Wonder View Inn – Bar Harbor Collection
Two large beds with white bedding and carved wooden headboards, and a sunlit seating area by the window in Acadia National Park.
Balcony with a wooden railing and white plastic chairs overlooks a blue pool amid green trees in Acadia National Park.
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Wonder View Inn – Bar Harbor Collection

Lodging★★★★☆
Last Updated: January 2026

Overview

About This Property

Bar Harbor’s Wonder View Inn is a practical pick with bay and ocean views available in select rooms. The Livingston Building sits as the older, no-view option, while other buildings offer bay/ocean panoramas. The Looking Glass Restaurant serves breakfast with a view, and the free Island Explorer Shuttle makes Acadia easy to explore. It’s not luxury, but you’re within easy reach of Bar Harbor’s charm and the harbor is right outside.

Your Morning Game Plan

Grab breakfast at The Looking Glass—it’s a views-first start. You’re about a 5-minute drive to the park’s entrance. Leave by 7:30 AM to beat crowds and nab parking.

Highlights

Book If

✅ BOOK IF: You want bay/ocean views, dog-friendly, and breakfast with a view. ❌ SKIP IF: You crave modern luxury with pristine interiors.

Notable Views

Bay view, Ocean view

Architecture

Historic

Awards

Best Breakfast with a View (Yankee Magazine)

Family Friendly

Family-friendly lodging with a dog-friendly policy: pets (dogs and cats) are welcome for $25 per night per pet, plus a $25 deposit per night; service animals are exempt from fees. Pets cannot be left unattended in rooms, and they may dine on the deck of The Looking Glass Restaurant. The Looking Glass Restaurant has a historic piano lounge.

Best Time to Visit

Varies; peak season dates not published.

Pro Tips

  • Parking is free; use the Island Explorer Shuttle for park access.
  • Request bay/ocean views; Livingston Building is a no-view option.
  • The Looking Glass Restaurant serves breakfast with a view—consider cooked-to-order when available.
  • Downtown Bar Harbor is a 7–18 minute walk for post-breakfast exploration.

Property History

Recent Updates: Not available

The Honest Truth

Wonder View Inn is a solid Bar Harbor pick for value and access. It’s not a glam resort, but breakfast with a bay view and a dog-friendly policy score. The Livingston Building feels older; bay/ocean views exist in select rooms. Free parking and the Island Explorer shuttle sweeten the deal.

Who Should Skip This

Luxury-seekers who want pristine, modern interiors or guests who cannot have dogs.

Booking Insider Tip

✅ BOOK IF: You want bay/ocean views, dog-friendly, and breakfast with a view. ❌ SKIP IF: You crave modern luxury with pristine interiors.

What Guests Say

Value meets vibe. Not luxury, but dog-friendly, breakfast with a view, and easy park access; some older rooms in Livingston building.

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