Best Western Merry Manor Inn

About The Hotel

From $127/night — a smart-value alternative to pricey downtown Portland. A large, well-kept 4.2 Best Western with a heated saltwater pool, hot tub, and free breakfast; older but spacious and reliably comfortable. Built in 1967 and on the Main Street corridor near the Maine Mall and airport, it’s best for value travelers and families who want an easy-parking base minutes from Portland, the lighthouses, and the Old Port. Staff are friendly and professional, and everything works well. Best for value travelers and families who want a comfortable, easy-parking base minutes from Portland, the airport, and the lighthouses. On Main Street in South Portland near the Maine Mall and the Jetport, just off I-95/I-295; downtown Portland is about 10 minutes across the bridge and Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth about 10 minutes away.

What Guests Are Saying

“We were very impressed! We more commonly stay at slightly more upscale accommodations, and plain “Best Western” without the “Plus” or “Premier” can be hit or miss, but this was definitely a hit. All of the hotels in Portland proper were over twice the price, so I’m glad we stayed here. The room was quite spacious, and even had a massaging chair! The sink outside the bathroom was a great plus. Everything worked well, there were ample outlets, and the internet connection was decent. Breakfast was pretty standard, typical of what one gets at any BW, Holiday Inn Express, or Hampton Inn. It was never too crowded while we were there (3 nights). Parking was easy. One can get to downtown Portland in 10 minutes (driving). The property was more spread out than any BW I’ve been in previously, but at least we got our steps in, just getting to breakfast. Check-in and check-out were simple and efficient. If you have a car, and the hotel prices in Portland have your jaw dropping, this is a great alternative which will save you hundreds in exchange for a 10-minute drive. Clean, comfortable, and everything in working order.” — lebelgo, 5 stars

“My parents and I stayed at the Best Western Merry Manor Inn last week and really enjoyed our stay. The property is quite large, which is why I attached photos of the property map, and is conveniently located near the airport, Maine Mall, Portland Head Lighthouse, among other attractions. The hotel is on the older side (I believe it was built in 1967 and opened in 1968) but is clean and well-kept. We were checked in by Boris, who gave us a choice of a room on the first or second floor. We chose a room on the second floor. The room was spacious and had two sinks, a safe, a microwave, and refrigerator. I personally enjoyed the hot tub with waterfall feature and a few minutes in the (mostly) outdoor pool. The free breakfast was an added bonus with a decent selection of hot and cold items. The morning we were there the menu consisted of biscuits and gravy, which we did not eat. We had fun making pancakes with the pancake machine and trying the blueberry and strawberry toppings. There were also blueberry, banana nut, and chocolate muffins, as well as cereal (Frosted Flakes, Raisin Bran, Fruit Loops), yogurt, fruit, and bagels. My only suggestion would be to spruce up the hallways, as they make the hotel seem dated, and maybe try to get the restaurant open again. I would consider this to be a 2.5 star hotel and I will not hesitate to recommend it others. Keep up the good work!” — sac2008, 5 stars

“This was our sixth winter”ish” trip to Merry Manor and it didn’t disappoint at all. We love the heated salt water pool and enjoyed the Forest Room on this night in March. Breakfast was solid and overall a great experience” — William L., 5 stars

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Heated saltwater pool and hot tub with waterfall feature
• Free hot breakfast with pancake machine and all-day lobby coffee
• Spacious rooms and great value versus downtown Portland rates
• Free parking and 6 EV chargers; just 10 minutes to downtown and Portland Head Light

Cons:

• 1960s-era property—hallways and some rooms feel dated and musty
• No daily housekeeping unless requested; breakfast can run low at busy times
• Spread-out layout requires walking to breakfast; Old Port is not walkable (10-minute drive)

The Location

On Main Street in South Portland near the Maine Mall and Jetport, just off I-95/I-295. Downtown Portland is about 10 minutes across the bridge; Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth is about 10 minutes away. The hotel is extremely convenient to the airport and serves as an easy-parking base for exploring Casco Bay and the lighthouse circuit. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.