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2.5 out of 5
Holiday House Inn
106 E Grand Ave, Scarborough, ME

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Darlene

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just OK
The rooms were clean but the motel is older and a little run down. The owners were a little cranky at times but overall not bad. Beds were hard and the showers weren't great. I’m 5”9’ and o had to bend down to get my head wet. Overall it was just ok but I doubt I would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Steve the Owner on 2023/8/1
I'm really dismayed at your review, especially when I went out of my way and spent time trying to save you . I'm assuming that by reminding your group of the "no smoking" policy as well as asking that a visiting dog stay out of the guest rooms, that you attribute that as being "cranky". It was only a reminder of state law and hotel policy which was completely explained upon check-in. Shower heads are low, but that's how they built it. Motel IS older, and 'made in Maine' furniture is our style, so if you want a chain type experience, we definitely aren't for you. If you want a laid back, Maine beach cottage style accommodations (70's style) that's what you get. (That's how our hundreds of returning guests like it) I'm sorry that we were not what you were expecting.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazingly perfect!
amazingly perfect!!!! Felt like I was in a movie being filmed on the east coast. (we are from the west coast)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Steve on 2022/9/26
Wow, Thanks! Hope your next visit east includes another visit to The Holiday House.

8/10 Good

Keith

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is dated, but that adds somewhat to a kind of charm and rusticness. It is on the water and has a very nice and large patio area on the ocean side. I would definitely stay again. Also, I thought the room rates were reasonable for the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Steve on 2022/9/26
Thanks for reviewing us. Covid set us back a bit, but there are updates on the way. Look forward to a future visit from you.

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very relaxing stay. It is right on the beach. There is not a coffeepot in every room or a hairdryer, but they have cable TV. We brought our own coffeepot and hairdryer and we were fine,There is also a kitchen available if you just bring your own coffee, and pots and pans for cooking in the motel section as well. If you are looking for a quiet place, with a clean room, hot shower, and right on a quiet beach, this is it. Very close to major attractions and good food. We will be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Steve on 2022/9/26
Thanks for the kind words and taking the time to let others know about your experience.

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Owners very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Steve on 2022/9/13
Thanks for your comments! We truly appreciate the positive feedback. Hope to see you again!

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
No reviews
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location short walk to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Steve on 2022/8/23
With some upgrades planned for next season, here's hoping we can turn that good into great! Thanks for staying with us.

8/10 Good

Fabio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great. It has a private entry to the beach so you don't need to walk a long distance to go to the beach. In addition, you won't find any hotel with breakfast in that area and this hotel has a great option which is a shared kitchen where you can prepare a light breakfast. This is an awesome option. The staff was kind and friendly. I felt like a family. There were two thing I didn't like. There was no recycle bin. On the other hand, rooms had carpet instead of wood floors and those carpets smells a bit. The location close to the beach might cause that smell. I will suggest to change those carpets. If you want to get rest and you don't want to go to the center quite often, this place will fit your needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Steve on 2022/8/23
Thanks for your comments. We agree with your mention of the carpets, as they are the next on the list to be addressed. Hope you give us another try so we can turn that "4" into a "5"!

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice way to get on the beach for a few days. This is a small family owned place that has been around for a long time and a nice quiet get away and the beach is flat and wonderful to walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Steve on 2022/8/23
Thanks for your comments. We try to make every guest feel like family. With some planned upgrades for next season, we hope we can turn that 4 into a 5!

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were so kind and very helpful. Loved it here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Steve on 2022/7/6
We're so happy you enjoyed your stay. We try to make everyone feel like family here at The Holiday House. We hope to choose to visit us again in the future!