Best Western Merry Manor Inn

700 Main St., South Portland, ME 04106 United States (USA) near Exit 3 on I-295 (~0.9mi)
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2.5 Star Property
43.618450-70.305670
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4.0/5

Based on 919 guest reviews

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  • We have an outdoor pool
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
  • The Avg. Group Discount is 15.9%!
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
  • Hotel has 153 rooms
  • Check out time: 11:00AM
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
  • Groups & Meetings rating of 10.0/10
  • Hotel has 8 meeting rooms

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Room Types

Check Rates1 King Bed
Non-Smoking
Check Rates1 King Bed Microwave and Refrigerator Work Desk WiFi Full Breakfast
Non-Smoking
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Non-Smoking
Check Rates1 Queen Bed Sofa Work Desk WiFi Full Breakfast
Non-Smoking
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Non-Smoking
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Non-Smoking
Check RatesAccessible 1 Queen Accessible Bathtub Couch Full Breakfast
Non-Smoking
Check RatesQueen Room with Bathtub Disability Accessible
Non-Smoking

Local Attractions

We are located just outside of the historic Portland Old Port. With it's classic cobblestone streets and charming local boutiques a walk around the 'Port should be on everyone's To-Do list. LL Beans, Old Port AExchange, Maine Mall, Portland Headlight, Scarborough Downs, Crescent Beach State PArk, Two Lights State Park, Old Orchard Beach, Haddlock Field, Cumberland County Civic Center and Scotia Prince

Verified Reviews of Best Western Merry Manor Inn

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Fun!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Fun! Clean place and the employees were very helpful.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
28-Feb-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Feb 16 to Sat Feb 17 2024 at a $152.99 average nightly rate.
"Great Hotel & Pool!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Had a blast swimming in the pool! A great time was had by all. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean and comfortable.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
24-Feb-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Feb 20 to Thu Feb 22 2024 at a $120.99 average nightly rate.
"Nice Stay"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Hotel was clean, very friendly staff, loved the pool and hot tub. Nice continental spread!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
18-Jan-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jan 05 to Sun Jan 07 2024 at a $157.99 average nightly rate.
"Clean Hotel & Excellent Service"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Great location. Excellent service, clean rooms. Had a great stay.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
09-Oct-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Oct 05 to Sat Oct 07 2023 at a $159.99 average nightly rate.
"Very Good Breakfast"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Breakfast was very good.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
23-Sep-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Sep 20 to Sat Sep 23 2023 at a $201.66 average nightly rate.
"The Room & Amenities!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
The room and amenities!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
21-Aug-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Aug 16 to Sun Aug 20 2023 at a $274.49 average nightly rate.
"Very Good Hotel & Breakfast"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Clean rooms. Comfortable beds. Centrally located to everything. Friendly and courteous staff. Very good breakfast. Clean grounds and clean swimming pool.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
20-Jul-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jul 16 to Wed Jul 19 2023 at a $167.35 average nightly rate.
"Clean Hotel"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
The room was clean. Everything worked. Front desk staff were kind and helpful.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
17-Feb-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Feb 17 to Sat Feb 18 2023 at a $127.99 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 919 guest reviews

Property Description

Welcome to the recently renovated Best Western Merry Manor Inn in South Portland, Maine. It's located on Maine's famous Route One, with direct and easy access to both Interstate 95 and 295 via the Maine Turnpike Approach. We offer all of the convenience of being near the highway without all the noise! Our hotel features 153 modern remodeled rooms with either King or Queen beds and are equipped with a flat screen TV, HBO, clock radios, coffee makers, hairdryers, safes, irons, ironing boards, microwaves, refrigerators, and high speed internet access. We have two luxury themed suites, The Maine Lake Lodge and Captain Lafayette Suite. Be transported to the calmness of the great Maine woods when you stay in The Maine Lake Lodge, it has a King bed, flannel curtains, fireplace, walk in shower with dual shower heads, jacuzzi hot tub, and a flat screen TV. The Captain Lafayette Suite has a classical nautical theme with an over-sized room with cathedral ceilings, fireplace, King bed, massage chair, walk in shower with dual shower heads, jacuzzi hot tub, and a flat screen TV. We have four additional suites are equipped with fireplaces. One of these has a massage recliner and a waterfall. Another features a large in-room jacuzzi. We pride ourselves on our many outstanding hotel amenities. One of our most prominent and most popular features is our outdoor heated year round pool. Inside we have a children's wading pool and a 17-ft Jacuzzi with a therapeutic waterfall. Our fitness center has 3 different types of cardio equipment, free weights, folding exercise mats, and a strength multi functional gym. We have a business center with a printer, and at the front desk we can make copies or send faxes for you. The hotel also has 6,000 square feet of meeting and conference space in 8 separate event spaces. Our Wildwood Ballroom holds up to 250 people for a banquets.

Green Sustainability

We love being in Maine and trying to keep the state as green as possible. We use LED light bulbs in all of our rooms and public spaces to use less energy. We ask guests to hang their towels if they plan on using them again so we can save water. Our rooms are equipped with a sensor thermostat that shuts the AC or heater off if it detects no on in the room to save electricity.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 3PM
Check Out: 11:00AM
Year of Last Renovation: 2019
Floors: 4
Rooms: 153
Corridors: Both Interior and Exterior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 153
Handicap Rooms: 2
Rooms with 1 Bed: 58
Rooms with 2 Beds: 95
Suites: 6
Room Windows: Windows Don't Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 8 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 6985 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 300 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 4.0 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: 4PM - 12PM
FEMA Approved: Yes
Pool Info:
One of the things we are famous for is our outdoor heated pool that is open year round. We have guest swimming outside in February. Guests enter the pool from inside the hotel and swim out into the pool. The pool is open from 7 AM to 10 PM daily. We also have an indoor 17 foot Jacuzzi with a therapeutic waterfall and a wading pool for toddlers.
Ownership: Lafayette Hotels
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Groups & EventsCancel 28 days prior to date: 0% chargeCancel 27-22 days prior to date: 25% charge of estimated totalCancel 21-8 days prior to date: 50% charge of estimated totalCancel 7 days or less prior to date: 100% charge of estimated total
Nightly Parking: Free
Typical Group Deposit: 25%
Total Taxes: 9.00%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 5.50%
Food and Beverage Tax: 8.00%
Banquet Bartender Fees: 60.00 Per Function

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Bus parking
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Movies in room
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • TV room
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

The hotel is 3.5 miles from the Portland International jetport. Taxi fee is about $11.00 one way from the hotel.

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

This is no normal "continental breakfast", we provide a free full American buffet breakfast each morning to our guests. The buffet features 25 different items including several hot item such as waffles, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, omelettes, bacon, sausage, and many more. There is a special espresso machine that makes a variety of beverages to really get you going!

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Make it a true family vacation by bringing along your furry little friend! Well behaved pets are allowed with advance notice. All rooms are pet friendly with the exception of our themed suites. We have $15.00 per pet, per day, fee. As much as we love having pets stay with us, out of respect for our other guests we cannot allow them in public areas such as the restaurant, breakfast room, or pool area.

Parking Info

We have free parking all around the hotel with easy access to guest rooms. We don't charge for bus or truck parking either!

Internet / WiFI

We provide free high speed wofi in all of our guest rooms and throughout the hotel, restaurant and our banquet rooms. We have 100MB per second speed (the highest available to any hotel in Maine)

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  • Best Western Plus offers upgraded bath amenities, an in-room mini-fridge, and a spacious work desk. Fitness room, laundry room, and business center also available. Free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and long distance access
  • Best Western Premier gives guests the highest quality amenties, furnishings, and decor with personalized guest services. All rooms have a safe, mini-fridge, free high-speed internet access, free local and long distance calls, and an LCD or Plasma TV with HD channels. On-site dining, fitness room, business center, snack shop, and meeting rooms

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Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Scratch Baking Co. - Start your day with delicious pastries and coffee at this local bakery located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: The Holy Donut - Indulge in unique and flavorful donuts made from scratch at this popular spot located 3 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: The Saltwater Grille - Enjoy fresh seafood and stunning waterfront views at this popular restaurant located 2 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Portland Head Light - Visit the iconic lighthouse and explore the beautiful surrounding park, located 4 miles from the hotel.
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: The Standard Baking Co. - Enjoy freshly baked breads and pastries at this local bakery located 2 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Duckfat - Try their famous Belgian-style fries and delicious sandwiches at this popular eatery located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Fore Street - Experience farm-to-table dining at its finest at this renowned restaurant located 3.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Casco Bay Islands - Take a ferry ride and explore the scenic Casco Bay Islands, located 5 miles from the hotel.
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: The Holy Donut - Start your day with their mouthwatering donuts at this popular spot located 3 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Central Provisions - Enjoy creative small plates and cocktails at this trendy restaurant located 3 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Eventide Oyster Co. - Savor the freshest oysters and seafood dishes at this renowned restaurant located 2.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Portland Museum of Art - Explore a diverse collection of artwork at this renowned museum located 2 miles from the hotel.

Seasonality and Projections at Best Western Merry Manor Inn

Rate fluctuations of Best Western Merry Manor Inn

The chart above shows fluctuations of rates for both group prices and the best individual prices we could find at the time the group/meeting offer was submitted. The lowest group discount displayed is 55.4% in the month of June 2022 and the highest average individual rate is $289 in the month of July 2022. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Best Western Merry Manor Inn in a month when rates are lower.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Best Western Merry Manor Inn

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Best Western Merry Manor Inn.

Feel free to use the Best Western Merry Manor Inn meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in South Portland event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sqft.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Wildwood Ballroom 58 x 51 x 8 2958220/22012014056444816/--300300--
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Wildwood Ballroom

The Wildwood Ballroom is a two tiered ballroom that seats over 200 people for a banquet or reception. The room features a dance floor and a state of the art sound system. The room was remodeled i the spring of 2016.
Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
2958 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
58 x 51 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
12
Columns:
3
Windows:
3
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
Yes
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Sound System
Evergreen Ballroom 65 x 25 x 8 1625130/130608062544012/--180150--
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Evergreen Ballroom

The Evergreen Ballroom is the smaller of our two ballrooms. It overlooks our pool area and courtyard. The room can be divided into three seperate rooms (the Spruce, Pine and Balsam Rooms.
Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
1625 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
65 x 25 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Windows:
6
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Sound System
Spruce Room
31 x 25 x 8 77548/5030403224325/--8050--
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Spruce Room

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
775 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
31 x 25 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
6
Columns:
0
Windows:
3
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Sound System
Pine
22 x 25 x 8 55032/402824242016--/--6048--
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Pine

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
550 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
22 x 25 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
5
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Sound System
Balsam
13 x 25 x 8 32518/201412232116--/--3020--
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Balsam

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
325 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
13 x 25 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
3
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Canopy room 30 x 50 x 0 1500100/----60--------/--120----
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Canopy room

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1500 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
30 x 50 x 0 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Forest view room 17 x 26 x 0 442--/----24--------/--40----
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Forest view room

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
442 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
17 x 26 x 0 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Birch Room 20 x 23 x 0 46028/----24--------/--40----
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Birch Room

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
460 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
20 x 23 x 0 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System

FAQs about Best Western Merry Manor Inn

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Best Western Merry Manor Inn have?

There are 153 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

Is there any meeting space at Best Western Merry Manor Inn?

Yes, they have 8 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Best Western Merry Manor Inn?

This is no normal "continental breakfast", we provide a free full American buffet breakfast each morning to our guests. The buffet features 25 different items including several hot item such as waffles, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, omelettes, bacon, sausage, and many more. There is a special espresso machine that makes a variety of beverages to really get you going!

What parking is available at Best Western Merry Manor Inn?

We have free parking all around the hotel with easy access to guest rooms. We don't charge for bus or truck parking either!

How much does internet cost?

We provide free high speed wofi in all of our guest rooms and throughout the hotel, restaurant and our banquet rooms. We have 100MB per second speed (the highest available to any hotel in Maine)

Can I get a AAA rate at Best Western Merry Manor Inn?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Best Western Merry Manor Inn?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

Is there a gym at Best Western Merry Manor Inn?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Best Western Merry Manor Inn?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. One of the things we are famous for is our outdoor heated pool that is open year round. We have guest swimming outside in February. Guests enter the pool from inside the hotel and swim out into the pool. The pool is open from 7 AM to 10 PM daily. We also have an indoor 17 foot Jacuzzi with a therapeutic waterfall and a wading pool for toddlers..

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