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Higgins Beach Inn

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

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Premium Double Room
Food and drink
Front of property
Sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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34 Ocean Ave, Scarborough, ME, 04074
  • Place, Higgins Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Orchard Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Orchard Beach Pier
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Premium Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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

Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Scarborough

Higgins Beach Inn places you steps from Casco Bay and within a short 5-minute stroll of Higgins Beach. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a terrace and a garden. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Scarborough hotel include Maine Mall and Thompson's Point.

What's nearby

  • Higgins Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Old Orchard Beach - 24 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Pine Point Beach - 24 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 25 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Palace Playland - 25 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Higgins Beach Inn

Beach hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Higgins Beach Inn. Free self parking is available.

This Scarborough hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1822
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Higgins Beach Inn offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Scarborough hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1822
  • Smoke-free property

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 22 October and 17 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Higgins Beach Inn?

Yep, Higgins Beach Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Higgins Beach Inn?

Yep, Higgins Beach Inn is a short 3-minute walk from Higgins Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, body boarding and fishing.

Does Higgins Beach Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is available on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Higgins Beach Inn?

No, Higgins Beach Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Higgins Beach Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Higgins Beach Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Higgins Beach Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Higgins Beach Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

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

Lyndsay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Location great, charm of hotel. Staff did not show a strong customer service mindset, a little unfriendly and disengaged. No streaming services. No coffee tea devices in room. Skimpy on muffins downstairs
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Yen Li

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jerri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with group
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

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

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

RUSSELL

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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