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A modern dining area with wooden walls, a central fireplace, and multiple tables with chairs.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a wine rack, and a bar counter with a lamp.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and red facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot in front.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a TV, and a patterned carpet.

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Bangor

1.5 km from Penobscot River

Francesco

RM694

RM757 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A lobby with two reception desks, a large floral centerpiece, and two elevators.

A bar area with multiple screens, seating, and a counter.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a reception desk.

A casino floor with slot machines, chairs, and neon signs.

2. Hollywood Casino Bangor

1.3 km from Penobscot River

Teresa

RM642

RM741 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A long corridor with white walls, dark wooden doors, and windows with barred glass.

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

A bar area with wooden bar counter, black chairs, and a fish mounted on the wall.

A two-story building with a balcony, cars parked in front, and a statue on the roof.

3. Brewer Motor Inn

1.6 km from Penobscot River

Melissa

RM364

RM396 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A staircase leading to a room with a wooden ceiling and a sign indicating a summer suite.

A small, single-story building with a sign reading "MAINE COAST INN" and "Vacationland Inn" above the entrance.

A cabin interior with a wooden wall, a fireplace, a microwave, and a door.

A bedroom with a bed, a black leather sofa, a chandelier, a bedside table, and a mirror.

4. Vacationland Inn & Suites

2.2 km from Penobscot River

Donna

RM334

RM364 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

A pathway leading to a building with a clock tower and a sign reading "Cross Center".

A brick pathway beside a river with a metal railing, a grassy area with a bench, and a tree.

A riverside walkway with a brick path, metal railing, and yellow flowers in the foreground.

5. Fireside Inn & Suites Bangor

1.7 km from Penobscot River

Pamela

RM486

RM530 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A spacious living room with a leather sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table. Large windows allow natural light to fill the room.

A room with a wooden floor, a large patterned rug, a dining table with chairs, a cushioned armchair, and a chandelier.

A bedroom with a bed, a fireplace, a dresser, two chairs, and a window with curtains.

A brick building with a red exterior, a stone fountain in the center, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

6. Captain Sweetser's Inn

39.5 km from Penobscot River

Donna

RM674

RM735 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A wooden sculpture of a bear and its cub in front of a brick building with a clear blue sky.

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

A cozy living room with a wooden coffee table, a brown leather sofa, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

7. Hotel Ursa

13.7 km from Penobscot River

Susan

RM433

RM472 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A two-story house with a front porch, a flag, and a flagpole.

A spacious living room with a wooden staircase, a fireplace, and a cozy seating area.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a framed picture on the wall, and a door to the right.

A reception desk with a wooden panel design, a computer, a phone, and a clock on the wall.

8. Country Inn at The Mall

5.2 km from Penobscot River

Corrina

RM480

RM523 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel appliances, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, sink, and stainless steel refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bed with a white bedspread.

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot in front, featuring a flag and a well-lit entrance.

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bangor

3.7 km from Penobscot River

Justin

RM499

RM544 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, grey sofas, and a flat-screen TV mounted above it.

A modern lobby with a grey sofa, red pillows, a wooden coffee table, and a stone wall.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a wooden bed, a white bathtub, a flat-screen TV, and a large mirror.

10. Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

13.2 km from Penobscot River

Hannah

RM437

RM512 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a patterned carpet.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and two chairs.

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

A patio area with outdoor furniture and a black metal fence.

11. Comfort Inn Bangor North

4.4 km from Penobscot River

Matthew

RM447

RM488 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A grand staircase with ornate woodwork and stained glass windows.

A cozy living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a large rug, and a green armchair.

A two-story house with a garage, a covered front porch, and a sign for 'Jewelled Inn'.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a patterned rug.

12. The Jeweled Turret Inn

45.5 km from Penobscot River

Tara

RM934

RM1,018 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A swimming pool with a view of a lake and hills, surrounded by white walls and large windows.

A long dining table with benches, a view of a lake and hills, and wall sconces.

A natural landscape with a rocky shoreline, grassy areas, and a body of water.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a striped bench, and a view through the door.

13. Belfast Harbor Inn

44.4 km from Penobscot River

James

RM562

RM613 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A coastal building with a white fence, red flowers, and a view of the sea.

An aerial view of a residential area with houses, roads, and a beach.

A view of a coastal area with a white fence, a street lamp, and a row of houses.

A beach with pebbles and water reflecting the sunset.

14. Colonial Gables Oceanfront Village

43.9 km from Penobscot River

SHELBY

RM640

RM698 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A wooden gazebo with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A seating area with Adirondack chairs and a metal table in a forest setting.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with chairs, and a wall mural of sunflowers.

A kitchenette with a microwave, toaster, and coffee maker, two wooden chairs, and a wall with a floral painting.

15. Bucksport Inn

25.2 km from Penobscot River

Rodney

RM592

RM645 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with large windows offering views of greenery.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a decorative wall piece, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a microwave above a shelf with snacks.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a round table with a fire pit, and umbrellas providing shade.

16. Fairfield Inn By Marriott Bangor

3.6 km from Penobscot River

Michelle

RM456

RM497 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An aerial view of a large, white house with a dark roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a pathway leading to the entrance.

A room with hardwood flooring, a chandelier, a round table with a rug, and framed artwork on the walls.

A long dining room with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a hallway leading to another room.

A bar with wooden decor, shelves of bottles, and hanging glasses.

17. Homeport Inn and Tavern

39.5 km from Penobscot River

Stacy

RM689

RM907 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A patio with three yellow Adirondack chairs and a metal fire pit. In the background, there is a wooden cabin, a picnic table, and a view of a body of water.

A black building with a porch, a lighthouse, and a clear blue sky.

A room with a round table, chairs, a window with a view, a door, and a bed with a headboard.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a fenced patio area.

18. Seascape Motel & Cottages

43.8 km from Penobscot River

Lisa

RM724

RM789 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A reception desk with a wooden counter, framed pictures on the wall, a clock, and a bulletin board.

A building with a sign that reads "OFFICE" and "Wi-Fi" indicating a business establishment.

A hotel room with a wooden dresser, a television, a mirror, and a lamp.

A hotel bathroom with a sink, mirror, hairdryer, and a coffee maker.

19. Bangor Inn & Suites

5.1 km from Penobscot River

John

RM474

RM517 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A row of modern hotel suites with a brick facade and a sign reading "Towneplace Suites by Marriott".

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a dining table with a bowl of fruit.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunlit area with large windows.

20. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Bangor

3.4 km from Penobscot River

Elise

RM567

RM619 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Penobscot River

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Residence Inn by Marriott Bangor	9.6 Exceptional 911 reviews	View
Hollywood Casino Bangor	8.8 Excellent 1,561 reviews	View
Brewer Motor Inn	8.2 Very good 524 reviews	View
Vacationland Inn & Suites	7.6 Good 1,643 reviews	View
Fireside Inn & Suites Bangor	7.6 Good 1,005 reviews	View

Top Penobscot River Hotel Reviews

Country Inn at The Mall

10/10 Excellent

"beautiful inn!"

Bangor Grande

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable beds and nice bath towels. Very quiet."

Fairfield Inn By Marriott Bangor

10/10 Excellent

"I had stayed at a Quality Inn in the same town and the difference is night and day, from the quiches and ripe oranges ad breakfast to the luxurious washcloths and towels and quieter AC in the room."

Hollywood Casino Bangor

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay! Will def be back"

Bangor Aviator Hotel, BW Premier Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Great property! Super convenient location and really nice room."

Comfort Inn Bangor North

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, convenient location, good parking, good breakfast"

Quality Inn Bangor Airport

8/10 Good

"Could use a better variety for breakfast, sausage patties everyday is a bit much, to much sodium for me, maybe a choice of bacon would be nice"

Residence Inn by Marriott Bangor

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and helpful staff"

Queen City Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms are clean . Breakfast always a plus"

Other attractions near Penobscot River

Waterfront Park

8.6/10 (83 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Waterfront Park, a lovely green space in Bangor. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this family-friendly area.

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Chamberlain Freedom Park

7.8/10 (6 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Chamberlain Freedom Park, a lovely green space in Brewer. Discover the great live music and shops in this family-friendly area.

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Penobscot Theatre Company

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy a show at Penobscot Theatre Company during your trip to Bangor. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

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Bangor Opera House

7.2/10 (5 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Bangor Opera House during your stay in Bangor. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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Maine Discovery Museum

8.2/10 (84 reviews)

You can take time to visit Maine Discovery Museum during your travels to Bangor. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Bangor Museum and Center for History

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Bangor Museum and Center for History during your trip to Bangor. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

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Thomas A. Hill House and Civil War Museum

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Thomas A. Hill House and Civil War Museum during your trip to Bangor. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

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University of Maine Museum of Art

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at University of Maine Museum of Art in Bangor. Discover the area's great live music and shops.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Penobscot River?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Penobscot River, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options and hiking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 72 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Penobscot River?

Hollywood Casino Bangor is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a casino and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Penobscot River. Other good options within 5 miles include Bangor Grande and Quality Inn Bangor Airport.

How many hotels will I find close to Penobscot River?

Expedia has 72 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Penobscot River.

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

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Penobscot River.

What can I see and do near Penobscot River?

You'll want to browse the collections at Bangor Museum and Center for History, Thomas A. Hill House and Civil War Museum and University of Maine Museum of Art. Sights like Bangor Opera House and Thomas Hill Standpipe highlight some of the local culture. You can enjoy live performances at Maine Savings Amphitheater and Penobscot Theatre Company.

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Our top choices for Penobscot River hotels

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Bangor

2. Hollywood Casino Bangor

3. Brewer Motor Inn

4. Vacationland Inn & Suites

5. Fireside Inn & Suites Bangor

6. Captain Sweetser's Inn

7. Hotel Ursa

8. Country Inn at The Mall

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bangor

10. Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

11. Comfort Inn Bangor North

12. The Jeweled Turret Inn

13. Belfast Harbor Inn

14. Colonial Gables Oceanfront Village

15. Bucksport Inn

16. Fairfield Inn By Marriott Bangor

17. Homeport Inn and Tavern

18. Seascape Motel & Cottages

19. Bangor Inn & Suites

20. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Bangor

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Top Penobscot River Hotel Reviews

Country Inn at The Mall

Bangor Grande

Fairfield Inn By Marriott Bangor

Hollywood Casino Bangor

Bangor Aviator Hotel, BW Premier Collection

Comfort Inn Bangor North

Quality Inn Bangor Airport

Residence Inn by Marriott Bangor

Queen City Inn

Other attractions near Penobscot River

Waterfront Park

Chamberlain Freedom Park

Penobscot Theatre Company

Bangor Opera House

Maine Discovery Museum

Bangor Museum and Center for History

Thomas A. Hill House and Civil War Museum

University of Maine Museum of Art

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