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Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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Lobby
Exterior
Free daily self-serve breakfast
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $156
$143 nightly
$156 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6

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4 Godfrey Dr, Orono, ME, 04473
  • Place, Penobscot River
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Hollywood Casino at Bangor
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Maine Savings Amphitheater
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

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

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

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

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

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

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

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Orono

When you stay at Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel in Orono, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Maine Savings Amphitheater and Hollywood Casino at Bangor. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Penobscot River and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Alfond Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Penobscot River - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Bangor Mall - 5 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • University of Maine - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Hollywood Casino at Bangor - 13 min drive - 15.0 miles
  • Maine Savings Amphitheater - 14 min drive - 15.3 miles

Getting around

  • Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 68 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the 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 center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 68 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a sauna and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Orono? This hotel has 7556 square feet (702 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (7,556 square feet 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.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 8.72 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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

Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 647 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Always a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gilberto

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

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, rooms were nice, complimentary breakfast options great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Black Bear Inn was fabulous. I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff snd attractive property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice staff and nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff at the front desk, Virginia was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was wonderful and friendly curtious and helpful staff Will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zack

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

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless and bonus soup daily and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff , dog friendly and very clean room, we had a very good stay!We will certainly book it again 😊
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was perfect! spacoius and clean. the staff were so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing,absolutely NO complaints.perfect service,courteous staff,breakfast was also amazing. The entire place was clean,neat and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Friendly, clean, helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I will stay here with my dog again for sure nice friendly people and clean place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean hotel and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The very delicious soup in the afternoon!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient,parking great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, unbeatable price, pretty good free breakfast too!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was very clean, staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff, large room with nice layout, all desired amenities, and very clean. Comfortable bed. Free food and ice cream (families with kids will love this). I will stay again for certain!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026