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Hotel Ursa

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Breakfast area
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1 Moosehead Road, Orono, ME, 04469
  • Place, Orono Farmer's Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Collins Center for the Arts
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Maine
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬
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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with a TV, a chair, and large windows with a view of greenery.

Room, 1 King Bed (Historic)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with a grey throw blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture of a starry night, and a window with a view of trees.

Room, 1 King Bed (Minor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with a grey blanket, two bedside lamps, and a headboard with a blue panel.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Holmes)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Holmes)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed (Holmes)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, bed, desk, and kitchenette.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Historic)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a coffee maker, a microwave, and a bed with a headboard.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, a window with a view of a building, and a lamp.

Standard room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a sofa, and a view of the outdoors.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a coffee maker, a microwave, and a bed with a headboard.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Historic)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A neatly made bed with a grey blanket, two bedside lamps, and a headboard with a blue panel.

Suite (Holmes)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Orono

Hotel Ursa places you within a 5-minute walk of Orono Farmer's Market and Hudson Museum. This 95-room, 4-star hotel has conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Orono Farmer's Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Collins Center for the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Penobscot River - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Alfond Stadium - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Maine - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chinatown Express - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joe's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ursa

Hotel Ursa features a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a 24-hour business center. Free parking is included with your stay. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and concierge services. Additional amenities include a library and a gift shop.
55-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Coffee makers and ironing boards are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 150 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Major Minor Cafe

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Null
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 150 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hotel Ursa Hotel
Hotel Ursa Orono
Hotel Ursa Hotel Orono

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Ursa?

Hotel Ursa offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Ursa?

As of Oct 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ursa on Nov 4, 2026 start from $143, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see close to Hotel Ursa?

This hotel is located in Orono, just steps from Hudson Museum and Orono Farmer's Market, and within a short walk of Penobscot River. You'll also find Collins Center for the Arts and Alfond Stadium less than a mile away.

Does Hotel Ursa feature a casino?

No, Hotel Ursa doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Ursa?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does Hotel Ursa have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Ursa serves to-go breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Major Minor Cafe.

Does Hotel Ursa allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Hotel Ursa for a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay.

How far is the airport from Hotel Ursa?

The closest major airport to Hotel Ursa is Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR), which is 12.9 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Hotel Ursa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 789 out of 925 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 925 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 925 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 925 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 925 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice, would stay again.,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, good location close to Bangor Airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a great spot to stay for a very good price. The cafe was great and rooms very clean. Beds were so comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was great, staff were very friendly. We loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic property Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautifull place !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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We stayed one night at Hotel Ursa on our way through Maine and would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location right on campus, clean rooms, parking is right next to both Holmes and Polaris and just a short walk to Coburn. Great stay overall , will definitely be visiting again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice clean and convenient to Maine campus
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel: super clean and nice. It was cool to be on the University of Maine campus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel exceeded my expectations. Clean rooms, friendly staff, and great overall atmosphere. Would highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful building, clean spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very Nice place! Beautiful !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome historic hotel. Very clean and upgraded.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice and clean. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was perfect for us, latte is great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A very nice establishment! I recommend anyone that has to travel to area to stay at Ursa.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Will definitely visit again! Exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel!! I will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Hotel Ursa was very nice and new. Staff was helpful. Only thing I would have liked to see was longer hours from the cafe, which was only open 7am-10am.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026