Higgins Beach Inn

2.5 star property

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Double Room

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

Standard Double Room

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

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About this property

Higgins Beach Inn

When you stay at this beach hotel, you can enjoy umbrellas and sunloungers.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Higgins Beach Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Higgins Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from Casco Bay and 3 minutes on foot from 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Higgins Beach Inn has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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Higgins Beach Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 281 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Jeffrey

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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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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
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10/10 Excellent

Glen

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
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10/10 Excellent

john

The staff were super accommodating!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick walk to the beach. Affordable on site breakfast options. Love the tea, coffee, and sparkling water options available all day in the lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

RUSSELL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it there !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Norman

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
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10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful quaint hotel in beachside village- perfect get away!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

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
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8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

patrick

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
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful inn in a lovely beach community.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a memorable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My first ever New England Inn and it was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best chowder in I had while in NE for a week.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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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
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10/10 Excellent

JACK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a slice of New England heaven a block from the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Steacy

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