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The Primrose

3.0 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Interior detail
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Front of property
Room 9 | Terrace/patio
Flat-screen TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room 9

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room 8

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room 7

Highlights

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

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Room 6 | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room 6

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room 5

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room 4

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room 3

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room 2

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room 16

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room 11 | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room 11

Highlights

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

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Room 10 | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room 10

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe King Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe King Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Queen Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Queen Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
73 Mount Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609

What's nearby

  • Bar Harbor Historical Society - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Village Green - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Shore Path - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cadillac Mountain - 11 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Primrose

Bed & breakfast near Bar Harbor Historical Society
Located close to Village Green and Agamont Park, The Primrose provides free full breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a terrace. Tee up with amenities like golf lessons, a golf clubhouse, and a golf pro shop at this bed & breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • LED light bulbs, daily housekeeping, and phones

Languages

English

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
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Helicopter/airplane 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
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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 elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

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 available
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 at the property
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is The Primrose pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Primrose?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Primrose?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Primrose?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Primrose located?

Situated in Bar Harbor, this golf bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Bar Harbor Historical Society and Village Green. Bar Harbor Whale Watching and Shore Path are also within 15 minutes.

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The Primrose Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 736 out of 916 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 916 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 916 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 916 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 916 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

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute inn for a getaway in Acadia
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn is great but the breakfast and afternoon tea was the best, home cooked food that made the difference
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rongchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Primose Inn is a treasure in Bar Harbor. You feel like you’re at home during your stay. Parking is easy, great tea collection, the breakfast menu is rotating every day. Brandon and the staff members take care of everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful friendly staff. Charming bed and breakfast. What a delightful property. Had a wonderful stay. Close driving distance to Acadia and easy walking distance to bar harbor restaurants and sites. We will be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mishka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful in and out.. comfort at it’s best
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Janet and John made an extra mile to make sure that we are happy guests. Very nice room, delicious breakfast made by Janet . Super hospitality.

10/10 Excellent

maryfrances

Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is wonderful. Really clean, quiet. Easy access and parking. The staff are professional, kind, attentive and friendly. Highly recommend!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All as expected. Lovely inn
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Inn, great service, good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, great location. Very welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great romantic getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overall stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast & service, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service by all staff members. Breakfast and afternoon snacks were delicious! We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean room , delicious breakfast and very, very nice staff. I would love to stay in Primrose next time I will be in that region.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Primrose for 3 nights last week and absolutely loved it. Breakfast was delicious, the room was cozy (we were in Holland) and well maintained. Definitely coming back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

TE PEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay in primrose !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our weekend at The Primrose. The location is great. The staff is friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed here recently and we loved everything about this place. The staff is supper friendly, our room was decorated very nicely, and the bed was very comfortable. The hotel is very clean and breakfast was great. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at The Primrose was excellent! We will stay again if in this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best B&B places we had stayed - awesome breakfasts, delicious snacks, great services and staffs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz

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

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality and great breakfast included!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022