The Palmer House Inn

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
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Beach nearby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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81 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, 02540
  • Place, Main Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Falmouth Museums on the Green
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Highfield Hall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Palmer House Inn

This smoke-free bed & breakfast features a meeting room, concierge services and a computer station. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, wedding services and a garden are on-site.
The Palmer House Inn offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Falmouth bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Palmer House Inn, you're just a quick walk from Falmouth Museums on the Green. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and wedding services
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Cape Cod Beaches and a few minutes from Menauhant Beach
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Palmer House Inn. The bed & breakfast can provide concierge services and wedding services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Falmouth bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily. The bed & breakfast hosts a free manager's reception on selected days.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

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.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • Built in 1901
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 612 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.
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.

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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. 151 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 175 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great weekend stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Sydney

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Beautiful old home run by excellent staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Awesome place and awesome staff. Great breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here, had no issues at all and the staff was helpful with our needs. We slept good and the breakfast was spot on. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb staff and bkfsts Wonderful porch
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great attention to detail & visitor comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

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
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10/10 Excellent

Lanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming , great breakfast and hosts. Walkable to downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Palmer House is an adorable bed & breakfast. We loved the Victorian details and decor. The breakfast is a wonderful treat! Located in the heart of Falmouth and walking distance to many shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All around great experience!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely Place

Relaxing, restful, rewarding, revitalizing! A lovely place to capture it all!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jonelle

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
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So glad we choose to stay here. The rooms were decorated beautifully and the property was well maintained. Breakfast had generous helpings and it felt like we were family. The staff were so nice and cheerful. I would definitely recommend Palmer House to anyone that wants a special place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

Great weekend getaway

Beautiful building, grounds, and rooms. All staff was kind and helpful. Breakfast was so tasty. Good location to walk to some cute shops and restaurants. Easy drive to lots to do on the cape. LGBT friendly. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first stay at the Palmer House. It was conveniently located. The staff were friendly and helpful with recommendations for eating -- all walkable even in the winter cold. I will recommend Palmer House to friends and colleagues. Thank you for making my stay so pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leigh

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The place has a real "homey" feel. The only thing that was a bit disappointing was our bathroom in Room #2 was exceptionally small.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, and was to town. JK
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is lovely and well cared for. I'd love to come back in mid-summer and see the gardens in full bloom. The building are very well maintained and clean. Even in a nice location like Falmouth, this is an oasis.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023