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The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast

3.5 star property
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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4344 Columbia Road, Ellicott City, MD, 21042-5910
  • Place, Centennial Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Maryland Museum of African Art
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Blandair Regional Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
    ‪21 min drive‬
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Family Suite (Bettys suite)

Family Suite (Bettys suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Banneker room)

Room (Banneker room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room (Ellicott Room)

Deluxe Double Room (Ellicott Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Flat-screen TV, printers

Design Room (Margos suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite (Pierpoint suite)

Deluxe Suite (Pierpoint suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room (Terrace room)

Deluxe Room (Terrace room)

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast

This smoke-free bed & breakfast features a business center, a meeting room, and express check-out. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and barbecue grills. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Ellicott City bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and printers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

During your stay at The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast, you'll be close to Merriweather Post Pavilion. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free valet parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free valet parking and self parking
  • Amenities include a business center, a meeting room, and a terrace
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Centennial Park and a few minutes from Howard County Welcome Center
Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 3.5-star Ellicott City bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

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 transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

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 centre
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 20 (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
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 366 out of 615 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 615 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 615 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 615 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 615 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Maia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Unfortunately, the Terrace Room did not match the impression given by the website photos and did not meet expectations for the $239-per-night rate. The room is on the ground floor with a private entrance (which was great!), but it is located directly beside the owner’s suite, with the terrace facing the entrance to the owner’s residence. As a solo traveler, this setup made me feel uncomfortable and I did not want to utilize the sitting area. There were also cleanliness issues, including noticeable brown stains on the curtains, red stains on the carpet, and tears and hairs in the sheets.
Brown stains on the curtains
Red stains on the carpet
Tears in the sheets
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Mireille

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
1) check-in process was bumpy. They weren't prepared to receive guests even though they called the same morning to ask about my check-in time. 2) Out of 2 sconce lights, 1 was out in the bathroom and its shade was burned so I didn't think simply asking for a new bulb was the answer. That made getting ready hard in a semi-dark bathroom. 3) On their website they emphasize that they are not only about the "Bed" but also about the "Breakfast". They don't mention anywhere on their website the times they serve breakfast so I assumed they were flexible. At check-in I was told that breakfast is served at 8:30 and 9:30. I had to be out the door at 7:30 so these times didn't work for me. Initially, I was told they will check to see if anything could be done about it. Once the innkeeper returned, he called me to confirm I couldn't make the breakfast times, didn't offer any alternatives and encouraged me to make coffee using the self-serve machines on my way out. Had I seen their set breakfast times anywhere on their website, I wouldn't have stayed there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A must if if in the area or to visit on its own! I have never felt more comfortable and more at ease than with the Innkeeper, Joe, whose kind and thoughtful professionalism sets a standard others should follow. A beautiful, peaceful, and kind inn is always worth a visit! Thanks Joe!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Reston

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I’s mini-honeymoon stay at the Wayside Inn was great! The room we had was clean, spacious, charming, and cozy all at once. Mr. Joe the innkeeper was very friendly and was always there when we needed him for anything. He also cooks a mean breakfast and has a great knowledge of the unique history of the property. Overall, it was a great place to get away from the bustle and noise of the city and just relax! Hopefully we will get to come back soon 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

willie

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

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Joe, the innkeeper, is a fabulous human. He cares about the comfort of each guest and attends to every detail. Breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved staying here! The host is so nice and breakfast was delicious. The room was clean and I’d definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

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

Charming Getaway Lodging

Cozy B&B built in the 1700’s - you won’t find a better breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
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

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

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

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

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

Kristine

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

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

Travelled with partner
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

Reshma

Travelled with partner
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

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

8/10 Good

RICHARD

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025