The Beach House Inn

2.5 star property
Sandy fun near Gooch's Beach and Dock Square

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Lobby
Point of interest
Lobby sitting area
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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211 Beach Avenue, Kennebunk, ME, 04043
  • Place, Mother's Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Gooch's Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kennebunk Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Residential Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Residential King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Oceanview Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Oceanview King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Residential Pet Friendly

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Residential King Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Kennebunk

At The Beach House Inn you'll be 0.6 km (0.4 mi) from Gooch's Beach and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Dock Square. Highlights at this beach hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, free use of bicycles and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Kennebunk hotel include Goose Rocks Beach and Wells Beach.

What's nearby

  • Webhannet Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mother's Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gooch's Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kennebunk Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St. Anthony's Franciscan Monastery - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 15 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alisson's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Federal Jack's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bennett's Sandwich Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pilot House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Clam Shack - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Beach House Inn

Sandy fun near Gooch's Beach and Dock Square
The Beach House Inn offers its guests a terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Beach House Inn also features coffee/tea in common area, concierge services, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This Kennebunk hotel is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1892
  • Towels for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
The Beach House Inn offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Kennebunk hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Fridges and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. 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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift (94 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1892
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 29 October and 9 May.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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
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.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Beach House Inn
Beach House Inn Kennebunk
Beach House Kennebunk
The Beach House Inn Hotel
The Beach House Inn Kennebunk
The Beach House Inn Hotel Kennebunk

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Beach House Inn?

Yep, The Beach House Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Beach House Inn?

Yep, The Beach House Inn is a short 6-minute walk from Mother's Beach. Fun beach activities include swimming.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Beach House Inn?

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at The Beach House Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Beach House Inn?

There isn't one on site, but Webhannet Golf Club is a short 8-minute walk away.

The Beach House Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 767 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 767 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 767 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 767 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 767 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

PAUL

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brief Overnight Stay

The room was quiet and very clean and comfortable. There was no fan in the bathroom which made warm showers fog up the mirror in the bathroom for a longer period of time. The heating/AC unit had a bright blue light that literally lit up the room at night, not healthy for sleeping. The hotel itself was remarkable in that there was an elevator incorporated into this old beachfront house with lots of rooms. There was a good-sized parking lot in the back making it really easy to take bags and belongings into the room. Very precarious exit from the side street onto the main street in front of the hotel. Trying to clear your view of traffic from the left literally puts you in the middle of the street - scary! Very easy travel distance to Kennebunkport. Overall really enjoyed the brief stay and would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location! We loved sitting on the porch staring into the Gulf. Only complaint was multiple stains on the carpet and chairs in the room. Staff was friendly and very helpful navigating the area for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf

It was a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

monte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay proper was beautiful and staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything at this Inn is lovely. Staff is great and the area is beautiful. Very close to many wonderful restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lily was absolutely delightful as she answered all our questions about Kennibunkport. She assisted us in selecting restaurants and places to visit. We loved the coffee bar available all day. We also appreciated the convenience of free use of beach towels, beach chairs, and bikes. The room was well decorated and comfortable. The bathroom could use more shelf space, but was fine. The star of the show is the view from the porch where you can enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine at night. The seating area in the lobby is stunning with beautiful views of the ocean as well. One of our Favorite Beach Stays ever! Highly recommend The Beach House Inn!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, neat, well thought rooms. Very well maintained and everything you need!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, the bed was so comfortable and the staff couldn’t be more accommodating. They provide beach chairs and umbrellas and bicycles, if you feel like talking a 1.5 mile ride to town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous view of and access to the Ocean.
Moon from the porch
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot in Kennebunk

The Beach House Inn is a lovely place to stay. Our host Cynthia was extremely friendly and helped us get oriented to the area with a map and suggested spots for shopping and dining. The room was exceptionally clean and comfortable with quality furnishings, linens and toiletries. They have bikes and beach chairs for their guests and rocking chairs for relaxing on the front porch overlooking the beach across the street. We will stay here again on our journeys up the coast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing weekend getaway. Room was clean, king bed was
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice room with view. No food options at property and initial parking was frustrating as no sign indicates a parking lot behind the facility.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian, New Milford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beach House

Bathroom was cramped and fixes were broken, Hallways were dingy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great to be near water
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach No refrig in room
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara, Centerville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location right on the ocean front. Great staff very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gabriela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful small hotel

Beautiful small hotel , clean with a beautiful view. Looks well maintained.. 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025