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A two-story hotel with a balcony on the second floor, a sign reading "The Inn on Peaks Island," and a flag in front.

A room with a sloped wooden ceiling, a round skylight, a television mounted on the wall, a sofa, a bed, a dining table with chairs, and a window with blinds.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a round table with chairs, and a grey sofa.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the dining area.

1. Inn On Peaks Island

1.9 km from Big Beach

Matt

RM1,475

RM1,608 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A yurt with a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A tented accommodation with a bed, a sofa, and a table with a lantern.

A rustic cabin with a wooden deck and a large rock nearby.

A wooden bridge leading to a building with a lit entrance, under a night sky with a visible moon.

2. Fortland Island Campground

1.4 km from Big Beach

leela srinivas

RM817

RM1,552 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A multi-story building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and awnings.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, several armchairs, a patterned carpet, and a red wall with framed pictures.

A breakfast bar with various food items, a clock, and a mirror.

A sign for "The Inn at St. John" with a pineapple emblem.

3. Inn at St John Portland In-Town

Valley Street, 6.1 km from Big Beach

Steve Robert

RM391

RM427 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A swimming pool with a stone wall and a window.

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, potted plants, and a blue floor.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a large windowed building, and a tree.

A cozy log cabin interior with a bed, a reading chair, and a fireplace.

4. Best Western Merry Manor Inn

8.3 km from Big Beach

Teresa

RM584

RM637 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

A hotel dining area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a patterned carpet, and wall-mounted artwork depicting coastal scenes.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a seating area with chairs, and potted plants.

A lobby with a reception desk, a clock, a plant, and a round table.

5. Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

7 km from Big Beach

kimberly

RM435

RM482 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, and a tiled wall.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a TV, and a breakfast sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a door leading to another room.

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT/Maine Med

6.4 km from Big Beach

Corey

RM611

RM676 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A spacious living room with a large dining table, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the city.

A staircase with a handrail, a wall with framed pictures, and a door with a handle.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden bar stools.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, a bathroom with a sink and a shower.

7. The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street

Old Port, 4.4 km from Big Beach

Christopher

RM1,327

RM1,447 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

8. West End Collection at 146 Pine

West End, 5.5 km from Big Beach

Svetlana

RM1,043

RM1,137 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise balls, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

A reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a glass door entrance.

A modern room with a round glass table, four grey chairs, a large window with a view, a framed picture on the wall, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

9. HomeAwhile

11.1 km from Big Beach

Nalumon

RM664

RM724 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A spacious living area with two blue armchairs, a small white table, and a large window with blinds.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and various appliances including a coffee maker, waffle maker, and hot water dispenser.

An outdoor seating area with metal chairs and a round table, surrounded by greenery and a brick building in the background.

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

10. Comfort Inn South Portland Airport

10.2 km from Big Beach

Teresa

RM479

RM523 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A spacious living room with a large window, a round coffee table, and two wooden chairs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a marble backsplash, two wooden stools, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of buildings outside.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a flat-screen TV.

11. The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street

Old Port, 4.4 km from Big Beach

Susan

RM1,058

RM1,153 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, black bar stools, and a contemporary light fixture.

A black SUV parked in front of AC Hotel Portland, a modern building with a brick facade and large windows.

A modern reception area with a central desk, seating arrangements, and large windows offering views of the cityscape.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a bench. There is a window with a view of the water.

12. AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME

Downtown Portland, 4.1 km from Big Beach

Nicole Emily Elizabeth

RM1,250

RM1,383 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a street with buildings and parked cars.

A hot tub area with a tiled floor, a wooden bench, a potted plant, and towels on a rack.

A reception area with two wooden reception desks labeled 'eighteen95 restaurant' and 'Valet'.

A brick building with a red awning labeled "Chateau Riverside."

13. Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

Old Port, 4.3 km from Big Beach

Arlene

RM1,234

RM1,365 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A spacious lounge with leather seating, round tables, and large windows offering a view of a body of water and buildings.

A modern hotel lobby with a large chandelier, reception desk, and a staircase leading to other areas.

A banquet hall with round tables, white tablecloths, and wooden chairs.

The exterior of the Westin hotel with a prominent entrance and two bicycles parked in front.

14. The Westin Portland Harborview

Downtown Portland, 5 km from Big Beach

Lyudmila

RM821

RM908 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A waterfront marina with boats docked, buildings with multiple windows, and a red building with a visible restaurant.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of a body of water.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled flooring, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large chandeliers, and a mix of seating areas including sofas and armchairs.

15. Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

Old Port, 4.1 km from Big Beach

Jenna

RM1,231

RM1,362 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern hotel with a blue facade and a stone accent wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a welcome mat, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

16. Casco Bay Hotel Portland Airport - Maine Mall, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10 km from Big Beach

Heidi

RM442

RM482 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a dining table, and a built-in oven.

A room with a round wooden table, two chairs, a potted plant, a large window, and a round mirror on the wall.

A multi-story brick building with a modern design, featuring large windows and a flat roof.

17. The Weldon Hotel

Downtown Portland, 4.4 km from Big Beach

Victoria

RM1,534

RM1,976 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A balcony with wooden flooring, striped cushioned chairs, and a glass railing overlooking a cityscape at night.

A bar area with a polished granite countertop, a variety of liquor bottles, a fruit bowl, and blue upholstered bar stools.

A bar area with a black countertop, blue bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern hotel with a dark facade, multiple windows, and a visible sign for 'Hyatt Place'.

18. Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square

Old Port, 4.4 km from Big Beach

Leanna

RM1,193

RM1,320 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A backyard with a fire pit, wooden chairs, and a house with a porch.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a pool, and a grassy area.

A large, multi-story resort with a central building and several wings, situated near a beach and a lake.

A wooden pathway surrounded by lush greenery and flowers, leading to a row of houses with a staircase.

19. Inn By The Sea

8.1 km from Big Beach

Victor W

RM1,998

RM2,344 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A pool table with balls, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the city.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a well-lit lobby area.

20. Aloft by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront ME

Downtown Portland, 4.4 km from Big Beach

Raysa

RM925

RM1,023 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Big Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn On Peaks Island	9.0 Wonderful 117 reviews	View
Fortland Island Campground	10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews	View
Inn at St John Portland In-Town	8.6 Excellent 1,125 reviews	View
Best Western Merry Manor Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,162 reviews	View
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME	8.2 Very good 1,667 reviews	View

Top Big Beach Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed two nights and everything was perfect"

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The location was ideal for shopping and sight seeing. We love the breakfast and dinners at the hotel."

Inn On Peaks Island

10/10 Excellent

"An older property. Very clean and nice spacious room very light and well decorated. Some fixtures were a little older but charming. Staff SO friendly and helpful. I would stay there again"

Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect!!"

Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"Centrally located and walking distance to everything!"

Portland Harbor Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great room and loved the live music at night."

The Westin Portland Harborview

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel"

Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"Room design very simple and elegant"

Aloft by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront ME

10/10 Excellent

"It was fine. TV keep skipping though. Breakfast was ok, but could be better."

Other attractions near Big Beach

A lighthouse and houses on a rocky coastline with the ocean in the background.

Portland Head Light

9.4/10 (928 reviews)

Look out across the Atlantic Ocean from Portland’s iconic white lighthouse, which has presided over the southern Maine coastline since the 18th century.

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A lighthouse on a rocky coastline with clear blue skies.

Fort Williams Park

9.4/10 (148 reviews)

New England’s iconic lighthouses are much revered and photographed. Visit this park to see one that symbolizes the Down East image.

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A lighthouse, a pier, and people walking along the shore.

Fort Preble

8.8/10 (129 reviews)

On the South Portland waterfront, survey the scene of the Battle of Portland Harbor, which is the only known Civil War conflict fought in Maine.

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House Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at House Island during your travels in Portland. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.

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Goddard Mansion

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Cape Elizabeth with a visit to Goddard Mansion. Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Willard Beach

8.2/10 (161 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Willard Beach during your travels in South Portland?

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Fifth Maine Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Fifth Maine Museum during your trip to Peaks Island. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.

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Umbrella Cover Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Umbrella Cover Museum in Peaks Island. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Big Beach?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Big Beach, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 9 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Big Beach?

Located a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Big Beach, Fortland Island Campground is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Other good options within 5 miles include Portland Regency Hotel & Spa and Portland Harbor Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Big Beach?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Big Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Big Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Big Beach.

What can I see and do near Big Beach?

Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad, Portland Museum of Art and Fifth Maine Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore notable local landmarks like Portland Head Light, Victoria Mansion and State Theatre. You can catch a show at Merrill Auditorium, Portland Stage and Lyric Music Theater.

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Our top choices for Big Beach hotels

1. Inn On Peaks Island

2. Fortland Island Campground

3. Inn at St John Portland In-Town

4. Best Western Merry Manor Inn

5. Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT/Maine Med

7. The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street

8. West End Collection at 146 Pine

9. HomeAwhile

10. Comfort Inn South Portland Airport

11. The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street

12. AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME

13. Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

14. The Westin Portland Harborview

15. Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

16. Casco Bay Hotel Portland Airport - Maine Mall, an Ascend Collection Hotel

17. The Weldon Hotel

18. Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square

19. Inn By The Sea

20. Aloft by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront ME

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Top Big Beach Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

Inn On Peaks Island

Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront

Portland Harbor Hotel

The Westin Portland Harborview

Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront

Aloft by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront ME

Other attractions near Big Beach

Portland Head Light

Fort Williams Park

Fort Preble

House Island

Goddard Mansion

Willard Beach

Fifth Maine Museum

Umbrella Cover Museum

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