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Two white Adirondack chairs facing a wooden deck with a view of the city skyline.

A harbor at sunset with multiple sailboats anchored in calm waters.

A spacious living area with multiple seating options, a fireplace, and large windows providing natural light.

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a grey sofa with yellow cushions, and several chairs.

1. 250 Main Hotel

0.2 km from Project Puffin Visitor Center

Linda

RM1,300

RM1,417 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A historic house with a porch, an American flag, and a sign indicating it is a historic house.

A cozy room with a wicker sofa, a round table, and potted plants.

A porch with a sofa, chairs, a table, and a decorative rug.

A cozy room with a blue sofa, a small round ottoman, and a potted plant.

2. Rockland Talbot House

0.8 km from Project Puffin Visitor Center

Susan

RM832

RM907 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A balcony with a view of a marina and boats, a wooden wall, and a person standing on the balcony.

A covered outdoor area with wooden planters filled with various plants, a wooden pergola, and a building with balconies in the background.

A reception area with wooden reception desks, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a window with a view of the outside.

3. Rockland Harbor Hotel

0.5 km from Project Puffin Visitor Center

Roger

RM656

RM715 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious lobby with a large grey sofa, multiple tables, and hanging chandeliers.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome to Hampton' sign, a coffee station, and a wall with a cityscape mural.

A modern room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, two armchairs, a round table, and a hexagonal coffee table.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, columns, and a sign reading 'HamptOn Inn & Suites by Hilton'.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Rockland

2.4 km from Project Puffin Visitor Center

William

RM631

RM688 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, a sofa with a colorful throw, a TV on a wooden cabinet, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a hot tub.

5. Trade Winds on the Bay

< 0.1 km from Project Puffin Visitor Center

Todd

RM334

RM364 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with a view of trees.

A hotel with a central tower, multiple stories, and a parking lot with several cars.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and a coffee station.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

6. Harborline Hotel

< 0.1 km from Project Puffin Visitor Center

Debra

RM484

RM583 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A swimming pool with umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence, and a view of a lake.

A cozy living room with a plaid carpet, a wooden cabinet with various items, a sofa, and a fireplace.

A residential area with a house, a driveway, and a view of the sea.

A sign for Island View Inn surrounded by lush greenery and a flag.

7. Island View Inn

4.6 km from Project Puffin Visitor Center

Davoud

RM851

RM928 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A coastal view with a white fence, a yellow umbrella, and a golf course.

A large house with a garage and a driveway, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

A lush green landscape with a pathway leading to a seating area with blue umbrellas.

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Strawberry Hill Seaside Inn

4.7 km from Project Puffin Visitor Center

Emily

RM770

RM839 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A historic house with a large front porch, a sign indicating a vacancy, and a well-maintained garden with tulips.

A room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a television mounted above it, and a window with blinds.

A modern hotel room with a fireplace, a large bed with a headboard, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

A covered porch with two Adirondack chairs and a small round table.

9. Blackberry Inn

11.9 km from Project Puffin Visitor Center

Steve

RM1,098

RM1,197 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A coastal town with boats docked at a marina, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, chairs, and string lights.

A log cabin interior with two grey armchairs, a wooden floor, and a door with a window.

10. Pine Grove Cottages

18.2 km from Project Puffin Visitor Center

clinch

RM932

RM1,067 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a view of the dining area.

A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed with patterned bedding, a television mounted above the fireplace, and a painting on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a fireplace, a bed with patterned bedding, a television mounted above the fireplace, and a view of the city through a window.

11. Rockport Harbor Hotel

9.9 km from Project Puffin Visitor Center

Terry

RM1,280

RM1,395 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A poolside area with wicker lounge chairs and a view of trees and water.

A two-story house with a front entrance, a flag, and a well-maintained garden.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a fireplace, and a window with a view of trees.

A landscaped garden with a winding path, a small pool, and a view of the lake.

12. The Inn at Ocean's Edge

19.6 km from Project Puffin Visitor Center

Rod

RM1,014

RM1,106 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A row of white cabins with blue awnings, a covered porch, and a parking lot.

A pool area with a white fence, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A street lined with white mobile homes, each with a porch and a small garden.

A white building with a blue awning, a deck with hanging flower baskets, and a sign indicating a coffee shop.

13. Glen Cove Inn & Suites

4.8 km from Project Puffin Visitor Center

Deb

RM537

RM626 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A balcony with wicker furniture, a table with two wine glasses and a bottle, and a view of colorful buildings and a body of water.

A cozy room with a fireplace, a bed, a sofa, and a desk with a laptop.

A reception area with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a wall-mounted television.

A marina with several boats docked, wooden walkways, and a building in the background.

14. Lord Camden Inn

12.5 km from Project Puffin Visitor Center

Ashley

RM961

RM1,048 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a pool, and a view of a forested area.

A house with a blue door, white siding, and two flower boxes with pink flowers.

A bed with white bedding, a wooden headboard, and a painting of a barn and tree on the wall above.

A room with a wooden table, bookshelves, a globe, and a painting of a landscape.

15. Lincolnville Motel

19.3 km from Project Puffin Visitor Center

Jennifer

RM856

RM933 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and string lights.

A staircase with wooden balusters and a blue patterned carpet.

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and greenery.

A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a red and white checkered sofa, a round coffee table, and a variety of chairs.

16. Whitehall

13.3 km from Project Puffin Visitor Center

Nora J

RM1,095

RM1,193 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A room with a blue wall, a window seat with a view, a lamp, and a small table with books.

A bedroom with a white fireplace, a bed with a gray blanket, a wicker chair, and a television on the wall.

A Victorian-style hotel with a snow-covered exterior, a prominent front porch, and a sign indicating it is a lodging and fine dining establishment.

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and autumn foliage.

17. Hartstone Inn

12.3 km from Project Puffin Visitor Center

jason

RM1,411

RM1,538 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A marina with several boats docked, surrounded by lush greenery and residential buildings.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

A wooden bridge over a stream in a lush garden with dense foliage and a white building in the background.

A street view with multiple brick buildings, including a shoe store and a general store.

18. Harkness Brook Inn

8.8 km from Project Puffin Visitor Center

John

RM559

RM609 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A view of a lake from a building with a tiled roof and a chimney.

A room with a table displaying travel books and a bear figurine.

A covered outdoor seating area with steps leading up to it, surrounded by trees and plants.

A house with a porch, steps, and hanging flower pots.

19. Mount Battie Inn

18.8 km from Project Puffin Visitor Center

Matthew

RM950

RM1,035 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with bottles, and large windows allowing natural light.

A pool area with white lounge chairs and a single umbrella.

A red wooden building with a sign that reads "RESTAURANT" and a display of payment options including Visa and Mastercard.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and dark throw blankets. There are three framed pictures on the walls, a nightstand with a lamp, and a clock showing 2:59.

20. Cedar Crest Inn

11.4 km from Project Puffin Visitor Center

Gary

RM408

RM444 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Project Puffin Visitor Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
250 Main Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 562 reviews	View
Rockland Talbot House	9.6 Exceptional 39 reviews	View
Rockland Harbor Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Rockland	9.2 Wonderful 577 reviews	View
Trade Winds on the Bay	8.6 Excellent 499 reviews	View

Top Project Puffin Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

250 Main Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and beautiful rooms. No onsite parking , but public parking was very close and wasn’t an issue."

Glen Cove Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Room seemed clean. There was a smell of urine toward the bed. Bathroom very small."

Ledges by the Bay

10/10 Excellent

"What a great find! We needed a one night stay but wished we could have stayed longer. Lovely, comfortable rooms overlooking the bay! Delicious breakfast options! Very friendly, helpful staff. Convenient location for tourist attractions. Recommend!"

Harborline Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very friendly and helpful. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean."

Hampton Inn & Suites Rockland

8/10 Good

"Convenient location. Quiet and clean."

Berry Manor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I loved everything about this bed-and-breakfast. Came with my boyfriend and we had a very lovely, romantic room. Property staff were all so kind and helpful and we loved coming home every night to the delicious pie. We also loved sitting out in the yard in the Adirondack chairs under the tree. Would love to return."

Rockland Talbot House

10/10 Excellent

"This was our first stay in a traditional bed and breakfast and it was fantastic. The room was super cozy with a very comfortable bed and an amazing luxurious shower. The evening snacks and breakfast amenities were outstanding as well. We highly recommend the Talbot House and will be returning in the future."

LimeRock Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable, excellent breakfast, beautiful grounds, and large room and bathroom. Convenient location."

Other attractions near Project Puffin Visitor Center

A rocky coastline with a lighthouse and houses.

Maine Lighthouse Museum

9.2/10 (120 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Maine Lighthouse Museum during your trip to Rockland. Wander the waterfront in this romantic area.

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A white lighthouse with a black top, surrounded by greenery and overlooking the ocean.

Rockland Harbor Park

9.4/10 (246 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Rockland Harbor Park, a lovely green space in Rockland. Wander the waterfront in this romantic area.

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A beach with clear blue water, sandy shore, and rocky cliffs with trees.

Sandy Beach

8.6/10 (58 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Sandy Beach during your travels in Rockland? Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's museums.

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Farnsworth Art Museum

9.6/10 (60 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Farnsworth Art Museum during your travels in Rockland. Wander the waterfront in this romantic area.

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Buoy Park

8.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Buoy Park, a lovely green space in Rockland. Wander the waterfront in this romantic area.

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Strand Theater

9.0/10 (24 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Strand Theater on your trip to Rockland. Wander the waterfront in this romantic area.

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Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

9.2/10 (42 reviews)

After visiting Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rockland. Wander the waterfront in this romantic area.

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Coastal Children's Museum

You can take time to visit Coastal Children's Museum during your travels to Rockland. Wander the waterfront in this romantic area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Project Puffin Visitor Center?

Project Puffin Visitor Center is located in an area of Rockland known for its beautiful ocean views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 63 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Project Puffin Visitor Center?

Adjacent to Project Puffin Visitor Center, Harborline Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good choices within a short distance include Trade Winds on the Bay and Rockland Harbor Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Project Puffin Visitor Center?

Expedia has 63 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Project Puffin Visitor Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Project Puffin Visitor Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Project Puffin Visitor Center.

What can I see and do near Project Puffin Visitor Center?

Farnsworth Art Museum, Owls Head Transportation Museum and Maine Lighthouse Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, Owls Head Lighthouse and Strand Theater. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Rockland Harbor Park, Buoy Park and Snow Marine Park.

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Our top choices for Project Puffin Visitor Center hotels

1. 250 Main Hotel

2. Rockland Talbot House

3. Rockland Harbor Hotel

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Rockland

5. Trade Winds on the Bay

6. Harborline Hotel

7. Island View Inn

8. Strawberry Hill Seaside Inn

9. Blackberry Inn

10. Pine Grove Cottages

11. Rockport Harbor Hotel

12. The Inn at Ocean's Edge

13. Glen Cove Inn & Suites

14. Lord Camden Inn

15. Lincolnville Motel

16. Whitehall

17. Hartstone Inn

18. Harkness Brook Inn

19. Mount Battie Inn

20. Cedar Crest Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Project Puffin Visitor Center

Top Project Puffin Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

250 Main Hotel

Glen Cove Inn & Suites

Ledges by the Bay

Harborline Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites Rockland

Berry Manor Inn

Rockland Talbot House

LimeRock Inn

Other attractions near Project Puffin Visitor Center

Maine Lighthouse Museum

Rockland Harbor Park

Sandy Beach

Farnsworth Art Museum

Buoy Park

Strand Theater

Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

Coastal Children's Museum

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