Compass Rose Inn

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

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Property entrance
Front of property
King Bed Suite #3, Third Floor, Generous walk in Shower
Free daily full breakfast
Room, 2 Queen Beds (Stair Access Only) | View from room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
5 1/2 Center Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
  • Waterfront Promenade Park
    2 min walk
  • Oldies Marketplace
    3 min walk
  • Firehouse Center for the Arts
    3 min walk
  • Manchester, NH (MHT-Manchester-Boston Regional)
    55 min drive

Room options

King Bed Suite #1, First Floor, Generous walk in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Bed Suite #2, Second Floor, Soaking Tub with Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Suite #5 with Sleeper Sofa, Generous walk in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Bed Suite #3, Third Floor, Generous walk in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Bed Suite #4 with Sleeper Sofa, Soaking tub with Shower, Water Views

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Stair Access Only)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Newburyport

A stay at Compass Rose Inn places you in the heart of Newburyport, steps from Custom House Maritime Museum and Waterfront Promenade Park. .This bed & breakfast is 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Hampton Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Oldies Marketplace.

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Promenade Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Historical Society of Old Newbury - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Salisbury Beach State Reservation - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Plum Island Point - 14 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Hampton Beach - 16 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Newburyport Station - 3 min drive
  • Rowley Station - 13 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Cow - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sea Level Oyster Bar NBPT - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grog Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nu Kitchen Newburyport - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Compass Rose Inn

Bed & breakfast in Newburyport with free breakfast
Compass Rose Inn offers 6 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. This Newburyport bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 6 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, 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. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include a fireplace in the lobby and a picnic area.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–9:30 AM

Conveniences

  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • 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
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; 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 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 9 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 20.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)

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 - C0007652060
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests should be aware that the room type 2 Queen Beds (Stair Access Only), is detached from the main building and not on the ground level. This room is only accessible by exterior stairs.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 9 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Compass Rose Inn Newburyport
Compass Rose Inn
Compass Rose Newburyport
Compass Rose Hotel Newburyport
Compass Rose Inn Newburyport
Compass Rose Inn Bed & breakfast
Compass Rose Inn Bed & breakfast Newburyport

Compass Rose Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 170 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 170 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 170 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 170 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 170 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely inn with very hospitable staff. Breakfast had numerous choices and was delicious. The location was perfect for walking around downtown. Would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kim and Addison were wonderful hosts. Compass Rose has cozy and beautiful indoor and outdoor space. Within walking to the wharf park, lots of shopping and eating places to explore. Central to a lot of New England. Newburyport is a charming town!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Boston

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Very quaint- very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The innkeeper was very welcoming and the inn is both comfortable and low-key. The perfect spot to make your base for both walking to Newburyport’s many attractions or easy day trips in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a peaceful atmosphere, charming. Attention to details and comfort of guests. Kim was welcoming and pleasant and made you feel right at home. Highly Recommend a stay here, you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible service and amazing breakfast. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great getaway with private fireplace
Great location, walking distance to everything. Allows us a zero stress gateway with off street parking, three room suites, common areas for socializing and private area with the fireplace. We bring extra duraflame logs.
In suite fireplace
Common area
Common area
Suite
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

PAUL, PAWLING

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn is beautiful. Kim, the innkeeper was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, DARTMOUTH

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful and love the warm afternoon cookies!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

The innkeeper Kim was as sweet as could be - very accommodating to our needs. Put out treats in the evening and a delicious breakfast in the morning. She is truly an asset to the inn! Our room was clean and very comfortable - we will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 Star
Very nice place and exceptionally nice owner/operator. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jenna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Inn and great innkeeper. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old style charm with modern facilities Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Almost Fantastic
The Compass Rose Inn checks most of the boxes. Location is excellent. Rooms are very clean. Inn keeper and staff are friendly, helpful, great people. Unfortunately, the suites are not well isolated from the sounds of the other guests. Foot traffic overhead and muted voices along with plumbing all contribute to a lack of privacy. Surprisingly this house is newer construction and was built for the purpose of a B&B. Perhaps the noise intrusion is part of the B&B experience and should be expected, so my expectations may be skewed. Unfortunately, I probably would not stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such friendly people! Food was wonderful. They bent over backwards for any requests. And the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is our go to place when we stay in Newburyport and have been here several times. The location is ideal and close to everything. Janet was amazing- super friendly and accommodating and a great cook:) looking forward to next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023