Motel 6-Portland, ME

Hotels
Motel6
5.2 (797 reviews)
One Riverside Street , Portland , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Snack bar/deli
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean
Location
Cons:
Unclean rooms
Lack of amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
3.34
Many complaints about rooms being unclean, with issues like clogged sinks and dirty hallways.
Service
6.81
Mixed experiences, with some staff being accommodating while others were noted as unfriendly.
Location
7.35
Location was appreciated, but concerns were raised regarding safety.
Room Quality
4.3
Consistent comments about rooms being outdated, small, and lacking essential amenities.
Amenities
4.33
Major complaints about missing basic amenities like fridges and microwaves.
Value for Money
5.29
Mixed feelings; some felt it was affordable, while others found it lacking considering cleanliness.
Food and Beverage
5.84
Some positive mentions of coffee but overall lacking in options.
Overall Experience
4.31
Overall negative experience noted by several guests with numerous complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 11:36

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located near Interstate 95, the Portland Maine Motel 6 offers easy access to both central Portland and Scarborough Downs Harness Racetrack, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking for convenience.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each brightly colored room features a seating area, cable TV, work desk, and an en suite bathroom, providing guests with a comfortable and relaxing stay during their visit to Portland.

Amenities and Services
Guests can enjoy free basic WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, fax and photocopying services, and on-site coin laundry facilities, ensuring a hassle-free and enjoyable experience throughout their stay.

Experience the perfect blend of convenience and comfort at Portland Maine Motel 6. Book your stay now and make the most of your time in Portland!

Important information:

Guests under 21 years old can only check in with a parent or official guardian.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: PWM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

5.2
Based on 797 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.34
Service: 6.81
Location: 7.35
Room Quality: 4.3
Amenities: 4.33
Value for Money: 5.29
Food and Beverage: 5.84
Overall Experience: 4.31
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Sami couple us
10
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Not sure

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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fabrice couple us
8
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller us
1
Hellllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
Pros:

Proximity to Maine Med

Cons:

Bed was an Amazon Mail order bed that Grandparents have for kids sleepovers. Looked like Drug dealing in the parking lot. Pretty scary place.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Fuller solo_traveller us
2
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Fuller solo_traveller us
2
Cons:

Being charged for 2 nights but only got one

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Robbie solo_traveller ca
9
Cheap and clean
Pros:

Location was great as were everyone working there

Cons:

Dated halls and the security door into the rooms area was broken.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Jason solo_traveller us
7
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Randy solo_traveller us
7
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Samuel couple us
1
Bad experience wouldn’t go back
Pros:

Nothing it smells bad and the bed was smelling dog

Cons:

Everything

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Leon couple us
10
Best bang for your buck
Pros:

Room was clean. Staff was friendly. Bed comfortable and great price . We have no complaints we had a good night sleep

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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michael solo_traveller us
5
Cons:

Out of date. Not clean. Run down.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Faith family_with_children us
1
i will not stay again.
Pros:

room was clean, that was all the good

Cons:

noisy hallways, given a room originally already occupied, no fridge or microwave or coffeemaker or clock.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Jeannine couple us
5
A lot of activity was there
Pros:

No deposit

Cons:

It smelt strong of cat & at urine the sink was leaking

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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patricia family_with_children us
8
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Jacob solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Sharon solo_traveller us
5
Pros:

Management and staff.

Cons:

Lapse in security process, odor and some tenants.

Room for improvement with screening tenants.
ie: secure front door. Vendors and deliveries come and go..

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Keefe couple us
1
wasn’t able to stay online booking was CONFIRMED and PAID FOR and we were turned away at the property at 12 in the morni
Pros:

absolutely nothing

Cons:

wasn’t able to stay online booking was CONFIRMED and PAID FOR and we were turned away at the property at 12 in the morning when we arrived after driving for 4 and a half hours, the receptionist was not at all helpful and was lowkey rude and disrespectful i will not be bringing my future business back to this location

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Jose solo_traveller us
5
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Dow solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Comfort

Cons:

Other guests

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Brad solo_traveller us
5
2026-05-10 via Nuitee