Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

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, approximately USD 8.00 to 20.00 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms. Specific details about accessible bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Scarborough, just steps from Casco Bay and 3 minutes by foot from Higgins Beach. It is approximately 8.5 miles from Thompson's Point and 11.6 miles from Old Orchard Beach.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs (infant beds) are available for a fee of USD 25.00 per stay. Rollaway beds are available for a fee of USD 75.00 per stay. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Higgins Beach Inn

What guests think

Higgins Beach Inn delivers a classic New England beach stay steps from Higgins Beach, with many guests praising friendly staff, vintage charm, and the well-liked on-site restaurant, while others mention thin walls, challenging stairs, and no elevator.

The quiet setting suits beachgoers and feels relaxed, though options beyond the shoreline are limited without a car. Rooms are comfortable but straightforward, with some reporting minimal furnishings, uneven floors, or limited in-room amenities like streaming or coffee makers. Expect a charming, low-key stay focused on beach time rather than full-service amenities.

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Cleanliness

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Facilities

On-site restaurant and bar are available, but the historic building has no elevator and stairs can be challenging for luggage or mobility.

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Frank

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a superb hotel. Just steps away from the beautiful beach. The staff was very friendly and the restaurant fantastic!

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Rewa

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s too pricey for what you get. It’s a 300 dollar room on a third floor with no elevator. Sandy floors, an ac you can’t adjust and no coffee until 7 am. So for an early exit, not a great place. The doors are so old too that all the hall light comes in at night so it’s like having a nightlight. But the sheets were clean and the area was nice. Not at all what I thought it would be. Couple blocks from the ocean.

10

Christine

Oct 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Rebecca

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property with a wonderful restaurant. Staff was extremely nice and helpful

8

Karen

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately you can hear doors closing all night long. it is very inconvenient getting luggage to your room. Also no where to put your close we were only there for one night so not a huge deal. We loved the room and bathroom. staff was great and so was the location.

10

Lauren

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Found this place on Expedia and it is amazing! The beach is at the end of the street and it’s beautiful! Cute room and delicious food at the on site restaurant. Hopping bar as well! LOVE the staff. Will definitely return.

10

Rob

Sep 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed staying in an old-fashioned hotel close to the beach. It had a lot of character and the Shade restaurant was excellent. It was just a short walk to Higgins Beach to watch the surfers playing in the waves. What a great location! If we ever go back, the only thing we would change is to get a room on the front/street side of the hotel. We were above the kitchen and a delivery truck for the restaurant arrived at 5:30 am. Other than that, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

10

Glen

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location by beach Excellent restaurant and service!

10

Jeffrey

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, restaurant was wonderful, staff was great.

8

Renee

Sep 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is a block from the beach not on the beach. I wouldn't recommend this property for anyone with walking issues as the stairs are a little tricky and there is no elevator. The restaurant Shade was wonderful but get a reservation as there is no other restaurants close by. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally clean, with many guests praising housekeeping, though a few noted misses such as a dirty shower curtain, being assigned an uncleaned room, sandy floors, or water escaping from a short shower curtain.

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Rewa

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s too pricey for what you get. It’s a 300 dollar room on a third floor with no elevator. Sandy floors, an ac you can’t adjust and no coffee until 7 am. So for an early exit, not a great place. The doors are so old too that all the hall light comes in at night so it’s like having a nightlight. But the sheets were clean and the area was nice. Not at all what I thought it would be. Couple blocks from the ocean.

10

Heather

Jun 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are unique, very spacious, and clean. The staff was extremely helpful!

8

Leigh

Oct 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Hailee

Jul 26, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Our stay was excellent and staff were very friendly. Rooms were clean and simple for our 3 night stay. The only recommendations Include a broom in the room. As sand from the beach kept being brought it and we had no way to clean it up. Our shower curtain was also too short, so water kept getting out the bottom onto the tile. I will definitely recommend this place as overall it was satisfying!

10

Tammy

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

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Patricia

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Receptionist that evening was outstanding. We were given a room that had not been cleaned (dirty towels, dirty shower, unmade bed, sheets etc)!! She apologised and was very pleasant- swiftly making up the room. Couldn’t have been nicer. The receptionist in the morning was pleasant as well. One bummer: The shower head though -it sprays too high and oddly off to the side making it difficult to rinse soap off. Otherwise large and comfy room with peaks of the water. Really super nice staff!!! Just maybe not quite worth the money. But nice casual laid back beach area vibes. :)

8

Lifang

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room and bed are clean and nice. No furnishing except for a bench. Close to beach, beautiful area to walk. Easy access to nice restaurants. However, the inside of the shower curtain is kind of gross (large area of old sud-stains and maybe mold?). I managed to avoid touching it. Perhaps the maid didn’t see the hidden side.

10

Douglas

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff, clean, comfortable and an easy walk to the beach.

10

Sherry

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!!

10

Jeffrey

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, restaurant was wonderful, staff was great.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable but simple, with minimal furnishings and some uneven floors. Several reviews mention noise from doors or neighbors and limited in-room features like streaming or coffee makers.

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Rewa

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s too pricey for what you get. It’s a 300 dollar room on a third floor with no elevator. Sandy floors, an ac you can’t adjust and no coffee until 7 am. So for an early exit, not a great place. The doors are so old too that all the hall light comes in at night so it’s like having a nightlight. But the sheets were clean and the area was nice. Not at all what I thought it would be. Couple blocks from the ocean.

8

Tristan

Sep 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed at this hotel as it was close to a wedding being hosted at the Black Point Inn and we wanted a more affordable accommodation (though this was still not cheap). Overall staff was friendly and good food at the restaurant. It is located in an older building - the floors in our room weren’t slanted so we were chasing our roller luggage across the room. Could use some updating as well. Unless you’re a surfer or looking for a retreat, there’s not much to do in Higgins Beach, though you’re a short drive to Portland and beyond. Free parking at hotel but visitors be warned that Portland had surprisingly high public parking rates in the old town.

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Heather

Jun 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are unique, very spacious, and clean. The staff was extremely helpful!

8

Leigh

Oct 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Carolyn Jo

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely efficient room. 1 block from ocean and fabulous staff!

8

Shawn

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Did not have any restaurants in the area. Restaurant and bar closed Monday and Tues during stay which was kind of inconvenient since there is nothing around. If you have loud neighbors you can hear every conversation and people love to slame the doors to rooms. Suggestion use refillable bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and body soap cut down on lots of waste and plastic.

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Karen

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately you can hear doors closing all night long. it is very inconvenient getting luggage to your room. Also no where to put your close we were only there for one night so not a huge deal. We loved the room and bathroom. staff was great and so was the location.

8

Jennifer

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was kind and welcoming. The location was lovely but difficult to get to without a car. Not much besides ocean around - but that was nice! The floors were pretty uneven throughout the building. Our room was at an angle. Things would slide from one side of the room to the other but it has a rustic feel

8

Lifang

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room and bed are clean and nice. No furnishing except for a bench. Close to beach, beautiful area to walk. Easy access to nice restaurants. However, the inside of the shower curtain is kind of gross (large area of old sud-stains and maybe mold?). I managed to avoid touching it. Perhaps the maid didn’t see the hidden side.

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Dana

Oct 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is pretty from the outside but inside was old and rundown looking! The room was plain with only one old chair to sit in. No fridge no air and just very disappointed for the price.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, accommodating, and helpful. A few reports cite a disengaged front desk or an initial room-cleanliness oversight that was promptly corrected.

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Carolyn

Oct 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed our stsy! Clean. Great night sleep. Would recommend to others. Friedly staff.

6

Roger

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location and cozy room. Front desk greeter seemed distracted with her phone, not friendly and disheveled looking for the front desk. Restaurant staff was awesome in comparison. Issues mainly with checkin otherwise a good stay.

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Patricia

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Receptionist that evening was outstanding. We were given a room that had not been cleaned (dirty towels, dirty shower, unmade bed, sheets etc)!! She apologised and was very pleasant- swiftly making up the room. Couldn’t have been nicer. The receptionist in the morning was pleasant as well. One bummer: The shower head though -it sprays too high and oddly off to the side making it difficult to rinse soap off. Otherwise large and comfy room with peaks of the water. Really super nice staff!!! Just maybe not quite worth the money. But nice casual laid back beach area vibes. :)

10

Rebecca

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property with a wonderful restaurant. Staff was extremely nice and helpful

8

kathleen

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location great, charm of hotel. Staff did not show a strong customer service mindset, a little unfriendly and disengaged. No streaming services. No coffee tea devices in room. Skimpy on muffins downstairs

8

Elizabeth

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Douglas

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff, clean, comfortable and an easy walk to the beach.

10

Sherry

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!!

10

john

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were super accommodating!!

10

Jeffrey

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, restaurant was wonderful, staff was great.

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Location

Quiet beach neighborhood with an easy walk to Higgins Beach and short drives to Portland and nearby sights. Limited alternatives nearby mean a car helps for dining or activities beyond the beach.

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Haley

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quick walk to the beach. Affordable on site breakfast options. Love the tea, coffee, and sparkling water options available all day in the lobby.

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Michael

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Norman

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very cozy and walkable to beach. very quiet neighborhood. The breakfast was good, and I loved the comfort of peacefulness.

10

Carolyn Jo

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely efficient room. 1 block from ocean and fabulous staff!

10

Jeff

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Tammy

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

8

Melissa

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Jennifer

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was kind and welcoming. The location was lovely but difficult to get to without a car. Not much besides ocean around - but that was nice! The floors were pretty uneven throughout the building. Our room was at an angle. Things would slide from one side of the room to the other but it has a rustic feel

8

Lifang

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room and bed are clean and nice. No furnishing except for a bench. Close to beach, beautiful area to walk. Easy access to nice restaurants. However, the inside of the shower curtain is kind of gross (large area of old sud-stains and maybe mold?). I managed to avoid touching it. Perhaps the maid didn’t see the hidden side.

10

Glen

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location by beach Excellent restaurant and service!

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Dining

The on-site Shade restaurant earns strong praise for dinner and breakfast. Note that it may be closed on some weekdays and reservations help because there are few nearby alternatives.

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Frank

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a superb hotel. Just steps away from the beautiful beach. The staff was very friendly and the restaurant fantastic!

8

Norman

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very cozy and walkable to beach. very quiet neighborhood. The breakfast was good, and I loved the comfort of peacefulness.

8

Shawn

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Did not have any restaurants in the area. Restaurant and bar closed Monday and Tues during stay which was kind of inconvenient since there is nothing around. If you have loud neighbors you can hear every conversation and people love to slame the doors to rooms. Suggestion use refillable bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and body soap cut down on lots of waste and plastic.

10

Rebecca

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property with a wonderful restaurant. Staff was extremely nice and helpful

10

Lauren

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Found this place on Expedia and it is amazing! The beach is at the end of the street and it’s beautiful! Cute room and delicious food at the on site restaurant. Hopping bar as well! LOVE the staff. Will definitely return.

10

Rob

Sep 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed staying in an old-fashioned hotel close to the beach. It had a lot of character and the Shade restaurant was excellent. It was just a short walk to Higgins Beach to watch the surfers playing in the waves. What a great location! If we ever go back, the only thing we would change is to get a room on the front/street side of the hotel. We were above the kitchen and a delivery truck for the restaurant arrived at 5:30 am. Other than that, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

10

Glen

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location by beach Excellent restaurant and service!

10

Sherry

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!!

10

Jeffrey

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, restaurant was wonderful, staff was great.

8

Renee

Sep 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is a block from the beach not on the beach. I wouldn't recommend this property for anyone with walking issues as the stairs are a little tricky and there is no elevator. The restaurant Shade was wonderful but get a reservation as there is no other restaurants close by. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

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Higgins Beach Inn

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