Hotel Ursa

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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Campus comfort at your doorstep

Stylish modern rooms blend with historic campus charm at this University of Maine retreat. The café serves fresh Bagel Central bagels and coffee in a beautifully decorated lounge. After exploring Acadia, unwind in the clean fitness center or browse the library's workspace.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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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)

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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)

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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 is home to Hotel Ursa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Penobscot River and Orono Bog Boardwalk, while Maine Savings Amphitheater and Collins Center for the Arts are cultural highlights. Orono Farmer's Market and Maine Discovery Museum are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Orono travel guide
Map
1 Moosehead Road, Orono, ME, 04469

What's nearby

  • A suspension bridge over a calm river with trees and a clear sky.
    Penobscot River
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A town with autumn-colored trees, a church with a green dome, and residential buildings.
    University of Maine
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Orono Farmer's Market
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Collins Center for the Arts
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Alfond Stadium
    8 min walk - 0.5 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

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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.
  • 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
  • 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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Ursa pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ursa?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Ursa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Ursa located?

Situated in Orono, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Orono Farmer's Market and Hudson Museum. Penobscot River and Collins Center for the Arts are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Ursa Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 765 out of 890 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 890 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 890 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 890 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 890 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Susan

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Great location for our travel itinerary and very pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie-Lee

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Beautiful property, clean rooms, friendly staff, would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Noel

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Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Xuemeng

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It's a great place to stay, the property is very clean and well-managed. Front desk staff are really nice and helpful, also we love that it's inside the campus of UofM. Super safe and accessible, and only 1 hr to Bar Harbor which is very convenient. I recommend it if you plan to visit both Bangor and Bar Harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Behlul

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My wife loved it include breakfast in the booking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cecelia

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Wonderful hotel halfway on our trip from Boston to PEI. Clean, very comfortable, well decorated and excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Braslav

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Clean, quiet, good location close to Bangor Airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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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

Bonnie

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University campus is a unique setting but was perfect for our short stay both on our way to our final destination and then again on our way home. Travelling with a toddler , was quiet for early bedtime and easily accessible !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

todd

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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

Kedar

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The room was very big and very clean. The hotel in general is very clean. The wifi was a little slow. Staff was polite and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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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

Amy

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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

Jane

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Immaculate room and property. Very nice and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

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Hotel Ursa was truly a hidden gem! We were super pleased with the quaint hotel room that was clean and safe. I am picky with hotels and we were weary being right on the college campus but it’s just a coincidence that this hotel was on the UMaine property. It was a wonderful experience staying for the night and we’d happily be back! The pillows were very comfy too! Small fridge, comfy chair in the corner, large bathroom… can’t beat this hotel especially for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Evahn

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

Margaret

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The beds were exceptionally comfortable, the room impeccably clean. The parking was very convenient a short walk to the building we were staying in, which was Polaris. the man who checked us in, was so pleasant and personable, filled us in on the history of the property. I would stay there again and again. the only thing is the breakfast closed quite early. thank you hotel Ursa. Also, the design, like calming colors of walls, artwork and the furniture was excellent. The Lesure family enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

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Gorgeous historic property on UMaine campus. If you like boutique stays and unique properties- highly recommend! Beautifully designed and repurposed, huge room, huge bathroom, super comfortable beds, floor to ceiling windows. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Serhat

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Super room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

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

Steven

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Clean and Comfy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Tyler

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Staff was great. No pool. Hotel was clean. Nothing over the top.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aniello

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A wonderful place on the campus of UMAINE. Clean and spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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Hi! This hotel is great and right on U Maine campus. We stayed in the Historic Building and it was worth it, our ceilings were probably 25 feet tall. The only reason I'm not giving this five stars in the LG TV had sound and no picture and the housekeeping didn't happen the first day. Not a huge deal but a small hiccup. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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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