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The Primrose

3.0 star property
Comfortable Victorian bed & breakfast, walk to Bar Harbor Historical Society

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Interior detail
One Queen Bed | Terrace/patio
Garden
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
Food and drink
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

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Map
73 Mount Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609
  • Popular LocationVillage Green7 min walk
  • Popular LocationBar Harbor Whale Watching12 min walk
  • Popular LocationShore Path13 min walk
  • AirportBangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)75 min drive

Room options

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One Queen Bed

One Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Holland room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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One Queen Bed

One Queen Bed

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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One Queen Bed

Room 2

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Room 8

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One King Bed

Leffingwell room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Queen Bed

Room 1

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Room 7

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Queen Bed

Room 10

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Room 5

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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One Queen Bed

Room 9

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Room 6

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Room 3

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One King Bed

Room 4

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Queen Bed

Room 11

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Front of property
The Inn on Mount Desert
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (1002)
The price is AU$548
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June
The Inn on Mount Desert

About the area

Bar Harbor

At The Primrose you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Bar Harbor Historical Society and Village Green. Highlights at this Victorian 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 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, a library and a terrace. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Bar Harbor B&B include Bar Harbor Whale Watching and Shore Path.
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What's nearby

  • Bar Harbor Historical Society - 6 min walk
  • Village Green - 7 min walk
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 12 min walk
  • Shore Path - 13 min walk
  • Cadillac Mountain - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Barnacle - 9 min walk
  • Leary's Landing Irish Pub - 7 min walk
  • The Dog and Pony Tavern - 9 min walk
  • Atlantic Brewing Downtown - 8 min walk
  • Thirsty Whale - 9 min walk

About this property

The Primrose

Comfortable Victorian bed & breakfast, walk to Bar Harbor Historical Society
Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at The Primrose. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1878
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
The Primrose offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include dressing gowns and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. 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 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Library
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Computer station

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Building
  • Built in 1878
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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
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. Contactless check-out is available.

Property is also known as

Primrose Bar Harbor
Primrose Inn
Primrose Inn Bar Harbor
Primrose Hotel Bar Harbor
Primrose Inn Bar Harbor, Maine
Primrose Inn
The Primrose Bar Harbor
The Primrose Bed & breakfast
The Primrose Bed & breakfast Bar Harbor

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Primrose?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Primrose?

As of 24 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Primrose on 27 May 2024 start from AU$442.72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Primrose?

Yep, The Primrose has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Primrose?

The closest beach to The Primrose is Echo Lake Beach (12.7 km).

Does The Primrose serve breakfast?

Yep, travelers quite like the free full brekkie here! Available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Primrose?

No, The Primrose does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Primrose?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Primrose?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Primrose?

There is a golf course next to The Primrose.

The Primrose Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 694 out of 870 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 870 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 870 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 870 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 870 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What I liked was it had a young vibe. No fussy decorating, guests can enjoy privacy and the breakfast was a delight. Staff/owners young, friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and helpful. This was the first Bed & Breakfast I ever stayed at and it really was lovely. The only bad thing was there was this annoying tapping. I’m not sure if it was the pipes or what it was. Other than that the inn was very charming and I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 2 nights at the Primrose at the end of October and wished it could have been 2 weeks! Our room was spotless and spacious, with a very comfortable bed. Th breakfasts were amazing, and the small touches like Halloween candy and cookies with tea in the afternoon added to the overall welcoming environment of the Inn. We would highly recommend it, and thank the staff for their gracious hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great. Breakfast was very good. Our problem was our room. Got the impression through the web site our room would have been much nicer for what we paid. King size bed was comfortable but took up the whole room. Literally had to walk sideways to get around the room. There was another room that had a window air conditioner in it and a small trundle like bed in it with a hole in the wall. For $500/ night, not worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA, Punta Gorda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The King bed was comfortable in our room. We enjoyed the living area of the Inn in front of the fireplace. I think softer lighting in the bedroom would make the room more cozy. Also the sitting area in the room could use more comfortable chairs. Overall excellent facility.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brandon , Anna, Stephen and Taylor made our stay unforgettable everything was perfect from Che in to check out
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to restaurants and shopping. Our room was clean and pretty. Bed was very comfortable! pillows not so much. Comfortable chairs in room. The breakfast was delicious!! You got to choose from two options. The staff was super friendly and helpful. My only complaint was not having a fridge in my room. They had one small universal fridge for entire place. They did have ice machine and water refilling station. I would definitely go back if in the bar harbor area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Anna the host was fantastic but the gentleman that took over after her wasn’t nearly as friendly or helpful. The Primrose is beautiful and we were surprised to find our room had a lovely balcony. Breakfast and afternoon treats were a delight!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023