Bar Harbor Motel – A Favorite for Families in Bar Harbor
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
The Bar Harbor Motel offers 2-bedroom family suites with one king bed and two full-size beds, sleeping up to six. Rooms include USB charging ports, high-speed Wi-Fi, cable TV, and coffee makers. ADA-compliant rooms feature wheelchair-accessible bathrooms with grab bars and shower seats. A fully enclosed storage building with bike hangers is available for guests.
Dining & Breakfast
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM in the lobby. Food waste is collected weekly by Agri-Cycle for composting. Water bottle refill stations reduce single-use plastic waste. Nearby dining options include Jordan Pond House, known for popovers and tea, and various seafood and international restaurants in downtown Bar Harbor.
Activities & Recreation
Guests can access Acadia National Park via a 1-mile trail from the property, leading to 45 miles of carriage roads. The seasonal outdoor pool is heated to 80°F and has a powered lift for accessibility. On-site activities include slacklining, wiffle ball, bocce, and badminton. The Island Explorer bus stops in front of the motel, providing free transport to Acadia and downtown.
Location & Access
The motel is 1 mile from downtown Bar Harbor, near shops like Little Village Gifts and Eclipse Gallery. Acadia National Park's carriage roads are less than a mile away. Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport is 20 km from the property. The Island Explorer bus connects guests to key attractions, including Jordan Pond House and Cadillac Mountain.
Services & Sustainability
The motel provides coin-operated laundry, a small lobby gift shop, and board games for rainy days. Sustainability efforts include low-lux exterior lighting to preserve dark skies, bulk coffee creamers to reduce waste, and food scrap composting. ADA-compliant rooms have visual fire alarms and TTY devices upon request. Bikes can be secured in the storage building with personal locks.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Luggage storage
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Badminton
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Dining
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Business centre
Children
- Baby pushchair
- Board games
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Entertainment
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock