
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.
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.
✅ BOOK IF: You want bay/ocean views, dog-friendly, and breakfast with a view. ❌ SKIP IF: You crave modern luxury with pristine interiors.
Bay view, Ocean view
Historic
Best Breakfast with a View (Yankee Magazine)
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.
Varies; peak season dates not published.
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.
Luxury-seekers who want pristine, modern interiors or guests who cannot have dogs.
✅ BOOK IF: You want bay/ocean views, dog-friendly, and breakfast with a view. ❌ SKIP IF: You crave modern luxury with pristine interiors.
Value meets vibe. Not luxury, but dog-friendly, breakfast with a view, and easy park access; some older rooms in Livingston building.
Outdoor seasonal pool; heated status unknown; hours not listed.
The Looking Glass Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner; breakfast can be cooked-to-order for a fee; Yankee Magazine named it Best Breakfast with a View.
Reservations can be canceled up to 14 days prior to arrival for a full refund of the deposit. Cancellations made 13 days or fewer before arrival forfeit the deposit. Cancellation insurance is available for an additional fee.
Dogs only; up to two dogs per room in designated units; $25 per pet per night, plus a $25.00 per night deposit; dogs cannot be left unattended; treats, water bowls, and waste bags available.
Free self-parking on-site.
To Park Center
2 miles to Acadia National Park entrance
To Nearest Town
0.5 miles to downtown Bar Harbor; Less than 0.9 miles to Bar Harbor town center; 7-minute walk to downtown
Free area shuttle; Island Explorer stops at Wonder View Inn
Downtown Bar Harbor, shops, restaurants, harbor
Based on 354 Google reviews
Based on 354 guest reviews
" 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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Yes. Free self-parking on-site.
Pool is seasonal.
Yes. Dogs allowed in designated rooms; up to two per room; fees apply; dogs cannot be left unattended.
Cancel up to 14 days before arrival for a full deposit refund; 13 days or fewer -> deposit forfeited; cancellation insurance available for a fee.
0.5 miles to downtown Bar Harbor; 0.9 miles to Bar Harbor town center; ~7-minute walk to downtown.
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