The Best Hotels Closest to Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Wells for 2026

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A reception area with two illuminated counters, a modern light fixture, and a tiled floor.

A modern restaurant with booths and tables, a wooden ceiling, and a large window overlooking greenery.

A narrow hallway leading to a bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

1. Holiday Inn Express Wells-Ogunquit-Kennebunk by IHG

5.6 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

scott

￥16,276

￥17,741 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted paddleboard display.

A modern living room with a dining area, featuring a sofa set, a round coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A swimming pool with a 5ft 1in depth, surrounded by chairs and tables, with a ceiling light and a clock on the wall.

2. Hampton Inn Kennebunk Kennebunkport

6.7 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

George

￥16,715

￥18,220 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A lobby with a fireplace, patterned chairs, a round table, and a large painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a decorative wooden mirror.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating options including tables and chairs.

A hotel entrance with a brick facade, a covered walkway, and a bench.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Wells-Ogunquit

6.1 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

James

￥19,307

￥21,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A covered walkway leading to a beach with a view of the ocean.

A multi-level outdoor deck with lounge chairs and a pool.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table with chairs, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean.

4. Atlantic Oceanfront Hotel

Wells Beach, 5.1 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Christopher

￥17,991

￥19,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and framed pictures on the wall.

A two-story house with a covered porch, a small garden, and a garage with an ice maker.

A swimming pool with blue umbrellas and lounge chairs, surrounded by a fence and trees.

A house with a blue garage door, white siding, and a wooden deck.

5. Wells Moody Motel

Moody, 9 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

richard

￥10,846

￥12,474 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A sign for 'The Milestone' with amenities including a heated pool, Jacuzzi, WiFi, fitness center, and continental breakfast.

A garden with white chairs, a wooden deck, and a house in the background.

A motel with a two-story structure, multiple balconies, and a parking area with several cars.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and trees.

6. Ogunquit - The Milestone

9.9 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Michelle

￥11,225

￥12,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A room with three wicker chairs, a round table, and a large mirror.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, two Christmas trees, and a sign that reads "The Sundial Inn."

A person seated on a balcony with a view of the sea, white chairs, and a red mug.

A coastal beach scene with a rocky foreground, a sandy beach, and a row of houses with a view of the sea.

7. The Beach House Inn

4.5 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Randy

￥20,934

￥22,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A house with a brick facade, a white door, and two windows with shutters. There is a porch with a bench.

A bedroom with a large bed, two chairs, a desk, and a dresser. There are windows with curtains, a ceiling light, and a mirror on the wall.

A residential driveway leading to a house surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A property with a well-maintained lawn, outdoor seating area with white chairs, and a brick building with a porch.

8. Towne Lyne Motel

9.5 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Jacqueline

￥11,235

￥15,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a wall-mounted compass.

A plate with a waffle, strawberries, and whipped cream.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a mirror.

A hotel with a sign reading "King's Port Inn" and "Jacuzzi Suites" visible.

9. Kings Port Inn

5.7 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Mary

￥18,958

￥26,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A stone fire pit with flames in an outdoor dining area.

A sign for The Admiral's Inn with a message board and a flower bed.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

A hotel with a pool area, multiple balconies, and a row of rooms with a consistent architectural style.

10. The Admiral's Inn Resort

12.3 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Catherine

￥16,213

￥20,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A spacious cafeteria with multiple tables and chairs, a large TV screen, and a clear view of the outside.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items.

A multi-story Holiday Inn Express hotel with a parking lot and surrounding greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view, and a wall-mounted TV.

11. Holiday Inn Express Biddeford by IHG

15.8 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

James

￥11,852

￥12,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a wooden fence on either side.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows overlooking a pool area.

12. Gorges Grant Hotel

10.9 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

JOHN

￥20,254

￥26,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A coastal view with a grassy area, boats, and a building with a porch.

A porch with hanging flower baskets, a closed office sign, and a brick wall.

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

A restaurant with wooden chairs and tables, a TV mounted on the wall, and large windows with an 'OPEN' sign.

13. Ogunquit Tides Resort

10.6 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Yulia

￥11,645

￥12,693 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A beachside hotel with a sandy beach, umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A marina with boats docked, a wooden pier, and a bridge in the background.

A pathway leading to a building with a balcony.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

14. Norseman Resort

11.4 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Timothy

￥28,286

￥30,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Port Inn,' a black door, and a light fixture above the door.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a potted plant with blue flowers, and a pool.

A dining area with a glass table, bowls of snacks, and a framed picture on the wall.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

15. Port Inn & Suites Kennebunk, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.5 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Juan

￥12,657

￥15,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A large, multi-story hotel with a waterfront view, docked boats, and lush greenery.

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a view of greenery in the background.

A sunlit room with wicker furniture, large windows, and ceiling fans.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

16. Nonantum Resort

6.2 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Marci

￥30,804

￥39,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A waterfront patio with Adirondack chairs and a view of a beach and ocean.

A well-lit living room with a white sofa, blue cushions, a coffee table with a decorative bowl, and a large potted plant.

A buffet setup with a juice dispenser, a variety of food items, and a decorative vase with flowers.

17. Terrace by the Sea

11.7 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Karin

￥24,070

￥26,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A coastal landscape with rocky shores, clear blue water, and greenery.

A two-story house with a dark brown exterior, multiple windows, and a black metal fence with flower planters.

A two-story building with a traditional architectural style, featuring a stone foundation, multiple windows, and a front porch with steps leading to the entrance.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a vase with flowers, and a framed picture on the wall.

18. Sea Rose Suites

12.4 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Sarah

￥17,224

￥19,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a front office, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a well-lit entrance.

A rectangular swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and umbrellas, set against a backdrop of dense trees.

A beach with a sailboat in the distance.

A door with a glass panel and a white picket fence visible through the glass.

19. Footbridge North Hotel

3.9 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Thomas

￥9,954

￥11,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings with a gazebo-like structure.

A row of sun loungers with cushions, wooden flooring, and white umbrellas.

A large outdoor chess set on a grassy lawn with a white house in the background.

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

20. Driftaway Hotel and Pool

9.7 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Stephanie

￥20,338

￥25,613 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express Wells-Ogunquit-Kennebunk by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 732 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Kennebunk Kennebunkport	9.4 Exceptional 880 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Wells-Ogunquit	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Atlantic Oceanfront Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 382 reviews	View
Wells Moody Motel	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge Hotel Reviews

Tallwood Motel Wells

10/10 Excellent

"For the price and location it was a great hotel."

Port Inn & Suites Kennebunk, an Ascend Collection Hotel

8/10 Good

"A convenient place on the main road through this delightful town. Staff were very pleasant and the accommodation was absolutely fine. Well located for exploring the surrounding area."

The Beach House Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely location and excellent view of the beach."

Kennebunk Gallery Motel & Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"What a sweet find. We stayed in Cabin 1. It was very clean, two bedrooms with queen beds, a living room/kitchenette. The kitchen had a large sink, small fridge, microwave, coffee maker and toaster. There were even dishes and utensils. A nice table with two chairs and there was a sofa in the living area. There was only one small step up to the deck and entry door which made unloading the car easy. Great place to stay! We will definitely stay here again."

Stunning 5BR home w/ pool, beautiful yard, near beach, sleeps 8–16 comfortably

10/10 Excellent

"This was the perfect rental for a large family with kids! We had 14 people-8 adults & 6 kids, and were all very comfortable with plenty of space. The kids enjoyed taking walks on the quiet street and the “Cousin cove” bedroom. Everything we needed was provided, hope we can come back next year!"

Drakes Island Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place! Provided everything we needed especially for our doggie 🐶 Thank You for your hospitality! We will be back!"

Ocean View Dog Friendly Cottage 4-min to Kennebunkport

10/10 Excellent

"So cute! Fun place!"

Drakes Island Beach Front Breathtaking Property : Oceanviews and Sandy Beach !

10/10 Excellent

"One of the only complaints I had was the barbecue was hooked up to a propane tank and not natural gas and the propane tank was empty, but the owners had someone come in and exchange it right away."

Private Family Heated Pool Home near Kennebunkport

8/10 Good

"Pool was lovely"

Other attractions near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

A sign for the Muskie Trail with directions to restrooms and the Mather Auditorium.

Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms

9.0/10 (57 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Wells when you stop by Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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An aerial view of a coastal town with a long sandy beach, houses along the shore, and a forested area in the background.

Kennebunk Beach

9.6/10 (122 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kennebunk Beach during your trip to Kennebunk? Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Bette-Jean's

6.4/10 (9 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Bette-Jean's during your trip to Wells. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve

9.0/10 (57 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, a lovely green space in Wells. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Johnson Hall Museum

6.2/10 (11 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Johnson Hall Museum during your travels in Wells. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Parsons Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Parsons Beach during your trip to Kennebunk? Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Merriland Farms Golf Course

7.8/10 (22 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Wells at Merriland Farms Golf Course. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Kennebunk Dog Park

8.2/10 (22 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kennebunk Dog Park, a lovely green space in Kennebunk. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge?

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is located in a family-friendly area of Wells known for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 6 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge?

Located a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, Tallwood Motel Wells is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices within 5 miles include Port Inn & Suites Kennebunk, an Ascend Collection Hotel and Drakes Island Resort.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge?

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, click here.

What can I see and do near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Brick Store Museum and First Families Kennebunkport Museum. Learn about local history at Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms and Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall. Local parks like Kennebunkport Village Green, Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, and Kennebunk Dog Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express Wells-Ogunquit-Kennebunk by IHG

2. Hampton Inn Kennebunk Kennebunkport

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Wells-Ogunquit

4. Atlantic Oceanfront Hotel

5. Wells Moody Motel

6. Ogunquit - The Milestone

7. The Beach House Inn

8. Towne Lyne Motel

9. Kings Port Inn

10. The Admiral's Inn Resort

11. Holiday Inn Express Biddeford by IHG

12. Gorges Grant Hotel

13. Ogunquit Tides Resort

14. Norseman Resort

15. Port Inn & Suites Kennebunk, an Ascend Collection Hotel

16. Nonantum Resort

17. Terrace by the Sea

18. Sea Rose Suites

19. Footbridge North Hotel

20. Driftaway Hotel and Pool

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Top Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge Hotel Reviews

Tallwood Motel Wells

Port Inn & Suites Kennebunk, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Beach House Inn

Kennebunk Gallery Motel & Cottages

Stunning 5BR home w/ pool, beautiful yard, near beach, sleeps 8–16 comfortably

Drakes Island Resort

Ocean View Dog Friendly Cottage 4-min to Kennebunkport

Drakes Island Beach Front Breathtaking Property : Oceanviews and Sandy Beach !

Private Family Heated Pool Home near Kennebunkport

Other attractions near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms

Kennebunk Beach

Bette-Jean's

Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve

Johnson Hall Museum

Parsons Beach

Merriland Farms Golf Course

Kennebunk Dog Park

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