The Palmer House Inn

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Beach nearby
Porch
Boating
Exterior
Superior Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
81 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, 02540
  • Main Street
    3 min walk
  • Coffee Obsession
    2 min walk
  • Bourne Buzzards Bay Station
    23 min drive
  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    173 min drive

Room options

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Falmouth

A stay at The Palmer House Inn places you in the heart of Falmouth, within a 5-minute drive of Cape Cod Beaches and Menauhant Beach. .This bed & breakfast is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Falmouth Heights Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

What's nearby

  • Surf Drive Beach - 2 min drive
  • Island Queen Ferry - 3 min drive
  • Falmouth Beach - 4 min drive
  • Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution - 5 min drive
  • Falmouth Heights Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 23 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying Bridge Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Quarterdeck Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anejo Mexican Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Liam Maguire's Irish Pub - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Palmer House Inn

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Cape Cod Beaches
The Palmer House Inn offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Falmouth bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as complimentary bottled water and a turndown service.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This bed & breakfast also features concierge services, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Meet other guests and eat at the complimentary reception. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast each morning. The bed & breakfast offers a complimentary manager's reception on select days.

Languages

English, German, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • Free manager's reception

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • 5 steps to reach property
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 612 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Tax ID - C0008240960
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Palmer House Falmouth
Palmer House Inn
Palmer House Inn Falmouth
Palmer Inn
Palmer House Hotel Falmouth
Palmer House Inn Falmouth, MA - Cape Cod
The Palmer House Inn Falmouth
The Palmer House Inn Bed & breakfast
The Palmer House Inn Bed & breakfast Falmouth

The Palmer House Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 168 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely bed and breakfast and was very well run. The owners and staff made the stay amazing. Billy's cookies are amazing! Well worth the time and money and would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nodthing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place would go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tim

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I think it is a bit misleading. It called an Inn but it’s really a bed and breakfast. People were noisy coming in at night. Nobody offered to help with bags up 3 flights. Pillows were uncomfortable and had makeup stains
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kariann

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Palmer House Inn was a beautiful B&B located within walking distance of shops, dining and Martha's Vineyard ferry. The first thought my wife had was that "they thought of everything!" Every detail was attended to. Inn owner Tom was very friendly and helpful with recommendations. We have stayed at many B&Bs and this one was one of the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonelle

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owned by a lovely and welcoming couple, the Palmer House Inn boasts a property that honors prominent writers. The Inn’s mascot Brody and the staff truly made the stay at the beautifully aged Victorian home one of a kind. Our only regret was that we couldn’t stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This precious gem is located in the center of Falmouth. Restaurants, pubs and shops are within walking distance. B&B owners are helpful and accommodating. We are looking toward booking with Palmer next year. Thank you Bill and Tom.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice B&B
Friendly & cute room! Nice front porch to relax in ricking chairs. Easy access to shining sea bikeway & town. All walking distance. Breakfast was good and plentiful, wait staff attentive Only didn’t really enjoy the big dogs tail swishing on our table at breakfast. Definitely a lovely place and will go back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great weekend stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was excellent, the rooms were beautiful and the food was excellent. Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhoda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Falmouth, walkable to downtown. Breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty, Tucson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay. Innkeepers are very hospitable. Brody the dog is awesome. Breakfast was delicious! Thank you to Billy and Jimmy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.The breakfasts were delicious! We liked the Level 2 charging station for our EV.. That was a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
The premises was very welcoming! I enjoyed relaxing in the parlor while getting settled after a full day of activities. Breakfast was excellent! The staff was so willing to go out of their way to make sure my order was perfect! Enjoyed meeting Tom and his dog before we left. The house was decorated beautifully with lots of attention to detail! Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best B&B
Amazing property and stay at The Palmer House Inn. Very gracious hosts, delicious breakfast and amazing room. Very clean and comfortable bed with the most amazing linens. I did not want to get out of bed. Beautiful property and plenty of parking at no charge. Felt like I left all of the world's worries behind .... Gardens so beautiful and the attention to detail on every item considered. We would definitely stay again. Brodie, their dog, was just an added bonus when we checked in. Very memorable part of our vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Palmer House Inn Falmouth MA July 2023
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice getaway from me and my husband
Lovely antique furniture with very comfortable mattress. Bathroom shower a little tight. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Cooked to order breakfast with all the fixins. Coffee, juice, omelettes etc. Owners care. Piles of cookies for your afternoon pickup. Getting the King bed next time. Will be returning often. 😊❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023