Higgins Beach Inn

2.5 star property
Beach hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Premium Double Room | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
BBQ/picnic area
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Room options

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Basic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Double Room

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

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
34 Ocean Ave, Scarborough, ME, 04074

What's nearby

  • Higgins Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Maine Mall - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Palace Playland - 22 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 22 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Old Orchard Beach - 22 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pleasant Hill Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Amato's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Clambake Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Ken's Place - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Higgins Beach Inn

Hotel by the ocean
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), coffee/tea in the lobby, and a water dispenser
  • A TV in the lobby, newspapers in the lobby, and a gift shop
  • 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

Languages

English

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–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: USD 8.00-20.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Art gallery

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • 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 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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 75.00 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 75.00 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 fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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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 at Higgins Beach Inn?

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?

Situated in Scarborough, 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).

Higgins Beach Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 256 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

RUSSELL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it there !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Yerington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hidden gem area. Inn was absolutely perfect and just a 10 minute drive to Portland Head and did not have to deal with city of Portland
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Melissa

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn Jo

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

6/10 Okay

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Roger, Rockwall

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

10/10 Excellent

stephen

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay at Higgins Beach Inn. The building itself is a beautifully maintained. The staff are very friendly. It's just a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very helpful and nice. Such a cute inn. Room was great and very clean. Restaurant inside the inn was delicious. Quick walk to a lovely beach. Such a nice quaint town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean, comfortable and an easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short walk to beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Escondido

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

8/10 Good

Leigh

Traveled with group
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

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

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was kind and welcoming. The location was lovely but difficult to get to without a car. Not much besides ocean around - but that was nice! The floors were pretty uneven throughout the building. Our room was at an angle. Things would slide from one side of the room to the other but it has a rustic feel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My first ever New England Inn and it was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023