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A traditional living room with a fireplace, a green sofa, a patterned armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A two-story house with a central entrance, a large arched window, and a wooden door.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a rug.
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 bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a lamp, and a door leading to another room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $334
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17

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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

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
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Compass Rose Inn

4-star Newburyport B&B with free breakfast
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 lobby fireplace are onsite.
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.

A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This business-friendly bed & breakfast also offers a library, a terrace, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Compass Rose Inn is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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 elevator

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

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

Property 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. 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

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was very clean and extremely comfortable. The location is perfect! I wouldn't stay anywhere else in Newburyport
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the inn. Located on a quiet side street not far from the hustle and bustle. It was an easy walk to restaurants, shops, etc. The room was gorgeous and the bed was so comfortable. Great breakfast and a super friendly host.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small, beautiful Inn, cozy fireplaces, and supplied Duraflame logs, adorable historic feel, but with all the modern amenities you would expect of a five star bed and breakfast! This was a return visit for us, and we would absolutely come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 traveler

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

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

Francis

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