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The Elmhurst Inn

3.0 star property
3-star B&B near Acadia National Park

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Front of property
Otter Cliffs Suite
Porch
Cranberry Isles Room (Detached Bathroom) | Bathroom
Free daily full breakfast

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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

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Somes Sound Suite

Somes Sound Suite

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

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Cadillac Mountain Suite

Cadillac Mountain Suite

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

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St. Sauveur Mountain Room

St. Sauveur Mountain Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Frenchman Bay Room

Frenchman Bay Room

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

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Bass Harbor Head Room

Bass Harbor Head Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Eagle Lake Suite

Eagle Lake Suite

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

About the area

Bar Harbor

Heart of Bar Harbor.With a stay at this well-placed B&B, you'll be half a mile (1 km) from Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co and within 2 miles (3 km) of Acadia National Park. West Street Historic District and St. Saviour's Church are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Shore Path - 11 min walk - 1.0 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

3-star B&B 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
  • Refrigerator in a common area
The Elmhurst Inn offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

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 elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Elmhurst Inn to the airport?

The Elmhurst Inn is 12.2 mi (21-min drive) away from the Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Elmhurst Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Elmhurst Inn.

How close is The Elmhurst Inn to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 5.3 mi (12-min drive) from Sand Beach and 8.4 mi (17-min drive) from Hunters Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Elmhurst Inn offer free breakfast?

The Elmhurst Inn offers free full breakfast every day from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Elmhurst Inn?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Elmhurst Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at The Elmhurst Inn?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Elmhurst Inn have a pool?

The Elmhurst Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Elmhurst Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Elmhurst Inn to downtown Bar Harbor?

The Elmhurst Inn is 0.3 mi away from Bar Harbor.

The Elmhurst Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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