Scarborough is a town located in southwest Maine in Cumberland County, approximately 7 miles south of Portland. As of the 2008 census, the population of Scarborough was approximately 18,000. Scarborough offers visitors a humid continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm summers. As a result, Scarborough is a popular summer vacation destination on Maine's coast, and visitors flock to the area in July and August to enjoy the area's panoramic scenery, beaches and warm summer weather. Area attractions include the Scarborough Beach State Park, Higgins Beach and the Beech Ridge Motor Speedway. Scarborough also offers visitors a wide selection of lodging accommodations that suit visitors' varying budgets. These lodging accommodations range from basic budget motels to traditional inn style hotels to more luxurious hotel offerings.
The Higgins Beach Inn is an inn-style hotel located within walking distance from Higgins Beach, approximately 2 miles from the Kettle Cove State Park and the Scarborough Beach State Park. Higgins Beach is a quaint beach that is a popular surfing spot. Kettle Cove Beach State Park is a locals' favorite, offering visitors barbecue and picnic areas and a network of hiking trails. Scarborough Beach State Park is known as a swimmer's beach, featuring lifeguards and warm waters that average in the high 60s throughout July and August. The hotel was originally constructed in 1897 and is classic colonial revival in style. Garofalo's Restaurant, located on-site, is open daily for breakfast and dinner from mid May to mid October. The restaurant specializes in Maine lobster, other types of seafood and steaks. Additional local restaurants include the Henry VII Carvery, the Spurwink County Kitchen and Griffin's Lobster Barn. The hotel features a lounge-style sitting area in the lobby, a business center and concierge services. Guestrooms offer antique furnishings, premium movie channels and free high-speed Wi-Fi Internet access. As of October 2010, guestrooms start at $85 per night for a room with one double bed and a private bathroom.
Higgins Beach Inn
34 Ocean Ave.
Scarborough, ME 04074
207-883-6684
higginsbeachinn.com
Americas Best Value Inn is a basic, budget motel option located in Scarborough less than 6 miles from the Funtown Splashtown USA and approximately 9 miles from the Portland Harbor. Funtown Splashtown USA is a large water park that also features a miniature golf course, amusement park rides, batting cages and video games. The motel serves a daily complimentary continental breakfast, and visitors can also enjoy several local area restaurants located in close proximity to the motel that include Anjon's Italian Restaurnat, Chowderhead's and Dimitris Restaurant. Additional motel amenities include landscaped grounds with a barbecue and picnic area--and a childrens' playground and business center. Guestrooms offer in-room movies and free high-speed Wi-Fi Internet access. As of October 2010, guestrooms start at $68 per night, and guests have a choice of rooms with one king bed or two double beds.
Americas Best Value Inn
321 US Route 1
Scarborough, ME 04074
207-883-6004
americasbestvalueinn.com
The Black Point Inn is a luxury hotel located at the tip of the Prouts Neck peninsula surrounded by water on two sides. The Prouts Neck Golf Course and the Scarborough Beach State Park are located within walking distance from the hotel. The historic hotel was originally built in 1878 and features valet parking, a concierge and tour desk and a geothermal heated outdoor swimming pool, which is open from May to September, weather permitting. The Black Point Inn also offers visitors two on-site restaurants. The Cart Room is open daily for breakfast, and the Point Restaurant is open daily for dinner. All guestrooms offer a bay or ocean view, Egyptial cotton bathrobes, Aveda bath amenities and free high-speed Wi-Fi Internet access. As of October 2010, guestrooms start at $410 per night and feature either a king or queen bed. Several rooms also have an additional twin-sized bed.
Black Point Inn
510 Black Point Rd.
Scarborough, ME 04074
207-883-2500
blackpointinn.com/inn
