Places to stay in South Portland, Maine

South Portland is a city in Cumberland County, Maine, and is the fourth-largest city in the state. Known for its working waterfront, South Portland is situated on Portland Harbor and overlooks the skyline of Portland and the islands of Casco Bay. Due to South Portland's close proximity to air, marine and highway transportation options, the city has become a center for retail and industry in the region. Local dining options include G'vanni's Piccolo Pomodoro, Saltwater Grille, North43bistro, and Taco Trio.

If you are travelling in the area, South Portland is located close to Chimney Rock, Merrill Graveyard, Basket Island Preserve, Highland Lake Church Cemetery and Falmouth Emergency Medical Services.

The center of South Portland ( which is at is longitude -70°14'23.28 and latitude 43°38'29.4 ) is located 2 miles away from Portland, 3 miles away from Peaks Island, 6 miles away from Scarborough and 6 miles away from Cape Elizabeth.

Available South Portland lodging

We currently have 21 accommodations in and around South Portland.

South Portland Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

South Portland Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

Other useful links:

• South Portland, Maine on Wikipedia
• South Portland, Maine on Wikipedia

Things to see and do, places to eat in South Portland

Margaritas Mexican Restaurants ( Dining / Mexican ). Located at 242 Saint John Street, Portland, 3 miles from the center of South Portland. Authentically delicious food and drinks made fresh to order daily. Art and furnishings handcrafted in Mexico. For family, friends and community, the fiesta starts here. It's like being in Mexico without getting on a plane! www.margs.com

Maria's Restaurant ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 337 Cumberland Avenue, Portland, 2 miles from the center of South Portland. Anthony and Madeline Napolitano established Maria's Restaurant in 1960. Together they built what many food critics and patrons have called as "Portland's finest authentic Italian Cuisine." With Anthony Sr. running the kitchen and preparing his wonderful Italian selections, and Madeline as hostess, greeting all their customers with her charming personality, they created Maria's Ristorante. www.mariasrestaurant.com

G & R Dimillos Bayside ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 118 Preble Street, Portland, 2 miles from the center of South Portland. G&R DiMillo's Bayside, family restaurant, sports bar, great food, reasonable prices! www.grdimillos.com

Hugo's ( Dining / Other ). Located at 88 Middle Street, Portland, 2 miles from the center of South Portland. Hugo’s restaurant has evolved dramatically. Since opening its doors in 1988, the once-humble family eatery has gone on to garner national attention for its refined cuisine. Seated at the top of Portland’s Old Port in the burgeoning India Street neighborhood, Hugo’s marks the division between the old and new, embracing tradition and pursuing innovation. Now in its third generation of ownership, Hugo’s continues to improve. With intellectual curiosity and modern technique driving the process, our ingredients are farmed, fished and foraged almost exclusively here in Maine, reflecting the dramatic seasonal shifts of Northern New England. Wrapped in soft leather, wrought iron, and 160 year-old reclaimed red birch, the sumptuous dining room looks into an open kitchen. Custom finish work by local craftsmen ornament the space, from bespoke china to hand-stitched menus, Hugo’s dining room truly is an expression of Portland. www.hugos.net

Maine Mead Works ( Dining / Winery / Brewery ). Located at 51 Washington Avenue, Portland, 2 miles from the center of South Portland. Founded among the heart of a true craft brewing city in 2007, Maine Mead Works continues, with unique means, the mission of re-introducing to the world the oldest of all fermented beverages — Mead. With the magic of wildflower honey, water and our own proprietary yeast strain, we’ve been blending ancient tradition with modern science, year after year, to produce and perfect a highly distinctive beverage at the meadery here in Portland, Maine.

Diamond's Edge Restaurant ( Dining / Steak ). A rustic, yet elegant fine dining restaurant, Diamond’s Edge focuses on local fare and fresh seafood, serving BLUNCH, lunch and dinner, with a bar menu and a raw bar onsite. Open during the summer months, we invite you to come out and enjoy a memorable culinary experience from notable Executive Chef Justin Rowe. diamondsedge.com

Closed or unlisted properties

• Sim Koa closed or delisted.

Renamed properties

• Casco Bay Hotel at 80 John Roberts Road may have been previously known as Econo Lodge ( South )Coastline Inn South Portland or Super 8 South Portland
• Quality Inn at 738 Main Street may have been previously known as Econo LodgeRodeway Inn or Super 8
• Budget Inn at 643 Main Street, Route 1 may have been previously known as Knights Inn
• DoubleTree by Hilton at 363 Maine Mall Road may have been previously known as Sheraton South Portland Hotel or Wyndham ( Airport )
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites at 303 Sable Oaks Drive may have been previously known as Sable Oaks Suites