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
Lobster traps.

Manset

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Manset and surrounding area, you can visit Asticou Azalea Garden and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse.

Manset
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)
Amazing stay and people

Reviewed on 2026/1/6

The Inn on Mount Desert
Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center

Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center

3 out of 5
119 Eden St Bar Harbor ME
The price is NT$3,415 per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
NT$3,415
NT$3,722 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
We planned on spending two nights but loved our stay so much that we extended it by another two nights. From the view to the amenities,

Reviewed on 2026/1/7

Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center
Colonial Inn Ellsworth

Colonial Inn Ellsworth

2 out of 5
321 High Street Ellsworth ME
The price is NT$2,817 per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
NT$2,817
NT$3,071 total
Jan 13 - Jan 14
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 pool in ...
7.4/10 Good! (833 reviews)
Very clean i,m still here

Reviewed on 2025/12/30

Colonial Inn Ellsworth
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! (320 reviews)
Layout was great, kitchen well euipped. Parking easy and convenient and hotel VERY responsive via text. Came in on a COLD night so room took a while to warm up, but not a big deal. Comfortable stay!

Reviewed on 2025/12/28

Hanscom's Motel and 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! (189 reviews)
Great rooms and service, highly recommended

Reviewed on 2025/12/30

Stone Park
Bar Harbor Condos

Bar Harbor Condos

2.5 out of 5
7 Brewer Ave Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this aparthotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and West Street Historic ...
10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Walked in to an immaculately clean place to stay for a night in Bar Harbor. Had everything we were looking for. We’ll definitely book with Tim and Eric again!

Reviewed on 2025/12/7

Bar Harbor Condos
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.

Popular places to visit

Reviews of Southwest Harbor

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 70%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 28%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 2%
2 - Disappointing
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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.