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Waldo Emerson Inn

3.0 star property
Colonial bed & breakfast in Kennebunk with free breakfast

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LYMAN (King)
Terrace/patio
Library
Terrace/patio
WALDO´S RETREAT (King)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$389
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

Explore the area

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108 Summer St, Kennebunk, ME, 04043
  • Place, Wedding Cake House
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kennebunk Free Library
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kennebunk Dog Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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BOURNE (Queen)

BOURNE (Queen)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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SWEET HAVEN (King) No Pets Allowed

SWEET HAVEN (King) No Pets Allowed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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WALDO´S RETREAT (King)

WALDO´S RETREAT (King)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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RALPH'S LIBRARY (Queen)

RALPH'S LIBRARY (Queen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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KINGSBURY (Queen) No Pets Allowed

KINGSBURY (Queen) No Pets Allowed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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LYMAN (King)

LYMAN (King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Kennebunk

At Waldo Emerson Inn you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Wedding Cake House and within 20 minutes of Kennebunk Dog Park. Highlights at this Colonial B&B include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, free use of bicycles and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Kennebunk B&B, attractions include Ogunquit Beach and Dock Square.
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What's nearby

  • Kennebunkport Harbor - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Dock Square - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Kennebunkport Village Green - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Gooch's Beach - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Kennebunk Beach - 7 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 12 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Irving Oil - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joe's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Ocean Roll - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sebago Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Waldo Emerson Inn

Colonial bed & breakfast in Kennebunk with free breakfast
WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business centre on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A library, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Waldo Emerson Inn. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Waldo Emerson Inn was completed in January 2020.

This 3-star Kennebunk bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1753
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
Waldo Emerson Inn offers 6 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1753
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - January 2020
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 40.00
Late check-in fee: USD 40.00 for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 40.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 40.00 for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM

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

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Waldo Emerson Inn
Waldo Emerson Inn Kennebunk
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Waldo Inn
Waldo Emerson Hotel
Waldo Emerson Inn Bed And Breakfast Kennebunk, Maine
The Waldo Emerson Inn
Waldo Emerson Inn Kennebunk
Waldo Emerson Inn Bed & breakfast
Waldo Emerson Inn Bed & breakfast Kennebunk

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Waldo Emerson Inn?

Waldo Emerson Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Waldo Emerson Inn?

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waldo Emerson Inn on 18 Nov 2025 start from NZ$389.16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Waldo Emerson Inn?

Yep, Waldo Emerson Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Waldo Emerson Inn?

The closest beach to Waldo Emerson Inn is Ogunquit Beach (15.8 km).

Does Waldo Emerson Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, free full brekkie is served daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waldo Emerson Inn?

No, Waldo Emerson Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Waldo Emerson Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.