Vassalboro, a small community with a population of about 4,518, is located in central Maine between Waterville and Augusta, Maine's state capital. The town, situated on the Kennebec River, is home to some of the larger dairy farms in central Maine and the 36-hole Natanis Golf Course. You won't find any hotels in Vassalboro, so you'll need to stay in Waterville or Augusta, which are 10 to 15 minutes away to the north (Waterville) and south (Augusta).
Fairfield Inn and Suites Augusta is located in north Augusta near the Augusta civic center, just 13 miles from Vassalboro. The inn has 79 rooms and two suites with either a king bed or two double beds. All rooms have a work desk, wireless Internet, a refrigerator and 32-inch flat screen TV with HD programming. Amenities at this hotel include an indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, patio with barbecue grill, 432-square foot meeting room, on-site coin laundry and daily housekeeping. Nearby dining options include Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers. This hotel is certified by the state of Maine as a hospitality "environmental leader," meaning it is environmentally friendly. The inn is smoke-free and pets are not allowed.
The Senator Inn and Spa is located near the Augusta State Airport, just minutes from downtown Augusta and about 13 miles from Vassalboro. The hotel has indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs, a fitness center with optional personal training and a spa offering massage and beauty services, as well as meeting rooms and a business center. The hotel also has several bars and an on-site, award-winning restaurant -- Cloud 9 -- that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A variety of rooms are available to guests, with amenities such as flat-screen TVs ranging from 27 inches to 42 inches (depending on the room), wireless Internet, a refrigerator and a work desk. Select rooms also have gas fireplaces, jacuzzis, walk-in closets, multiple TVs and a private entrance. The Senator Inn and Spa offers multiple packages that feature a room with either spa services or restaurant gift certificates. Pets are allowed for a $12 per night fee as of 2011.
The Hampton Inn Waterville/Augusta is located about seven miles north of Vassalboro in Waterville, Maine. This hotel has smoking and non-smoking rooms with queen and king-size beds. All rooms have 250-thread count sheets, 32-inch flat panel TVs with cable, a seating area with sofa, high-speed Internet access and a work desk. Amenities include a fitness room, indoor pool, complimentary breakfast and beverage area, coin laundry, business center and multi-lingual staff. The hotel was awarded a three diamond rating by AAA. It offers free parking and does not allow pets. Nearby dining options include the Lobster Trap & Steakhouse, Cancun Mexican Restaurant, Applebee's and the Freedom Cafe.
Comfort Inn and Suites Waterville is located just nine miles north of Vassalboro in north Waterville. This AAA three diamond rated hotel offers amenities such as an indoor heated pool, exercise room, free hot breakfast, coin laundry and free parking for cars and trucks. It also offers business services, including a fax/copy machine and free newspaper. The hotel has one and two bedroom suites with full kitchens, separate living rooms with sleeper sofas, fireplaces and two televisions. Non-smoking rooms are available. Pets are allowed for $20 per day as of 2011. Discounts are available for AAA, AARP, CAA, corporate and other members and groups.
