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The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast

3.5 star property
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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4344 Columbia Road, Ellicott City, MD, 21042-5910
  • Blandair Regional Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The Mall in Columbia
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Merriweather Post Pavilion
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
    ‪17 min drive‬
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Deluxe Room (Terrace room) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room (Terrace room)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite (Bettys suite) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Family Suite (Bettys suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Flat-screen TV, printers

Design Room (Margos suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite (Pierpoint suite) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Suite (Pierpoint suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Banneker room) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Room (Banneker room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room (Ellicott Room) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room (Ellicott Room)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast

Bed & breakfast in Ellicott City with free breakfast and free valet parking
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features a business centre, a meeting room and express check-out. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary bathrobes. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Ellicott City bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and printers. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

During your stay at The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast, you'll be close to Merriweather Post Pavilion. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Amenities include a business centre, a meeting room and a terrace
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Centennial Park and a few minutes from Howard County Welcome Center
Public spaces have free WiFi. A business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 3.5-star Ellicott City bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Printer
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Wayside Ellicott City
Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast
Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast Ellicott City
The Wayside & Ellicott City
The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast Ellicott City
The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Ellicott City

The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 596 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 596 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 596 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 596 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 596 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

yvette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very quaint place to stay. The Innkeeper is very pleasant. Just know that the property has a antique feel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reshma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay Very quiet Delicious breakfast The inn keeper, Joe, was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old historic house. Lovely inn keeper who makes sure you are comfortable. Quiet facility but close to highway so easy to get to!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

RICHARD

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda Toyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon, Hopewell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice host. Thank you so much for all
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Wayside Inn in Ellicott City, MD is a beautiful 18th century home. The owner / host is great. We stayed on the third floor. Even though it is very close to a freeway, we were not bothered by any noise. The food was delicious. Our group of three had a small separate dining room to ourselves. The home is charming and full of period pieces, but bathrooms have been modernized and the beds were very comfortable. This was much more fun than being in a hotel. Definitely worth checking out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah, Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quaint little B&B. Breakfast was delicious, room was a good size, parking was easy, and host was great. It's an older property and had older (1980's?) soft furniture (couches) which made the whole place smell a bit like my grandmothers house. I was surprised that in early Oct that there wasn't a place to sit. It looked like the outside are was shut down for the season.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

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

A nice stay!

I had an overall good experience at the wayside Inn. I just felt like it was dated and sort of disjointed. For example, a massage chair In the living room seemed very out of place. There was also some Christmas decorations still up That just seem to be forgotten and it is September. However, it was the most comfortable bed. I have slept iin a very long time! Joe was very nice and the end was special. I just think it would take not a lot of effort to make it seem more charming. I would still say again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma, Cary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what we needed for the weekend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

shelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historical home Joe our host is very attentive and clearly cares about his property and guests. We saw deer early in the morning in the peaceful garden. Our room was very spacious with a living area. The home is cozy but could use a deep clean as we noticed a bit of dust on the decorations in our room but overall the property is kept well. Joe made a point to keep guests segregated during breakfasts as it seems people in that area are still keeping the Covid era alive. Disappointing as one reason to stay at a B&B is to meet new friends when traveling. Overall a nice experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our third stay at the Wayside Inn and we have had a wonderful experience each time. The owner, Joe, pays attention to detail, reviews breakfast menu options for your stay upon arrival, and is available for any questions. We highly recommend Wayside Inn, and look forward to your next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy Jo

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

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

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

A nice comfy getaway in Ellicott City

We enjoyed our brief 1-day stay at the Wayside Inn in Ellicott City, MD. Joe the Innkeeper was gracious, welcoming, and attentive and offered insights regarding the history of the B&B and prior owners who essentially established the inn. The features of the inn were consistent with many online reviews. Our room, the Pierpoint deluxe suite, was specious and comfortable. A really nice poster bed and great shower. The views were also nice. Wish it had been winter and we could have used the fireplace. As noted in other reviews, the floors were extremely squeaky, though to be expected from a historic building. Staircase could be a little tricky for older guests, though we were fine. Breakfast was quite tasty and Joe was proud of his culinary skills. It would have been great if more tea choices were available, and other amenities like espresso. Entrance and front and backyards could benefit from maintenance to remove overgrown flora and enhance the beauty of the property. Lastly, wishing that the owner had more branded mugs in stock (like other B&Bs we have stayed at) so that we could have purchased as a keepsake and helped promote his brand… Thanks to Joe for his hospitality!
Pierpoint Suite
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

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

Perfect Place

Great old house and location. Joe was a gracious host and fantastic cook. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night in the family suite. The home is so charming!! Our bed was incredibly comfortable and I slept like the dead. The breakfast was delicious, as well. Also appreciated the VIP comp of sparkling wine. I’d stay again.

10/10 Excellent

lenora

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

LD

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Glastonbury

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has a warm home environment, beautiful historic house. Natural grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful quiet neighbor with a friendly host. Joe was very helpful and served a hardy breakfast. He helped me with bringing my luggage up to my room. Thanks for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Way Side Inn is a fantastic place to stay. Joe is such an engaged innkeeper. He was attentive and spent time chatting during our delicious breakfast. The bed was so comfy. The shower was very nice. We loved seeing the huge oak tree. Joe was happy to fill us in on the history of the inn. We felt safe and like we had stepped back in time to a slower time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023