Bed and Breakfast The Primrose
73 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, United States of America – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 35 reviews)
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Perfect exactly what you would want one to be and better....The owner Melissa did everything she could think of that made our stay there above all....along with all who took part in making that all possible.
United States of AmericaVery nice B and B with courteous staff, large room, excellent breakfasts, afternoon dessert and tea, helpful and friendly staff to answer questions, etc. Close to restaurants and shops. Great location in a beautiful scenic town in Maine.
United States of AmericaThis place made you feel like you went to grammas. The house and rooms were comfortable and cozy !! The smell of home cooked food and desserts was awesome. The eats tasted better than they smelled. All of the staff was friendly and engaging. Loved it. Very good place to relax and close to all the local attractions.
United States of AmericaAbsolutely loved everything about it!! It was clean and inviting!
United States of AmericaBeautiful inn with friendly and accommodating staff. Check in was easy and inviting and the breakfast and tea time snacks were delicious. Many amenities provided, and a great location for exploring Bar Harbor and Acadia. Very clean and comfortable with many thoughtful touches and extras to enjoy throughout the entire inn. Would highly recommend and would love to stay again.
United States of AmericaExcellent food. Staff was knowledgeable and friendly.
United States of AmericaEverything served was extremely tasty and the baked goods were so good. The bed was very comfortable and the robe was luxurious . I truly enjoyed that the inn had such rustic charm with so many modern amenities. I loved relaxing in the rocker on the front porch.
United States of AmericaA beautiful b&b in the heart of Bar Harbor. Helpful staff & fabulous breakfast. They are also willing to accommodate dietary restrictions.
United States of AmericaFood is amazing here and the location is perfect. Walkable to all of down town bar harbor.
Uruguayquiet clean, comfort, service is awesome, nice experience
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The Primrose
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One of our best sellers in Bar Harbor! The Primrose features garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Bar Harbor, a 13-minute walk from Agamont Park.
All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and shower.
The bed and breakfast offers a buffet or Full English/Irish breakfast.
The Primrose has a terrace. A business center and vending machines with drinks and snacks are available on site at the accommodation.
After a day of hiking or cycling, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area.
Popular points of interest near The Primrose include The Abbe Museum, West Street Historic District and Village Green.
This is our guests' favorite part of Bar Harbor, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.8 for two-person stays.
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Located in the top-rated area in Bar Harbor, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!
Breakfast Info
Full English/Irish, American, Buffet
Perfect Coffee!
Free WiFi
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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Hosted by Primrose Inn Staff
Primrose Inn Staff
Built in 1878, The Primrose has been newly reimagined for the 2020 season! All 15 of our beautiful guestrooms have been comprehensively updated in a coastal cottage style with new furnishings, fixtures, original artwork, and amenities. Enjoy classic Maine cottage style living without sacrificing one bit in modern comfort! Each room at The Primrose has a private en suite bathroom, and many of the rooms also feature cozy gas fireplaces, spa tubs, adjoining sitting rooms, and private porches or balconies. Amenities in each room include luxurious 100% cotton linens and Turkish towels, smart TVs, individually controlled air conditioning and heat, and free WiFi. Guests of The Primrose enjoy a delicious full breakfast from our kitchen each morning with a choice of hot entrees served fireside in our dining room or on our outdoor wrap-around front porch. In the early evening guests enjoy complimentary afternoon refreshments featuring an assortment of freshly baked treats from our kitchen. Experience the best in downtown Bar Harbor boutique accommodations at The Primrose!
Stephen, Brandon, and the rest of the Primrose staff look forward to serving the thousands of guests who visit each year, and we look forward to sharing with you the updated property!
Our newly-updated boutique hotel is ideally located just a five-minute walk from the center of downtown Bar Harbor, and just one mile from magnificent Acadia National Park! When staying at The Primrose you are just a leisurely stroll away from all of the wonderful restaurants, shops, galleries, museums and natural wonders that make Bar Harbor a world-class destination. The primary stop for the free Island Explorer Shuttle to Acadia is just a 5-minute walk from our hotel.
Languages spoken: English
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West Street Historic District0.3 miles
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The Abbe Museum0.3 miles
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Criterion Theater0.3 miles
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Village Green0.3 miles
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Agamont Park0.4 miles
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Grant Park0.5 miles
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Newlin Gardens0.8 miles
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College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum0.8 miles
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Great Meadow Walk0.8 miles
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Beatrix Farrand Gardens0.8 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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Cafe This Way Restaurant0.2 miles
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Hannaford Supermarket0.2 miles
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A&B Naturals Market0.2 miles
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Thirsty Whale Cafe/Bar0.3 miles
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Project Social Cafe/Bar0.3 miles
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Side Street Cafe Cafe/Bar0.4 miles
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Side Street Cafe Restaurant0.4 miles
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The Reading Room Restaurant0.6 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Frenchmans Bay Ocean/Sea0.5 miles
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Eagle Lake Lake2 miles
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Cadillac Mountain Mountain2.9 miles
Closest Airports *
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Bangor International Airport41.9 miles
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Knox County Regional Airport49.3 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Frenchman Bay1.4 miles
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Ship Harbor Nature Trail2.4 miles
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Thunder Hole2.5 miles
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Egg Rock Light2.9 miles
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Pirate s Cove Miniature Golf6.4 miles
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Mount Desert Island Oceanarium13.9 miles
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Amenities of The Primrose Great facilities! Review score, 9.9
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Temporary art galleries
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site
- Library
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies
- Fruit
- Bottle of water
- Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Secure parking
Front Desk Services
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Business center
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Gift shop
- Honeymoon suite
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
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| 0 - 2 years |
Can use a crib
when requested
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FREE |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
The Primrose accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
