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The Primrose

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian B&B near Bar Harbor Historical Society

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A historic building with a sign reading "Primrose Inn 1878" surrounded by lush gardens and purple flowers.
A house with a porch, a garden with various flowers, and a red gate.
A bedroom with a bed, dresser, television, and a fireplace.
A wooden porch with a green chair and a red Adirondack chair.
A room with a large window, a chair, a round table, and a patterned ottoman.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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73 Mount Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609
  • Place, West Street Historic District
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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A neatly made bed with a magazine on it, framed artwork on the walls, and two bedside tables with lamps.

Room 10

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

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A neatly made bed with white and blue pillows, a framed picture above it, and a small table with a lamp beside the bed.

Room 11

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

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A neatly made bed with a magazine, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Room 16

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Room 2

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

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A hotel room with floral wallpaper, a large ornate mirror, a bed with white linens, a red headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a dresser.

Room 3

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

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A neatly made bed with a striped blanket, a pillow with a bee design, and a magazine on the bed. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a clock on one of them. The room has floral wallpaper and a headboard with a decorative pattern.

Room 4

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a magazine on the bed.

Room 5

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, and wall art.

Room 6

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

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A neatly made bed with a patterned pillow, a magazine, and a textured rug.

Room 7

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a lamp, a chair, and a window.

Room 8

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

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a decorative pillow, and a magazine on a throw blanket. There are two bedside lamps on matching nightstands.

Room 9

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

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A hotel room with a floral wallpaper, a white metal bed frame, white bedding, and two bedside lamps.

Room 1

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

Leffingwell

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

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A bedroom with a map wall, a bed with blue and beige pillows, a lamp, and a decorative shell on the nightstand.

Holland

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a wooden paddle, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall sign.

Room 15

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Bar Harbor

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this Bar Harbor B&B places you within a 10-minute walk of Bar Harbor Historical Society and Village Green. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co and Shore Path are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • West Street Historic District - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Village Green - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bar Harbor Historical Society - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Shore Path - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dog & Pony Tavern - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Aloha - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Atlantic Brewing Downtown - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Primrose

3-star Victorian B&B near Bar Harbor Historical Society
Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at The Primrose. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Bar Harbor bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1878
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
The Primrose offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. 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
  • 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

How close is The Primrose to the airport?

The Primrose 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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Primrose?

As of Aug 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Primrose on Aug 30, 2026 start from $335, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Primrose have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Primrose.

How close is The Primrose to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 5.2 mi (11-min drive) from Sand Beach and 8.3 mi (17-min drive) from Hunters Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Primrose offer free breakfast?

The Primrose offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Primrose?

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

What time is check-in at The Primrose?

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

Is there free parking at The Primrose?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Primrose have a pool?

The Primrose does not have a pool.

Does The Primrose have a spa?

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

How close is The Primrose to downtown Bar Harbor?

The Primrose is 0.3 mi away from Bar Harbor.

The Primrose Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 797 out of 981 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 981 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 981 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 981 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 981 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing and refreshing
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is perfect. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The place has so many cute details that makes you feel like home. The food is so good. I do recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. Staff was friendly, property was very clean, and breakfast was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly/helpful staff and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great visit! Service was great and the room was very comfortable and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay and base for our Bar Harbor adventure - breakfast was excellent and loved the afternoon treats too!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very good, the staff were all so helpful and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people who work there are so nice and very thoughtful of my experience. This was my first time traveling to Bar Harbor, and I felt very welcomed to the community. They gave me great recommendations on restaurants and places to visit. The room and bathroom were spotless (shout out to Bill!!!), and the breakfast and treat we so tasted and fun. Definitely book this place for a safe stay and warm welcome to the town!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

norah l

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my room the warm treatment from staff, and the excellent morning breakfast. I definitely recommend the Primrose for your stay in Bar Harbor.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and we felt so welcome. The breakfast every morning was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Youseff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent! Place was clean! Breakfast was absolutely delicious. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

SAMUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, very conveniently located, friendly staff, great breakfast, very relaxed vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best parts of our stay in Maine. Incredibly cozy with kind staff and excellent breakfast. Would recommend to anyone in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a few days visiting Acadia national park. The staff were so welcoming and breakfast was 10/10. Can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael Robert

Liked: Amenities
Brandon and his team made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Loved our Christmas experience at the Primrose and we’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Conor

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

8/10 Good

Irina

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

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is wonderful. The place is truly beautiful and the staff is amazing. The breakfast was great and the freshly backed cookies and cake.....wow.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

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

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most wonderful inn. Lovely staff and property and delicious breakfast. The best hospitality experience I have ever had. I felt like I was in a Hallmark movie.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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