The Elmhurst Inn

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Free daily full breakfast
Somes Sound Suite
Porch
Porch

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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40 Holland Ave, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609-1432
  • Place, West Street Historic District
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Somes Sound Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Cadillac Mountain Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

St. Sauveur Mountain Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Frenchman Bay Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bass Harbor Head Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Eagle Lake Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Bar Harbor

The Elmhurst Inn puts you in the heart of Bar Harbor, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. 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 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Bar Harbor B&B include Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Cadillac Mountain.

What's nearby

  • West Street Historic District - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Criterion Theater - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Village Green - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Agamont Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Aloha - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Atlantic Brewing Downtown - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dog & Pony Tavern - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Elmhurst Inn

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 bathrobes 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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 Echo Lake Beach (12.8 km).

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. 109 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A sweet stay in a sweet place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place in a great location in Bar Harbor, Cheryl and her staff were amazing. A must stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our visit to Elmhurst Inn was very nice. The room was clean and functional. We enjoyed the excellent morning breakfast. The location was perfect for a leisurely walk to town. The nightly rate was very reasonable compared for the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Jinah

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

Lovely stay, excellent!!

Excellent!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfasts and well with walking distance of down town. Very pleased with the accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
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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.
Verified

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
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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
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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.
Verified

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
Verified

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
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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
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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
Verified

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