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The Beach House Inn

2.5 star property
Beach hotel in Kennebunk with free parking

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Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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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Residential Queen | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Residential Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Residential King | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Residential King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Oceanview Queen | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Oceanview Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Oceanview King | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Oceanview King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Queen Residential Pet Friendly | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Residential Pet Friendly

Highlights

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

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Residential King Pet Friendly | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Residential King Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
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

  • ‪Alisson's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Federal Jack's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bennett's Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pilot House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Clam Shack - ‬5 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
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, 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

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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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Reviews

The Beach House Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 496 out of 752 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 752 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 752 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 752 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 752 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Ocean views and sounds were outstanding in our oceanview room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot and perfect for walking the beach during sunrise
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf

It was a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

monte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay proper was beautiful and staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything at this Inn is lovely. Staff is great and the area is beautiful. Very close to many wonderful restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

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

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the cutest inn with such nice staff, spacious rooms, and a good parking area. Across the street from the ocean, there’s Adirondack chairs and fire pits. Lots of things to use also like bikes. Very accommodating and nice. Clean and smelled so great!
Stayed 2 nights 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

8/10 Good

Jeana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on beautiful Maine beaches! Older place but comfy beds and nice coffee machines in the lobby. Make your own.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

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

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The reason for the lower review is, the carpet in our room was very stained and dirty looking. It definitely needs to be replaced. I believe it is beyond cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Great value. But the window air-conditioning unit in the window was very loud. Made it hard to sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bnb with thoughtful conveniences like bikes, beach chairs, 24 hour coffee/tea, and staff that provides help with everything. 1.5 miles from kennebunk so close enough to walk and bike while away from crowds. Walking distance to two beautiful beaches and porch and chairs to relax. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean. Ample parking. Room was small but comfy. There is no fridge, coffee maker or microwave in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff is disinterested and entitled. No actual Beach at the beach house. Beautiful view/Rocky Shoreline, but no beach. No restaurants or other amenities in walking distance. No place to get any food. The beach house doesn’t even serve muffins/or even the most minimal continental breakfast. The coffee and tea isn’t bad. For $500 a night I think it’s a bit of a rip off.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catalina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay - walkable to beaches- bike ride to restaurants - or just relax at the property! Bathrooms were clean and the staff was very pleasant!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An adorable place to stay, right on the water. Staff is so friendly and welcoming. We had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Great location and staff - loved our visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful time at the Beach House! Great location, amazing staff, clean and scenic. Right between 2 great beaches and so close to downtown. Would definitely visit again and recommend to friends and family!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing time at this property. It’s in a great location. Everyone was lovely. Lots of outside space to sit and listen to the ocean. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only complaint matress not that comfortable, should be replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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