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Black Walnut Inn

2.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Deluxe Studio Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Front of property
Deluxe Studio Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1184 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA, 01002

What's nearby

  • University of Massachusetts Amherst - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • UMass Fine Arts Center - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Mullins Center - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Emily Dickinson Museum - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Amherst College - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Amherst Station - 10 min drive
  • Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Worcester Dining Commons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Berkshire Dining Commons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Procrastination Station - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Wall - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hampshire Dining Commons - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Black Walnut Inn

Bed & breakfast near University of Massachusetts Amherst
Black Walnut Inn provides amenities like free full breakfast and a fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Walnut Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Black Walnut Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Walnut Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Black Walnut Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Black Walnut Inn located?

Situated in Amherst, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Massachusetts Amherst, Athletic Fields North, and Puffers Pond South Beach. UMass Fine Arts Center and Mullins Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Black Walnut Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eamon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, excellent breakfast, great place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, friendly and charming hotel with friendly staff and owner. We greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner Gail was absolutely amazing and so hospitable. She made our stay an absolute pleasure. The room is decorated beautifully, and the breakfast was to die for!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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Noce inn. Great rooms. Very close to the college
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa

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This place was wonderful ! Breakfast was amazing can’t wait to stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

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Enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property beautiful rooms- warm clean, delicious breakfast Easy check in /out
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightful place with a wonderful breakfast. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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The historic charm, combined with the updated bathrooms, made this property unique. Homemade baked goods and freshly made to order breakfast makes this a much better option than any area hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
a beautiful inn with a delicious breakfast. Beds were comfortable. Rate was fair.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hendrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gail and team run a fine facility. Room was very clean, well kept, recently renovated but charming. Bed was comfortable and the breakfast was fantastic. The omelet was delicious and the bacon was perfectly cooked. Crispy to perfection.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan C

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

Charming inn

This was a charming inn, with big, cute rooms and an excellent breakfast. We really enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The room was spacious and comfortable. The breakfast was delicious and the staff very pleasant and kind!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah

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Loved the beautiful area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we took our daughter to visit University of Mass and stayed at the Black Walnut we got there at night And it did not seem special at first due to the lighting we could not see the Inn but when we parked and we walked in It was a beautiful Bed and breakfast we went to our room and we where blown away a stunning renovated room a farmhouse look with a modern feel.in the morning They made us an amazing breakfast This place is truly a hidden Gem a must stay Highly recommended it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

Great B&B

Lovely experience! Our room was spacious and cozy. Delicious breakfast and nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved this place. Megan cooked the best breakfast in the morning with homemade bread too. I would love to come back. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn was charming. Staff were exceptionally helpful. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quait and comfortable. The staff are very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Quiche!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Meg was warm & welcoming; making us a lovely breakfast ; served with kindness and care.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely experience staying at Black Walnut Inn. The rooms are comfortable and the staff is friendly and kind. Look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

cecily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful inn with a delicious breakfast and warm, gracious hosts. Our children loved feeding their chickens!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B

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

Best Kept Secret

Best place to stay near UMASS! This was our 3rd stay. Rooms are Huge with a lodgey feel. And the homemade breakfast is an awesome perk! Hidden gem.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is a good feeling and homey atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024