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Reviews of Higgins Beach Inn

2.5 out of 5
Higgins Beach Inn
34 Ocean Ave, Scarborough, ME

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

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

4/10 Poor

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old and grungy
The hotel is pretty from the outside but inside was old and rundown looking! The room was plain with only one old chair to sit in. No fridge no air and just very disappointed for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Liron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Traveled with partner
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

Tristan

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
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

Renee

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth, Pacific Palisades

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Cari

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A+
A+ Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic calming quintessential coastal retreat. Wholesome and contenting. The perfect serene getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Caren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Higgins Beach Inn is a beautiful property with a lovely staff. It is close to the wonderful Higgins Beach and a short drive to other southern Maine attractions. The Inn has a historic feel but is very clean. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hailee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was excellent and staff were very friendly. Rooms were clean and simple for our 3 night stay. The only recommendations Include a broom in the room. As sand from the beach kept being brought it and we had no way to clean it up. Our shower curtain was also too short, so water kept getting out the bottom onto the tile. I will definitely recommend this place as overall it was satisfying!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steacy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our time at Higgins Beach Inn! Wonderful old hotel with renovated rooms, amazing staff and great food. Super close to the beach, great neighbourhood. Would love to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming Inn 1 block from beach
We loved our stay at Higgins Beach Inn and would come back again! The hotel had a restaurant on site with great food and service. They offered beach chairs and towels free of charge for guests to borrow and take to the huge beach, 1 block away. 15 minute drive from Portland. Easy day trip or drive to dinners. Cape Elizabeth lighthouse and Bite Into Maine lobster rolls also 15 mins away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are unique, very spacious, and clean. The staff was extremely helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 Stars!
Excellent location, accommodating staff, and cute comfy room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessamine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Place was clean, but rooms were very small. Room temperature was not adjustable so it was warm and stuffy. We opened the windows but large outside vent fans would kick on and wake us up. Shower couldn't be used forst morning because drain was backed up. Management didn't offer anothet room or a refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

JACK, new Iberia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beach stay
Stayed on 2nd floor. Floors above & around were creaky. However, returned from dinner about 9 and things were quiet. Slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Sandie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The first room we were offered was tiny with only one shelf for storage. The bedside tables were just shelves about 9" square!!! We were moved to a bigger room with drawers but the bedside tables were the same and there were 4 hangers only!!!. No storage in bathroom, either. Luckily we were staying one night only so we could cope. To get into the hotel when you arrive, you have to park at the back and pull/carry your luggage round the hotel and along the road (no sidewalk!). Complimentary breakfast started only at 8am and was only included if you paid more (how is that complimentary?!) The aircon had been shut down and moved to heating for the whole hotel even though it was very warm in our room and the hotel generally. The television failed to work properIy even after the hotel receptionist tried to fix it. I would have given even less stars except the guy on reception was helpful and moved us to the bigger room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Wanda

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

sam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best chowder in I had while in NE for a week.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close walk to the beach friendly staff and a great breakfast from a menu.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

ELSIE, BARRINGTON

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first floor room right near the reception desk and with the kitchen adjacent was quite noisy. It didn't help that a lost and found phone sitting on the reception desk was activated by a "find my phone" ping at 2:00 in the morning for a long time. Hopefully that won't happen again, but beware that Room 13 right next to the reception area hears everything that happens out there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New England Inn
Just a lovely family run feeling New England Inn. Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantic Getaway
Very clean room with a super comfortable bed. Great location. Appreciated the beach chairs and towels. Beach is beautiful. Dinner was tasty, cocktails were delightful, breakfast not so much. Higgins Beach Market has amazing b-fast sandwiches just down the road. Our room was on the first floor right next to the side entrance, which was very loud, particularly on the first night between 12-2am. We asked to move, but they were not able to move us. Overall, we had a nice stay, just wish we could have been on an upper floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022