Higgins Beach Inn

Property class: 2.5

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Steps from sand easy Maine pace

The Higgins Beach Inn pairs antique coastal charm with a cozy beach-cottage look, from crisp white bedding to shiplap accents and vintage-style Maine posters. Between beach days, the lobby keeps things simple with complimentary tea and coffee plus afternoon sweet treats. It all sits just a short walk from the unspoiled sandy shore of Higgins Beach.

  • On-site dining and drinks

    Shade serves seasonally fresh beach fare plus craft brews, draft wines, and cocktails.

  • Gear up for the surf

    Rent surfboards, paddleboards, and wetsuits right through the inn for ocean time.

  • Portland within easy reach

    Head about seven miles north for downtown shopping, artisans, and city energy.

Amenities

  • On-site restaurant and bar Shade
  • Oyster Card raw bar service
  • Covered three-season porch for dining
  • Function room and tented event lawn
  • Cliff Walk within a short drive
  • Portland Head Light and Fort Williams Park
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A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, and wall-mounted artwork.

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with a view of the outside.

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, two wall-mounted lamps, a window, and a door leading to an outdoor area.

Premium Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a TV, a dresser, a chair, and two windows with curtains.

Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

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Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, a pink chair, a wooden floor, and teal walls.

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  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a wall-mounted light, and a door.

Standard Double Room, Mobility Accessible

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Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 Old Orchard Beach and Scarborough Beach State Park. Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine and Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Windsurfing, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Scarborough travel guide
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34 Ocean Ave, Scarborough, ME, 04074

What's nearby

  • A lighthouse, rocky coastline, and a house by the sea during sunset.
    Casco Bay
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A sandy beach with people sunbathing and swimming, surrounded by houses and greenery.
    Higgins Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A wooden pier with buildings extending into the ocean.
    Old Orchard Beach
    21 min drive - 14.9 miles
  • A Ferris wheel, a building with striped awnings, and a clear blue sky.
    Palace Playland
    21 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • A wooden pier extending into calm waters with a sunset casting long shadows.
    Old Orchard Beach Pier
    25 min drive - 15.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Honeycomb Cafe
    6 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    9 min drive
  • Clambake Seafood Restaurant
    19 min drive
  • McDonald's
    9 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), 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

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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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Higgins Beach Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Higgins Beach Inn?

As of Oct 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Higgins Beach Inn on Oct 15, 2026 start from $180, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 311 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

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Good stay while traveling, very clean and very friendly staff. The premises are beautiful and good view of some surrounding ponds. No restaurant on site and no amenities though.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room. Close to beach. Staff was freindly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a perfect beachside hotel. Very laid back and simple with a slice of elegance. Exactly what you would expect from the website. Quirky, cute, fun and easy staff and amazing dinners in the restaurant. You are missing a delightful stay if you miss this property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Comfy, local, historic inn just a block from the beach. We enjoyed our mid-week shoulder season stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location, breakfast, room and grounds all so great and lovely! Staff polite and helpful too! Would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Excellent location. Over priced small rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was our first stay at Higgins Beach Inn. It was conveniently located within a short walk to the beach. Staff was nice and helpful. Rooms were clean and functional. Beds were comfortable. We had breakfast and dinner at the onsite restaurant, both were very good, with a wide selection of choices and inexpensive drinks specials. My wife and I enjoyed the stay and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, restaurant was wonderful, staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

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So this place has a lot going for it as far location and overall cozy coastal feel. Our room, however (#13) was located immediately next to the lobby with an adjoining wall to their restaurant's kitchen. It was not quiet at all. When I mentioned it to the girl at the desk, she was not surprised and and didn't seem to care. We stayed 3 nights and never got more than a few hrs of sleep at a time. I can't say I wouldn't try staying again in a different room. The beach is a block away, Portland is 20ish min away, and the restaurant provides a decent but expensive breakfast buffet. The staff is hit or miss. The girl working the desk most of the time was not attentive and never even asked how our stay was. When we were checking out she fully ignored me when I approached and chose to speak to a colleague, who eventually got her to pay attention so we could leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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New England trip

Great location by beach Excellent restaurant and service!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful quaint hotel in beachside village- perfect get away!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

The staff were super accommodating!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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This is an older hotel but well maintained, especially for a building so close to the sea. We stayed there off-season, early June, so the hotel was not crowded. It also was on a Tuesday night and dinner is only served Wednesday through the weekend. That said, the bed was comfortable, the room and bathroom were clean and the staff was nice. Having a water dispenser in the lobby rather than water in the room was a slight annoyance but that was about it. The outdoor furniture on the front porch is comfortable and there are beach towels, umbrellas and chairs to borrow for the five minute walk down to Higgins Beach. There was a kitchen exhaust fan outside the window that was loud in the morning, but it was mentioned on the property's web site, so not a surprise. I'd say there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely efficient room. 1 block from ocean and fabulous staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very cool and funky beach inn. Comfortable and clean. Angel was super helpful and friendly!!’
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Near the beach. Unique. Nice bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023