Saco, ME

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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 Ferry Beach State Park.

Camp Ellis
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
Saco showing wetlands

Downtown Saco

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

Downtown Saco
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 Saco Museum.

Saco Historic District
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
The price is ¥11,533 per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
¥11,533
¥12,571 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15
includes taxes & 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! (1,014 reviews)
Al very good

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Saco/Old Orchard Beach Area
Brookside Inn & Cottages

Brookside Inn & Cottages

2.5 out of 5
30 Ocean Park Rd Saco ME
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥11,519 per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
¥11,519
¥12,555 total
Jan 21 - Jan 22
includes taxes & 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! (634 reviews)
Overall, it was ok. The room had a hole in the floor that was covered by the carpet, and the sink wasn’t in the bathroom. The bathroom was small, but usable. The pool was amazing! The concrete around the pool was heaving and definitely needs to be repaired. The decking in there also needs to be repaired ...

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Brookside Inn & Cottages
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

2.5 out of 5
1230 Congress St Portland ME
The price is ¥12,254 per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
¥12,254
¥13,558 total
Jan 19 - Jan 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,319 reviews)
Front desk attendant was very pleasant and helpful. Room was clean and well stocked with towels and toiletries.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
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! (91 reviews)
Location is excellent. Short walking distance to every good restaurant and shop. The property was very nice and clean. The kitchen is very well equipped. The gym is very good sized for the size of the apartment building with 13 units in it. The management’s communication was prompt and friendly and ...

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

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! (400 reviews)
Friendly staff, clean room. Pool closes early (6:45 pm) which lead to some crowding on weekend days

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Elmwood Resort Hotel
Ogunquit ocean front 1BR/1BA with deck,  short walk to beach + center of town

Ogunquit ocean front 1BR/1BA with deck, short walk to beach + center of town

Ogunquit ME
Book a stay at this beach condo in Ogunquit. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and patios. Popular attractions Ogunquit Beach and Marginal Way are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (141 reviews)
The proximity to everything! We could walk everywhere.

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

Ogunquit ocean front 1BR/1BA with deck, short walk to beach + center of town
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
1
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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