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Anchorage Motel

2.5 star property
Travelers start their day with fresh coffee in the lobby before heading out to Bar Harbor's whale watching tours and scenic biking trails near Acadia National Park

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The Anchorage Motel sits near Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor Whale Watching, offering free in-room WiFi and self parking. Guests can grab coffee or tea in the lobby before hitting nearby cycling trails. The 24-hour front desk staff provides assistance whenever needed.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(164 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located near the beach, Anchorage Motel is in a walkable area with great shopping. Bar Harbor Whale Watching is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and boat tours offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Guests love the motel's central location. Visit our Bar Harbor travel guide
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Map
51 Mount Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609

What's nearby

  • Village Green which includes autumn leaves and a park
    Village Green
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bar Harbor, Maine USA
    Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bar Harbor Historical Society
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Street Historic District
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shore Path
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Thirsty Whale
    6 min walk
  • Choco-Latte
    6 min walk
  • Jordan's Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • Finback Alehouse
    7 min walk
  • The Barnacle
    6 min walk

About this property

Anchorage Motel

Motel near Bar Harbor Whale Watching
Anchorage Motel provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in reception
  • Secured bike storage and bike tour information
  • Guest reviews say great things about the overall value, convenient parking and central location
Room features
All 50 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Anchorage Motel Bar Harbor
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Frequently asked questions

Is Anchorage Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Anchorage Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Anchorage Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Anchorage Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Anchorage Motel located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of St. Saviour's Church and Bar Harbor Whale Watching. Acadia National Park is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Anchorage Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 606 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jae

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly staff. Clean room, close to walking to shops
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay prefect walking distance to town and close to Acadia national park
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice basic accommodations in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and clean rooms walking distance from downtown
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean the staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fantastic and the staff were helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel. Is nicely located easy to walk to the shopping and restaurants. This staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good location with hot drinks available from reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ingrid Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, friendly staff, plenty of parking, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Anchorage Motel. It was very clean, comfortable and conveniently located. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Room was super clean & comfy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Floris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay and great service. They need to fix the heated pool and the hot tub however but superb view location great value for the money. Spinning restaurant at the top is fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, easy walking to town. Clean and nicely decorated. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhenmei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic room but clean with very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the shower was hot!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean basic rooms. Great location, helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and beds were comfortable. It was the perfect place to stay to walk to Bar Harbor. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 min walk to downtown Bar Harbor. Conveniently located. Hotel staff very personable!"Excellent coffee!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic place, clean, friendly staff, location is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raghuraman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a very pleasant stay here! The staff was super friendly and made us feel welcome throughout. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with only a 5 minute walk to shopping and restaurants. Plenty of parking available. It is an older building but clean and comfortable. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, everyone was friendly- we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Susie welcomed us with open arms, was super helpful with dining recommendations, and shopping. Quaint motel within walking distance to Main Street. Bed was comfy & we felt safe there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the BEST coffee!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025