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The Elmhurst Inn

Property class: 3

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A light blue two-story house with a porch, a flag, and a sign indicating it's a vacation rental.
A porch with wicker furniture and an American flag.
A covered dining area with white wicker chairs and tables, large windows, and ceiling fans.
A bedroom with a floral bedspread, a wooden dresser, a television on the wall, and a window with a view of greenery.
A living room with a television, two patterned armchairs, a small table, and a rug.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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40 Holland Ave, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609-1432
  • Place, West Street Historic District
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Somes Sound Suite

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a ceiling fan, a radiator, and a view of the hallway.

Somes Sound Suite

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

View all photos for Cadillac Mountain Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a dresser, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Cadillac Mountain Suite

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

View all photos for St. Sauveur Mountain Room

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a dresser, a mirror, and a fireplace.

St. Sauveur Mountain Room

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

View all photos for Frenchman Bay Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a red armchair, a nightstand, and a floral-patterned rug.

Frenchman Bay Room

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

View all photos for Bass Harbor Head Room

A bedroom with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, a bed with floral bedding, two chairs, and a nightstand with lamps.

Bass Harbor Head Room

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

View all photos for Eagle Lake Suite

A living room with two patterned sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Eagle Lake Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Bar Harbor

With a stay at The Elmhurst Inn, you'll be centrally located in Bar Harbor, within a 5-minute drive of Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. .This bed & breakfast is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Cadillac Mountain.
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What's nearby

  • West Street Historic District - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Criterion Theater - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Village Green - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Shore Path - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dog & Pony Tavern - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bar Harbor Beer Works - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Elmhurst Inn

The Elmhurst Inn offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Bar Harbor bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include microwave in a common area and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

More

  • Built in 1881
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Elmhurst Inn Bar Harbor
Elmhurst Inn
Elmhurst Bar Harbor
The Elmhurst Inn Bar Harbor
The Elmhurst Inn Bed & breakfast
The Elmhurst Inn Bed & breakfast Bar Harbor

The Elmhurst Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A sweet stay in a sweet place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Compared to the chain hotels, this place is more of an old-style inn. The building feels old, but the facilities are well maintained and the room is clean. The in-house made breakfast as many other comments mentioned is indeed a feature of the hotel and a must-try. The location of the hotel is about 5-10 min walk from the downtown Bar Harbor. Parking in Bar Harbor is a nightmare, so if you plan to spend some time exploring downtown Bar Harbor, this is the right place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoxin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay! The breakfast was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place in a great location in Bar Harbor, Cheryl and her staff were amazing. A must stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great host and good breakfasts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal property, food and staff. Would love to come back and stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly host and staff. Good location for both Bar Harbor dining, etc. and getting out to Acadia.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfasts and well with walking distance of down town. Very pleased with the accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our visit to Elmhurst Inn was very nice. The room was clean and functional. We enjoyed the excellent morning breakfast. The location was perfect for a leisurely walk to town. The nightly rate was very reasonable compared for the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jinah

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

Lovely stay, excellent!!

Excellent!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

A great place to stay!

Cheryl was a fantastic hostess! Everything was great - great food, great room, great location, and great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient with quaint rooms and a very friendly and informative hostess.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly kind staff; gorgeous space - beautiful patio and the rooms were cozy and well set up (amenities were well provided!) delicious daily breakfast and convient location to Bar Harbor shops
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a quaint inn, with clean large rooms, free breakfast and a great common area. The inn keeper was so welcoming and attentive, yet chill, so we felt really comfortable there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, central location, very helpful, friendly staff. Easy parking. Very clean, comfortable room. We will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best time! The room was lovely, the breakfasts were all delicious, and the service felt warm and personable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Great location, super comfortable bed and sheets, delicious breakfasts! You should know that the air conditioners are in the window if that is something that might keep you awake and breakfast is only served until 930 if you’d like to sleep in, but we loved you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

Quaint Inn in a beautiful location

The best stay we’ve had anywhere in years. The hospitality is unparalleled. Can’t recommend this place enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

maryanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfasts. Very friendly and welcoming inn keeper with helpful directions and ideas,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was perfect and very local. We could not ask for a better breakfast.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is beautiful and the lady in charge made sure we had and knew everything necessary to have a great time in Bar harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property manager was really nice and efficient. Breakfasts were delicious! Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Elmhurst was very quaint and the breakfasts were great! Cheryl did a great job of informing us of the different things to do. Overall great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022