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Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

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4 Godfrey Dr, Orono, ME, 04473
  • Place, Penobscot River
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Cross Insurance Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Maine Savings Amphitheater
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Pet-Friendly)

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet-Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Pet-Friendly)

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

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel in Orono with free breakfast and fitness centre
This smoke-free hotel features a fitness centre, a sauna and a 24-hour business centre. Free self-service breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a conference centre, coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre. Housekeeping is available on request.
Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 68 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness centre.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Penobscot River. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free self-service breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking, extended parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Amenities include a 24-hour business centre, meeting rooms and a conference centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Penobscot River and 6 minutes from Penobscot Valley Country Club
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers its guests a sauna and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 7556 square feet (702 square metres) and includes a conference centre. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel. Self parking is free.

This Orono hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free self-service breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (7,556 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 8.72 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Black Bear Conference Center
Black Bear Conference Center Orono
Black Bear Inn
Black Bear Inn Conference Center
Black Bear Inn Conference Center Orono
Black Bear Inn Orono
Black Bear Hotel Orono
Black Bear Inn And Conference Center Orono, Maine
Orono Best Western
Black Bear Orono
Best Western Orono
Black Bear Inn Conference Center Suites

Reviews

Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 618 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good enough for close to campus lodging

Stayed here for the first time recently. When I want to stay close to campus I usually stay at Hotel Ursa but wanted to try something different. Pros - close to UMaine campus, friendly and helpful staff, clean, free breakfast (although I didn't try it), separate updated sink area from bathroom which I always like. Cons - very poor wifi service, thought it was a little expensive for what it was, beds were way too soft and uncomfortable, old TV - couldn't access any smart TV apps like Netflix. Conclusion - it's fine, but if looking for something very close to campus I'd choose Ursa instead. More updated, less expensive, better wifi, although no breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinayak

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are so welcoming, kind, and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Black Bear

We love staying at the Black Bear Inn when heading up to our lake cabin. The staff is so fry, the breakfast is recently been improved, location is convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When you walk in the place, it is a warm cozy atmosphere. A large container of hot, delicous soup awaits you, along with lemmonade, coffee and ice cream. The place is very clean, very close to Route 95 and Orono/Bangor. You knew you were in Maine when you checked into this place. Wondeful find
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, New Bedford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean gave a great breakfast even soup in afternoon. ice cream all complementary.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable. Reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very homey and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

GREAT PLACE VERY CLEAN

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time I've stayed at this property, it's great! Quiet, convenient, clean. I will definitely go back if I am in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, friendly staff, clean and updated rooms. Overall, a solid stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness

Half.uodaye in all the wrong ways

Rooms have been aethstetically updated but the tv is ancient and lags awful the wifi is so bad you cant even load facebook or netflix and i heard manyngueats complain, the shower is still looking like a 2004 home remodel just feels like the place is half done
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Or stay here was phenomenal from the staff to the lodgings. We love staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Comfort away from home

Very welcoming and amazing amenities to make you feel at home. Very happy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very cute, “rustic,” and comforting hotel. Close enough to the highway and main road but far enough away that traffic wasn’t bothersome at night. Definitely one of the better hotels we’ve stayed at.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a free breakfast that was limited but good. The coffee was good and there was coffee in the lobby 24/7.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025