Feel the sea breezes and enjoy a waft of the nearby Atlantic Ocean as you approach the Higgins Beach Inn. Throughout the property, a sense of tranquility and intimacy fills the space -- but make no mistake, this inn is still a great place to gather with old friends or to make new ones. As you move through the property, you’ll never forget where you are; you’re never too far from the sights, sounds and smells of the picturesque coastline. The inn’s beach-inspired fixtures and furniture will fill your field of vision with soothing seafoam green, bright whites and warm wood paneling -- this is a place that celebrates its surroundings and extends a sense of hospitality to its guests that knows no regional boundaries.

Thanks to the recent renovation, you can enjoy climate control A/C and heat across all guestrooms, as well as flat screen HD TVs, high-speed wifi and other modern touches. Your bathroom is equipped with either Bee Kind environmentally friendly signature bath products or luxurious Gilcrist & Soames signature bath products, depending on room type. Want to make the most of this region’s distinct charms? Check out the inn’s selection of special packages, which are designed to help you enjoy all that Maine has to offer.

The re-envisioned on-site restaurant Shade is a popular local watering hole specializing in fresh and sophisticated beach fare. With seasonal cuisine like oysters on the half-shell and other locally sourced seafood -- Shade offers the perfect spot to enjoy refreshing cocktails, craft brews, draft wines and more. Enjoy relaxing cool breezes while dining on the covered, three-season porch. With specials daily, live music weekly  and a popular happy hour, Shade is the perfect casual backdrop to enjoy fresh food and delicious drinks on Higgins Beach. 

Thanks to location, Higgins Beach Inn is the ideal intimate event venue, just minutes from Portland and only a few feet from picturesque Higgins Beach. It’s perfect for hosting small weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties and other social events. Shade, the on-site restaurant, can accommodate up to 70 people, and the three-season covered porch is a wonderfully intimate spot to stage celebrations. Weddings at Higgins Beach Inn are characterized by intimacy, privacy and comfort -- the property is a popular spot for special events each May, June, September and October.