Southwest Harbor, ME

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Southwest Harbor

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Seawall

Seawall might not have many top sights, but Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Asticou Azalea Garden are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Seawall
The Inn on Mount Desert

The Inn on Mount Desert

3 out of 5
68 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor ME
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Super cute decor, and the beds were very comfortable. Loved the baked goods that were baked daily by the staff, and the breakfast never disappointed. We went during the off season, so housekeeping was on request, which was not a problem for us. The inn was walking distance from the main village center, ...

Reviewed on 2025/12/1

The Inn on Mount Desert
Bar Harbor Manor

Bar Harbor Manor

3.5 out of 5
47 Holland Ave Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Clean room. Friendly and helpful staff. Simple breakfast.

Reviewed on 2025/12/1

Bar Harbor Manor
Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Ellsworth / Bar Harbor

Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Ellsworth / Bar Harbor

3 out of 5
215 High St Ellsworth ME
The price is NT$3,293 per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
NT$3,293
NT$3,589 total
Jan 1 - 2026/1/2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ellsworth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
The room was great, and the staff was very friendly and accommodating.

Reviewed on 2025/11/29

Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Ellsworth / Bar Harbor
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hanscom's Motel and Cottages

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages

3 out of 5
273 ME-3 Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this cottage in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Acadia National Park's ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (319 reviews)
Pet friendly, beautiful area and quiet and clean cottages

Reviewed on 2025/11/12

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages

Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages

3 out of 5
318 Maine 3 Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this cottage in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Acadia National ...
7.4/10 Good! (91 reviews)
We were lucky to find this last minute accommodation. We were traveling and it was late at night. Dreamwood had one cottage available and it was perfect. It was clean and very comfortable. I highly recommend dreamwood cottages.

Reviewed on 2025/11/11

Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages
Stone Park

Stone Park

4 out of 5
377 High St Ellsworth ME
Stay at this aparthotel in Ellsworth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Seacoast Fun Park and Indian Point Trailhead are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (188 reviews)
Beautiful place that fit my every need. Just be aware if on the bottom floor the ceiling is thin.

Reviewed on 2025/11/10

Stone Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Southwest Harbor

4.7
Top Destination
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4 - Good
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4 - Good 28%
3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Loved the area!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Marina community with great views.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

There was a cute antique/collectible shop near the grocery store north of town that had so many items to look through. It was really well stocked.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

More quiet then bar harbor

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Dined at 2 restaurants there. Loved Dry Docked restaurant best.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Great location to the park and quaint little downtown area.