Hotel Ursa

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Daily to-go breakfast for a fee
Lobby sitting area
Business center
Room, 2 Queen Beds (Holmes) | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1 Moosehead Road, Orono, ME, 04469
  • Place, Collins Center for the Arts
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Penobscot River
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Maine
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬
VIP Access
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Room options

Room, 1 King Bed (Historic)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Minor)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Holmes)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Holmes)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Holmes)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Historic)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Standard room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Historic)

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

Suite (Holmes)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Hudson Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Collins Center for the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Penobscot River - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Maine - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive

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

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.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • 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

More

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

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

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 Jun 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ursa on Jun 14, 2026 start from $173, 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.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Ursa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

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.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Hotel Ursa?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as proposal/romance packages and a coffee shop/cafe.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Ursa?

No, there isn't a spa tub 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.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Ursa?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

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).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Ursa?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Ursa.

Hotel Ursa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 611 out of 711 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 711 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 711 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 711 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 711 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

Terry

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

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay on campus
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to downtown Orono and being on the UMaine campus is very beneficial. Staff is great and the lounges and cafe are very cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was able to check in early the room was cozy quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean! The staff was very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

C Bruce

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paloma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable, and quiet hotel. Excellent place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paloma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay in Orono!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful building and rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff very clean beautiful rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel around
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at Hotel Ursa!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
perfect stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and the hotel is beautiful. The coffee shop is great, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a super hidden gem on our trip and we loved the hotel and college campus!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay if your in the Orono area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Hotel Ursa!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025