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The Elmhurst Inn

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Acadia National Park
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property
Porch
Echo Lake Suite
Eagle Lake Suite
Cadillac Mountain Suite

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
40 Holland Ave, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609-1432
  • West Street Historic District
    2 min walk
  • Criterion Theater
    7 min walk
  • Bar Harbor Historical Society
    7 min walk
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    21 min drive

Room options

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Frenchman Bay Room

Frenchman Bay Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bass Harbor Head Room

Bass Harbor Head Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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St. Sauveur Mountain Room

St. Sauveur Mountain Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Echo Lake Suite

Echo Lake Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Eagle Lake Suite

Eagle Lake Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Somes Sound Suite

Somes Sound Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cadillac Mountain Suite

Cadillac Mountain Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Bar Harbor

The Elmhurst Inn puts you in the heart of Bar Harbor, steps from West Street Historic District and within a 10-minute stroll of St. Saviour's Church. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Other amenities include a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8 AM and 9:30 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Bar Harbor B&B include Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center.
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What's nearby

  • Bar Harbor Historical Society - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Village Green - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Shore Path - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Elmhurst Inn

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Acadia National Park
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Elmhurst Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Bar Harbor bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1881
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
The Elmhurst Inn offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary dressing gowns and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Bar Harbor bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9:30 AM

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift

More

  • Built in 1881
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Elmhurst Inn Bar Harbor
Elmhurst Inn
Elmhurst Bar Harbor
The Elmhurst Inn Bar Harbor
The Elmhurst Inn Bed & breakfast
The Elmhurst Inn Bed & breakfast Bar Harbor

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Elmhurst Inn?

The Elmhurst Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Elmhurst Inn?

Yep, The Elmhurst Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Elmhurst Inn?

The closest beach to The Elmhurst Inn is Sand Beach (6.9 km).

Does The Elmhurst Inn have a pool?

The Elmhurst Inn has a pool.

Does The Elmhurst Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, visitors give top marks to the free full breakfast here! Offered daily between 8 AM and 9:30 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Elmhurst Inn?

No, The Elmhurst Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Elmhurst Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Elmhurst Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Elmhurst Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodations. Sheryl the manager was excellent ,very helpful . Gave us recommendations of places to see and popular restaurants. Had to extend another day and was able to accommodate us . Breakfast was excellent. Will be back definitely .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very cozy and lovely BnB. We stayed in the Echo Lakes room in the carriage house. It has two bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a little sitting room with a tv, mini fridge, and keurig. The room was stocked with k-pods and coffee fixins. The daily breakfast (included for free) was absolutely amazing. Each day you have two options to choose from. We always got one of each to try everything. The breakfast was served in the side room which is mostly windows so it is beautiful and bright with nice views of the well kept grounds with their beautiful flower gardens. Cheryl (the property manager) was wonderful and ensured we had everything we needed. The local grocer (Hannifords) was right down the street and it was an easy walk to Agamont Park and other attractions in Bar Harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pa hikers
Great bed and breakfast. Feels like you’re walking into the past with all the historical furniture but with all the modern convenience. Breakfast was phenomenal as other comments have stated. All day coffee and afternoon refreshments were a plus after getting back from some long hikes. The host was very friendly and accommodating. We would definitely come back. If your looking for a great dinner close by “the project social” was our favorite
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property manager was really nice and efficient. Breakfasts were delicious! Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Elmhurst Inn great place to stay!
Our stay at the Elmhurst Inn was wonderful. The innkeeper made us feel welcome and answered any questions we had. Location was great - easy walk into the center of Bar Harbor and short drive to Acadia National Park. Front porch was a great place to enjoy the weather and meet the other guests. Breakfast was wonderful - every day we had a choice of either a sweet or savory option. Our room (Cadillac) was spacious and clean. Our only wish would have been if the shower was a little bit bigger and the water pressure was better (We're sure it was water saver). Would definitely stay there again if we get back to Bar Harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was charming bed and breakfast. Appreciated breakfast options and fresh baked cookies. Sheets were nice and soft and room kept cool with ac. Quiet street but quick walk to restaurants of bar harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Love Bar Harbor and the Elmhurst Inn
The Elmhurst Inn is a wonderful, quiet B&B with a great location. The grounds are nice with Adirondack changes for relaxing outdoors. The breakfast was very good everyday. It is an easy walk to downtown. We would stay here again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The host Cheryl was amazing and we had such a great time. The breakfast they serve is incredible and you won’t need to eat lunch! Totally recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great stay
I can't recommend this place enough. Close to Arcadia, short walk to downtown, fantastic breakfast -- and everyone we met here (working or staying) were absolutely fabulous. We already are thinking about our next trip and will definitely plan to say here again when we are in Bar Harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best time! The room was lovely, the breakfasts were all delicious, and the service felt warm and personable.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a quaint inn, with clean large rooms, free breakfast and a great common area. The inn keeper was so welcoming and attentive, yet chill, so we felt really comfortable there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zackary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time staying at a bed & breakfast and honestly, we absolutely loved our stay! The place was very convenient in terms of the location as there were many places walking distance for food options. We were also greeted by Cheryl upon checking in and she gave us a quick tour of the place to get familiarized. She was very welcoming and a great host. I think if it weren’t for her, it wouldn’t have been as cozy and charming. The room we stayed was very cozy and spacious enough for us. It even had its own chimney/fireplace for which we were able to use the first night and light up a log that they had placed for us. The beds were pretty comfortable and it felt as if we were staying at a family’s home of how cozy it was. My favorite part of the stay was waking up each day around 8 am to the smell of breakfast. It smelled so good all the way up to the room and it was just delightful being able to wake up to fresh, home made breakfast. They served two options of breakfast each day from 8-9:30am. The food was delicious and honestly made our stay much better. Their coffee was amazing as well. We really could’ve sat enough about this place and would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

william

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheryl was a wonderful host, great recommendations on things to do and places to eat. In off season outside of Bar Harbor many places are closed. Elmhurst is easy walk to great restaurants, favorites were Brassiere Le Brun and Havana. Also the Abbe Museum (10 min walk from Elmhurst) is a world class museum which explores the history and culture of the Wabanaki, Maine's native people.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel, Matthews

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great host and good breakfasts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay!
Cheryl was a fantastic hostess! Everything was great - great food, great room, great location, and great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Cockeysville

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient with quaint rooms and a very friendly and informative hostess.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect B&B for a week in Bar Harbor.
Charming, comfortable, quiet B&B in Bar Harbor. Great location - about a 5-10 min walk from Main St and close to the sand bar. Grocery store half a block away for snacks and drinks. Cheryl is an amazing host with excellent suggestions accommodating our every request and providing excellent restaurant suggestions. The room was spacious and the sheets were the most comfortable we have ever slept in! Amazing shower with great water pressure. Even the towels were nice - no thin white hotel towels in sight. The hot 3 course breakfast every morning was very good and a great way to start our day.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff was very knowledgeable about places to go, places to eat and things to do. They were very friendly but not over the top. The breakfasts were great with two choices that were able to satisfy both my wife and me. The room was perfect and had a little sitting room that was perfect for reading and talking.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
We enjoyed at wonderful stay at the Elmhurst. Carol was extremely helpful and made sure that all our needs were met. I highly recommend a stay at the Inn.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, charming, easy place to stay. The host was welcoming and shared many local recs. Walkable to all in Bar Harbor, we did Acadia without a car and able to do it from this location. Very cute and would stay again. Excellent breakfast too! Made special changes for gluten free breakfast too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Whole experience was excellent! "Aunt" Cheryl, as the Inn keeper likes to be called, couldn't have done enough for you. The day we left, she packed an egg sandwich, bananas and coffee cake for our ride home. The breakfasts were delicious! If I had to complain about anything, it would be the A/C was noisy. We would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely BNB! Breakfast was plentiful and delicious. Great location near downtown with easy parking. Our room was a bit small but we didn't spend much time in it, so it was not an issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023