Maine Med

7 km from Portland Head Light

Michael

฿2,694

฿2,980 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A brick building with a sign reading "WAYPOINT" and outdoor seating with tables, chairs, and a fire pit.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone-patterned wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a brick wall.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a fireplace, and large windows.

9. Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Maine

8.8 km from Portland Head Light

Robert

฿3,994

฿4,419 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise balls, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern room with a round glass table, four grey chairs, a large window with a view, a framed picture on the wall, and a potted plant.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a kitchen area with a sink and cabinets.

10. HomeAwhile

10.9 km from Portland Head Light

amanda

฿3,591

฿3,914 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, TV, and a kitchenette in the background.

A coffee station with two coffee makers, a coffee dispenser, and various coffee pods and cups.

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher.

A conference room with tables and chairs, a projector screen, and a patterned carpet.

11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites South Portland by IHG

10.6 km from Portland Head Light

Edward

฿3,195

฿3,483 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of a lighthouse through a mural.

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a blue sofa, and a chandelier.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a buffet counter, and a clock on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, clear glass walls, and a few chairs.

12. Clarion Pointe South Portland

7.9 km from Portland Head Light

Kurt

฿1,715

฿1,870 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling and blue lounge chairs around it.

A spacious lobby with leather booths, a reception desk, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A stone sign with "DOUBLETREE BY HILTON" in front of a building with large windows and a landscaped garden.

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining areas, a bar, and a television screen displaying a tennis match.

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland

10.5 km from Portland Head Light

Amy

฿2,454

฿2,675 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a flat-screen TV, and wine bottles on shelves.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a tiled floor and walls.

A dining area with a long table, a glass jar with fruit slices, and several granola bars on a plate.

14. Hilton Garden Inn Portland Airport

9.1 km from Portland Head Light

Catelyn

฿3,829

฿4,237 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A swimming pool with a stone wall and a window.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a large windowed building, and a tree.

A cozy log cabin interior with a bed, a reading chair, and a fireplace.

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, potted plants, and a blue floor.

15. Best Western Merry Manor Inn

7.9 km from Portland Head Light

Shawn

฿4,288

฿4,674 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A covered porch with white railings, wicker furniture, and a small lighthouse model.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a TV, and a chair.

A kitchen with a dishwasher, a coffee machine, and two wicker chairs.

A kitchen with granite countertops, wicker chairs, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine.

16. Americas Best Value Inn Scarborough Portland

11.9 km from Portland Head Light

Michael

฿2,152

฿2,346 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden sauna with benches and a tiled floor.

A hotel entrance with a wooden door, a glass entrance, and a metal handrail.

A covered patio area with a glass table and metal chairs, surrounded by a wooden pergola.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

17. Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

11.5 km from Portland Head Light

Dugald

฿3,330

฿3,684 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious living room with a large window, a round coffee table, and two wooden chairs.

A modern kitchen with a central island, two stools, and a dining area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a marble backsplash, two wooden stools, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of buildings outside.

18. The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street

5.3 km from Portland Head Light

Christie

฿6,962

฿7,588 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a street with buildings and parked cars.

A reception area with two wooden reception desks labeled 'eighteen95 restaurant' and 'Valet'.

A hot tub area with a tiled floor, a wooden bench, a potted plant, and towels on a rack.

A bar area with multiple seating options, including bar stools and chairs, and a bar counter with a variety of bottles and glasses.

19. Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

5.3 km from Portland Head Light

Brian

฿4,488

฿4,966 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A pool table with balls, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a yellow armchair, and a red armchair. There are two floor lamps, a flat-screen TV, and patterned wallpaper.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a well-lit lobby area.

20. Aloft by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront ME

5.1 km from Portland Head Light

Aubrey

฿3,116

฿3,448 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Portland Head Light

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The McKernan Inn	9.2 Wonderful 154 reviews	View
Casco Bay Hotel Portland Airport - Maine Mall, an Ascend Collection Hotel	8.4 Very good 2,960 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Portland Airport	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton Portland Airport Area	8.8 Excellent 1,783 reviews	View
Comfort Inn South Portland Airport	8.4 Very good 2,416 reviews	View

Top Portland Head Light Hotel Reviews

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Easy access for walking downtown and for driving to destinations. Friendly staff Loved our trip and stay"

Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"The suite was wonderful. What a great location and view. The staff was very helpful and cheerful. Highly recommended this Hotel."

Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great location. Very walkable in Old port"

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Location is great and within walking distance of just about everything. They have a great shuttle to and from the airport, which will also take you to places in town, if needed. Great indoor pool, with separate men's and women's saunas! Super nice! Workout room which is very reasonable too. Complimentary coffee and hot tea, with a small sundries room which has snacks, yogurt, and necessities."

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

8/10 Good

"Hot tub was out of working order for my entire stay."

The Westin Portland Harborview

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent breakfast! Must include if you are able to! We honestly found parking on the street for free each night if you don’t mind hunting for a spot and walking a tad. Worth saving on parking in my opinion."

The McKernan Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Off the beaten path. Wonderful staff. Loved it."

Fortland Island Campground

10/10 Excellent

"Such a beautiful experience."

Inn On Peaks Island

8/10 Good

"Perfect Place to stay on the Island!"

Other attractions near Portland Head Light

A lighthouse on a rocky coastline with clear blue skies.

Fort Williams Park

9.4/10 (148 reviews)

New England’s iconic lighthouses are much revered and photographed. Visit this park to see one that symbolizes the Down East image.

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A lighthouse on a breakwater, a grassy area with a path, and calm water with boats.

Fort Preble

8.8/10 (129 reviews)

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.

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Goddard Mansion

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Cape Elizabeth with a visit to Goddard Mansion. Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Big Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Big Beach during your trip to Portland? Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its great live music.

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Willard Beach

8.2/10 (161 reviews)

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

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House Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at House Island during your travels in Portland. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its entertainment choices.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Portland Head Light?

Portland Head Light is located in a welcoming area of Cape Elizabeth known for its beautiful ocean views and great live music scene. You'll find 470 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Portland Head Light?

Portland Harbor Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. It's located 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Portland Head Light. Other good options within a few miles include Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG and Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Portland Head Light?

Expedia has 470 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Portland Head Light.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Portland Head Light, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Portland Head Light.

What can I see and do near Portland Head Light?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad, Portland Museum of Art or Fifth Maine Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Victoria Mansion, State Theatre and Cape Elizabeth Light to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Merrill Auditorium, Port City Music Hall and Lyric Music Theater.

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Our top choices for Portland Head Light hotels

1. The McKernan Inn

2. Casco Bay Hotel Portland Airport - Maine Mall, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3. Courtyard by Marriott Portland Airport

4. Tru by Hilton Portland Airport Area

5. Comfort Inn South Portland Airport

6. Inn at St John Portland In-Town

7. Spark by Hilton Portland Airport Maine Mall

8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT/Maine Med

9. Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Maine

10. HomeAwhile

11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites South Portland by IHG

12. Clarion Pointe South Portland

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland

14. Hilton Garden Inn Portland Airport

15. Best Western Merry Manor Inn

16. Americas Best Value Inn Scarborough Portland

17. Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

18. The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street

19. Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

20. Aloft by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront ME

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Top Portland Head Light Hotel Reviews

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

The Westin Portland Harborview

The McKernan Inn

Fortland Island Campground

Inn On Peaks Island

Other attractions near Portland Head Light

Fort Williams Park

Fort Preble

Goddard Mansion

Big Beach

Willard Beach

House Island

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