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In their clients’ words
What people say on Google
Beth Herron
2 weeks ago
Lovely hotel with great service. Restaurant had great food. Pool was nice. Our room was lovely and we have a wonderful view of the harbor. They have a very nicely equipped workout room and a family laundry facility. Only thing that wasn’t great was how big the hotel was so it took at least five minutes or more to get to the lobby where the 24 hour coffee bar and munchie counter were. Also one thing to know about Bar Harbor is that it is VERY crowded and it is very hard to find parking and there are no Ubers. Taxis take an hour to show up. IF you have any mobility issues this is not the town for you. BUT the hotel was absolutely beautiful. Pics below of the view from our room - one with fog a...
Courtney Cleary
a week ago
Excellent hotel! The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. The rooms and hotel are in excellent condition and very clean. The location is steps to downtown, cruise attractions and a 5 min drive to Acadia. We stayed here with our 8 and 11 year old boys. They loved the pools and hot tubs!
Joshua Fields
a month ago
You get what you pay for. Awesome location walking distance from anything downtown. Every staff member I encountered was polite and helpful. Great hotel room with an awesome view of the water. Grounds well kept and pool and hot tub clean as well. Great experience in every aspect.
Haley Polhill
2 months ago
We loved our recent stay at this delightful resort! This is our second visit and was just as magical as we remembered. The location is perfect for exploring all Bar Harbor has to offer from the stunning hikes of Acadia to the shoreside path and the town itself. Aside from getting to the park, we were able to enjoy everywhere on foot. The staff is excellent and the facilities are well maintained. We loved this place and will return again. It is our favorite place to stay when visiting Bar Harbor. Don't hesitate to book here- you will love it too!!
W. Eli Lahr
2 months ago
Our stay at Harborside Hotel was everything we had hoped it would be. We were well taken care of from the moment we drove up to the front door. We were eagerly met at our car. The car was taken care of by the valet and our luggage was delivered to our room promptly. The front deck/register staff were extremely helpful and kind. Our room was magnificent. It had a great view of the harbor. Our room was very well maintained and cleaned every day. Restaurants and uptown Bar Harbor is all just steps away. We would highly recommend Harborside Hotel for a nice comfortable, relaxing stay.
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Getting here
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An estimate for planning, not live traffic. Leafy weekends in October always take longer.
For your guests
Lovely places to stay nearby
Bar Harbor Inn
Classic harbor rooms, walkable to everything.
The Claremont, Southwest Harbor
Quiet, historic, and beautiful for family.
Atlantic Oceanside, Bar Harbor
Larger property for a bigger guest block.
Three stops worth the detour
Somewhere pretty for photographs, and somewhere warm for a good cup of coffee.
Cadillac Mountain summit
First sunrise in the country, worth the early alarm.
Jordan Pond
Still water and the Bubbles behind it.
Sivalai Cafe, Bar Harbor
Espresso before the park loop road.
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