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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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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
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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
(1 review)
  • 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
(5 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
(48 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
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 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 on-site 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 Sep 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ursa on Sep 20, 2026 start from $149, 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. 757 out of 882 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 882 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 882 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 882 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 882 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, would stay again.,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evahn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice establishment! I recommend anyone that has to travel to area to stay at Ursa.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jolie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great color scheme and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, love being able to walk to all the activities on campus. Stayed here multiple times, staff is amazing and the rooms and grounds are always immaculate.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a reliably great hotel for visiting UMaine. Friendly and professional staff, always welcoming, always clean and updated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aniello

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place on the campus of UMAINE. Clean and spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. The hotel is located right on the U of Maine campus. School was closed for the summer, so not a lot of people around.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love that Hotel Ursa is right on the UMO campus. It's been very convenient when I play with the Bangor Symphony, who performs at the performing arts center two buildings away from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and friendly breakfast. Nice coffee and breakfast sandwich options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room, easy check in. Front desk staff were very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Return stay. Excellent service. Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very clean and comfortable. Parking right by entrance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Falon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on campus! Walk everywhere - lovely hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being on University of Maine's campus was perfect for our visit for our son's birthday. The staff were outstanding and went out of their way to be helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

C Bruce

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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