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Black Walnut Inn

2.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Black Walnut Inn blends rustic charm with practical comforts. Travelers enjoy a full breakfast each morning while staying connected with in-room WiFi. The express check-in and check-out process lets visitors maximize their time at this relaxing retreat.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Detached private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
1184 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA, 01002

What's nearby

  • University of Massachusetts Amherst - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Athletic Fields North - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Puffers Pond South Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Amherst College - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • MGM Springfield - 36 min drive - 33.6 miles

Getting around

  • Amherst Station - 10 min drive
  • Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Wall - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Procrastination Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Green Fields - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cushman Market & Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Black Walnut Inn

Bed & breakfast near University of Massachusetts Amherst
Black Walnut Inn provides amenities like free full breakfast and a fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Walnut Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Black Walnut Inn?

As of Nov 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Walnut Inn on Dec 2, 2025 start from $216.49, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Walnut Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Black Walnut Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Black Walnut Inn located?

Located in North Amherst, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Massachusetts Amherst, Athletic Fields North, and Puffers Pond South Beach. UMass Fine Arts Center and Mullins Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Black Walnut Inn Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most comfortable stay in Amherst, indeed: a home away from home.
Lovely porch setting for breakfast!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a wonderful inn and breakfast absolutely delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint inn near our son's college that had a nostalgic feel, was very clean, and had easy parking on-site.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soon

Liked: Cleanliness
great B&B.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
wonderful cooked to order breakfast quiet very kind staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eamon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, excellent breakfast, great place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay! Room so beautiful, very clean, just all excellent. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel and room; lovely breakfast; fine servicd
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food prepared fresh and delicious. Loved everything about this B&B so much I booked another stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

simone

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Inn was quaint and sweet and the owners ate lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, spacious room with delicious breakfast. Everything was organized to be a seamless for check-in, breakfast, check out. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

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

Great Bed and Breakfast

This was a great place to stay. Very clean and quiet. Breakfast was amazing and the owners and staff pampered us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, comfortable and clean. The property was well located, quiet and the staff were friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quaint.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, friendly and charming hotel with friendly staff and owner. We greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Black Walnut Inn is located in a nice walk-in environment, and the breakfast was very delicious. Information such as nearby restaurants and places to visit provided by the Black Walnut Inn was very helpful to me. I would like to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was wonderful ! Breakfast was amazing can’t wait to stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property beautiful rooms- warm clean, delicious breakfast Easy check in /out
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a B&B place and we were in the house portion. We knew it was twin beds coming in but the mattresses were a bit bouncy. GREAT property!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I wish I had known about this place earlier as my daughter has graduated from University of Massachusetts and is moving away from Amherst, but I highly recommend the black walnut Inn if you’re in Amherst for any reason!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room itself was very nice. But, the room had an emergency exit door that was located right next to the bed area and the street noise from that door was awful. It sounded like we were on the street. Breakfast was delicious and staff were great. Would be a 5 if not for the street noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was delicious. We loved the morning muffinsas well. Staff was wonderful. The bed was very comfortable. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025