Motels in Gorham, ME

Gorham, Maine, is a small western suburb of the major metropolitan area of Portland. This sleepy community boasts a number of outdoor activities, including Shaw Park, which offers access to the Maine Mountain Division Trails. These trails are great for hiking, mountain biking or cross-country skiing. When it is time to unwind, do so in one of several accommodations options in the Gorham region.

PineCrest Inn

Situated in close proximity to the sights and sounds of Portland as well as Sebago Lake and white sand Maine beaches, PineCrest Inn is a large, rambling Victorian home built in 1890. It now serves as one of the few accommodations located within the city limits of Gorham. There are seven rooms, each of which offers guests private bathrooms and elegant decor. Amenities include a gourmet breakfast each morning, 24-hour honor bar, cable TV, access to the Inn's library, on-site wine and beer bar with hand-picked wines, and much more.

PineCrest Inn
91 South St.
Gorham, Maine 04038
(207) 839-5843
pinecrestmaine.com

Days Inn South Portland Airport

Just 16 minutes from the heart of Gorham, Days Inn is as steady and solid an accommodation option for which a weary traveler could hope. Located just two miles from the Jetport International Airport and minutes from Crescent Beach State Park and Sable Oaks Golf Club, the Days Inn provides guests with a wide array of amenities. These amenities include complimentary high-speed Internet access, on-site fitness center, meeting space, access to airport shuttle and more. This property also maintains a pet-friendly policy.

Days Inn South Portland Airport
461 Maine Mall Road/I-95
Exit 45 (I-95) & Maine Mall Rd
South Portland, Maine 04106
(207) 772-3450

Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel

About seven miles from Gorham, the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel is located in Portland and in close proximity to numerous attractions, including Fort Williams Park and Funtown/Splashtown U.S.A., the area's water and amusement park. Hotel amenities for the Howard Johnson include standard guestrooms with two doubles or one king-size bed, coffeemaker, hair dryer, 25-inch TV and high-speed wireless Internet access. Premier rooms boast 32-inch TVs and the Howard Johnson Home Office features, including well-lit workspace and data port. Jacuzzi rooms are also available. The property has an on-site fitness center, two hot tubs and a heated, indoor swimming pool.

Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel
155 Riverside St.
Portland, Maine 04103
(207) 774-5861
hojoportland.com

Resources

Article Written By Lynda Moultry Belcher

Lynda Moultry Belcher is a writer, editor and public relations professional. She worked for a daily newspaper for 10 years and has been a freelance writer for more than 15 years. She has contributed to Divorce360 and Revolution Health Group, among other publications. She is also the author of "101 Plus-Size Women's Clothing Tips" and writes "Style At Any Size," a bi-weekly newspaper column.

Editor's Pick

5 Top North American Wildflower Hikes

Springtime brings a sense of new beginnings and new life as flowers begin to bloom and fill the air with their sweet and pleasant fragrance. Luckily we can see wildflowers all summer long, since spring hits at different times throughout North America. See flowering cactu...
More National Parks...
Popular Article

National Park Substitutes: Great Spots Without the Crowds

Coping with crowds at national parks can get tiresome, especially during the peak tourist season. If you want to escape from the herd, or just take a breather from the bustle of bigger attractions, the United States has plenty of less-visited but still worthwhile spots t...
More National Parks...
Featured Destination

Prevent Yourself from Getting Lost While Hiking

When you're hiking you're going to want to make sure you stay found. What I mean by that is that you've put an itinerary in the car, you know the area that you're hiking to, you know the route and the trail you plan on being on, you know what the trail markers are going ...
More Camping Basics...