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Canterbury Suites B&B

Bar Harbor

Set in Bar Harbor, 700 metres from Town Beach, Canterbury Suites B&B offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 2.8 km from Frenchman Bay, less than 1 km from Grant Park and a 6-minute walk from West Street Historic District. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. The place was beautiful and Jim made everything feel like home!

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9
Superb
144 reviews

The Primrose

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, 1.1 km from Town Beach, The Primrose provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 500 metres from The Abbe Museum, the inn with free WiFi is also 2.4 km away from Frenchman Bay. The property is allergy-free and is situated 1.1 km from Agamont Park. Very spacious and roomy suite. Tastefully decorated. Breakfast was excellent. Helpful staff. Convenient to town.

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9.4
Superb
166 reviews
Price from
£126
per night

Central House Inn

Bar Harbor

Set in Bar Harbor, 600 metres from Town Beach, Central House Inn offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and free shuttle service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is allergy-free and is located 600 metres from Agamont Park. The house was very charming, Phil and Doreen were lovely and helpful with everything. I had a great time

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9
Superb
228 reviews

Harbourside Inn

Northeast Harbor

Situated in Northeast Harbor, 18 km from Agamont Park, Harbourside Inn features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 19 km from Frenchman Bay, 13 km from Thunder Hole and 13 km from Ship Harbor Nature Trail. The property is non-smoking and is located 18 km from The Abbe Museum. Great location for Acadia Park, lovely villages nearby and Bar Barbour. Our hosts were very helpful wit tourism info.

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9.2
Superb
134 reviews

Hearthside Inn

Bar Harbor

Set in Bar Harbor, 600 metres from Town Beach, Hearthside Inn offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace. The property is around 2.5 km from Frenchman Bay, 800 metres from Grant Park and 1.7 km from Newlin Gardens. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from Agamont Park. Beautiful space, terrific staff, and comfortable. I never sleep well traveling EXCEPT here, the bed was so comfy! Food was good and it’s close to Bar Harbor shopping.

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9.2
Superb
142 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

The Inn on Mount Desert 3 stars

Bar Harbor

A microwave and a refrigerator are featured in every room at The Inn on Mount Desert. A flat-screen cable TV and a coffee machine are also included in the rooms. Select rooms offer a private balcony or terrace. One of the best breakfast of my entire trip in Maine, the Inn was amazing, great comfort, great staff and perfect cleaning! I would love to return here.

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9.2
Superb
736 reviews
Price from
£100
per night

Lighthouse Cabins Maine

Bass Harbor

Situated in Bass Harbor, 29 km from Agamont Park, Lighthouse Cabins Maine features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 28 km from The Abbe Museum, 29 km from Frenchman Bay and 23 km from Thunder Hole. Newlin Gardens is 28 km from the guest house and Beatrix Farrand Gardens is 28 km away. The cabin had everything I needed and it was clean and well organized.

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9.7
Exceptional
28 reviews

Saltair Inn Waterfront B&B

Bar Harbor

Situated in Bar Harbor, 700 metres from Town Beach, Saltair Inn Waterfront B&B features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a private beach area. The property is close to Village Green, Grant Park and Newlin Gardens. The accommodation offers a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. Breakfast was out of sight. Matt and Kristi were super host , always asking what they could do to make things better.

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9.5
Exceptional
51 reviews
Price from
£217
per night

Little Fig Hotel 3 stars

Bar Harbor

A cable TV is featured in each room at the inn, which provides an in-room refrigerator as well. Each en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer.

Agamont Park is just 700 metres from the inn, which is only 100 metres from West Street Historic District. Acadia National Park is 1.6 km away. I loved my stay at the Little Fig Hotel. everything was exceptional! the location was great, stores and restaurants walking distance. trails 10-15 minutes away by car, my room was clean and cozy, the mattress was super comfy and the staff? amazing, warm and super friendly! I am planning on going back next year!

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8.6
Fabulous
405 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

Mira Monte Inn & Suites 3 stars

Bar Harbor

Located just 4 miles from Acadia National Park, Mira Monte Inn & Suites offers free Wi-Fi. Downtown Bar Harbor shopping, dining and the waterfront are a 5-minute walk.

The Mira Monte Inn and Suites boasts rooms decorated in a Victorian-era theme with pastel colors and floral prints. Each room includes a private bath and some rooms and suites have a private balcony or porch, and fireplace. They also have a flat-screen TV and DVD player. We had a fantastic stay! I didn't know what to expect when we booked the hotel, as I had limited time, but what we got was way better than i could have hoped! Lovely welcome, attentive staff throughout and lovely atmosphere. The breakfast was amazing too! I can't speak highly enough, the knowledge of the staff, the location and the facilities are just the perfect mix!

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8.8
Fabulous
175 reviews

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