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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 188 reviews)

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9.3
Wonderful
188 reviews

The breakfast was 5 stars, something you’d get at an expensive cafe or restaurant in town

Nicole United States of America

it was very homey and comfortable. the help was very friendly. breakfast wa very good.

Terri United States of America

Our stay at the Primrose was wonderful! The rooms are very spacious and the bedding was comfortable. Breakfast was nice and so were the afternoon baked good. Everything about our stay was so enjoyable! We'll be back!

Aagno United States of America

Very well decorated. Grounds are beautiful. very well appointed. Absolutely lovely property.

Jerome United States of America

Beautiful inn with great staff, food and location.

Kristin United States of America

The breakfast was absolutely amazing as were the baked goods that they put out during the day. They had fresh coffee all day and were extremely friendly and thoughtful. The rooms were very clean! The staff really went out of there way to make sure you are comfortable with great recommendations of what to eat and where to go. I could not recommend this place more!!!

Kathryn United States of America

Jill the front desk clerk, is the shining star of this place! Friendly, helpful and hard working!! She went above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect!

Suzanne United States of America

Very spacious and roomy suite. Tastefully decorated. Breakfast was excellent. Helpful staff. Convenient to town.

Ingrid Germany

Breakfast was good. Ryan was good during breakfast and checking out.Rooms were clean. Walking distance to harbor.

Kamlesh United States of America

Everything was exceptional from Our greet from Orlando n speacial care from Brandon property was amazing n convenient to everything the bonus was a spectacular breakfast.

Lee United States of America
9.3
Wonderful
188 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The breakfast was 5 stars, something you’d get at an expensive cafe or restaurant in town”
    Nicole Nicole United States of America United States of America
  • “it was very homey and comfortable. the help was very friendly. breakfast wa very good.”
    Terri Terri United States of America United States of America
  • “Our stay at the Primrose was wonderful! The rooms are very spacious and the bedding was comfortable. Breakfast was nice and so were the afternoon baked good. Everything about our stay was so...”
    Aagno Aagno United States of America United States of America
  • “Very well decorated. Grounds are beautiful. very well appointed. Absolutely lovely property.”
    Jerome Jerome United States of America United States of America
  • “Beautiful inn with great staff, food and location.”
    Kristin Kristin United States of America United States of America
  • “The breakfast was absolutely amazing as were the baked goods that they put out during the day. They had fresh coffee all day and were extremely friendly and thoughtful. The rooms were very clean!”
    Kathryn Kathryn United States of America United States of America
  • “Jill the front desk clerk, is the shining star of this place! Friendly, helpful and hard working!! She went above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect!”
    Suzanne Suzanne United States of America United States of America
  • “Very spacious and roomy suite. Tastefully decorated. Breakfast was excellent. Helpful staff. Convenient to town.”
    Ingrid Ingrid Germany Germany
  • “Breakfast was good. Ryan was good during breakfast and checking out.Rooms were clean. Walking distance to harbor.”
    Kamlesh Kamlesh United States of America United States of America
  • “Everything was exceptional from Our greet from Orlando n speacial care from Brandon property was amazing n convenient to everything the bonus was a spectacular breakfast.”
    Lee Lee United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.7
  • Facilities9.3
  • Cleanliness9.7
  • Comfort9.6
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi9.4

Located in Bar Harbor, a 13-minute walk from Town Beach, The Primrose provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 1.5 miles from Frenchman Bay, a 8-minute walk from Village Green and 0.6 miles from Grant Park. The property has a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property.

Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the inn, rooms contain air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, Full English/Irish and American options.

Guests at The Primrose will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bar Harbor, like hiking and cycling.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Agamont Park, The Abbe Museum and West Street Historic District. The nearest airport is Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, 12 miles from The Primrose.

This is our guests' favorite part of Bar Harbor, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

The Primrose has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 22, 2019

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular amenities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms

Property Highlights

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

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 twin bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 twin bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.4

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Nicole
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The breakfast was 5 stars, something you’d get at an expensive cafe or restaurant in town”
  • T
    Terri
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “it was very homey and comfortable. the help was very friendly. breakfast wa very good.”
  • Aagno
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Our stay at the Primrose was wonderful! The rooms are very spacious and the bedding was comfortable. Breakfast was nice and so were the afternoon baked good. Everything about our stay was so enjoyable! We'll be back!”
  • Jerome
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Very well decorated. Grounds are beautiful. very well appointed. Absolutely lovely property.”
  • K
    Kristin
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Beautiful inn with great staff, food and location.”
  • Kathryn
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The breakfast was absolutely amazing as were the baked goods that they put out during the day. They had fresh coffee all day and were extremely friendly and thoughtful. The rooms were very clean! The staff really went out of there way to make sure...”
  • Suzanne
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Jill the front desk clerk, is the shining star of this place! Friendly, helpful and hard working!! She went above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect!”
  • Ingrid
    GermanyGermany
    “Very spacious and roomy suite. Tastefully decorated. Breakfast was excellent. Helpful staff. Convenient to town.”
  • Kamlesh
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Breakfast was good. Ryan was good during breakfast and checking out.Rooms were clean. Walking distance to harbor.”
  • Lee
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Everything was exceptional from Our greet from Orlando n speacial care from Brandon property was amazing n convenient to everything the bonus was a spectacular breakfast.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, your property is wonderful! Would it be ok to bring our 3 and 5 year old kids?
    Hello, thank you for contacting us, and we are so glad you like our property! Yes, it is okay to bring your children. We would suggest reserving a s..
    Answered on 5 March 2021
  • Is there a king bedroom with either a deck or fireplace available 8/23 - 8/26 two adults?
    Hello, yes there is! Please go ahead and reserve a king room and enter a request for a deck or a fireplace and we will see that we make that happen fo..
    Answered on 5 March 2021
  • What room do you advise on a stay B4 our anniversary date .. Aug 10 -13 ..
    Thank you for contacting us! We recommend a King or Queen room w/ special request for a fireplace + 2nd floor. Beautiful rooms for special occasions!
    Answered on 19 May 2020
  • Hi, can we leave our luggages after checkout to further explore Acadia and pick up later in the evening?
    We can hold on to your luggage after check out for the day so you can explore more.
    Answered on 21 February 2022
  • Hi Melissa.....been a long time, can't wait to see you next week. Is the park open? What about restaurants? We're coming anyway, but wondered before w..
    Good evening! Acadia National Park re-opened on June 1st. Many restaurants and shops have re-opened as well. See you soon!
    Answered on 9 June 2020
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Amenities of The Primrose
Most popular amenities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Express check-in/out
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Sustainability initiatives
    This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

    House rules

    The Primrose takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    1:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    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

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Discover American Express The Primrose accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Primrose

    • Check-in at The Primrose is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The Primrose is 1,800 feet from the center of Bar Harbor.

    • Room options at The Primrose include:

      • Double
      • Suite
      • Single

    • The prices at The Primrose may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at The Primrose can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • American
      • Buffet

    • The Primrose offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Temporary art galleries