Southwest Harbor Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Southwest Harbor

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Seawall

While there might not be top attractions in Seawall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Asticou Azalea Garden.

Seawall
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Manset

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Manset and surrounding area, you can visit Asticou Azalea Garden and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse.

Manset
The Inn on Mount Desert

The Inn on Mount Desert

3 out of 5
68 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
The room is spotless. Also it’s an ocean style room, which is really beautiful and refreshing.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

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The Inn on Mount Desert
Colonial Inn Ellsworth

Colonial Inn Ellsworth

2 out of 5
321 High Street Ellsworth ME
The price is ฿2,780 per night from 10 Jan to 11 Jan
฿2,780
฿3,030 total
10 Jan - 11 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ellsworth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (833 reviews)
Very clean i,m still here

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Colonial Inn Ellsworth
Comfort Inn Ellsworth - Bar Harbor

Comfort Inn Ellsworth - Bar Harbor

2.5 out of 5
130 High St Ellsworth ME
The price is ฿3,201 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
฿3,201
฿3,761 total
16 Jan - 17 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ellsworth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (905 reviews)
Room was clean and staff very helpful and courteous.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Comfort Inn Ellsworth - Bar Harbor
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hanscom's Motel and Cottages

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages

3 out of 5
273 ME-3 Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this cottage in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Acadia National Park's ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (320 reviews)
Layout was great, kitchen well euipped. Parking easy and convenient and hotel VERY responsive via text. Came in on a COLD night so room took a while to warm up, but not a big deal. Comfortable stay!

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
Bar Harbor Condos

Bar Harbor Condos

2.5 out of 5
7 Brewer Ave Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this aparthotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and West Street Historic ...
10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Walked in to an immaculately clean place to stay for a night in Bar Harbor. Had everything we were looking for. We’ll definitely book with Tim and Eric again!

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Bar Harbor Condos
Stone Park

Stone Park

4 out of 5
377 High St Ellsworth ME
Stay at this aparthotel in Ellsworth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Seacoast Fun Park and Indian Point Trailhead are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (189 reviews)
Great rooms and service, highly recommended

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Stone Park
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Popular places to visit

Flying Mountain Trailhead

You can take time to visit Flying Mountain Trailhead during your travels to Southwest Harbor. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

Flying Mountain Trailhead

Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead

Explore the lovely green spaces of Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and also enjoy the hiking trails in Southwest Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead

Wonderland Trail Trailhead

You can take time to visit Wonderland Trail Trailhead during your travels to Southwest Harbor. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's seafood restaurants.

Wonderland Trail Trailhead

Things to do

Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

฿424
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Historic Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour Guide

Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

฿472
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC

Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC

฿299
per traveller
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC
Bar Harbor and The Ocean Path Self-Guided Walking Tour

Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour

฿481
per traveller
Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour
Shaka Guide: Acadia National Park Audio Tour Guide

Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

฿503
per traveller
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Acadia Mount Desert Island: Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tours Bundle

Acadia Mount Desert Island: GPS-Guided Walking and Driving Bundle

฿849
per traveller
Acadia Mount Desert Island: GPS-Guided Walking and Driving Bundle
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