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

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1. Tallwood Motel Wells

1.5 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

James

AED 261

AED 285 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and framed pictures on the wall.

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

A two-story house with a covered porch, a small garden, and a garage with an ice maker.

A front porch with a large flowering shrub and a colorful flower bed.

2. Wells Moody Motel

Moody, 9 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Louise

AED 228

AED 262 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A motel with a two-story structure, multiple balconies, and a parking area with several cars.

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

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

3. Ogunquit - The Milestone

9.9 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Michelle

AED 247

AED 270 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A covered walkway leading to a beach with a view of the ocean.

A multi-level outdoor deck with lounge chairs and a pool.

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table with chairs, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

4. Atlantic Oceanfront Hotel

Wells Beach, 5.1 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

SALLY

AED 418

AED 456 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A person seated on a balcony with a view of the sea, white chairs, and a red mug.

A coastal beach scene with a rocky foreground, a sandy beach, and a row of houses with a view of the sea.

5. The Beach House Inn

4.5 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Bethany

AED 487

AED 530 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor balcony with two white chairs.

6. USA Inn

5.7 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Lawrence

AED 205

AED 278 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A coastal view with a grassy area, boats, and a building with a porch.

A restaurant with wooden chairs and tables, a TV mounted on the wall, and large windows with an 'OPEN' sign.

A two-story motel with a covered porch and a brick foundation.

A porch with hanging flower baskets, a closed office sign, and a brick wall.

7. Ogunquit Tides Resort

10.6 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Yulia

AED 267

AED 291 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A hotel room with a sofa, dining table, chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a bed.

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

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

8. Anchor Inn and Cottages Wells-Ogunquit

7.9 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Jim

AED 292

AED 355 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A house with a brick facade, a white door, and two windows with shutters. There is a porch with a bench.

A room with two wooden chairs, a wooden cabinet, and a television mounted on the wall.

A residential driveway leading to a house surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A bedroom with a large bed, two chairs, a desk, and a dresser. There are windows with curtains, a ceiling light, and a mirror on the wall.

9. Towne Lyne Motel

9.5 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Jacqueline

AED 261

AED 367 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows overlooking a pool area.

10. Gorges Grant Hotel

10.9 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Ann

AED 481

AED 624 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern dining area with a stone accent wall, multiple tables, and chairs.

A balcony with a view of a river, lush greenery, and a building with a brick facade.

A spacious living area with a large aquarium, comfortable seating, and a modern kitchen in the background.

A reception area with a stone wall, a painting of a beach, and a reception desk.

11. Ogunquit River Inn & Suites

Moody, 9.3 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Robert

AED 524

AED 651 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a bar stool, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with blinds.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a cozy seating area with a dark blue sofa.

A kitchen with granite countertops, double stainless steel sinks, wooden cabinets, and a window with a view of a house and greenery.

12. Stage Run By The Sea

10.8 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Carol

AED 280

AED 305 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A swimming pool with a 5ft 1in depth, surrounded by chairs and tables, with a ceiling light and a clock on the wall.

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.

13. Hampton Inn Kennebunk Kennebunkport

6.7 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

George

AED 389

AED 424 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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".

14. Haven By The Sea B&B Inn

Wells Beach, 5.4 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Anna

AED 489

AED 680 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings with a gazebo-like structure.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden desk, a chair, and a mirror.

A large outdoor chess set on a grassy lawn with a white house in the background.

A long, narrow hotel hallway with a patterned carpet, white walls, and doors on both sides.

15. Driftaway Hotel and Pool

9.7 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Stephanie

AED 473

AED 595 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A circular stone fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs in a grassy outdoor area with a tree overhead and a white fence in the background.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area with chairs.

A large indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and multiple windows.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a small island with a kettle.

16. Elmwood Resort Hotel

4.5 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Dawna

AED 551

AED 661 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a desk with two chairs, and a window with curtains.

A motel with a central building and two side wings, featuring a covered parking area and lush greenery.

A row of two-story buildings with a covered walkway, surrounded by greenery and trees.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a flat-screen TV on a stand.

17. Kennebunkport Motor Lodge

6.9 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

judith

AED 731

AED 797 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A mobile home with a porch, two blue chairs, and an American flag on the lawn.

A marina with several small boats docked at wooden piers.

A beach with sand and grass in the foreground, and the ocean in the background.

A white mobile home with a porch, two blue Adirondack chairs, and an American flag on the front step.

18. Carriage House Motel Cottages & Suites

4.4 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Mario

AED 425

AED 463 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

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

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Wells-Ogunquit

6.1 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

James

AED 564

AED 615 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

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

3.5 km from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Juan

AED 294

AED 361 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Tallwood Motel Wells	6.4 881 reviews	View
Wells Moody Motel	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Ogunquit - The Milestone	8.8 Excellent 1,569 reviews	View
Atlantic Oceanfront Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 377 reviews	View
The Beach House Inn	9.2 Wonderful 911 reviews	View

Top Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge Hotel Reviews

Port Inn & Suites Kennebunk, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place close to great music and shops."

The Beach House Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Room comfortable. Parking great. Staff was friendly and professional."

Kennebunk Gallery Motel & Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"The cottages were awesome! Such a great option for travelers that don’t want to share walls and hear their neighbors. The office staff are friendly and helpful and let me check in a few hours early. Perfect location to all the shopping!"

Drakes Island Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, well-kept property. Comfortable room. Great location, friendly staff. Will stay here again."

Ocean View Dog Friendly Cottage 4-min to Kennebunkport

10/10 Excellent

"So cute! Fun place!"

Private Family Heated Pool Home near Kennebunkport

8/10 Good

"Pool was lovely"

Studio condo with screened porch and seasonal pool/pool table - near beaches

10/10 Excellent

"The place was clean, however there was only 1 lamp and it was on the dresseracross the room from beds. There was no lamp on nightstand. The furniture was old, second hand. The kitchen was nice but cramped, and the bathroom ceiling had mold. The location, however was great!"

Cute cottage 1 mile from Drakes Island Beach with antique interior

10/10 Excellent

"Exactly as represented. Very clean and neat. Perfect for our stay."

Stunning 5BR home w/ pool, beautiful yard, near beach, sleeps 8–16 comfortably

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay in this house end of August! The backyard was amazing to spend time in the morning having a cup of coffee and enjoying a very quiet morning time hiding in the deep chair that even pool people don't notice you. The pool is awesome, our granddaughter spent hours in it. The house itself is very spacious and has everything one needs. Thank you to the owners! We loved the place and will recommend it to our friends and come back ourselves."

Other attractions near Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

A sign for the Muskie Trail with directions to restrooms and the Mather Auditorium.

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 Port Inn & Suites Kennebunk, an Ascend Collection Hotel and Drakes Island Resort.

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. Wells Moody Motel

3. Ogunquit - The Milestone

4. Atlantic Oceanfront Hotel

5. The Beach House Inn

6. USA Inn

7. Ogunquit Tides Resort

8. Anchor Inn and Cottages Wells-Ogunquit

9. Towne Lyne Motel

10. Gorges Grant Hotel

11. Ogunquit River Inn & Suites

12. Stage Run By The Sea

13. Hampton Inn Kennebunk Kennebunkport

14. Haven By The Sea B&B Inn

15. Driftaway Hotel and Pool

16. Elmwood Resort Hotel

17. Kennebunkport Motor Lodge

18. Carriage House Motel Cottages & Suites

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Wells-Ogunquit

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

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Top Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge Hotel Reviews

Port Inn & Suites Kennebunk, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Beach House Inn

Kennebunk Gallery Motel & Cottages

Drakes Island Resort

Ocean View Dog Friendly Cottage 4-min to Kennebunkport

Private Family Heated Pool Home near Kennebunkport

Studio condo with screened porch and seasonal pool/pool table - near beaches

Cute cottage 1 mile from Drakes Island Beach with antique interior

Stunning 5BR home w/ pool, beautiful yard, near beach, sleeps 8–16 comfortably

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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