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White Birches Motel

Stay at White Birches Motel in Hancock, ME offering free Wi-Fi, parking, pet-friendly rooms, and easy access to Downeast Scenic Railroad and local attractions.

17 Thorsen Rd, Hancock, ME 04640, United States View on map
7/10
Good Based on 403 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Accessible Air-conditioned Pet-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

White Birches Motel offers practical comfort

Recent visitors highlight the motel’s clean, updated rooms with kitchenettes and friendly service in a convenient Ellsworth location. While simple, it suits travelers seeking affordable, quiet accommodation with basic amenities.

Guests often praise

  • Clean, well-maintained rooms with comfortable beds and fresh paint
  • Kitchen facilities in all rooms including stove tops, fridges, and dinnerware
  • Friendly, accommodating staff providing helpful service and good rates
  • Quiet atmosphere allowing restful stays despite ongoing renovations
  • Free Wi-Fi and parking with convenient drive-up room access

Worth knowing

  • No on-site restaurant or breakfast; vending snacks and free coffee in office
  • Some rooms show minor wear, such as paint scratches and occasional harmless bugs
  • Small bathrooms with efficient but limited space
  • Property is undergoing updates, which may include ongoing renovation work
  • Accessible rooms available; parking close to room entrances

Best for

  • Budget-conscious travelers visiting Ellsworth and nearby Acadia National Park
  • Guests who appreciate self-catering options with kitchenettes in their room
  • Visitors looking for a quiet, no-frills motel with friendly service
  • Families and pet owners seeking a kid- and pet-friendly lodging
  • Travelers needing accessible rooms or convenient parking close to rooms
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About this property

Welcome to White Birches Motel

White Birches Motel is a straightforward, no-frills accommodation option conveniently located off US-1 in Hancock, Maine. Positioned three miles from downtown Ellsworth and within easy reach of local attractions like the Downeast Scenic Railroad and Wild Acadia Fun Park & Water Slides, it offers practical access for visitors exploring the region.

The property features air-conditioned rooms equipped with kitchenettes including stovetops, sinks, and refrigerators, making it suitable for guests seeking self-catering facilities. Complimentary Wi-Fi and free parking are standard, and its pet- and kid-friendly policy adds to its appeal for families and travelers with pets. Guests will find the motel smoke-free and accessible, though it does not offer on-site dining, a pool, or airport shuttle services.

Guest reviews reflect a mix of experiences, with many noting recent improvements and commendable cleanliness. Visitors appreciate the quiet environment, comfortable beds, and helpful staff, while some point out minor signs of wear and isolated pest occurrences typical to the area. The motel's affordability and practical amenities make it a reasonable base for budget-conscious travelers, especially those planning to spend significant time exploring nearby parks and museums.

Nearby airports include Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, just a 15-minute drive away, and Bangor International Airport, approximately 48 minutes by car. Multiple other lodging options are located within a two-mile radius, offering choices for travelers seeking different styles or higher star ratings.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Kitchen in all rooms
Golf course
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

RT
Robin Timmons Feb 15, 2026
10

We really were pleased with our visit here. We stayed 2 separate nights, each a week apart as we were traveling to and returning from a vacation in another state. The Birches was far better than many of the reviews from the past. A new couple has purchased it and is doing a great job. It's clean, updated and the service is top notch. It's also reasonably priced. We had a nice stove top, kitchen sink and fridge. Comfy bed and very clean bathroom. They appear to be renovating and are doing a lot of work on the premises. But I must say our stay was quiet and we were able to rest comfortably after our travels. I highly recommend without hesitation.

CK
Coach Kera Feb 01, 2026
8.0

The staff were friendly and they offered us a great weekly rate. The rooms offered utensils , plates, cups and pots and pans. I loved the cabinet space and overall space of the room. It was a pleasant stay for me and my family.

KV
Kelly Verrill Jan 25, 2026
8.0

Stayed here for a long weekend to visit Acadia National park on a budget. Staff was friendly. Free coffee is a bonus. Room was clean and appeared updated some walls had paint scratches -not a big deal. And it’s Maine - you will get a bug that sneaks in with you. No cockroaches or bed bugs. We had a unit second from the far end (154). Was able to park near unit and there was not a lot of people wandering or dogs barking like other reviews said. I found it safe even if I was traveling alone. Ride to Acadia was reasonable and restaurants in the area were also good. I would stay here again

LH
Leslie Hardy Jan 25, 2026
10

My wife and I stayed here over Labor Day weekend. Room was fantastic had everything we needed. Kitchenette with fridge microwave stove top and sink as well as dinnerware silverware pots and pans and utensils. We have stayed in Vrbo homes that were not as adequately stocked. Old school motel with drive up to door but very well maintained and super convenient location. Be sure and experience the fantastic staff Whitney was out check in clerk-couldn’t be nicer and super helpful. Miss Benita was the manager whom I did not have the opportunity to meet but with Whitney’s assistance she was very helpful in fixing a near tragic error of mine. I booked my room and did not ask for a handicap accessible room as my wife had recently had surgery which made stairs of any kind or walking distances impossible. If you’re going to the Ellsworth area and do not stay here you are missing out and in my opinion you may regret your decision. Thank you all again and we will be back as often as we can!

TH
Tracy Harrington Jan 19, 2026
8.0

The price was right, everything worked, the room was basic and clean, and the shower had very good water pressure. No breakfast included but fresh coffee available in the office with free snack. I would stay again.

MH
M Hancock Jan 16, 2026
8.0

Stayed in an end room so no noise. Rooms have been recently painted (high gloss paint so the walls literally shine when the six brilliant 100 watt overhead lights are on) so no complaints about darkness. The flooring is new LVP. Bathroom is small but adequate. The bed was quite comfortable. The room was clean and for bugs- we had 3 ladybugs which I caught and released outside. The wall heat pump is new, quiet and efficient. Our curtain rod fell down and I managed to get it rehung. No breakfast but there is coffee and a few grab and go snacks. Biggest complaint is price but then again it was a holiday weekend and we wanted to be close to Acadia. Supply and demand.

AH
Ava H Dec 26, 2025
10

My boyfriend and I stayed at the white birches in their suite and have nothing but positive things to say about it. I was a little skeptical considering the abundance of negative reviews, however, we had a great experience. The front desk area was clean and the lady working was extremely friendly and welcoming, as well as the cleaning staff. Our room was spacious, clean, and adorably decorated. I was pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness of places normally overlooked in hotels, like the bathrooms sliding glass shower entrance hinges and door, were spotless. In our experience, nothing any of the bad reviews said were true in any way. I’m aware some of these perks might be because I booked the suite, but I did get a good look in the rooms when they were being cleaned in the mornings and they looked very nice as well. I would definitely stay here again!

HP
Heather Pepe Dec 23, 2025
8.0

Cute, clean room. Conveniently located between Bangor and Bar Harbor...close to scenic routes. No breakfast is served and they have snacks but they are vending machine ones. They were also accommodating to our very late check in after midnight...they leave your key in a night box.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find White Birches Motel

Hancock, Maine, USA

Off US-1, this unfussy motel is 3 miles from both Downeast Scenic Railroad and downtown Ellsworth. It's 4 miles from Wild Acadia Fun Park & Water Slides.

  • Bangor International Airport 48 min Car
  • Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport 15 min Car
  • Knox County Regional Airport 1 hr 42 Car
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

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Downeast Scenic Railroad

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