Vacations are typically thought of as being relaxing and leisurely—but some folks try and cram every blessed hour of what should be downtime with activities and excursions they’ve had on their bucket lists.
So, if you fall into that category and you’re planning on vacationing in the Bar Harbor area, why not pre-empt your overbooking tendencies by scheduling a visit to a local spa or massage therapist?
Think of it as forced relaxation—and even if you’re one of the most dedicated, always-need-to-be-doing-something-type of overachievers, you’ll be glad you did it…and might even take to pampering yourself more often.
Map of Bar Harbor Spas
Here is a map of Bar Harbor spa and massage locations.
Massage Bar Harbor
Established in 2010, Massage Bar Harbor is a professional practice featuring therapeutic and medical massage therapists, an aesthetician, and a nail technician—all steps away from Bar Harbor’s amenities.
In addition to an extensive menu of massage services, including Swedish, deep tissue, targeted medical, sports, prenatal, hot stone, CBD, and a host of signature packages, Massage Bar Harbor also offers 9 pampering facials as well as infrared sauna sessions.
They even offer a delightful room for rent, the “Sand Beach Suite,” so you can “play in Acadia all day,” and then kick back and relax at the spa.
Location: 77 Mt Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Website Massage Bar Harbor
The Spa at Bar Harbor
Located at the seasonal oceanfront Harborside Hotel and part of the luxurious Opal Collection, this state-of-the-art facility offers “seasoned spa artisans” that can guide you to the treatments that will best suit your needs and comfort level.
The list of offerings here is impressive; it includes upscale facial treatments, body wraps, scrubs, and a variety of massage options like Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, couples, customized, aromatherapy, and prenatal.
Manicures and pedicures are also on offer here, both of which can be enhanced with massages.
Location: 55 West St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Website The Spa at Bar Harbor
Tree of Life Day Spa, Inc.
Using only all-natural products for all of their massage, facial, and bodywork treatments, the therapists and aestheticians at Tree of Life aim to “provide the spa experience of a lifetime, every time.”
Massage offerings include a Signature option in which your therapist will customize your experience to your body’s needs and tolerances, drawing from Swedish, deep tissue, sports, and other massage modalities; most massages are available in 60-, 90-, and 120-minute sessions.
Full body scrubs and wraps, foot soaks, facials, peels, micro-needling, waxing, and luxurious spa packages are also available.
Location: 108 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Website Tree of Life Day Spa, Inc.
Destination Health
While Destination Health utilizes a membership-based system for its gym, fitness classes, and coaching services, the on-site spa is open to the public. The list of treatment offerings is massage-centric and includes deep tissue, sports, prenatal, relaxation, myofascial, hot stone, and a customized option; most are offered in 60- and 90-minute appointments.
The spa at Destination Health also features an infrared sauna as well as a floatation therapy tank—both of which are the perfect complement to a massage session.
You can also book one of DH’s Wellness Retreat packages; stay in one of their luxe, 1-bedroom suites, choose from an array of pampering options at their state-of-the-art wellness center, and spend an entire day taking care of yourself (or, better yet: letting others take care of you).
Location: 124 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Website Destination Health
Massage on MDI—The Compassionate Touch
Marsha Fuller is the owner and sole therapist at Massage on MDI, which she runs out of her home, and she has been a licensed massage therapist since 2000.
And while there is an extensive list of massage modalities (therapeutic, Swedish, deep tissue, couples, warm stone, prenatal, sports, and aromatherapy) in 30-, 60-, and 90-minute sessions available, Marsha also offers a full-body Himalayan salt scrub, facials, and infrared sauna treatments. Can’t make up your mind? No worries—there are customizable combo packages available.
Location: 25 Whitetail Ln, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Website Massage on MDI—The Compassionate Touch
The Bar Harbor Inn & Spa
This seasonal grand dame of Bar Harbor features its own luxurious spa, complete with sweeping, oceanfront views.
A true full-service facility, treatment categories include massage (11 different modalities in 50- or 80-minute sessions), nail services, hair removal (waxing), bridal packages, body treatments (soaks, wraps, scrubs), and facials (7 options, varying in length).
A variety of add-on services are available for many of the above treatments, such as aromatherapy and baths, and there is complimentary fresh fruit, infused water, tea, and coffee.
Location: 1 Newport Dr, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Website The Bar Harbor Inn & Spa
Seastone Studios
This combination massage, yoga, and art studio opened in 2013 and is owned and operated by Amber Howard, whose specialty is using massage therapeutics for “stress/pain reduction and injury prevention/rehabilitation.”
And who doesn’t need some of that? Some of the massage techniques Amber uses are Swedish, therapeutic, deep tissue, Thai, hot stone, sports, and prenatal as well as customized sessions.
Other therapies used here include body scrubs, myofascial release, trigger point, acupressure, percussive, and aromatherapy; Amber also offers offsite massage services.
Location: 10 Gemstone Way, Bar Harbor
Website Seastone Studios
Eden Therapeutic Massage
This practice is just over 15 minutes from Bar Harbor center and features several practitioners, which means you’ll have an easier time booking a short-notice appointment.
While each therapist has their own specialties, each can provide whichever modality your body needs, and can customize your massage experience accordingly.
1-hour and 90-minute appointments are available for all treatments, and couples’ massages are also on offer.
Location: 1049 Main St, Mt Desert, ME 04660 (16 minutes)
Website Eden Therapeutic Massage
Mountain Air Therapeutic Massage
New to the massage scene on MDI, Mandy Newell opened her location here in 2022 and has been going strong ever since.
Just 16 minutes from Bar Harbor’s main drag, the service menu at Mountain Air Therapeutic includes Swedish, deep tissue, sports, and prenatal massage in both 1-hour and 90-minute appointments; happy clients say they love that Mandy explains everything as she goes, suggests stretches/exercises to help with ongoing issues, and also makes house calls.
Location: 1049 Main St, Mt Desert, ME 04660 (16 minutes)
Website Mountain Air Therapeutic Massage
Serenity Garden Massage
Aiming to be “your go-to place for healing, wellness, and relaxation,” the talented professionals at Serenity Garden Massage can provide treatments and services in-house…or in your house.
Offering massage options like reflexology, Thai, medical, Swedish, hot stone, and deep tissue as well as customized massages, SGM is just under 20 minutes from downtown Bar Harbor and also features a host of other treatment options like infrared sauna appointments and tanning sessions (spray and booths).
Location: 9 My Way, Mt Desert, ME 04660 (18 minutes)
Website Serenity Garden Massage
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