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The Beach House Inn

2.5 star property
Sandy fun near Gooch's Beach and Dock Square

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bicycling
The Beach House Inn, right on the ocean, offers a peaceful getaway with a warm firepit and garden setting. Enjoy free WiFi in rooms, relax on the sun-filled terrace, and borrow bicycles to ride along the coastline. Visitors praise the beachfront location and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Highlights

Air conditioning
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Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
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Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Kennebunk, The Beach House Inn is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Ogunquit Playhouse, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gooch's Beach and Goose Rocks Beach. Dock Square and Wells Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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211 Beach Avenue, Kennebunk, ME, 04043

What's nearby

  • Mother's Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gooch's Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kennebunk Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kennebunkport Harbor - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Dock Square - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Maine Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Federal Jack's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pilot House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bennett's Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pedros - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Beach House Inn

Hotel near Gooch's Beach
Located close to Dock Square, The Beach House Inn provides a terrace, a firepit, and an outdoor entertainment area. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, express check-out, and an elevator
  • A nature reserve, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Beach House Inn boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • 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

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1892
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • 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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 29 and May 9.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Is The Beach House Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Beach House Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Beach House Inn located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Kennebunk hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Gooch's Beach and Dock Square. Goose Rocks Beach and Wells Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Beach House Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 457 out of 697 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 697 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 697 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 697 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 697 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, neat, well thought rooms. Very well maintained and everything you need!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice and staff was friendly. Very good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great to be near water
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Beautiful property, great views, staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and location. Loved the coffee bar!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, the bed was so comfortable and the staff couldn’t be more accommodating. They provide beach chairs and umbrellas and bicycles, if you feel like talking a 1.5 mile ride to town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, beautiful location and very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great inn and great stay! Awesome sunset and sunrise! Enjoyed stay immensely!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location! Picture Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located near the beaches and close enough to be able to walk to the downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very cozy beachfront hotel .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable two day stay. Back here next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay in Maine at The Beach House Inn! Staff and accommodations were wonderful. Great location with very short walk to beach and beautiful view of the amazing coastline from porch and yard. Convenient to dining/shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place just wish it had breakfast as an option. Not that many good choices nearby unless you just want pastries and coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning view, receptionist Cynthia was so wonderful in every way. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love the proximity to Mother's Beach....The Inn was dirty, the tubs did not drain properly, the electrical sockets did not work in parts of the room and the firepit did not work!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

sherrie

Liked: Staff & service
I enjoyed the beautiful outdoor setting just wish there was food nearby
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location. Much older property, but good overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved that it was directly facing the beach Very quiet. Clean Staff helped with all our questions
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very charming little place. loved our stay, wish it could have been longer! Great location as well, right across the ocean, 5 min away from the downtown/touristy area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn was located in a beautiful location overlooking the water and had beautiful common areas. The bed was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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