Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Orono hotel with conference center

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November 2025
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December 2025
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Lobby
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Exterior
Nestled near the airport, Black Bear Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection offers a warm welcome with free self-serve breakfast and a cozy fireplace in the lobby. Unwind at the sauna or stay productive at the 24-hour business center. With meeting rooms and helpful staff always on hand, this hotel is perfect for work or play.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Computer station
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Communal living room

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
CA $100
CA $121 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15

Room options

Showing 11 of 11 rooms
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
4 Godfrey Dr, Orono, ME, 04473

What's nearby

  • Penobscot River - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Bangor Mall - 6 min drive - 11.9 km
  • University of Maine - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cross Insurance Center - 13 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Maine Savings Amphitheater - 13 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Orono House of Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Governor's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Orono with a stay at Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel. Guests can enjoy the fitness center or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. The helpful staff and location get good marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 68 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite extended parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (7556 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fee & policy details

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 8.72 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25.00 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 25.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Hollywood Casino at Bangor (14-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Black Bear Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and mountain climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming and hunting. Enjoy amenities like a sauna, a fitness center, and a picnic area.

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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

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently good with a wide selection of options including hot and cold choices. (38 reviews)
  • The property offers quiet, convenient, and safe parking with easy access from the Interstate. (4 reviews)
  • The property offers a pet-friendly environment with no remnants of pets in the rooms, making it a great stop for pet owners. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean hotel and friendly staff.
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was clean, quiet and centrally located.
Lora, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff and people
Joe, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great value for the price. Staff was very helpful. Parking and location were easy to find. Breakfast was very convenient with lots of options.
Julie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel quiet and clean
Peter J, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great place

fantastic breakfast, great hotel, best one i have been in in the area. will stay here again
bob, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful property

Amazing property, close to the airport but did’nt feel like an airport hotel. The bed was probably the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in! Cookies and snacks at check in and a fabulous breakfast. Will definately be back when in the area.
Camille, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Or stay here was phenomenal from the staff to the lodgings. We love staying here.
Preston, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient location, friendly staff, clean and updated rooms. Overall, a solid stay.
Kimberly, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean room and common area; easy, plentiful and well-lit parking area; cordial but minimal staff communication;
Tonya, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room, great bed, great staff
TIm, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would definitely stay there again.

Very nice hotel right off the interstate. Excellent breakfast choices. Great staff. Real close to restaurants, gas,and groceries. My wife and I actually thought that the beds were too soft.
W, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, clean, friendly staff and quiet location!!
Dianne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very homey and welcoming
Joni, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent!

Excellent! All of it!
Dan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property. Wonderful staff, super clean rooms!
Heather, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Warm and Welcoming

Wonderful extras like hot soup and crackers in the libby and other sacks. Friendly staff at the desk and in breakfast room. Extensive choices in the breakfast room which is open 6-10, and refilled.
Joanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed here many times and it’s always great!
Allison, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Marissa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to the university and just a great place to stay.
Lorena, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Christine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just off the highway but very private. Large room, king bed. Great place to stay.
TIm, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great place but highway noise was too much

Private but road noise was excessive
David, 2-night trip