Name: Best Western Merry Manor Inn
Address: 700 Main Street, South Portland, Cumberland County, US
Price range: $112–$125 per night
Rating: 8.45

What guests think

At Best Western Merry Manor Inn, travelers often praise the friendly staff, free breakfast, and the year round heated outdoor pool with waterfall hot tub, while noting that rooms and some common areas feel dated and can be noisy.

Cleanliness is generally good, though multiple guests reported issues like mold in bathrooms, damp carpets, odors, or pests. The location is convenient to the airport, highways, and the Maine Mall, with ample parking and EV charging. On-site dining is not available, the breakfast space can feel cramped at busy times, and the pool area occasionally faces closures, cooler water, or crowding. Overall, expect a family friendly stay with standout amenities and older rooms.

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Facilities

Year round heated outdoor pool and the indoor hot tub with a waterfall are frequent highlights; parking is easy and EV charging is available. Occasional closures, cooler water, crowds, or maintenance issues are noted, and there is no on-site restaurant or bar.

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Marcus

Sep 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Merry Manor is a large clean modern hotel in South Portland. And it’s just fine. But it was a little expensive… especially as I used it as a one night whistle stop. I chose it especially for the swimming pool. But when I arrived, the pool was closed for all of September for maintenance. No mention was made when I booked, and no discount was offered. So overall I felt disappointed. But the hotel was pleasant, service was friendly and good, breakfast was OK. But without the pool… not good value for me.

4

DAKOTA

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The information about the property is not up to date. I booked this location for the restaurant and bar which has not been active for 3 years from what I was told at the front counter.

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Amanda

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check in was quick and easy. First time I’ve ever had a hold on my card for a room, even when booking through hotels.com. Most just put my card on file, I understand the reasoning but also can defer people from choosing to stay at this branch of hotels. We only booked this hotel specifically for its hot tub. It was more expensive but because it had a hot tub we booked. There was no information on their page that stated it was out of order prior to booking. Yet when we arrived we found out it was out of order. Next time we will make sure to call ahead to confirm everything is in working order. Somethings seem to be updated in the rooms, others a bit dated. The beds were comfortable and clean, the tv offers netflix if you have an account, casting and decent channels. The breakfast was decent and nice they offered espresso.

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Patti

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I have rated this better in the past. it is fine, but no longer any cookies at checkin, and the indoor/outdoor pool which was a draw for the family, is no longer heated enough to stay in for very long. Still a good choice, especially off-season prices, and the breakfast is good (not the full breakfast of the past, but good)

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Julie

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing stay. Indoor/outdoor pool was perfect temperature and good size. Breakfast was excellent with many choices including fritattas and bacon and they have a pancake machine. Good location central to all of the places you qant to go in South Portland

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Jane

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a great choice! Very clean hotel, well- kept grounds, and the best part was charging my EV free! Complimentary charging! The included breakfast was super, as was the breakfast guy Chris- also super. Beautiful outdoor pool as well.

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Samantha

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms, comfy beds, great breakfast! The pools were a huge hit with my entire family, we loved being able to swim outside AND inside during cooler weather and the waterfall in the hot tub was awesome. The hotel was a very short drive to the Maine Mall, other Portland locations, and lots of food (with a gas station right next to it).

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Scott

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Abundant safe parking and friendly check-in. The room was clean, quiet, and comfortable. The breakfast provided was excellent. Definitely would stay again.

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Lori

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a nice visit and have been coming here for years. One recommendation though is the hot tub really need some maintenance work done. Only a few of the jets work. We remember years ago when they all worked really well and you’d have tons of bubbles now hardly any. Thank you.

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Laura

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was great! The hot tub and waterfall were lovely. And we had a blast swimming in the outdoor heated pool on thanksgiving night. Oh and breakfast was lovely too. Thanks!

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and common areas clean, but reports of mold/mildew in bathrooms, dirty or damp carpets, odors, and occasional pests show inconsistent standards.

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Jose E

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was visible mold where the wall meets the bathtub, which should be addressed for cleanliness and health reasons. The door frame has a gap large enough to let in light from the hallway, which raises privacy concerns. Breakfast Experience: Breakfast was fine overall; however, there were limited options for guests who do not eat pork. Nearly all the available meat choices were sausage or ham. It would be appreciated if non-pork alternatives (like turkey or vegetarian

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Kathleen

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Could use some updating. There were hair strands in the bathroom & caulk around shower had black mold. Toilet was constantly running. The hallway carpet had a large wrinkle down the center. Breakfast was good & the attendant was very attentive at restocking. Bed was comfortable.

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Samantha

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very kind, but the room itself was dirty. The pillows were uncomfortable and stained. The shower had mold in the ceiling. The hallways were very loud at night. Not worth for the price and would not likely return.

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Sierra

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

pool was the only nice part about the hotel. Rooms are super outdated. Beds are rock hard, floors were dirty, found bugs in the bathroom. Rest of hotel seemed nice but rooms are not

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Radclyffe

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and convenient!

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Laura

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Our experience at this hotel was far from what we expected. The first room we were given was in terrible condition — the ceiling was covered in dirt and grime, and the room reeked of smoke, despite being advertised as non-smoking. It felt more like a run-down motel than a proper hotel. We requested daily cleaning, but it was never carried out first night. After expressing our dissatisfaction, we were upgraded to a suite, which was an improvement, but it didn’t make up for the overall poor experience. Despite the upgrade, I wouldn’t recommend this hotel and won’t be returning in the future. The lack of cleanliness standards was disappointing.

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Ronald

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room, bathroom and sink rease xtremely clean, no odors. Comfortable bed, nice touch with the massage chair- all around inviting and comfortable. Great hot shower. Excellent and varied breakfast options whether we were there early or later in the serving time. All staff were helpful and friendly. Pool was great. Will certainly come back on our return trips to Portland area.

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Patricia

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel! Our room was absolutely spotless and very comfortable. There is 24/7 coffee in the lobby which was really appreciated after a cold winter drive. Breakfast was good and they can accommodate common allergies - I have to eat gluten free and they had Udi's bagels on request! There is a lovely indoor/outdoor pool that is open year-round. It was a little colder than I expected, but plenty of people were using it so I think that's a personal preference. There is also a nice hot tub with a waterfall indoors. Overall our stay was great and the staff were all super friendly. Thanks!!

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Sujatha

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The carpet wasn’t clean in the hotel. Looked old and not very good.

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Lloyd

Aug 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bath tub had pubic and long hair. The toilet had feses!,

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and sometimes spacious, with extras like patios or massage chairs in some units. Many note dated decor, thin walls or hallway/pool noise, and occasional comfort issues with beds, AC, or water pressure.

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Amanda

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The walls are a little thin. We had some rambunctious girls staying in the room near us and thry giggled and were loud until midnight. Not a big deal unless you have to get up early. Breakfast was very good. Staff were all very friendly. Property is a bit dated but comfortable. Gym very small, not much equipment but once again enough to do what's needed. Pool was cold but i like my water warmer. My daughter went in for a little bit because who doesn't want to spend time in an outdoor pool in the winter? Very neat. Hot tub was comfortable but not quite warm enough for me. Perfect for my husband.

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Brooke

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a wonderful experience for everything except the mattress on our bed. We had a room with 2 queen beds, one was fine and the other was incredibly lumpy and uncomfortable.

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Rita

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My sister is loving the massage lounger in the room

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Brenda

Nov 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Mattress needs changing. Sags

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Jennifer

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No complaints other than barley any water pressure in shower

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Chris

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sadly, we had a bad experience at the Merry Manor. Friendly staff at check in and check out but the room and section of the hotel where we stayed was skeazy, worn out, and did not warrant the positive reviews I saw before booking. Maybe other parts of the hotel have been upgraded? Additionally the room had a ton of road noise and was very bright outside with poor black out shades. It would have been very easy for the staff to place us on the quiet back side of the hotel but for some reason they did not. I am easy to please but spent $200 for a gross room and no sleep. Will not be returning...

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Cynthia

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable room with patio. Breakfast was good.

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Ann

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My overall stay was great! The only complaint I had were the pillows were small and uncomfortable. I would’ve preferred actual king size pillows to go with the king size bed.

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sherri

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The place feels dated a bit shoddy and needs an upgrade. The bathroom fan was not working. The air conditioner was very noisy and made a loud buzzing sound when it turned on, keeping me from falling asleep. Netflix was not working and I was told the tv's are new and a maintenance guy could come in the morning but I wouldn't be needing it then.

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Pamela

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My family stayed here as a layover stop to Acadia and to visit Portland. The location was great...right off highway and very close to downtown Portland. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The breakfast was great and their pool was nice. One of the beds was pretty hard, but not an issue. Our trip was short but really nice.

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Service

Staff across the hotel are widely described as friendly, attentive, and helpful. A few guests reported check-in delays or fees, policy frustrations, or unreturned calls.

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Cynthia

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only complaint was that we had to wait quite a while to check in and there was no restroom available while we waited. ( Our grandson needed to go)

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Maureen

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was all very friendly, and I was given great local eat recommendations!! The hotel was clean, and there were breakfast options for gluten and dairy allergies.

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Tina

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, very clean, comfy beds, and everyone working there was so friendly! The breakfast was fantastic and the staff could not have been nicer, they really went above and beyond! I would definitely stay here again.

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Cassandra

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a small hiccup with our room the first night. The staff was very accommodating and handled the situation well. They offered us an upgrade (we declined because we were there with a second family and it would have put us on opposite floors). Staff was friendly and helpful. The outdoor heated pool was the highlight of the kids stay!

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Scott

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was excellent with the exception that no one answered the front desk phone after several attempts over a 1/2 hour period of me calling from my room .

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Davina

Apr 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely fantastic! The only slight problem was thinness of walls, which is beyond their control. We could hear people in the hallway & nearby rooms as if they were in our room. Staff we’re amazingly helpful & friendly. The room, halls, pool area, & breakfast room were very clean & well maintained. Wide variety of choices for breakfast. & lastly, I appreciated them allowing us an extended check out because of a medical situation we incurred. Will definitely visit again!

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Alec

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible check in process

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Rae

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very friendly and we enjoyed our stay

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Elizabeth

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Horrible experience. I reserved a night at this hotel with my daughter, but my flight got significantly delayed, so she was going to check in herself. Her name was on the reservation, and she is twenty and half years old. Apparently this specific hotel has a twenty one years old minimum policy, whereas all hotels generally have eighteen or older policy. My daughter was literally kicked out onto the street and left without a place for the night. No pleading with the hotel manager, crying, trying to explain our situation worked. My daughter isn’t a kid. She wasn’t there to throw parties. She was just one single woman, needing a place to sleep for the night in a city she didn’t know. To add insult to injury, she was supposed to meet me there and my flight got delayed. So she was all alone, and now with no place to sleep. The manager was rude, condescending and completely heartless. Her “awww it broke my heart to kick her out, but too bad so sad” attitude was absolutely heartbreaking while I was crying on the phone stuck in a different country. She then places me on hold and never comes back to me while I sit there sobbing, texting my daughter trying to figure out what she is going to do for the night. Horrible horrible heartless behavior that I would never wish on anyone with kids. Or on anyone in any situation.

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Florence C

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Samantha at the front desk is an asset! She deserves a raise and praise. She’s worth her weight in gold! Friendly. Courteous. Made pleasant conversation. Provided a discount coupon for a local restaurant and told us how to quickly walk there. Provided towels to the pool and hot tub. Room was clean. We’ll turned out. There were 4 towels for four adults. This was our fifth hotel on holiday and only second hotel to provide this! Definitely would be happy to stay there again!

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Location

Convenient to the airport, highways, Maine Mall, and a short drive to downtown; ample parking suits road trips. Some guests note road or area noise and limited walkable dining.

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Jodi

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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Audrey

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good value right outside of downtown Portland where you’ll pay 2-3x

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Karen

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean and comfortable. Staff was helpful and very nice. The location was very good. You're out of Portland proper but the drive to downtown is only 10 minutes. The breakfast was pretty good. It's free, so you can't complain. It was an all around his experience.

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Steven

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were flying out next am and location of this hotel was good - short drive to airport. Nice rooms, beautiful breakfast area. Great staff...placed us in a quiet wing as other area was filled with kids and families attending a sporting event. I would certainly stay in this hotel again.

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Marshall

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Decent hotel , good location for traveling north and south of Portland. There was not many restaurants in walking distance from the hotel.

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Cameo

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very well maintained pools are clean and perfect location close to everything but also not in a crazy area to get into.

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obadiah

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Simple and easy, right off the major highways and 15 mins to key points

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LuRae

Oct 13, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Close to the highway.

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Kathy

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Morning breakfast included. Breakfast very good with fresh fruit, hot choices of eggs and meats, cereal, great coffee and large selection of teas and other hot beverages. Very clean eating area. Beds very comfortable. Plenty of hot water. Would recommend this hotel property in South Portland, Maine

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Pamela

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My family stayed here as a layover stop to Acadia and to visit Portland. The location was great...right off highway and very close to downtown Portland. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The breakfast was great and their pool was nice. One of the beds was pretty hard, but not an issue. Our trip was short but really nice.

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Dining

Breakfast is often praised for variety and quality, with popular items like pancakes and bacon and some allergy-friendly options. Downsides include a cramped dining area at busy times and occasional quality quirks or disposable plates.

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Jose E

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was visible mold where the wall meets the bathtub, which should be addressed for cleanliness and health reasons. The door frame has a gap large enough to let in light from the hallway, which raises privacy concerns. Breakfast Experience: Breakfast was fine overall; however, there were limited options for guests who do not eat pork. Nearly all the available meat choices were sausage or ham. It would be appreciated if non-pork alternatives (like turkey or vegetarian

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Author

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent staff. Very professional and helpful with information. Hotel is convenient by either driving, Lyft or Uber to the airport restaurants, and shopping. Breakfast was plentiful, but not very good. Eggs were undercooked and sausage was overcooked. Climate control in the room was excellent and the bed was comfortable. Wifi was easily accessible. I would definitely stay here again.

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Tina

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, very clean, comfy beds, and everyone working there was so friendly! The breakfast was fantastic and the staff could not have been nicer, they really went above and beyond! I would definitely stay here again.

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Stephen

Oct 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy drive to downtown and lighthouses. Lobby coffee/tea service is outstanding. Breakfast good but area cramped. Indoor/outdoor pool and spa were inviting.

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Julie

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing stay. Indoor/outdoor pool was perfect temperature and good size. Breakfast was excellent with many choices including fritattas and bacon and they have a pancake machine. Good location central to all of the places you qant to go in South Portland

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Patricia

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel! Our room was absolutely spotless and very comfortable. There is 24/7 coffee in the lobby which was really appreciated after a cold winter drive. Breakfast was good and they can accommodate common allergies - I have to eat gluten free and they had Udi's bagels on request! There is a lovely indoor/outdoor pool that is open year-round. It was a little colder than I expected, but plenty of people were using it so I think that's a personal preference. There is also a nice hot tub with a waterfall indoors. Overall our stay was great and the staff were all super friendly. Thanks!!

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Marleen

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast with multiple food options, tasty, and pleasantly presented. Beds were comfortable, slept well.

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Peggy

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bedding is very comfortable, able to control room temperature, room layout is nice worth two sinks areas, good breakfast.

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Mike

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had a good variety in the breakfast room

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yasmin

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel 15 mins from downtown, a little run down. Breakfast although lots of choice had to be eaten from paper plates and cutlery. Not enjoyable as it felt like a camping trip. Restaurant across the road was great for dinner if you didnt want to go back into the centre of portland

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Month	Average price
January	$109
February	$104
March	$106
April	$107
May	$132
June	$148
July	$185
August	$186
September	$161
October	$161
November	$118
December	$109

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Best Western Merry Manor Inn

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Oversized Room)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace (Oversized Room)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Oversized Room)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Larger Room)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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