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The Palmer House Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star B&B near Cape Cod Beaches

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Guests can enjoy a serene beach experience with calm waters and scenic views.
Relax on the covered porch with a comfortable seating area featuring a wooden deck, rocking chairs, and a small table.
Enjoy a serene atmosphere in this charming outdoor space with a covered porch and beautifully maintained garden.
Stroll through the serene garden, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, to a peaceful retreat.
Classic four-poster bed with ornate metal frame and patterned bedspread, accompanied by two bedside tables and a chair.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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81 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, 02540
  • Surf Drive Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Island Queen Ferry
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Falmouth Heights Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room

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

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Classic Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room

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

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room

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

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room

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

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room

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

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Deluxe Room, Accessible | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, Accessible

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

About the neighborhood

Falmouth

City center stay.You'll find Cape Cod Beaches and Falmouth Heights Beach within 3 miles (5 km) of this B&B. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Menauhant Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Surf Drive Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Island Queen Ferry - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Falmouth Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Falmouth Heights Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Shining Sea Bikeway - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 23 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying Bridge Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Quarterdeck Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anejo Mexican Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Liam Maguire's Irish Pub - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Palmer House Inn

3.5-star B&B near Cape Cod Beaches
Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Palmer House Inn. The bed & breakfast can provide concierge services and wedding services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Falmouth bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1901
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
The Palmer House Inn offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Falmouth bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English, German, Portuguese

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  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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The price is $422
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Total includes taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • Free manager's reception

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 612 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Tax ID - C0008240960
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, 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. The tax ID number is C0008240960. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Palmer House Falmouth
Palmer House Inn
Palmer House Inn Falmouth
Palmer Inn
Palmer House Hotel Falmouth
Palmer House Inn Falmouth, MA - Cape Cod
The Palmer House Inn Falmouth
The Palmer House Inn Bed & breakfast
The Palmer House Inn Bed & breakfast Falmouth

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Palmer House Inn to the airport?

The Palmer House Inn is 17.9 mi (173-min drive) away from the Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Palmer House Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Palmer House Inn.

How close is The Palmer House Inn to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 1.1 mi (2-min drive) from Cape Cod Beaches and 2.1 mi (7-min drive) from Falmouth Heights Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Palmer House Inn offer free breakfast?

The Palmer House Inn offers free full breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at The Palmer House Inn?

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

What time is check-in at The Palmer House Inn?

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

Is there free parking at The Palmer House Inn?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Palmer House Inn have a pool?

The Palmer House Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Palmer House Inn have a spa?

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

How close is The Palmer House Inn to downtown Falmouth?

The Palmer House Inn is 0.3 mi away from Falmouth.

The Palmer House Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 175 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoy a flashback to one of many old Victorian houses I used to live in. Love the books by authors the rooms are named after. Nice twist. I loved that the family works there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic place to enjoy peace and tranquility!!! The hosts Billy and Tom are magnificent people we so enjoyed our stay at the Palmer House Inn. The attention to details are incredible. Love the comfy mattress, fine linens our suite was exceptionally clean and comfortable. The breakfast outstanding many delicious selections oh wow the almond pancakes most delicious. Parking on site so very convenient the grounds so well kept. Can’t wait to go back again. Much thanks to the hosts and wonderful staff!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Beautiful old home run by excellent staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Palmer House is an adorable bed & breakfast. We loved the Victorian details and decor. The breakfast is a wonderful treat! Located in the heart of Falmouth and walking distance to many shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne, Palm Beach Gardens

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

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

Perfect gem

On a scale of 1 - 10.....I rate it a 20. It was such a beautiful place and in the perfect area. We walked to dinner, came back and relaxed on the porch. We were enjoying the peace and quiet and then we heard the church bells ring 8 times and then a little song played ever so softly. The Inn had beautiful antique furniture. Always had some, water, coffee and snacks out. The sweetest woman checked us in and then showed us around. We definitely want to come back and stay for 3 or 4 nights.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely bed and breakfast and was very well run. The owners and staff made the stay amazing. Billy's cookies are amazing! Well worth the time and money and would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nodthing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place would go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tim

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I think it is a bit misleading. It called an Inn but it’s really a bed and breakfast. People were noisy coming in at night. Nobody offered to help with bags up 3 flights. Pillows were uncomfortable and had makeup stains
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kariann

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Philip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Palmer House Inn was a beautiful B&B located within walking distance of shops, dining and Martha's Vineyard ferry. The first thought my wife had was that "they thought of everything!" Every detail was attended to. Inn owner Tom was very friendly and helpful with recommendations. We have stayed at many B&Bs and this one was one of the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonelle

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owned by a lovely and welcoming couple, the Palmer House Inn boasts a property that honors prominent writers. The Inn’s mascot Brody and the staff truly made the stay at the beautifully aged Victorian home one of a kind. Our only regret was that we couldn’t stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This precious gem is located in the center of Falmouth. Restaurants, pubs and shops are within walking distance. B&B owners are helpful and accommodating. We are looking toward booking with Palmer next year. Thank you Bill and Tom.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice B&B

Friendly & cute room! Nice front porch to relax in ricking chairs. Easy access to shining sea bikeway & town. All walking distance. Breakfast was good and plentiful, wait staff attentive Only didn’t really enjoy the big dogs tail swishing on our table at breakfast. Definitely a lovely place and will go back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

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

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great weekend stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was excellent, the rooms were beautiful and the food was excellent. Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhoda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Falmouth, walkable to downtown. Breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay. Innkeepers are very hospitable. Brody the dog is awesome. Breakfast was delicious! Thank you to Billy and Jimmy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.The breakfasts were delicious! We liked the Level 2 charging station for our EV.. That was a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023