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Compass Rose Inn

Property class: 4

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A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a television.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden dresser, and a door leading to another room.
A dining room with a round table set for six, surrounded by wooden chairs. A wooden buffet stand is against the wall, and a potted plant is on a side table.
A room with large windows, a round table, and a chair.
A two-story house with a central entrance, a large arched window, and a wooden door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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5 1/2 Center Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
  • Place, Oldies Marketplace
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfront Promenade Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Firehouse Center for the Arts
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for King Bed Suite #1, First Floor, Generous walk in Shower

A living room with a fireplace, a red sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.

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

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

View all photos for King Bed Suite #2, Second Floor, Soaking Tub with Shower

A living room with a red sofa, a wooden table, and a fireplace.

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

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

View all photos for King Bed Suite #3, Third Floor, Generous walk in Shower

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a desk, and a door leading to another room.

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

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

View all photos for King Bed Suite #4 with Sleeper Sofa, Soaking tub with Shower, Water Views

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a rug.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for King Suite #5 with Sleeper Sofa, Generous walk in Shower

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, a desk, and a door leading to another room.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Stair Access Only)

A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Stair Access Only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Compass Rose Inn

Along with a library, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has express check-in and express check-out. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a picnic area and a fireplace at reception are on-site.
Compass Rose Inn offers 6 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. This Newburyport bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at Compass Rose Inn, you're just a quick walk from Custom House Maritime Museum. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a terrace, library and a fireplace at reception
  • Steps from Custom House Maritime Museum and Waterfront Promenade Park
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Compass Rose Inn. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Newburyport bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Library

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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 any questions, please contact the property 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, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets 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.
  • 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 20.00 per accommodation, 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.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (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
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
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 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning on arriving outside normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The host will greet guests on arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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

  • Children 9 years old and younger aren't allowed 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. 193 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 215 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time we stayed. Lovely spot, nice breakfast, friendly staff and close to the water, shops and restaurants but still quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing, made by the innkeeper Sadie who was extremely welcoming and helpful. Great place, hope to return!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful nights stay! The room was exceptional, staff was outstanding and the breakfast was delicious! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margarita L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Amazing staff and the room was adorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable, very clean and quiet -- a beautiful space with a warm, relaxing energy. The location is perfect. You're within walking distance of downtown shops and restaurants. Plum Island is a short car ride away. Breakfast was excellent -- varied, fresh and generous. Our innkeeper, Sadie, was gracious and accommodating. Her close attention to detail is what makes the inn exceptional. We're looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Great stay food was amazing and workers are so kind
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodations, food and service were great. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hosts and breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn was so beautiful and elegant. Check-in was easy and the staff was incredibly responsive. Everything was thoughtful planned and accounted for in advanced. I loved the working fireplace. Thank you for great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, attentive, professional staff, Many little details designed to pamper guests. Excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property and great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sani Chabi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, I highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

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

Friend’s Getaway

Very cozy inn!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john

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

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and beautifully decorated and spacious rooms. Location supreme!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. Rooms were spacious, comfortable and tastefully decorated. Loved the artwork throughout the home. Bed was super comfortable and enjoyed making a fire in fireplace.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming inn
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mickey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the entire experience! Sadie is amazing!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nina

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

Can’t wait to go back!

Great experience with a wonderful breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Will be back !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024