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Hotels in Southwest Harbor

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Where to stay in Southwest Harbor?

Properties are selected based on real traveller reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Southwest Harbor on Hotels.com. These Southwest Harbor hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveller experience. Last updated on 29 September 2026.
A white house with a white bridge over a pond, surrounded by vibrant flowers.
An aerial view of a hotel with multiple buildings, a parking lot, and a swimming pool.
A marina with various boats docked, surrounded by a forested area.
A coastal road with a marina, boats, and a building in the background.

1. Kimball Terrace Inn Northeast Harbor

Kimball Terrace Inn Northeast Harbor
Northeast Harbor
HK$1,546
HK$1,685 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Kimball Terrace Inn Northeast Harbor
A two-story house with a grey exterior, white trim, and a black front door.
A staircase with patterned carpet, wooden railings, and wall-mounted lighting.
A cozy room with a green lounge chair, a wooden table with a lamp, a framed map on the wall, and a view of a dining area.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a dining table, and a green lounge chair.

2. Harbourside Inn

Harbourside Inn
Northeast Harbor
HK$2,481
HK$2,704 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Harbourside Inn
A waterfront property with a dock, a large house, and a well-maintained lawn.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.
An indoor dining area with tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the sea and mountains.
A view from a balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water, a pier, and a distant shoreline.

3. Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center

Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center
Bar Harbor
HK$1,367
HK$1,490 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center
A two-story building with a wooden front porch and large windows.
A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a television, a wooden dresser, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and two lamps.

4. The Colonels Suites

The Colonels Suites
Northeast Harbor
HK$2,419
HK$3,064 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
The Colonels Suites
A porch with wicker furniture and a brick floor.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, multiple buildings, and surrounding forested hills.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

5. Bar Harbor Motel

Bar Harbor Motel
Bar Harbor
HK$1,024
HK$1,116 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Bar Harbor Motel
A large, multi-story house with a front porch, a covered entryway, and a driveway leading to the entrance.
A covered porch with red chairs and potted plants, a wooden deck, and a grassy area.
A rocky beach with a calm lake and hills in the background.
A kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. There are three pendant lights hanging from the ceiling, and a large window provides natural light.

6. The Inn on Mount Desert

The Inn on Mount Desert
Bar Harbor
HK$1,546
HK$1,685 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
The Inn on Mount Desert
A large, historic hotel with multiple stories, a covered entrance, and red flags on the roof.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered walkway.
A gym with a treadmill, exercise balls, and weights.
Three people seated on wooden benches outside a building with windows and a door.

7. Bar Harbor Grand Hotel

Bar Harbor Grand Hotel
Downtown Bar Harbor
HK$1,441
HK$1,571 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Bar Harbor Grand Hotel
A row of single-story houses with a porch, each with a door and windows, and a small garden area in front.
A building with a curved roof, surrounded by trees and a clear view of the water in the background.
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and shower area.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Edenbrook Motel

Edenbrook Motel
Bar Harbor
HK$1,313
HK$1,431 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Edenbrook Motel
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by a fence, overlooking a body of water and distant mountains.
A deck with a fire pit table and wicker chairs, overlooking a scenic view of a lake and mountains.
A window with a view of a garden and a pathway leading to a body of water.
A clear glass pitcher with orange slices, a vase with tulips, and a plate of cookies on a table.

9. Atlantic Eyrie Lodge

Atlantic Eyrie Lodge
Bar Harbor
HK$1,557
HK$1,697 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Atlantic Eyrie Lodge
A restaurant with a Christmas tree, wooden floors, and modern lighting fixtures.
A hallway with wooden flooring, dark walls, and framed artwork. There are leather sofas and a vase with flowers.
A hotel entrance with glass doors, Christmas wreaths, and a Christmas tree.
A cozy room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a Christmas tree.

10. The Pathmaker Hotel

The Pathmaker Hotel
Bar Harbor
HK$1,836
HK$2,001 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
The Pathmaker Hotel
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sunbed.
A hotel lobby with a refrigerated display case, a glass bowl filled with snacks, and shelves stocked with various products.
A hotel lobby with a bar area, wooden chairs, a patterned carpet, and pendant lighting.
A hotel with a stone facade, a clear sign reading "Hampton Inn," and a flagpole with an American flag.

11. Hampton Inn Ellsworth/Bar Harbor

Hampton Inn Ellsworth/Bar Harbor
Ellsworth
HK$1,292
HK$1,409 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Hampton Inn Ellsworth/Bar Harbor
A well-maintained garden with various flowering plants and neatly trimmed trees.
A covered porch with metal chairs and a white column.
A building with a green facade, a covered porch, and a landscaped front yard with red flowers and trimmed bushes.
A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella, a white building with a balcony, and a parked car in the background.

12. Cromwell Harbor Motel

Cromwell Harbor Motel
Bar Harbor
HK$1,867
HK$2,035 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Cromwell Harbor Motel
A yellow building with green shutters, a signboard, and an American flag.
A dining area with a fireplace, wooden flooring, and patterned chairs.
A yellow house with a porch, a stone retaining wall, and a variety of flowers.
A porch decorated with autumnal plants, pumpkins, and statues.

13. Sand Bar Cottage Inn

Sand Bar Cottage Inn
Bar Harbor
HK$1,334
HK$1,454 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Sand Bar Cottage Inn
A white pergola structure with a clear view of a lake and mountains in the distance.
A neatly made bed with white bedding, flanked by bedside tables with lamps and a vase of flowers. A decorative wall piece with a flag design is centered above the bed.
A deck with outdoor seating, a view of a lake, and a gazebo.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall-mounted flag, and a window with curtains.

14. Acadia Ocean View Hotel

Acadia Ocean View Hotel
Bar Harbor
HK$1,758
HK$1,916 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Acadia Ocean View Hotel
A large, two-story house with a steeply pitched roof, multiple windows, and a stone foundation.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen in the background.
A cozy room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden ceiling.
A building with a sign indicating a lobby and registration area to the left.

15. Ivy Manor Inn Village Center

Ivy Manor Inn Village Center
Downtown Bar Harbor
HK$2,252
HK$2,523 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Ivy Manor Inn Village Center
A cozy restaurant interior with green upholstered chairs, a wooden bar counter, and string lights.
A multi-story building with a ground-floor commercial space, a balcony, and a visible entrance.
A hotel room with a living area, a dining table, a sofa, a chair, a TV, a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A white church with a steeple, surrounded by autumn foliage and a white picket fence.

16. Acadia Hotel - Downtown

Acadia Hotel - Downtown
Downtown Bar Harbor
HK$2,181
HK$2,449 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Acadia Hotel - Downtown
A house with a covered porch, flower boxes with pink flowers, and neatly trimmed bushes.
A hotel room with a desk, two chairs, a television, a lamp, and a cabinet.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a door.
Living area

17. Highbrook Motel

Highbrook Motel
Bar Harbor
HK$2,126
HK$2,317 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Highbrook Motel
A pool with a glass edge, a grassy area, trees, and a view of a body of water with an island.
A waterfront restaurant with outdoor seating and a view of the sea.
A waterfront property with a large house, a dock, and a boat in the background.
A dining area with tables set for service, large windows offering a view of the sea, and a carpeted floor.

18. Bar Harbor Inn

Bar Harbor Inn
Downtown Bar Harbor
HK$2,895
HK$3,155 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Bar Harbor Inn
A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two wall-mounted paintings, a bedside lamp, and a window with curtains.
A modern bathroom with a white vanity, a large mirror, a shower with a glass door, and a marble floor.
A living room with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and two side tables with lamps.
A living room with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and two side tables with lamps.

19. Woodland Apartments-Acadia National Park

Woodland Apartments-Acadia National Park
Bernard
HK$1,287
HK$2,972 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Woodland Apartments-Acadia National Park
A serene lakeside view with a grassy foreground, trees, and a clear sky.
A waterfront restaurant with red chairs and lobster-themed decor.
A view through a large window with a clear sky and a body of water.
A lakeside picnic area with a bench and a fire pit.

20. Island View Hotel Bar Harbor

Island View Hotel Bar Harbor
Trenton
HK$1,405
HK$1,531 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Island View Hotel Bar Harbor
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Our prices for hotels in Southwest Harbor are cheapest in January

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Top neighbourhoods in Southwest Harbor

A coastal town with a lighthouse, wooden docks, and a large lobster trap.

Seawall

Southwest Harbor's Seawall neighbourhood offers attractions, including Acadia National Park.

A wooden pier extending into calm water with sailboats anchored in the distance and hills in the background.
A harbor with multiple boats, a prominent sailboat in the foreground, and houses in the background.
Photo by Geraldine Soh
A row of small boats docked at a wooden pier.
Photo by Vicky Lozano
A dock with lobster traps and a lifebuoy.
Photo by Geraldine Soh
A harbor with various boats, a wooden pier, and a backdrop of houses and trees.
Photo by Geraldine Soh

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Top landmarks in Southwest Harbor

Flying Mountain Trailhead

Flying Mountain Trailhead is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from central Southwest Harbor, why not stop by during your stay? Southwest Harbor has other popular activities, such as Acadia National Park.
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Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead

9.0/10 (7 reviews)
Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from central Southwest Harbor, why not stop by during your stay? Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? If you like Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead, you'll love Acadia National Park and Asticou Azalea Garden, both just a short drive away.
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Beech Cliff Loop

10.0/10 (10 reviews)
Beech Cliff Loop is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from central Southwest Harbor, why not stop by during your stay? Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? Southwest Harbor has other popular activities, such as Acadia National Park.
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Wonderland Trail Trailhead

Wonderland Trail Trailhead is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from central Southwest Harbor, why not stop by during your stay? Southwest Harbor has other popular activities, such as Acadia National Park.
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Wendell Gilley Museum

8.8/10 (3 reviews)
If visiting museums in Southwest Harbor is on your list, you might want to visit the upcoming exhibitions at Wendell Gilley Museum, located in the heart of town. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? If you want to see more of the museums in Southwest Harbor, Maine Granite Industry Museum and Islesford Historical Museum aren't far.
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Learn more about Southwest Harbor

Forget the crowds of Bar Harbour – this quiet corner of Mount Desert Island offers all the beauty with none of the bustle. Acadia National Park's less-traveled trails like Flying Mountain reward hikers with harbour views that feel earned. The Wonderland Trail leads through spruce forests to tide pools teeming with starfish and sea urchins. Ship Harbour Nature Trail loops through classic Maine landscapes – granite, spruce, and sparkling sea. After kayaking alongside curious seals, return to town where lobster rolls are served without pretension at dockside picnic tables. The Wendell Gilley Museum celebrates the art of bird carving with remarkable precision. Long Pond offers peaceful paddling opportunities where loons call across misty morning waters.

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A coastal scene with a lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and a large white house with a flag.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a hotel room cost in Southwest Harbor?

You can choose a great hotel in Southwest Harbor from HK$758 with properties to suit all budgets and needs. If you're looking for an affordable hotel in Southwest Harbor that meets all of your requirements, just sort hotels by "Price: low to high" after applying your filters when searching on Hotels.com.

How can I find deals and earn rewards at Southwest Harbor hotels?

Discover great deals on Southwest Harbor hotel stays with Hotels.com. It's also a good idea to look at hotel prices mid-week or during the low season as you're likely to find off-peak deals. And make sure to check out our last-minute deals on Southwest Harbor hotels.

Can I book Southwest Harbor hotels with free cancellation?

It's easy to book a refundable Southwest Harbor hotel on Hotels.com. Simply filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property". The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel. Some hotels do require cancelling more than 24 hours before check-in, so double-check your booking beforehand.

What are some of the best Southwest Harbor hotels with free parking?

If you're arriving by car, choosing a great Southwest Harbor hotel with free parking is a plus. Our travellers' favourites include:

What are some popular hotels in central Southwest Harbor?

For hotels in central Southwest Harbor, check out Harbourside Inn and The Harbour Cottage Inn. Travellers love Harbourside Inn for its location, as well as the free parking and free WiFi this bed & breakfast offers. The Harbour Cottage Inn is another popular central bed & breakfast with a free full breakfast, a terrace and free parking. When you stay at one of these central hotels, you'll be in easy reach of top sights including Acadia National Park. Somesville and Seawall are some of the most central areas for your Southwest Harbor holiday.

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Southwest Harbor: Where Rugged Shores Meet Island Majesty

Nestled along Maine's rugged coast, Southwest Harbor enchants visitors with its blend of pristine nature and maritime charm. Discover scenic mountain trails, shimmering sea vistas, and the allure of nearby islands that reflect the town's rich heritage. Ideal for a peaceful escape, explore the rugged landscapes and quaint local attractions that define this off-the-beaten-path destination. Whether staying in a cosy coastal retreat or enjoying the natural splendour, Southwest Harbor offers a unique, immersive experience in Maine's unspoilt beauty.

Discover great hotels near Southwest Harbor

Southwest Harbor offers a variety of hotel options, from cosy bed and breakfasts to charming hotels. Expect competitive nightly rates and a welcoming atmosphere ideal for travellers seeking a relaxed holiday in this picturesque Maine destination. Here are some of the most popular hotels with our travelers near Southwest Harbor:

  1. Kimball Terrace Inn Northeast Harboropens in new window: This budget-friendly hotel boasts a remarkable guest rating of 9.0 out of 10, making it an appealing choice for discerning travellers. This property features a delightful onsite restaurant that serves exquisite meals, perfect for those seeking culinary experiences during their stay. With an emphasis on comfort and a warm atmosphere, guests appreciate the inviting surroundings and quality service that enhance their overall experience.
  2. Harbourside Innopens in new window: A charming 3.0-star hotel, Harbourside Inn features an impressive guest rating of 9.4 out of 10, catering specifically to adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts. This property provides a range of exciting adventure sports and recreational activities nearby, ensuring a vibrant and engaging holiday experience. Its well-appointed accommodations and welcoming environment create a perfect base for exploring the stunning natural surroundings.
  3. Otter Creek Innopens in new window: This budget-friendly guesthouse enjoys a solid guest rating of 8.8 out of 10, appealing to pet owners who appreciate a welcoming atmosphere for their furry companions. The property offers an array of amenities designed to ensure comfort and ease during your stay, including a friendly and inviting setting that guests find delightful. With a focus on creating memorable experiences, this hotel stands out for its charm and hospitality.

4 tips for savvy savings when booking a hotel in Southwest Harbor

  1. Book for the cheapest times: Southwest Harbor is a budget-friendly destination where prices of hotels may drop in January, February, and December, making it a great value for money when visiting on a budget. A stay of at least 3 to 4 days is ideal for exploring the town's key attractions, including its port, historic sites, cultural landmarks, and natural surroundings. Visitors can enjoy the area's maritime heritage, charming bars, and scenic boating opportunities, all of which add to the allure of this affordable retreat.
  2. Look for last-minute deals on Hotels.com: For discounted hotel stays in Southwest Harbor, head to Hotels.com's Dealsopens in new window section where you may discover appealing offers. If your travel plans are spontaneous, the Last-Minute Deals section could be useful for finding timely options. Additionally, the app’s Smart Shopping tool allows travellers to compare hotel prices and amenities, ensuring you’re more likely to see the best available offer. Stay informed about flash sales and room availability by enabling email alerts or push notifications, and be ready to book your last-minute getaway.
  3. Be flexible with dates: Prices may vary depending on factors such as the hotel's location, star rating, and time of year, so a degree of flexibility with your dates may help you save on your stay in Southwest Harbor hotel. For those seeking a unique experience, boutique hotels can offer a more personalised atmosphere and potentially better value. When you book with Hotels.com, we will inform you if the price for your selected dates is above or below the average. If the price appears to be on the higher side, we may suggest more affordable dates to help you find a better deal.
  4. Consider your location: Remaining closer to main attractions or the city centre may offer convenience, but it usually tends to be more expensive. For more affordable rates, you might consider independent hotels in less central areas or neighbourhoods, thereby balancing cost with ease of access to your desired attractions. These independent establishments further afield may provide a more authentic and budget-friendly experience.

Best time to go to Southwest Harbor

Southwest Harbor experiences its lowest average temperature in January, at 24.4°F (-4.2°C), while July is the hottest month, with an average temperature of 66.4°F (19.1°C). December is usually the wettest month. June to August are the peak travel months in Southwest Harbor, attracting a higher number of tourists. During this peak period, the weather is mostly sunny, accompanied by light rainfall. On the other hand, January, November, and December tend to be quieter times to visit, marked by light rainfall and mostly sunny to mostly cloudy conditions.

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