The Beach House Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A room with three wicker chairs, a round table, and a large mirror.
A covered outdoor seating area with white chairs and a view of the ocean.
A coastal beach scene with a rocky foreground, a sandy beach, and a row of houses with a view of the sea.
A spacious living room with large windows, wicker furniture, and a view of the sea.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, two Christmas trees, and a sign that reads "The Sundial Inn."

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $348
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

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211 Beach Avenue, Kennebunk, ME, 04043
  • Place, Mother's Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kennebunk Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Gooch's Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Residential Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Residential King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Oceanview Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 180 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Oceanview King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Queen Residential Pet Friendly

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Residential King Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

The Beach House Inn

Kennebunk hotel walkable to Gooch's Beach
This smoke-free hotel features coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and free use of bicycles. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include concierge services, express check-out, and a picnic area.
The Beach House Inn offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Kennebunk hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Refrigerators and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Beach House Inn features a terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and a picnic area. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach hotel also offers coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and express check-out. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Beach House Inn is a smoke-free property.

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

  • In-room crib
  • 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

  • Free crib
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 30 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

The Beach House Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 863 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 863 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 863 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 863 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 863 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place will be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax and enjoy
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced for location on the water!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seung Chul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, great ocean view , easy parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free Parking and plenty of it! The rooms were clean and the staff was very fresh!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great updates and friendly lovely view nice flowers and coffee bar is fun
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful property located directly across from the ocean, the views were amazing! The bed was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here, so much so, that we stayed an extra night. Across the road from the beach. Clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I loved the beach house. It was perfect. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The district manager Brian ( and all staff) took great care of us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean, staff friendly. Parking easy. Had free bikes and beach chairs. Beach across the street .
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf

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

10/10 Excellent

LEVAREL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing location and beautiful decor
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean and quaint place, the staff was friendly and welcoming. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff and lovely place overall!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arpad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, exceptional staff, fantastic coffee bar.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

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

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay! Friendly reception & loved the cute guest shop! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views and the sounds of ocean waves while you sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025