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
Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) - 75 min drive
Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State) - 133 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
When you stay at The Elmhurst Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast daily between 8 AM and 9:30 AM. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the breakfast.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
12 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 8 AM–9:30 AM
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Facilities
Built in 1881
Garden
Terrace
Swimming pool
Accessibility
Handrails in stairways
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch Smart TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
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
Does The Elmhurst Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Elmhurst Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Elmhurst Inn?
Yes, there's a pool.
Are pets allowed at The Elmhurst Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Elmhurst Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Elmhurst Inn?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Elmhurst Inn and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. The Elmhurst Inn also has a garden.
What's the area around The Elmhurst Inn like?
The Elmhurst Inn is in the heart of Bar Harbor, a short 20-minute walk from Acadia National Park and 2 minutes' walk from West Street Historic District.
The Elmhurst Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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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 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2024
warren
warren, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 30, 2024
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2024
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 .
Mary
Mary, 3-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2024
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.
Joseph
Joseph, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2024
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
Jesse
Jesse, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2024
The property manager was really nice and efficient. Breakfasts were delicious! Convenient location.
Alice
Alice, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2024
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.
Kristine
Kristine, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 29, 2024
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.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2024
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.
Beth
Beth, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2024
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!
Erica
Erica, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2024
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.
Terry
Terry, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2024
We had the best time! The room was lovely, the breakfasts were all delicious, and the service felt warm and personable.
Cassidy
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2024
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.
Suzanne
Suzanne, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2023
Zackary
Zackary, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 7, 2023
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.
Daniella
Daniella, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2023
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.
william
william, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2023
Verified traveler
3-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2023
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 18, 2023
Great host and good breakfasts.
Daniel
Daniel, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2023
A great place to stay!
Cheryl was a fantastic hostess! Everything was great - great food, great room, great location, and great stay!
Adam
Adam, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2023
Very convenient with quaint rooms and a very friendly and informative hostess.
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2023
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.
Kristin
Kristin, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2023
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.
Steven
Steven, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2023
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.
Rosemarie
Rosemarie, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2023
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.