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The Primrose

3.0 star property

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Room 9 | Terrace/patio
Garden
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

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73 Mount Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609
  • Place, Bar Harbor Historical Society
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Room 10 | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room 10

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

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Room 11 | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room 11

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room 16

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room 2

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room 3

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room 4

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room 5

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room 6 | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room 6

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room 7

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room 8

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room 9

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe King Suite

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Queen Suite

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

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About this property

The Primrose

3-star Bar Harbor B&B walkable to Bar Harbor Historical Society
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a computer station, a library, and express check-in are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Victorian bed & breakfast also offers a library, a terrace, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Primrose is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 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
  • 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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1878
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

Pets not 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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

The Primrose Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 779 out of 961 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 961 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 961 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 961 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 961 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

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

10/10 Excellent

Deann, San Antonio

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great overall! We loved our room and the hotel so much, we booked another night! The breakfast and snacks were wonderful, the service and staff were great, and everything was neat and clean, and easily walkable. We hope to be back again someday!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

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

Cute and Quaint

Cutest little inn. Clean, delicious breakfast, and perfect location. Walls are a little thin so you might hear your neighbors a bit. This wasn’t a dealbreaker, but something to note for light sleepers. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

monte

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great but a little disorganized
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
we were off to the side so extremely private, room very comfortable and tastefully decorated. Breakfast was amazing, great snacks and walking distance to town. Would love to repeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Traveled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

sotirios, walpole

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Perfection at the Primrose

The Primrose is in a great location, and beautifully decorated, and clean. The staff was fantastic and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent, the young lady checking us in (Elle) was so pleasant, sweet, knowledgeable, and very helpful, gave us great recommendations for food and drink and thing to do and see.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Ann, East Amherst

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Primrose was wonderful !! Welcoming ... room was perfect..... breakfast delicious . I would love to go back again !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Breakfast on the porch. Hummingbirds in the garden. Great spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at The Primrose was absolutely amazing! We were greeted after a long drive to complementary wine and a tour of the beautiful Primrose before settling in for the night. Our room was very clean and comfortable, it really did feel like home. Breakfast each morning was delicious and our room had a private spot on the porch to drink our coffee that overlooked the pollinator garden there, we saw so many hummingbirds! Another perk was tea time snacks starting at 2pm, we absolutely loved the desserts and coffee! Truly a gem right near the heart of town!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A terrific place in every way. Amenities, staff, lovely breakfast- and did I mention the staff? Could not have been more accommodating and helpful. Highest recommendation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast. Very clean and nice room. Short walk to Bar Harbour square and free busses.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

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

Best Pillows Ever

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly situated to walk almost anywhere in Bar Harbor, or the National Park by car within minutes. The staff is super friendly. The room was clean and the breakfast was great each day. We really enjoyed staying at the Primrose
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sweet staff and good control of the room temperature. Was a short stay for us, but it was a lovely recharging space.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A dream place at a dream location. To short of a stay. Will make it back with more time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025