Higgins Beach Inn

2.5 star property

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Sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
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Premium Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is $191
$175 nightly
$191 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 11 - Jun 12

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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premium Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Scarborough

With a stay at Higgins Beach Inn in Scarborough (Higgins Beach), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Maine Mall and Higgins Beach. .This beach hotel is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Old Orchard Beach and 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Old Orchard Beach Pier.

What's nearby

  • Higgins Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old Orchard Beach - 21 min drive - 14.9 miles
  • Palace Playland - 21 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 25 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • Ogunquit Beach - 45 min drive - 44.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Honeycomb Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pat's Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Amato's - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Higgins Beach Inn

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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
At Higgins Beach Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 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 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

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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1822
  • Smoking not allowed

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 October 22 and May 17.

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

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

Property 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 elevators

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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

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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