Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch
"Riverfront Hilton with pool, bar, and Great Falls views from downtown Auburn."
About The Hotel
From $143/night, the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch is a well-located, value-priced 4-star hotel on the Androscoggin River in downtown Auburn. It’s best for travelers, Bates College visitors, and families seeking a clean, river-view base with a pool, bar, and easy access to Lewiston and I-95. Staff are exceptionally warm and accommodating; the hotel underwent a major renovation in 2025, so confirm that the pool, bar, restaurant, and gym are fully open. Rooms were dated pending the refresh and some amenities closed intermittently during construction, which affected a few guests—worth a quick call to verify current conditions before booking.
What Guests Are Saying
“I travel A LOT & as a Hilton Diamond member I usually stay at Hiltons. EVERY staff member of this Hilton Garden Inn was super friendly and accommodating. Especially the evening manager, Gibson. I highly recommend this hotel if you’re traveling through Maine.” — Tina, 5 stars
“Team did a great job over a very busy week with family weekend occurring at Bates. Heather and Terry were excellent in housekeeping, Ryan at the bar was great, Jackie Morgan took care of my room requests.” — Mike E., 5 stars
“My husband and I have been loving our stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch Maine. So accommodating and comfortable! We just ordered take out with Ryan as our chef. Absolutely outstanding food! So delicious and perfectly made just to our request! Ryan is A+ and he made our night with a perfect dinner! Thank you for everything Hilton!” — Jacqueline L., 5 stars
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Stunning riverfront setting with the Great Falls and Riverwalk steps away
- Unusually friendly, responsive staff—front-desk and housekeeping earn consistent 5-star praise
- Free parking, pet-friendly, and on-site dining with a well-regarded bar
- Easy downtown Auburn location and quick highway access for regional trips
- Solid 4.4 rating from 925+ reviews, with strong marks for location (4.6) and cleanliness (4.6)
Cons:
- Underwent major 2025 renovation—confirm that the pool, bar, gym, and restaurant are operational before booking
- Rooms were dated pending the refresh; some guests reported closures or limited service during construction
- Tight parking in a couple of spots; a few serious billing issues reported during the renovation period
The Location
The hotel sits on Great Falls Plaza in downtown Auburn, directly overlooking the Androscoggin’s Great Falls, with the Riverwalk a short walk away. It’s a quick drive across the river to Lewiston, Bates College, and restaurants; Portland is about 45 minutes south via I-95 Exit 75, and the western lakes are an hour west. The location is walkable for exploring downtown Auburn and genuinely central to the Lewiston-Auburn area. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.
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What guests are saying about Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch.
"I have been a Diamond member for several years and typically stay in Hilton hotels over 100 nights per year. I am not exaggerating when I say that this was one of the biggest surprises I have had in a while! We have stayed at this hotel each year we come back home for the holidays, and this was BY FAR the best experience yet. The facility was fantastic, but the staff was absolutely incredible. Gibby, at the front desk may be the most professional and friendliest person that Hilton has! I could write an entire review on just him alone! You all need to hang on to him, as he makes the stay truly rewarding! Samantha, in the restaurant was another fantastic employee! Because of her, we opted to eat at the hotel just due to the service and enjoyment she provided. Brian in the maintenance department actually helped us clean off our vehicles during an unexpected snowstorm that we were unequipped for. He is an absolute gem of an employee! The leadership team at this location deserves a ton of credit for how they have transformed this hotel! Will 100% only stay here every time we come back to Maine!!!"
— Thomas McGray
View on Google"We always come to this Hilton at least once a year and this year was an even nicer surprise with all the new renovations. Super impressed with the room and the staff is so accommodating and pleasant. You feel like family at this location. Kudos to Gibson at the front desk that really impressed us with his welcoming attitude. Gibson made us feel so special. Thank you Hilton for having such wonderful staff representing your business."
— Barbara Cubbin
View on Google"Great stay hotel was safe, clean and updated. The rooms were clean, staff was great. Had a retirement party and the event staff was amazing!! So nice and helpful. The space was great and the food was incredible. Extremely happy we chose this location for our event."
— m d
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