The Best Hotels Closest to Thunder Hole in Bar Harbor - 2026 Updated Prices

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A large, multi-story house with a prominent chimney, situated on a sandy beach with a view of the ocean.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, floral wallpaper, a bed with a colorful quilt, a blue armchair, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door.

A breakfast setup with various food items, a toaster, and a view of the sea through a window.

A spacious hall with a grand piano, rows of chairs, and a spiral staircase.

1. Acadia Oceanside Meadows Inn

17.6 km from Thunder Hole

Wade

฿7,218

฿7,868 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

2. Edenbrook Motel

8.6 km from Thunder Hole

Conner

฿5,845

฿6,371 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 garden with a stone retaining wall, wooden steps, and various plants.

A clear glass pitcher with orange slices, a vase with tulips, and a plate of cookies on a table.

3. Atlantic Eyrie Lodge

8.3 km from Thunder Hole

Maria

฿6,654

฿7,253 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, a parking lot, and a landscaped garden.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A two-story house with a porch, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden with large rocks and flowering plants.

4. Bar Harbor Manor

7.6 km from Thunder Hole

Steven

฿3,192

฿3,479 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A well-maintained garden with various flowering plants and neatly trimmed trees.

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.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a potted plant, and a wall displaying a variety of travel brochures.

5. Cromwell Harbor Motel

6.8 km from Thunder Hole

Mark

฿7,980

฿8,698 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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.

6. Highbrook Motel

8.6 km from Thunder Hole

Gianna

฿8,349

฿9,100 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A restaurant with a Christmas tree, wooden floors, and modern lighting fixtures.

A hallway with two leather sofas, a small round table with a vase of flowers, and framed landscape paintings on the walls.

A hotel entrance with glass doors, Christmas wreaths, and a Christmas tree.

A hallway with wooden flooring, dark walls, and framed artwork. There are leather sofas and a vase with flowers.

7. The Pathmaker Hotel

7.8 km from Thunder Hole

Richard

฿3,743

฿4,080 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A yellow building with green shutters, a signboard, and an American flag.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view into the dining area.

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.

8. Sand Bar Cottage Inn

7.9 km from Thunder Hole

Sawrin

฿5,703

฿6,217 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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 large red house with a stone staircase leading to a porch.

A rocky beach with a calm lake and hills in the background.

9. The Inn on Mount Desert

7.5 km from Thunder Hole

James

฿3,260

฿3,553 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A house with a porch, outdoor seating, and a garden.

A garden with various plants and a large pumpkin. There are chairs and a building in the background.

A sign for 'Island Place' with a 'No Vacancy' notice, surrounded by colorful flowers and greenery.

A golf course with a winding path, a putting green, and a forested hill in the background.

10. Island Place

7.5 km from Thunder Hole

Christine

฿8,550

฿9,320 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A waterfront property with a dock, a large house, and a well-maintained lawn.

An indoor dining area with tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the sea and mountains.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

A waterfront property with outdoor seating, a dock, and a view of the water.

11. Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center

8.6 km from Thunder Hole

Morrison

฿4,862

฿5,299 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A sign for Acadia Inn with a clear view of the building and a well-maintained garden in front.

A room with a television on a wooden cabinet, a sofa, a table with magazines, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A patio area with Adirondack chairs, a stone fire pit, and a brick floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a bridge.

12. Acadia Inn

8.8 km from Thunder Hole

James

฿5,331

฿5,811 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A motel with a sign reading "MAN STREET MOTEL" and a garden with various plants and flowers in front.

A motel with a two-story structure, a front porch, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

A motel with a flagpole displaying an American flag, a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall, and a sign indicating the motel's location on Main Street.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

13. Main Street Motel

Downtown Bar Harbor, 7.2 km from Thunder Hole

Russell

฿5,100

฿5,559 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A breakfast bar with various food items, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

An aerial view of a parking lot adjacent to a building with a playground area.

An aerial view of a large building complex surrounded by dense forest, featuring multiple parking areas and a swimming pool.

A Best Western sign with a flag and an AAA Approved Lodging sign.

14. Best Western Acadia Park Inn

13.9 km from Thunder Hole

Steve

฿4,497

฿4,901 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A well-maintained lawn with red Adirondack chairs, a stone wall with an American flag, and a sign for the Anchorage Motel.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A motel with a parking lot, several red chairs, and a large tree providing shade.

A chair with a woven seat and wooden armrests, positioned next to a small table with a lamp and a clock.

15. Anchorage Motel

7.5 km from Thunder Hole

Corrine

฿3,114

฿3,395 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A large, two-story house with a steeply pitched roof, multiple windows, and a stone foundation.

A group of people sitting around a fire pit in an outdoor setting with a building in the background.

A building with a sign indicating a lobby and registration area to the left.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen in the background.

16. Ivy Manor Inn Village Center

Downtown Bar Harbor, 7.5 km from Thunder Hole

Ankita

฿4,496

฿5,036 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with a view of the sea, a parking lot, and a small table and chair.

A modern hotel corridor with a wooden floor, glass doors, and a reception desk.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped driveway.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled floor, and orange chairs along the poolside.

17. Hampton by Hilton Bar Harbor

8.2 km from Thunder Hole

Joe

฿9,840

฿10,726 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by plants and a wooden deck.

A living room with a white sofa, coffee table, and fireplace. There are bookshelves and a TV mounted on the wall.

A bay window with multiple panes, a white radiator below, and a cushioned bench with pillows.

A room with a large bay window featuring multiple panes, a radiator below, and a window seat with cushions and a magazine.

18. Hearthside Inn

7.7 km from Thunder Hole

Steve

฿3,591

฿3,914 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A historic building with a sign reading "Primrose Inn 1878" surrounded by lush gardens and purple flowers.

A bedroom with a bed, dresser, television, and a fireplace.

A house with a porch, a garden with various flowers, and a red gate.

A room with a large window, a chair, a round table, and a patterned ottoman.

19. The Primrose

7.5 km from Thunder Hole

Lokesh

฿5,331

฿5,811 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern room with a wooden floor, a round table, and four blue chairs. There are framed pictures on the wall and a vase with flowers on the windowsill.

A Quality Inn sign, a road with a pedestrian crossing, and a flower garden.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large window offering a view of trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and a kitchenette.

20. Seasider Motel

7.5 km from Thunder Hole

Aspen

฿3,319

฿3,618 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Thunder Hole

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Acadia Oceanside Meadows Inn	9.4 Exceptional 55 reviews	View
Edenbrook Motel	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Atlantic Eyrie Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Bar Harbor Manor	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Cromwell Harbor Motel	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View

Top Thunder Hole Hotel Reviews

Main Street Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Location is perfect to walk to all of Bar Harbor, but still slightly removed from the mayhem of downtown. Very convenient to multiple Acadia entrances. Free parking. Greatly appreciated the office being open / stocked 24/7 with coffee, apple cider, oatmeal, granola bars, yogurt and fruit - very easy to grab and go for your adventures!"

Cromwell Harbor Motel

8/10 Good

"Low key motel within walking distance to shopping and dining. Beautiful area well maintained Staff extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the area."

Kimball Terrace Inn Northeast Harbor

8/10 Good

"Quiet and simple. Restaurant onsite is a plus and has souvenir shop. But I wish there’s more pillows in the room. The pillows were too flat and also wish there’s at least a bottle of waters in the room like other hotels offers."

Bar Harbor Manor

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was exceptionally clean and perfect for what we needed! The best thing was the location and how convenient it was to downtown. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be returning! Many thanks to Christopher, who was incredibly helpful and made us feel very welcome."

Acadia Hotel - Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect."

Hampton by Hilton Bar Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"The shuttle from the hotel to Village Green was an added benefit. Breakfast was good. Staff was kind and helpful."

Ivy Manor Inn Village Center

10/10 Excellent

"Great place!"

Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel

8/10 Good

"Disappointed there was no microwave in the room along with the mini fridge. Shower did not drain, so I'm standing in water while showering. It was difficult to moderate temperature on the room. Location is excellent. Room was quiet and beds were comfortable. Overall - satisfied."

The Pathmaker Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful but very speedy."

Other attractions near Thunder Hole

A coastal area with a sandy beach, a small cove, and a forested mountain range in the background.

Sand Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sand Beach during your trip to Bar Harbor? Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.

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A mountainous landscape at sunset with photographers capturing the scene.

Cadillac Mountain

9.6/10 (2,920 reviews)

Drive or hike to the top of Mount Desert Island’s tallest mountain at daybreak and you will be the first person to view sunrise in the United States.

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Gorham Mountain Trail

Enjoy a trip to Gorham Mountain Trail and popular activities such as hiking in Bar Harbor. Wander the waterfront and scenic parks in the area.

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Great Head Trail

Enjoy a trip to Great Head Trail and popular activities such as hiking in Bar Harbor. Wander the waterfront and scenic parks in the area.

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Beehive Trail

9.4/10 (152 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Beehive Trail and popular activities such as hiking in Bar Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

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Ocean Path Trailhead

9.6/10 (223 reviews)

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

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Hunters Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Hunters Beach during your trip to Seal Harbor? Wander the waterfront and beaches while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Thunder Hole?

Thunder Hole is located in an area of Bar Harbor known for its beautiful island views, bar scene and hiking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 25 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Thunder Hole?

Seasider Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Thunder Hole. Other good options within a few miles include Anchorage Motel and Main Street Motel.

How many hotels are there near Thunder Hole?

Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Thunder Hole.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Thunder Hole, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Thunder Hole.

What can I see and do near Thunder Hole?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Bar Harbor Historical Society and Islesford Historical Museum. Criterion Theater, West Street Historic District and Egg Rock Lighthouse are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. Spend some time wandering around Acadia National Park, Wild Gardens of Acadia and Village Green.

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Our top choices for Thunder Hole hotels

1. Acadia Oceanside Meadows Inn

2. Edenbrook Motel

3. Atlantic Eyrie Lodge

4. Bar Harbor Manor

5. Cromwell Harbor Motel

6. Highbrook Motel

7. The Pathmaker Hotel

8. Sand Bar Cottage Inn

9. The Inn on Mount Desert

10. Island Place

11. Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center

12. Acadia Inn

13. Main Street Motel

14. Best Western Acadia Park Inn

15. Anchorage Motel

16. Ivy Manor Inn Village Center

17. Hampton by Hilton Bar Harbor

18. Hearthside Inn

19. The Primrose

20. Seasider Motel

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Top Thunder Hole Hotel Reviews

Main Street Motel

Cromwell Harbor Motel

Kimball Terrace Inn Northeast Harbor

Bar Harbor Manor

Acadia Hotel - Downtown

Hampton by Hilton Bar Harbor

Ivy Manor Inn Village Center

Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel

The Pathmaker Hotel

Other attractions near Thunder Hole

Sand Beach

Cadillac Mountain

Gorham Mountain Trail

Great Head Trail

Beehive Trail

Ocean Path Trailhead

Hunters Beach

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