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Higgins Beach Inn

Property class: 2.5
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Higgins Beach

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A calm beach with large rocks in the water and a distant shoreline with trees.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of residential buildings.
A beach with people relaxing, a blue umbrella, and rocky terrain.
A bedroom with a bed, two wall-mounted lamps, a window, and a door leading to an outdoor area.
A sign for Higgins Beach Inn with a beach umbrella symbol, indicating a beach view.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

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
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Double Room

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

Premium Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Mobility Accessible

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

Standard Double Room, Mobility Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Scarborough

Oceanside stay.At this Higgins Beach hotel, you'll be 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).

What's nearby

  • Casco Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Higgins Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Orchard Beach - 21 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Palace Playland - 21 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 25 min drive - 25.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Honeycomb Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Clambake Seafood Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Amato's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Higgins Beach Inn

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Higgins Beach
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 bottled water and hair dryers. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Scarborough hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Higgins Beach Inn to the airport?

Higgins Beach Inn is 8.6 mi (17-min drive) away from the Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Higgins Beach Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Higgins Beach Inn.

How close is Higgins Beach Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Higgins Beach and 11.6 mi (25-min drive) from Old Orchard Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Higgins Beach Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Higgins Beach Inn, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 8.00 and 20.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Higgins Beach Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Higgins Beach Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Higgins Beach Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Higgins Beach Inn have a pool?

Higgins Beach Inn does not have a pool.

Does Higgins Beach Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Higgins Beach Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Higgins Beach Inn to downtown Scarborough?

Higgins Beach Inn is 3.3 mi away from Scarborough.

Higgins Beach Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 323 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Over priced small rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful welcoming staff and manager. Excellent buffet breakfast. Quaint rooms. Relaxing environment
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Proper shower and clean towels. Helpful staffs and charming old inn made new.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely beach inn.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property. Higgins Beach is a beautiful location. Very easy walk to the beach and houses in the neighborhood. Favorite time was early morning going down to the beach to watch the sunrise. There were several problems that made hotel less than desirable. First, our room (13) was very noisy. The kitchen was on the other side of one wall and there was a lot of banging of pans and loud talk that could be heard through the walls. For that matter, we could hear our neighbors on the other side as well as the people upstairs. Secondly, while the sheets were clean, the corners of the bed frame at the head of the bed had a lot of hair and dirt almost as if someone had a haircut and they didn’t clean up. This seems to have accumulated over a long time. I showed this to the front desk staff at departure. That being said, the staff were very courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, restaurant was wonderful, staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
All night I listen to
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with a wonderful restaurant. Staff was extremely nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New England trip

Great location by beach Excellent restaurant and service!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it there !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful quaint hotel in beachside village- perfect get away!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful inn in a lovely beach community.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean, comfortable and an easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The staff were super accommodating!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a memorable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Inn has an “old timey” feel to it. Very quaint. Staff was friendly & accommodating. Our room was clean & comfortable. We liked that it was within walking distance of the beach. Beautiful area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My first ever New England Inn and it was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023