Higgins Beach Inn

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

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Higgins Beach Inn

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View from property
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
BBQ/picnic Area
Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)

Overview of Higgins Beach Inn

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Highlight
  • Offers an on-site restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Scarborough.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

34 Ocean Ave, Scarborough, ME, 04074
  • Popular LocationHiggins Beach3 min walk
  • AirportPortland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)16 min drive
  • Popular LocationPalace Playland22 min drive
  • Popular LocationOld Orchard Beach Pier22 min drive
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Room options

Basic Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Premium Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

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

About the area

Scarborough

Located in Scarborough, Higgins Beach Inn is near the beach. Winslow Homer's Studio and Cape Elizabeth Light are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Casco Bay and Higgins Beach. Big 20 Bowling Center and Maine Sports Hall of Fame are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as surfing/body boarding.

What's nearby

  • Higgins Beach - 3 min walk
  • Maine Mall - 13 min drive
  • Pine Point Beach - 21 min drive
  • Palace Playland - 22 min drive
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 22 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Dunkin' - 9 min drive
  • Ken's Place - 17 min drive
  • Clambake Restaurant - 19 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 9 min drive
  • Pleasant Hill Cafe - 6 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), smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Beach towels, a gift shop and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews say good things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Higgins Beach Inn feature perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths 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 transport

  • 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 8–20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

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

  • 3 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1822
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 22 October and 17 May.

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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 25.00 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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?

Checkout 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 miles (5 km).

Higgins Beach Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 236 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kyla

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

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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