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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
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Premium Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Living area
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$301
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
34 Ocean Ave, Scarborough, ME, 04074

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

  • ‪Pleasant Hill Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Amato's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Clambake Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Ken's Place - ‬17 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), a TV in reception and beach umbrellas
  • A front desk safe, a gift shop and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the 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

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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

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

Payment types

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 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 does it cost to stay at Higgins Beach Inn?

As of 16 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Higgins Beach Inn on 17 June 2025 start from AU$300.76, 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 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).

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Higgins Beach Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 258 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

Great staff, clean, comfortable and an easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

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

8/10

We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Close walk to the beach friendly staff and a great breakfast from a menu.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

Beautiful inn in a lovely beach community.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10

We had a memorable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10

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

10/10

My first ever New England Inn and it was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Staff was very helpful and nice. Such a cute inn. Room was great and very clean. Restaurant inside the inn was delicious. Quick walk to a lovely beach. Such a nice quaint town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Best chowder in I had while in NE for a week.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Wonderful staff and room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

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

10/10

It’s a slice of New England heaven a block from the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

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

10/10

Just a lovely family run feeling New England Inn. Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10

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

Short walk to beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

The rooms are unique, very spacious, and clean. The staff was extremely helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

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

Classic calming quintessential coastal retreat. Wholesome and contenting. The perfect serene getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

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