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The Elmhurst Inn

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Acadia National Park

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The Elmhurst Inn, near Acadia National Park, is a perfect relaxation base. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, join Bar Harbor Whale Watching tours, then cool off in the pool or use the free WiFi on the terrace.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Somes Sound Suite

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  • Sleeps 2
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St. Sauveur Mountain Room

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Frenchman Bay Room

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Bass Harbor Head Room

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Eagle Lake Suite

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
40 Holland Ave, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609-1432

What's nearby

  • West Street Historic District - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bar Harbor Historical Society - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Village Green - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shore Path - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Bella Vita - Harborside Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Elmhurst Inn

Bed & breakfast near Acadia National Park
Free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Elmhurst Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to perks such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is The Elmhurst Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Elmhurst Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Elmhurst Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Elmhurst Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Elmhurst Inn located?

Located in the heart of Bar Harbor, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Street Historic District and Acadia National Park. St. Saviour's Church and Jesup Memorial Library are also within 10 minutes.

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The Elmhurst Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 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

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal property, food and staff. Would love to come back and stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is an absolute stunner. On every level. Cheryl is a helpful, knowledgeable, welcoming host. The room was clean and soooo comfortable. Convenient to walk close by to whatever you need and want to see and do. And let's talk about the breakfast. Not only does it set you for the day, body, mind and spirit. Ridiculously delicious!! Shooting to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Great location, super comfortable bed and sheets, delicious breakfasts! You should know that the air conditioners are in the window if that is something that might keep you awake and breakfast is only served until 930 if you’d like to sleep in, but we loved you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, central location, very helpful, friendly staff. Easy parking. Very clean, comfortable room. We will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jinah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay, excellent!!

Excellent!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoxin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay! The breakfast was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly host and staff. Good location for both Bar Harbor dining, etc. and getting out to Acadia.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

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

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

Suzanne

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

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly kind staff; gorgeous space - beautiful patio and the rooms were cozy and well set up (amenities were well provided!) delicious daily breakfast and convient location to Bar Harbor shops
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy

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

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint Inn in a beautiful location

The best stay we’ve had anywhere in years. The hospitality is unparalleled. Can’t recommend this place enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

maryanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfasts. Very friendly and welcoming inn keeper with helpful directions and ideas,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was perfect and very local. We could not ask for a better breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is beautiful and the lady in charge made sure we had and knew everything necessary to have a great time in Bar harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Cheryl

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

Erica

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

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Elmhurst was very quaint and the breakfasts were great! Cheryl did a great job of informing us of the different things to do. Overall great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the bed and breakfast was nothing short of perfect! The room was impeccably clean, cozy, and beautifully decorated, offering the ideal blend of comfort and charm. The breakfast was absolutely amazing, featuring a delightful spread of fresh, homemade dishes that left me eager for the next morning. Nestled in a quiet and picturesque location, it provided a peaceful retreat with stunning views, making it a truly memorable experience. I can’t recommend it enough for anyone seeking relaxation and top-notch hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024