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Higgins Beach Inn

2.5 star property
Travelers plan their coastal adventures over tea in the welcoming lobby of this oceanfront retreat where comfort matches the beauty of the surrounding landscape.

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Higgins Beach Inn, right on the oceanfront, is perfect for relaxation. Guests can explore the art gallery, enjoy quiet moments in the garden, or walk along the beach with the inn's umbrellas. Free WiFi and lobby coffee/tea service add convenience to this tranquil coastal getaway.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located by the ocean, Higgins Beach Inn is in Higgins Beach, a neighborhood in Scarborough. Winslow Homer's Studio and Cape Elizabeth Light are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Scarborough Beach State Park and Crescent Beach State Park. Big 20 Bowling Center and Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Windsurfing, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Map
34 Ocean Ave, Scarborough, ME, 04074

What's nearby

  • Higgins Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Maine Mall - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Old Orchard Beach - 20 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Palace Playland - 21 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 26 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 15 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Honeycomb Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pat's Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Amato's - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Higgins Beach Inn

Hotel located in Higgins Beach
A terrace, an art gallery on site, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Higgins Beach Inn. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Beach towels, a gift shop, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Higgins Beach Inn have perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 8 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1822
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 22 and May 17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 75.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.00 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.00 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 75.0 per stay

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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The Higgins Beach Inn
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Frequently asked questions

Is Higgins Beach Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Higgins Beach Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Higgins Beach Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Higgins Beach Inn located?

Located in Higgins Beach, this beach hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Casco Bay and Higgins Beach. Scarborough Beach State Park and Prouts Neck are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Higgins Beach Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 279 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, restaurant was wonderful, staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

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

New England trip

Great location by beach Excellent restaurant and service!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

The staff were super accommodating!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick walk to the beach. Affordable on site breakfast options. Love the tea, coffee, and sparkling water options available all day in the lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Norman

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

My Stay

Very cozy and walkable to beach. very quiet neighborhood. The breakfast was good, and I loved the comfort of peacefulness.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a superb hotel. Just steps away from the beautiful beach. The staff was very friendly and the restaurant fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lifang

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room and bed are clean and nice. No furnishing except for a bench. Close to beach, beautiful area to walk. Easy access to nice restaurants. However, the inside of the shower curtain is kind of gross (large area of old sud-stains and maybe mold?). I managed to avoid touching it. Perhaps the maid didn’t see the hidden side.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The inn is beautiful, and the staff is amazing!! Winnie at Shade Restaurant is wonderful. Everyone was so kind and helpful. The room is exceptionally clean and welcoming. Will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful quaint hotel in beachside village- perfect get away!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great, quaint Inn.

A great place to stay! We enjoyed the location very much. It was nice to walk down to the beach and watch all of the surfers. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely efficient room. 1 block from ocean and fabulous staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the old New England charm of this hotel. Dinner at the restaurant was wonderful with unique creations by the chef. If you are looking for a classic, historic feel, this is a wonderful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Amenities
Very cool and funky beach inn. Comfortable and clean. Angel was super helpful and friendly!!’
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Leigh

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

nice location

One block from the beach is a perfect location. All the chairs are wicker and need to be replaced as there really isn't anywhere other than the bed to sit. Staff was very friendly and overall the rooms were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Julie

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

Higgins Beach stopover

Good hotel, convenient for the beach, staff very friendly, great service. However, avoid rooms 23 and 25 as very noisy kitchen extractors come on early just outside the window. Otherwise would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found this place on Expedia and it is amazing! The beach is at the end of the street and it’s beautiful! Cute room and delicious food at the on site restaurant. Hopping bar as well! LOVE the staff. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Liane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near the beach. Unique. Nice bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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

Fall Stay

Enjoyed our stsy! Clean. Great night sleep. Would recommend to others. Friedly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the relaxed atmosphere and close proximity to a pristine, expansive beach. The accommodations were comfortable and attractive. Our breakfast first rate. The neighborhood was quiet, quaint and welcoming. The only issue we had was a loud fan right outside our bedroom window. We would definitely return and simply choose a different room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and cozy room. Front desk greeter seemed distracted with her phone, not friendly and disheveled looking for the front desk. Restaurant staff was awesome in comparison. Issues mainly with checkin otherwise a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a block from the beach not on the beach. I wouldn't recommend this property for anyone with walking issues as the stairs are a little tricky and there is no elevator. The restaurant Shade was wonderful but get a reservation as there is no other restaurants close by. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying in an old-fashioned hotel close to the beach. It had a lot of character and the Shade restaurant was excellent. It was just a short walk to Higgins Beach to watch the surfers playing in the waves. What a great location! If we ever go back, the only thing we would change is to get a room on the front/street side of the hotel. We were above the kitchen and a delivery truck for the restaurant arrived at 5:30 am. Other than that, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unfortunately you can hear doors closing all night long. it is very inconvenient getting luggage to your room. Also no where to put your close we were only there for one night so not a huge deal. We loved the room and bathroom. staff was great and so was the location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed at this hotel as it was close to a wedding being hosted at the Black Point Inn and we wanted a more affordable accommodation (though this was still not cheap). Overall staff was friendly and good food at the restaurant. It is located in an older building - the floors in our room weren’t slanted so we were chasing our roller luggage across the room. Could use some updating as well. Unless you’re a surfer or looking for a retreat, there’s not much to do in Higgins Beach, though you’re a short drive to Portland and beyond. Free parking at hotel but visitors be warned that Portland had surprisingly high public parking rates in the old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Receptionist that evening was outstanding. We were given a room that had not been cleaned (dirty towels, dirty shower, unmade bed, sheets etc)!! She apologised and was very pleasant- swiftly making up the room. Couldn’t have been nicer. The receptionist in the morning was pleasant as well. One bummer: The shower head though -it sprays too high and oddly off to the side making it difficult to rinse soap off. Otherwise large and comfy room with peaks of the water. Really super nice staff!!! Just maybe not quite worth the money. But nice casual laid back beach area vibes. :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024