The Beach House Inn

Property class: 2.5
Beach hotel near Gooch's Beach

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A room with three wicker chairs, a round table, and a large mirror.
A spacious living room with large windows, wicker furniture, and a view of the sea.
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A residential building with a porch, a flag, and flower baskets.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

Residential Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Residential King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Oceanview Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Oceanview King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Residential Pet Friendly

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Residential King Pet Friendly

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Kennebunk

Walk to the beach.Stay at this Kennebunk hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Gooch's Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Dock Square. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Goose Rocks Beach and Wells Beach.

What's nearby

  • Mother's Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Webhannet Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kennebunk Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gooch's Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dock Square - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Alisson's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Federal Jack's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Batson River - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mornings in Paris - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mabel's Lobster Claw - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Beach House Inn

Beach hotel near Gooch's Beach
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 a 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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
The Beach House Inn offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Kennebunk hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Refrigerators and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Refrigerator on request

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (37 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 available
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 October 29 and May 9.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

How close is The Beach House Inn to the airport?

The Beach House Inn is 14.8 mi (25-min drive) away from the Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Beach House Inn?

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Beach House Inn on Nov 4, 2026 start from CA $181, excluding 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.

Does The Beach House Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Beach House Inn.

How close is The Beach House Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Gooch's Beach and 6-minute walk from Mother's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Beach House Inn offer free breakfast?

The Beach House Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Beach House Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Beach House Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Beach House Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Beach House Inn have a pool?

The Beach House Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Beach House Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Beach House Inn to downtown Kennebunk?

The Beach House Inn is 3.7 mi away from Kennebunk.

The Beach House Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 647 out of 940 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 940 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 940 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 940 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 940 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful, clean, quaint and wonderful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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On site parking was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a great spot, great location, and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic, beautiful place. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved everything - location, staff, room, amenities - and a magnificent ocean location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved that we had access to bikes and beach chairs at anytime. We enjoyed a perfect honeymoon exploring Kennebunkport and relaxing at the nearby beach! The staff was excellent and accommodating as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place will be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing! Super friendly and helpful staff. Place was just as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful stay right on the ocean. Waking up to the sound and view of the waves every morning was incredibly relaxing. The location was peaceful, the property was comfortable and well maintained, and it was a perfect place to unwind while still being close to everything we wanted to explore. We’d happily stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to relax and enjoy
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous property and views! Comfy bed and pillows! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved our stay! The coffee bar station was a great touch, especially the non dairy creamers!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was just so lovely. The location was perfect, the room charming and comfortable and the amenities were such a nice choice. It was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Quaint place to stay in kennebunkport. Beach across the road dnd close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a lovely time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Reasonably priced for location on the water!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location with an awesome staff, friendly & knowledgeable. Great porch to sit on plus seating in the yard
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a charming hotel! We totally enjoyed our short stay. So nice to be somewhere without an overnight parking fee. We especially loved the indoor sunroom with the fabulous ocean views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Quiet, great ocean view , easy parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the property. A fridge in the room would be beneficial.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had the best stay at the Beach House Inn. I would highly highly recommend. Everything was very clean. The proximity to Dock Square and Mothers beach was perfect for our trip. Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Free Parking and plenty of it! The rooms were clean and the staff was very fresh!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful quiet location with a view. Wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great updates and friendly lovely view nice flowers and coffee bar is fun
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent staff- John had coffee ready in the lobby in the early morning and the lobby and front area weee comfortable. It was quiet and still walkable or bike able to town
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026