Planning a trip to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park? If so, then your first order of business is to find lodging, because chances are you’re coming from away, as Mainers say…and it’s a long drive from pretty much everywhere.
Bar Harbor offers a wide variety of accommodations, and if you prefer to stay somewhere that offers a more personalized experience, opt for one of the many bed and breakfasts in town.
All of the properties on this list are non-smoking and located centrally, within walking distance of Bar Harbor’s many dining options, shops, galleries, and other attractions.
Being located in a seasonal resort community, the majority of these establishments close for the winter; there are also a fair few with age restrictions for children, as noted.
Map of Bar Harbor B&Bs
Explore Maine’s gorgeous coastline from these Bar Harbor bed & breakfasts.
The Elmhurst Inn
One of only three year-round bed and breakfasts on this list, The Elmhurst Inn sits on meticulously tended lawns and gardens, creating a feeling of being far from the hustle and bustle…but you are only a short walk from Bar Harbor’s center of activity.
Offering 12 recently renovated guestrooms and suites, Elmhurst’s free amenities include a full hot breakfast every morning, parking, smart TVs, private baths, WiFi, high-quality linens, afternoon social hour, and robes.
Some of the accommodations in the inn—which was built in 1880—include working fireplaces, sitting rooms, and balconies; all offer king or queen beds.
Seasonal: No.
Children allowed: 10 years and older.
Pets permitted: No.
Location: 40 Holland Ave, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Website: The Elmhurst Inn
The Primrose Inn
Built in the late 1870s, The Primrose Inn is part of the Stay Bar Harbor hospitality group and has just undergone an extensive facelift.
Just one mile from Acadia and a couple of blocks from Bar Harbor’s center, The Primrose offers king and queen rooms and suites, depending on your needs; this is one of the rare B&Bs that allow more than two people per room.
Full breakfast and afternoon refreshments are included with your stay, and other amenities include smart TVs, luxury linens, robes, and private baths.
Other bed & breakfast properties in the Stay Bar Harbor group include The Inn on Mount Desert, Hearthside Inn, and The Little Fig.
Seasonal: Yes; open mid-April through mid-November.
Children allowed: Yes.
Pets permitted: No.
Location: 73 Mt Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Website: The Primrose Inn
Saltair Inn Waterfront Bed & Breakfast
Offering guests eight rooms and suites to choose from—all with private baths and some with gas fireplaces and jetted tubs—the Saltair Inn has a bed for every budget.
The first and third stories house the three spacious suites, while the second floor is home to five smaller but no less comfortable guestrooms. Overlooking Frenchman Bay, the Saltair offers breathtaking water views, a full hot breakfast every morning, WiFi, free parking, and high-end linens and bath amenities.
There are plenty of common spaces for guests to enjoy, such as the sunroom, guest parlor, dining room, and living room—and lots of outdoor seating for you to take in the views.
Seasonal: Yes; open March through mid-November.
Children allowed: Yes.
Pets permitted: No.
Location: 121 West St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Website: Saltair Inn Waterfront Bed & Breakfast
Holbrook House
The Holbrook House features a variety of accommodations, all with private baths; guests can choose from three king rooms, one king suite, seven queen rooms, one queen suite, and a two-room cottage.
Depending on which you choose, amenities could include private balconies, electric fireplaces, sitting areas, mini-refrigerators, and flat-screen TVs.
The cottage sleeps four and offers two separate bedrooms (one king, one queen). A two-course, locally sourced hot breakfast is included and can be ordered to go; you’ll enjoy a fruit-centric “starter” followed by an entrée, such as stuffed French toast or quiche.
Seasonal: Yes; open mid-May through mid-October.
Children allowed: 12 years and older.
Pets permitted: No.
Location: 74 Mt Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Website: Holbrook House
Yellow House Inn
Feeling more like a posh hotel than a charming bed and breakfast—in a good way—the Yellow House Inn embodies the perfect balance between comfortable and chic.
The seven guestrooms all have private baths, WiFi, smart TVs, heat/AC, sitting areas, and eclectic furnishings, and guests will also enjoy top-quality linens, bath products, and access to gourmet treats, coffee, and tea anytime.
Other inn amenities include free parking, free expanded continental breakfast, YMCA day passes, and backpacks or picnic blankets for borrowing. You can also book a Well & Wander retreat through the inn for a truly rejuvenating, bespoke experience in self-discovery.
Seasonal: No.
Children allowed: 16 years and older.
Pets permitted: No.
Location: 15 The Field, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Website: Yellow House Inn
Atlantean Cottage
Modern amenities blend seamlessly with timeless style at the Tudor-style Atlantean Cottage, which was built in 1903. Offering six guestrooms and two suites, the Atlantean also has an abundance of public space—indoors and outdoors—including a spacious, fireplaced drawing room, a large porch and garden, a butler’s pantry with complimentary snacks and beverages, and a bright breakfast room.
All accommodations offer private baths, mini-refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, WiFi, robes, Gilchrist & Soames bath products, and free parking.
Some rooms and suites also offer private porches, fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, steam showers, sitting rooms, and Keurig coffee makers. Homemade breakfast is included with your stay and includes a fruit course followed by a hot entrée.
Seasonal: Yes; open mid-May through mid-October.
Children allowed: No.
Pets permitted: No.
Location: 11 Atlantic Ave, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Website: Atlantean Cottage
Mira Monte Inn
Constructed in the 1870s, this historic building has passed through many hands and iterations before reaching its current owners in 2019. Comprised of multiple buildings and lodging options to suit a variety of budgets and needs, this chef-owned establishment offers a complimentary, top-notch breakfast every morning.
The Quality, Premium, and Whirlpool guestrooms in the Victorian-style main inn have private baths, TVs and DVD players, balconies, WiFi, and AC; some also have fireplaces.
The Mira Monte Suites sleep between 2-4 people (breakfast not included November through April) and feature kitchenettes; some offer porches, sitting areas, and decks.
Ashe Cottage has three lodging options with balconies or decks that each sleep between 2-4 people; one is a spacious suite with a kitchenette.
Seasonal: Inn building is closed November through April; suites and cottage are open but breakfast is not available during those months.
Children allowed: Yes.
Pets permitted: No.
Location: 69 Mt Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Website: Mira Monte Inn
The Maples Inn
Located in a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood, The Maples Inn is close to the center of Bar Harbor yet feels worlds away.
There are seven quaint, comfortable rooms, all with tasteful décor and modern amenities; most have en suite private baths, while the smallest, most affordable room offers a detached private bath.
Stays include a full, hot breakfast, and every room comes with premium bedding, WiFi, AC, and environmentally friendly bath products; the suite offers a fireplace, and one room has a private deck.
The inn also offers free use of picnic blankets, complimentary coffee, tea, and spring water, a fireplaced living room with a record player, a library with books, games, and puzzles, and a porch with rocking chairs.
Seasonal: Yes; open May through October.
Children allowed: 12 years and older.
Pets permitted: No.
Location: 16 Roberts Ave, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Website: The Maples Inn
Canterbury Cottage
The only bed and breakfast on this list that allows pets, the Canterbury Cottage is also open all year and is just a couple of minutes from Acadia National Park.
There are four comfortable guestrooms, each of which can accommodate two people, and two of which allow pets.
All rooms offer private bathrooms and also feature amenities like AC and heat, cable TV, free parking, and a complimentary hot breakfast every morning.
Seasonal: No.
Children allowed: Yes.
Pets permitted: Yes; two rooms can accommodate pets.
Location: 12 Roberts Ave, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Website: Canterbury Cottage
Ullikana
Ullikana offers 11 unique, beautiful rooms, all named after flowers—and each one is drenched in colors that match its moniker.
You’ll enjoy a made-to-order, gourmet breakfast with your stay, as well as 24/7 access to the guest pantry, free WiFi, pillow top king or queen beds, 600-thread-count cotton bedding, private baths, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, free parking, and heat/AC.
And if Ullikana is all booked, give its sister property a try: the Bass Cottage Inn.
Seasonal: Yes; open mid-May through mid-October.
Children allowed: No.
Pets permitted: No.
Location: 16 The Field, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Website: Ullikana
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