A former textile mill town, Sanford is now a bustling—albeit small—city full of pleasant, walkable neighborhoods and beautiful, historic architecture. There are plenty of attractions in the area—hiking trails, shops, and museums—and if you’re in town for a while, you’ll need accommodations.
Sanford and the surrounding communities of Kennebunk, the Berwicks, and Wells all offer a variety of lodging options—so whether you’re looking for glamping, a franchise hotel, a budget motel, or a quaint bed and breakfast, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding the perfect spot. I’ve noted distances to downtown Sanford for the accommodations below not located within city limits.
Map of Sanford Lodging
Use this map of Sanford lodging options to plan your next trip.
The Sanford Inn
Featuring single, double, kitchenette, and efficiency guestrooms, The Sanford Inn is affordable, comfortable, and clean. The motel-style, newly-renovated rooms all feature air conditioning, LCD TVs with cable, refrigerators, microwaves, and WiFi; neither pets nor smoking are allowed in the motel.
There is an ice machine and brochures for local attractions located in the lobby, and while breakfast is not included with your stay, there are several nearby restaurants that can take care of that problem.
Location: 1591 Main St, Sanford, ME 04073
Website: The Sanford Inn
Quality Inn
A Choice Hotel property, the Quality Inn is a trustworthy, budget-friendly hotel located in the heart of Sanford. You’ll enjoy a free, hot breakfast each morning of your stay, and there are pet-friendly rooms available for those of you that travel with your fur babies.
The entire property is smoke-free, and there are guest laundry facilities available for a fee. Every guest room comes equipped with a coffee machine, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a flat-screen TV, and WiFi; there is also a fitness room on-site.
Location: 1892 Main St, Sanford, ME 04073
Website: Quality Inn
The Lady Mary Inn at Hurd Manor
With breathtakingly gorgeous Victorian architecture and lovingly replicated, tasteful décor, the guestrooms and common areas at the Lady Mary Inn are museum-worthy. The glowing woodwork, stained glass, intricate fireplaces, and high ceilings have all been painstakingly preserved, and the five guest suites are uniquely decorated with period furniture—but also offer modern appointments and amenities.
You’ll enjoy luxe linens and toiletries, and all rooms have air conditioning and private baths. There is also a full, gourmet breakfast included with your stay, and afternoon snacks are offered in the garden every day; you’ll also have access to a refrigerator, freezer, ice maker, and microwave. The property is also smoke-free and dog-friendly.
Location: 2 Elm St, North Berwick, ME 03906
Website: The Lady Mary Inn
The Lodge at Kennebunk
All of the affordable, motel-style guestrooms and suites at The Lodge feature pillow-top beds, air conditioning, microwaves, refrigerators, free WiFi, and a variety of space configurations; all rooms are smoke-free, and some are pet-friendly. The Lodge is located right off Interstate 95, and the abundant amenities make this a family-friendly spot.
There is an inground pool, free continental breakfast, free bike rentals, a game room, communal picnic tables and grills, a playground, horseshoes, and volleyball—plenty to do for all ages. You’ll also be just minutes away from many eateries and shops in Kennebunk’s town center—and Sanford is less than a 25-minute drive away.
Location: 95 Alewive Rd, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Website: The Lodge at Kennebunk
Hampton Inn
Located just around the corner from The Lodge, the Hampton Inn is always a reliable accommodation option. You can always count on clean, spacious, well-appointed rooms, a free hot breakfast, and friendly service; here in Kennebunk, you will also enjoy an indoor pool, pet-friendly rooms, and convenient access to Interstate 95.
There is a business center, free WiFi, and digital access to guestrooms; there is also no smoking allowed on the property.
Location: 6 Independence Dr, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Website: Hampton Inn
Port Inn
A Choice Hotel Ascend holding, the Port Inn is less than 25 minutes away from downtown Sanford and is within walking distance to many of Kennebunk’s eateries and shops. This clean and quiet spot is pet-friendly, smoke-free, and has an outdoor, inground pool.
There are bikes, beach chairs, towels, and umbrellas available for guests to borrow to use at the nearby beaches, and a continental breakfast is included with your stay. There are refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, and LCD TVs with HBO in every room, as well as AC/heat, pillow-top mattresses, and down-filled pillows.
Location: 55 York St, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Website: Port Inn
The Kennebunk Inn
One of only two properties on this list that feature an on-site restaurant, the historic Kennebunk Inn presides over the town’s bustling Main Street.
Less than 6 miles to the beaches and under a 25-minute drive to Sanford’s downtown, The Kennebunk Inn is the perfect blend of old-world charm and modern amenities. There are 17 rooms and 6 suites, all of which are pet-friendly and have private baths, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with cable, and WiFi. The Tavern is on the first floor, as are several of the guest rooms; note that there is no elevator in this non-smoking, three-story hotel.
Location: 45 Main St, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Website: The Kennebunk Inn
Kennebunk Gallery Motel
This cozy, family-owned motel is just a short walk from Kennebunk’s amenities and features a large, inground pool, free coffee in the office every morning, a screened gazebo, picnic tables, grills, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, and a playground.
Guestrooms are pet-friendly and have refrigerators, WiFi, flat-screen TVs with extended cable packages, and air conditioning/heat. There are also cottages of various sizes available, offering features like kitchenettes, full kitchens, decks, living space, and two bedrooms, for those traveling with larger groups. Be aware that smoking is only allowed in designated outdoor areas.
Location: 65 York St, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Website: Kennebunk Gallery Motel
Elmwood Resort Motel
Offering 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom condominium units, the Elmwood Resort Motel is abundant with amenities. Open year-round, all of the condos here are smoke-free and feature full kitchens and living rooms, Serta Suite Dreams beds, Cuddledown bedding, air conditioning, and hi-definition TVs with Blu-ray players.
There’s also plenty to do for everyone in the family at Elmwood: A seasonal, outdoor heated pool, an indoor heated pool and sauna, a playground, an outdoor movie theater, a fire pit, a picnic area with gas grills, and seasonal live entertainment. A real resort experience, and less than 25 minutes from downtown Sanford. (Sorry—no pets allowed).
Location: 1351 Post Rd, Wells, ME 04090
Website: Elmwood Resort Motel
Stage House Inn
With 18 beautiful guestrooms and two spacious suites, there are plenty of accommodation options at the historic Stage House Inn—all of which have private baths, WiFi, air conditioning and heat, a mini-fridge, and a safe.
The décor is chic and fresh, the rooms tastefully appointed—and you only have to walk mere steps to enjoy an upscale dining experience at the Inn’s restaurant and bar, Dufour.
The Stage House Inn is not pet-friendly, however—so you’ll have to make arrangements for your furry friends.
Location: 224 Main St, South Berwick, ME 03908
Website: Stage House Inn
Sanford is a beautiful area, abundant with lakes and forests. If you’re looking to enjoy a closer connection to Mother Nature when planning your lodging, there are plenty of campgrounds available in and around Sanford and its neighboring communities. Here are just a few:
Huttopia Southern Maine
Apache Campground
Yellowstone Park Camp Resort
Cole’s Mine RV Resort
Spacious Skies
Sea-Vu West Resort
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