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4-star hotels in Bar Harbor
This shortlist gathers the 4-star hotels in Bar Harbor, Maine: inns, hotels and holiday homes, from the centre to the quieter outskirts. It is for travellers who want a well-rated place to stay while exploring Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park.
Staying in Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor sits on Mount Desert Island in Maine, beside Acadia National Park, and these 4-star places are spread from the village centre out to the surrounding shores and woodland. Anne's White Columns Inn on Mount Desert Street, West Street Hotel and the Cozy 1 BR apartment on Ledgelawn Avenue are the closest to the centre, all within about 1 km. It suits couples and families who want both a walkable base and the option of a quieter house near the water, plus guests who prefer the facilities of a full hotel. Business travellers have West Street Hotel and Harbor Ridge. Bayview Hotel and Cleftstone Inn combine a pool or spa, breakfast and a short hop into town. Ratings across the group reach 4.7 out of 5.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Bayview Hotel
111 Eden St, Bar Harbor, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Salt water pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereWith a 4.7 guest rating from 181 reviews, the Bayview Hotel pairs a salt water pool with a sea outlook on Eden St, 1.4 km from the centre. Rooms come with balconies, and pets are allowed, so families travelling with a dog have an easy base. Breakfast is served and parking is free, and the shuttle service takes the strain out of getting around. Good for guests who want their swim and their sea view without leaving the property.
See Bayview HotelAnne's White Columns Inn
57 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, United States
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereAnne's White Columns Inn sits on Mount Desert Street, 0.4 km from the centre, which puts you within a short stroll of Bar Harbor's shops and waterfront. The garden and lounge give the house a quiet, settled feel, and the picnic area suits an unhurried afternoon. Rooms have private bathrooms and there is free parking and free wifi. It suits couples and solo travellers who would rather stay in a guesthouse setting close to town than out on the road.
See Anne's White Columns InnCleftstone Inn
92 Eden St, Bar Harbor, United States
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereCleftstone Inn combines a fitness center and steam room with a library, fireplace and jacuzzi, giving guests both activity and a place to settle in with a book. Eden St puts it 0.9 km from the centre, and breakfast is included in the stay. Free parking and free wifi keep the practical side simple. Best for adults who want a 4-star house with indoor comforts for cool Bar Harbor evenings.
See Cleftstone InnHarbor Ridge
39 Freeman Ridge Road, Bar Harbor, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereHarbor Ridge is an indoor-pool property with family rooms, a games room and a children's playground, all set 15.2 km from the centre on Freeman Ridge Road. Kitchens, fireplaces and laundry service make longer stays workable, and there is a fitness center for guests who keep to a routine. Concierge and free parking are on hand. It suits families and groups who want space, cooking facilities and their own pool away from the middle of town.
See Harbor RidgeWest Street Hotel
50 West St Bar Harbor Me 04609 Usa Bar Harbor, Bar Harbor, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereWest Street Hotel puts guests 0.7 km from the centre, with a swimming pool, restaurant and bar on site, so dinner is a matter of walking downstairs. Business and conference facilities make it a workable choice for travellers mixing meetings with a Bar Harbor stay, and parking is available. Pets are welcome. It fits guests who want the full hotel format — dining, pool and services — close to the middle of town.
See West Street HotelKenway Ranch
43 Salem Towne Rd, Bar Harbor, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereKenway Ranch spreads over a property 14.6 km from the centre with a kitchen, laundry service and family rooms, plus canoe, fishing and horse back riding for days outdoors. Mini golf and a games-oriented setup keep children occupied, and pets are allowed. Golf course access and free parking round it out. Suited to families and groups who want a self-contained rural base and are happy to drive in.
See Kenway RanchSandy Dream
Bar Harbor, United States
- Kitchen
Why stay hereSandy Dream is a self-catering property 9.9 km from the centre, with a full kitchen, dishwasher and laundry service for longer stays. Fishing is close at hand, and there is a games room and playground for children, plus a restaurant on site when nobody wants to cook. Golf course access is available. It works well for families and groups who want room to spread out and the freedom of their own kitchen.
See Sandy DreamSouthwest Harbor Home 3 Min to Acadia Natl Park
309 Main Street, Bar Harbor, United States
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThis Southwest Harbor home sits 3 minutes from Acadia Natl Park and 14.8 km from the centre, making it a base for guests whose days are about the park rather than the town. A fireplace, full kitchen with dishwasher and laundry make it comfortable for several nights, and pets are allowed. Free wifi and parking are provided. Best for families or friends who want a quiet house near the park entrance.
See Southwest Harbor Home 3 Min to Acadia Natl ParkPretty Marsh
789 Indian Point Rd, Bar Harbor, United States
Best for: Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay herePretty Marsh has a swimming pool and a beach nearby, and sits 14.4 km from the centre on Indian Point Rd. The kitchen comes with a dishwasher and laundry service, and there is a fireplace for evenings in, plus a patio and picnic area. Fishing is available close by. It suits guests who want a house with a pool and beach access, and don't mind being away from the centre.
See Pretty MarshThe Mighty Oaks Retreat Modern House Bar Harbor Acadia Mdi
19 Deer Run, Bar Harbor, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Pool bar
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereThe Mighty Oaks Retreat is a modern house 7 km from the centre with a jacuzzi, games room and garden, plus badminton and table tennis for guests who like to stay active on site. A full kitchen, kitchenette and laundry service support longer stays, and pets are allowed. Free parking and free wifi are included. It suits families and groups who want a private, well-equipped house within easy reach of town.
See The Mighty Oaks Retreat Modern House Bar Harbor Acadia MdiDragonwood Castle on Waterfront with Stunning View
1 Clark Point Road, Bar Harbor, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereDragonwood Castle sits on the waterfront with sea views, 15.6 km from the centre. A spa, garden and balcony give guests somewhere to unwind, and the kitchen with dishwasher and laundry service makes self-catering straightforward. A beach is nearby for days by the water. Pets are allowed. It fits guests looking for a distinctive waterfront house with space and a view.
See Dragonwood Castle on Waterfront with Stunning View3 Br Private Pondside View New Reno Moose Lodge
589 Bar Harbor Road, Bar Harbor, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereThis 3-bedroom lodge sits beside a pond 7.5 km from the centre, with a lake setting, canoe and fishing on hand. The kitchen, laundry service and family rooms make it practical for a group, and mini golf adds another option for children. Pets are welcome and parking is free. Suited to families and groups who want a pondside house with room for everyone.
See 3 Br Private Pondside View New Reno Moose LodgeLuxurious Oceanfront Flanders Bay Home with Kayaks
23 Melaine Road, Bar Harbor, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThis oceanfront Flanders Bay home comes with kayaks and looks out over the sea, 13 km from the centre. A spa, kitchen with dishwasher and laundry service make it comfortable for a longer stay, and a beach is nearby. High chairs and a cot are available for guests with small children. Best for groups and families who want to be on the water and make the most of it.
See Luxurious Oceanfront Flanders Bay Home with KayaksOceanfront Sullivan Cottage on 6 Acres with Kayak
23R Melaine Road, Bar Harbor, United States
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSet on 6 acres with a kayak provided, this oceanfront Sullivan cottage is 13 km from the centre and faces the sea. The kitchen and laundry service cover the practical side, and a patio gives guests somewhere to sit outdoors. A beach is close by. It suits couples or small groups who want privacy, space and direct access to the shore.
See Oceanfront Sullivan Cottage on 6 Acres with KayakCozy 1 BR in the Center of BH Inspiration Point
78 Ledgelawn Avenue Apt #2, Bar Harbor, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Bar/Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereInspiration Point is a 1-bedroom apartment 0.8 km from the centre on Ledgelawn Avenue, with a kitchen and balcony for guests who want to be right in Bar Harbor. Bike and car rental services are offered, useful for reaching Acadia and the surrounding coast, and the terrace adds outdoor space. Fishing, canoeing and surfing are within range. It suits couples and solo travellers who want a central, self-catering base.
See Cozy 1 BR in the Center of BH Inspiration Point
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1.4 km |
| Anne's White Columns Inn | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.4 km |
| Cleftstone Inn | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 0.9 km |
| Harbor Ridge | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 15.2 km |
| West Street Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.7 km |
| Kenway Ranch | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 14.6 km |
| Sandy Dream | ★★★★ | – | – | – | – | 9.9 km |
| Southwest Harbor Home 3 Min to Acadia Natl Park | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 14.8 km |
| Pretty Marsh | ★★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | 14.4 km |
| The Mighty Oaks Retreat Modern House Bar Harbor Acadia Mdi | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 7.0 km |
| Dragonwood Castle on Waterfront with Stunning View | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 15.6 km |
| 3 Br Private Pondside View New Reno Moose Lodge | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 7.5 km |
| Luxurious Oceanfront Flanders Bay Home with Kayaks | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 13.0 km |
| Oceanfront Sullivan Cottage on 6 Acres with Kayak | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 13.0 km |
| Cozy 1 BR in the Center of BH Inspiration Point | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.8 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Bayview Hotel, Harbor Ridge, The Mighty Oaks Retreat and the Moose Lodge all list family rooms, and each offers room to spread out: a games room and indoor pool at Harbor Ridge, a playground, private pond and kitchen at the Moose Lodge, mini golf and table tennis at The Mighty Oaks Retreat, and a salt water pool at Bayview Hotel. Each is rated 4-star.
Bayview Hotel · Harbor Ridge · The Mighty Oaks Retreat Modern House Bar Harbor Acadia Mdi · 3 Br Private Pondside View New Reno Moose Lodge
Closest to the centre
Anne's White Columns Inn on Mount Desert Street is 0.4 km from the centre, West Street Hotel 0.7 km and the Cozy 1 BR apartment on Ledgelawn Avenue 0.8 km. All three put the village within an easy walk, and Anne's White Columns Inn is rated 4-star with free wifi and free car parking.
Anne's White Columns Inn · West Street Hotel · Cozy 1 BR in the Center of BH Inspiration Point
Pets welcome
Bayview Hotel, West Street Hotel, the Southwest Harbor Home, The Mighty Oaks Retreat, the Moose Lodge and Dragonwood Castle all list pets allowed. Dragonwood Castle adds a spa and sea views, Bayview Hotel has a salt water pool, and the Moose Lodge and The Mighty Oaks Retreat include kitchens and free car parking.
Bayview Hotel · West Street Hotel · Southwest Harbor Home 3 Min to Acadia Natl Park · The Mighty Oaks Retreat Modern House Bar Harbor Acadia Mdi · 3 Br Private Pondside View New Reno Moose Lodge · Dragonwood Castle on Waterfront with Stunning View
Top-rated
Judged on guest reviews, Bayview Hotel leads at 4.7 out of 5 from 181 reviews, followed by Anne's White Columns Inn and Cleftstone Inn. All three are 4-star and within 1.4 km of the centre, so a high score does not mean a long drive.
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Bar Harbor?
Anne's White Columns Inn on Mount Desert Street is the closest at 0.4 km, followed by West Street Hotel at 0.7 km and the Cozy 1 BR apartment on Ledgelawn Avenue at 0.8 km. All three are 4-star and make a walkable base.
Do any of these hotels have parking?
Bayview Hotel, Anne's White Columns Inn, Cleftstone Inn, Harbor Ridge, Kenway Ranch, The Mighty Oaks Retreat, the Moose Lodge and the Southwest Harbor Home all list free car parking. West Street Hotel, Dragonwood Castle, the Oceanfront Sullivan Cottage and the Flanders Bay Home list parking without free car parking.
Can I bring a pet?
Yes. Bayview Hotel, West Street Hotel, the Southwest Harbor Home, The Mighty Oaks Retreat, the Moose Lodge and Dragonwood Castle all list pets allowed. Bayview Hotel, West Street Hotel and The Mighty Oaks Retreat are the closest to the centre, at 1.4 km, 0.7 km and 7 km.
Which hotels have a pool or a spa?
Cleftstone Inn, West Street Hotel, Pretty Marsh, Harbor Ridge, Bayview Hotel and Dragonwood Castle list a pool. Cleftstone Inn and Harbor Ridge have a jacuzzi, Cleftstone Inn a steam room, and Dragonwood Castle and the Flanders Bay Home list a spa.
Which is the best-rated hotel on this list?
Bayview Hotel scores 4.7 out of 5 from 181 guest reviews, the highest here. It is 4-star, 1.4 km from the centre, and lists a salt water pool, breakfast and free car parking.
Where should families stay?
The Mighty Oaks Retreat and the Moose Lodge both list family rooms, kitchens, games and free car parking. Harbor Ridge adds an indoor pool, playground and games room, and Bayview Hotel has family rooms and a salt water pool, 1.4 km from the centre.
Do any of these places serve breakfast?
Bayview Hotel, Cleftstone Inn and West Street Hotel list breakfast; Bayview Hotel also lists breakfast in room and a buffet. The other places on the list are self-catering homes and apartments with kitchens or kitchenettes.