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The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Ellicott City with free breakfast and free valet parking

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Located in the historical district, The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast serves a full breakfast daily and offers a cozy garden for relaxation. Guests appreciate the reliable high-speed WiFi, can enjoy quiet moments on the terrace, or catch up on work at the business center.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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Room options

View all photos for Family Suite (Bettys suite)

Family Suite (Bettys suite) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Suite (Bettys suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Day bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (Banneker room)

Room (Banneker room) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room (Banneker room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (Ellicott Room)

Deluxe Double Room (Ellicott Room) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room (Ellicott Room)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Design Room (Margos suite)

Flat-screen TV, printers

Design Room (Margos suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite (Pierpoint suite)

Deluxe Suite (Pierpoint suite) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite (Pierpoint suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 800 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Terrace room)

Deluxe Room (Terrace room) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room (Terrace room)

Highlights

Terrace
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
4344 Columbia Road, Ellicott City, MD, 21042-5910

What's nearby

  • Centennial Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Golden Triangle Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Bon Secours - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Howard County Welcome Center - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Blandair Regional Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Elkridge Dorsey Station - 13 min drive
  • Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sapwood Cellars - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast

Bed & breakfast near Merriweather Post Pavilion
Consider a stay at The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast and take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and a business center are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Express check-out, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
  • 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with jetted tubs and rainfall showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Printer
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Wayside Ellicott City
Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast
Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast Ellicott City
The Wayside & Ellicott City
The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast Ellicott City
The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Ellicott City

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast?

As of Dec 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast on Dec 4, 2025 start from $189.0, 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 and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast located?

Situated near the airport, this bed & breakfast is within 3 mi (5 km) of Centennial Park, Howard County Welcome Center, and B&O Railroad Station Museum. Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum and Patapsco Valley State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 357 out of 604 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 604 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 604 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 604 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 604 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of charm and convenience to travel to the area attractions etc
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

willie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical building. Kindly owner. great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

tanya

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Location fantastic, size of the room and decor wonderful. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reshma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay Very quiet Delicious breakfast The inn keeper, Joe, was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old in from the late 1800s and close to Ellicott city and airport
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my night here! The room had so much charm, and the jetted tub and waterfall shower were lovely! The bed was very comfy and we slept very well! Breakfast was prompt and delicious! Joe was very accomodating! I would absolutely love to stay again, especially in the winter months when we could use the fireplace as well! Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful old house that has become a B&B. We had our own private bath, even showering in a claw-foot tub! We concluded our stay with a fabulous breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

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

Summer stay

Updated large shower with many jets was fantastic, bed was comfy, area was quiet and we appreciated home cooked breakfast by Joe. Very convenient to Columbia as well as Ellicott City old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol-Lynn

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

Wayside Inn

I stayed for a weekend jazz concert and had a wonderful time at the inn. I will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very quaint place to stay. The Innkeeper is very pleasant. Just know that the property has a antique feel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old historic house. Lovely inn keeper who makes sure you are comfortable. Quiet facility but close to highway so easy to get to!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, congenial house.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

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

Perfect Place

Great old house and location. Joe was a gracious host and fantastic cook. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is an absolutely wonderful B&B! I would stay there again in a heartbeat! My host, Joe was just great and fixed a delicious breakfast for me!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Perfect weekend getaway!

Lovely weekend stay! Host was very friendly, bedroom was perfect for sleeping (comfy bed, quiet, and dark), bathroom was airy and spacious, and the gourmet breakfast was outstanding. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

The entire experience is unique, comfortable, and lovely, both building, grounds, and furnishings.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice host. Thank you so much for all
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

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

Comfortable historic house

Very clean, comfortable stay. The owner was very hospitable. Breakfast was yummy!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what we needed for the weekend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our third stay at the Wayside Inn and we have had a wonderful experience each time. The owner, Joe, pays attention to detail, reviews breakfast menu options for your stay upon arrival, and is available for any questions. We highly recommend Wayside Inn, and look forward to your next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique - great breakfasts, not for anyone needing accommodations however.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is so friendly and helpful. As soon as you walk through the door, you feel you're at home. Will definitely be back for another stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old home. The inn keeper was very accommodating and the breakfast was good. Quiet area close to Ellicott city.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

julie

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

Great place!

The Inn is clean and comfortable. Breakfast and coffee was very good. The location is perfect for visiting Old Ellicott City and Meriwether Post events. Definitely a bargain and so much nicer than the namebrand hotels! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023