The Best Hotels Closest to Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Wells for 2026

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A white boat docked at a marina with a stone wall and a building with large windows on the left.

A bus interior with wooden benches and large windows.

A wooden play structure with a slide and a small house-like addition, surrounded by lush greenery and a white fence.

A rocky beach with people walking along the shore.

1. Tallwood Motel Wells

1.5 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Angelique

NT$2,419

NT$2,637 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A sign for 'The Milestone' with amenities including a heated pool, Jacuzzi, WiFi, fitness center, and continental breakfast.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a bar.

A garden with white chairs, a wooden deck, and a house in the background.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and trees.

2. Ogunquit - The Milestone

9.9 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Juan

NT$3,763

NT$4,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A kitchen with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a variety of baked goods displayed on the counter.

A coastal town with a beach, a marina, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a television, and various kitchen items.

A rectangular pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white picket fence and trees with autumn foliage.

3. Wells-Ogunquit Resort Motel & Cottages

8.7 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

nicole

NT$3,699

NT$4,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A residential area with houses, a swing set, and a grassy field.

A living room with a beige armchair, a green sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two floor lamps.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a swimming pool, and a building in the background.

A grassy area with a swing set, white chairs, and a house with a driveway.

4. The Garrison

5.4 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Robert

NT$3,035

NT$3,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A clear blue pool with a person swimming, surrounded by lounge chairs and covered seating areas.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a wooden dresser, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel with a sign indicating it's the Lodge at Turbat's Creek.

A sign for The Lodge at Turbat's Creek in Kennebunkport, Maine, indicating a vacancy.

5. The Lodge at Turbat's Creek

7.6 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

kimberly

NT$5,663

NT$7,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A two-story motel with a balcony on the second floor, a staircase, and outdoor seating.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a white fence.

A basket containing Good Bon Bon soap and ECO amenities shampoo.

A hotel room with two beds, a hanging coat rack, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

6. Seacoast Motel

Moody, 9.3 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Zoey

NT$2,814

NT$3,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A hallway with a door leading to an outdoor area, framed by two mirrors and a ceiling light fixture.

A hotel room with a wooden table, a blue sofa, a bed, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A two-story white building with a balcony on the second floor, a front door, and a small porch.

7. USA Inn

5.7 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Daryl

NT$2,279

NT$2,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern two-story building with a covered outdoor seating area and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A wide beach with people walking along the shore, a clear blue sky, and buildings in the distance.

A compact living space with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, a television, and a microwave.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, framed artwork on the walls, and a patterned carpet.

8. Anchor Inn and Cottages Wells-Ogunquit

7.9 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Marie-Ève

NT$2,751

NT$3,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Port Inn,' a black door, and a light fixture above the door.

A dining area with a glass table, bowls of snacks, and a framed picture on the wall.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a potted plant with blue flowers, and a pool.

9. Port Inn & Suites Kennebunk, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.5 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Joanne

NT$4,776

NT$5,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted paddleboard display.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with a dining area, featuring a sofa set, a round coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern coffee station with multiple coffee machines, a stack of disposable cups, and a menu board.

10. Hampton Inn Kennebunk Kennebunkport

6.7 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Liv

NT$5,289

NT$5,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A room with three wicker chairs, a round table, and a large mirror.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, two Christmas trees, and a sign that reads "The Sundial Inn."

A covered outdoor seating area with white chairs and a view of the ocean.

A spacious living room with large windows, wicker furniture, and a view of the sea.

11. The Beach House Inn

4.5 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Heather

NT$9,292

NT$10,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A lobby with a fireplace, patterned chairs, a round table, and a large painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a decorative wooden mirror.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating options including tables and chairs.

A hotel entrance with a brick facade, a covered walkway, and a bench.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Wells-Ogunquit

6.1 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Diane

NT$6,194

NT$6,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden walls, and a chandelier. There is a reception desk, a staircase, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A beach at sunset with the sun low on the horizon, reflecting on the water.

A two-story building with a red roof, a large arched entrance, and a sign that reads "Haven By The Sea B&B".

A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a dining area, and a kitchen visible through the windows.

13. Haven By The Sea B&B Inn

Wells Beach, 5.4 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Mike

NT$7,826

NT$9,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern hotel lobby with a blue carpet, wooden ceiling panels, a dining area with chairs, and a seating area with upholstered chairs.

A reception area with two illuminated counters, a modern light fixture, and a tiled floor.

A narrow hallway leading to a bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining section.

14. Holiday Inn Express Wells-Ogunquit-Kennebunk by IHG

5.6 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Eric

NT$5,091

NT$5,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bed with a tufted headboard.

A spacious living room with a staircase, a dining area, and a kitchen visible through an open door.

A sign for "The Inn on Shore Road" indicating a vacancy.

15. Inn on Shore Road

11.8 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Young

NT$10,238

NT$11,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a staircase.

A dining table with a vase of flowers, a mug, and a woven placemat.

A front porch with a white door, two white chairs, and two potted pink flowers.

A two-story house with a porch, a flag, and a sign indicating no vacancies.

16. The Harbor Inn

6.2 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

GREGORY

NT$12,433

NT$13,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a wooden fence on either side.

17. Gorges Grant Hotel

10.9 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Bob

NT$5,771

NT$7,152 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

An aerial view of a coastal town with a main road, residential buildings, and a large hotel with a swimming pool.

A porch with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a hanging flower wreath.

A cozy room with a bookshelf, a comfortable chair, a small table, and a wall with a 'Sun, Sand, Sea, Sure' sign.

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a sunset view.

18. Ne'r Beach Motel

8 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Alison

NT$1,792

NT$2,290 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a side table, a lamp, and a television mounted on the wall.

A wooden deck with two wicker chairs and a round table.

A bedroom with a fireplace, a television, a bed, a blue armchair, and a desk with a lamp.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a garden, a vintage-style dresser, and a framed artwork on the wall.

19. Inn at Perkins Cove

12.6 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Lisa

NT$11,413

NT$12,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A balcony with a white table and chair, overlooking a beach with people and a clear sky.

A two-story house with a front porch, multiple windows, and a picket fence.

A spacious hallway with white walls, wooden flooring, and a central seating area with white and beige chairs.

A coastal road with parked cars, a white fence, and a beach in the background.

20. The Tides Beach Club

12.6 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Anne

NT$11,098

NT$13,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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Compare popular hotels close to Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Tallwood Motel Wells	6.4 852 reviews	View
Ogunquit - The Milestone	8.8 Excellent 1,507 reviews	View
Wells-Ogunquit Resort Motel & Cottages	9.2 Wonderful 668 reviews	View
The Garrison	9.0 Wonderful 511 reviews	View
The Lodge at Turbat's Creek	9.2 Wonderful 902 reviews	View

Top Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge Hotel Reviews

Atlantic Oceanfront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely room, great location, wonderful staff."

The Kennebunk Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It was nice very cute room"

Elmwood Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean with nice touches like nighttime music and outdoor movies"

Carriage House Motel Cottages & Suites

8/10 Good

"We had a wonderful stay at a fair price. I was able to spend an extra day for the same price compared to another location last year. It was nice getting breakfast cooked in our room before starting our busy day. I’m not crazy about pet friendly but there was no foul odors or pet hairs visible making it a non issue. We will be back next year for sure."

Kennebunk Gallery Motel & Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Great little family run spot we stopped here on our way to Bar Harbor. Awesome pool, cozy, friendly staff."

Drakes Island Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The property is very dog friendly and it was nice to see everyone being able to enjoy themselves with thier pets"

Other attractions near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

A water tower, a small yellow building, and a large tree with autumn foliage.

Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms

9.0/10 (57 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Wells when you stop by Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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An aerial view of a coastal town with a long sandy beach, houses along the shore, and a forested area in the background.

Kennebunk Beach

9.6/10 (122 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kennebunk Beach during your trip to Kennebunk? Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Bette-Jean's

6.4/10 (9 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Bette-Jean's during your trip to Wells. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve

9.0/10 (57 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, a lovely green space in Wells. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Johnson Hall Museum

6.2/10 (11 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Johnson Hall Museum during your travels in Wells. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Parsons Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Parsons Beach during your trip to Kennebunk? Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Merriland Farms Golf Course

7.8/10 (22 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Wells at Merriland Farms Golf Course. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Kennebunk Dog Park

8.2/10 (22 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kennebunk Dog Park, a lovely green space in Kennebunk. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge?

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is located in a family-friendly area of Wells known for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 6 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge?

Located a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, Tallwood Motel Wells is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices within 5 miles include Drakes Island Resort and Port Inn & Suites Kennebunk, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge?

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge?

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What can I see and do near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Brick Store Museum and First Families Kennebunkport Museum. Learn about local history at Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms and Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall. Local parks like Kennebunkport Village Green, Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, and Kennebunk Dog Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge hotels

1. Tallwood Motel Wells

2. Ogunquit - The Milestone

3. Wells-Ogunquit Resort Motel & Cottages

4. The Garrison

5. The Lodge at Turbat's Creek

6. Seacoast Motel

7. USA Inn

8. Anchor Inn and Cottages Wells-Ogunquit

9. Port Inn & Suites Kennebunk, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10. Hampton Inn Kennebunk Kennebunkport

11. The Beach House Inn

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Wells-Ogunquit

13. Haven By The Sea B&B Inn

14. Holiday Inn Express Wells-Ogunquit-Kennebunk by IHG

15. Inn on Shore Road

16. The Harbor Inn

17. Gorges Grant Hotel

18. Ne'r Beach Motel

19. Inn at Perkins Cove

20. The Tides Beach Club

Compare popular hotels close to Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Top Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge Hotel Reviews

Atlantic Oceanfront Hotel

The Kennebunk Inn

Elmwood Resort Hotel

Carriage House Motel Cottages & Suites

Kennebunk Gallery Motel & Cottages

Drakes Island Resort

Other attractions near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms

Kennebunk Beach

Bette-Jean's

Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve

Johnson Hall Museum

Parsons Beach

Merriland Farms Golf Course

Kennebunk Dog Park

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