
Mission: Bar Harbor Motel near Acadia. Off-peak rates around $133; peak nights reach $327. Shuttle stops outside, pool is heated, and free continental breakfast kicks off your day. It’s not luxury, but the value lands when you’re exploring Acadia on a budget.
Hit lobby breakfast 6:30–10:30; You're a 7-minute drive to the park entrance; Leave by 6:45 AM to beat crowds
✅ BOOK IF: You want a budget-friendly base near Acadia with shuttle access. ❌ SKIP IF: You crave high luxury or absolute silence.
Rooms furthest from the road feel more private and homey
Retro motel with ground-level access
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Best for families, couples, and solo travelers seeking a convenient retro base near Acadia
March for the lowest rates; September for peak rates; shoulder seasons in spring and fall offer balance.
This is a solid, retro-budget base beside Acadia. Parking is free, breakfast is solid, and the shuttle saves park-hopping headaches. Some rooms near the road can be noisier—book a back-building room for a quieter stay.
Luxury seekers who want modern, posh interiors or absolute soundproofing all night.
Book 6+ months ahead for peak season. Use direct booking at barharbormotel.com for best rates. A first-night deposit is required via credit card.
Value-forward base with retro charm, shuttle access, and strong breakfast; quiet rooms away from road preferred
Heated seasonal outdoor pool; open May–October; accessible via powered lift
There isn’t an on-site restaurant. A continental breakfast is served in the lobby from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Downtown Bar Harbor has a wide selection of eateries.
Cancellations 7+ days before arrival receive a full refund of the deposit. Cancellations with less than 7 days notice forfeits the deposit. Some sources report a 14-day policy for a full refund with forfeiture if canceled 13 days or fewer—confirm at booking.
Pets not allowed. Service dogs welcomed as defined by the ADA.
Free parking with one space per room. Additional vehicles must park on the street; trailers, campers, motor-homes, and RVs are not permitted.
To Park Center
Approximately 1 mile (7 minutes by car) to Acadia National Park main entrance
To Nearest Town
1 mile to Downtown Bar Harbor; 15-minute walk
Mount Desert Island Explorer Shuttle stops directly outside the motel; transport to park and town
Downtown Bar Harbor (15-20 minute walk)
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" Value-forward base with retro charm, shuttle access, and strong breakfast; quiet rooms away from road preferred"
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Yes. Free parking with one space per room; extra vehicles must park on the street.
Pool is seasonal and heated; open May through October.
Complimentary continental breakfast is served in the lobby from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM daily.
About 1 mile away; roughly a 7-minute drive to the main entrance.
Yes. Four ADA-accessible rooms; all rooms are ground level; pool has a powered lift.
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