Monday, August 31, 2026

The Best Hotels in Scarborough, by the Record

Scarborough has sent exactly one place into the record so far: Higgins Beach Inn, honored by Michelin Guide.

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  1. A block from one of Southern Maine's most beloved sandy beaches, this Colonial Revival inn in Scarborough's small waterfront district sits twenty minutes shy of Portland. Guest rooms lean hard into seaside style, with vibrant colors and vintage postcard illustrations, while the details stay modern boutique. The on-site restaurant, Shade, serves oysters and fresh seafood on a covered porch with wine on draft.


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