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Black Walnut Inn

2.0 star property
B&B near University of Massachusetts Amherst in Amherst

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1184 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA, 01002
  • University of Massachusetts Amherst
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Mullins Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Amherst College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

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

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Deluxe Studio Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Amherst

In Amherst .You'll find University of Massachusetts Amherst and Athletic Fields North within 2 miles (3 km) of this B&B. Puffers Pond South Beach and UMass Fine Arts Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Massachusetts Amherst - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mullins Center - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Amherst College - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Emily Dickinson Museum - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Elements Hot Tub Spa - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Wall - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Protocol - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cushman Market & Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Primo Too Pizzeria Amherst - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Black Walnut Inn

B&B near University of Massachusetts Amherst in Amherst
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Black Walnut Inn also features a fireplace in the lobby, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This Amherst bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Black Walnut Inn offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

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 within 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

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Frequently asked questions

How close is Black Walnut Inn to the airport?

Black Walnut Inn is 25.9 mi (43-min drive) away from the Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Black Walnut Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Black Walnut Inn.

How close is Black Walnut Inn to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 1 mi (3-min drive) from Puffers Pond South Beach and 13.5 mi (30-min drive) from David Mustante Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Black Walnut Inn offer free breakfast?

Black Walnut Inn offers free full breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Black Walnut Inn?

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

What time is check-in at Black Walnut Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Black Walnut Inn?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Black Walnut Inn have a pool?

Black Walnut Inn does not have a pool.

Does Black Walnut Inn have a spa?

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

How close is Black Walnut Inn to downtown Amherst?

Black Walnut Inn is 2.6 mi away from Amherst.

Black Walnut Inn Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property was lovely. Check-in is turn key and you only see staff at breakfast - which was lush both days. Central to all you need in Amherst, but off the main drags so nice and quiet. Fab mattresses! Visit the chickens!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

simone

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Inn was quaint and sweet and the owners ate lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was delicious. We loved the morning muffinsas well. Staff was wonderful. The bed was very comfortable. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lingxia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful place to stay as we enjoyed our daughter's graduation at Umass. They go and above and beyond to make it special. We stayed in a suite so we had plenty of space. They didn't miss any details. The breakfast was so special and tasty. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soon

Liked: Cleanliness
great B&B.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eamon

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noce inn. Great rooms. Very close to the college
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

chad

Traveled with family
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

Michelle

Traveled with family
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

Hendrick, Newton

Traveled with family
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

Stacey, Carver

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful B&B! My husband and I took our two daughters (ages 3 and 1) to Magic Wings and wanted to make it a fun overnight trip. The Black Walnut room #7 was excellent, large and clean with 2 double beds (we brought our own Pack n Play). Smart TV, lots of outlets and a bonus couch with a round coffee table (which is something you don't really think about until you have a toddler..) everything you could want. Breakfast was made to order, and my 3 year old LOVED her chocolate chip pancakes. The owner and the chef went out of their way to make us feel welcome with small kids and I'm really appreciate that, we look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jah Hee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Monroe

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Inn was very clean and well kept. The breakfast was amazing and the two hosts were outstanding. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Traveled with family
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

Dan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I recently stayed at the Black Walnut while visiting our son at UMass. The Inn is so charming and cozy. Gail, Darren and Megan could not have been nicer or friendlier. We stayed in the suite and it was fantastic. Lots of room for us to settle in, having the kitchenette was very handy and the living space was wonderful. The morning breakfasts were delicious too! We'll be visiting a lot over the next few years and can't wait for our next stay! 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Traveled with family
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

jonna

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

Delightful and Charming!

Charming! Absolutely lovely. Clean, spacious room with turn-of-the-century charm. Lovely staff at breakfast. Close to everything with a way out in the country feel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

EULOGIO

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was spotless and very comfortable, handicap accessible with convenient free parking. Breakfast was unique in our experience. We registered the night before for breakfast, the time we wanted to eat and chose what we wanted from the menu options. Everything was made fresh from scratch with fresh baked pastries included! Our cook welcomed us and made us feel like we were in our in home eating with family. Overall, I would highly recommend The Black Walnut Inn!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 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