Southwest Harbor Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal scene with a lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and a large white house with a flag.
A harbor with multiple boats docked, surrounded by a coastal town with houses and greenery.
A coastal sunset with a lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and calm sea.
A beach with footprints leading to the water, surrounded by fog and trees.
A rocky shoreline with clear blue water, seaweed-covered rocks, and a distant cliff.

Where to stay in Southwest Harbor

Find the best Southwest Harbor areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Lobster Village in Autumn, Southwest Harbor, Stonington, Maine

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.

A wooden pier extending into calm water with sailboats anchored in the distance and hills in the background.

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.

The Claremont Hotel

The Claremont Hotel

3.5 out of 5
22 Claremont Rd Southwest Harbor ME
Stay at this hotel in Southwest Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum ...
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The Claremont Hotel
Seasider Motel

Seasider Motel

2.5 out of 5
40 Kebo Street Bar Harbor ME
The price is ฿8,892 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿8,892
฿9,692 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,073 reviews)
"The rooms were very clean, the available breakfast snacks were great and the staff was very pleasant. Great place to stay."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Seasider Motel
Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG

3 out of 5
123 Eden St Bar Harbor ME
The price is ฿8,750 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿8,750
฿10,440 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG
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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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (321 reviews)
"Staff was helpful and wonderful. Very nice and clean laundry room. Parking was free."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Stone Park
Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages

Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages

3 out of 5
318 Maine 3 Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this cottage in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Bar ...
Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages
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 Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Bar Harbor Whale ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (373 reviews)
"Modern interior nice setting and location"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
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Stay near popular Southwest Harbor attractions

Beech Cliff Loop

10.0/10 (10 reviews)
Enjoy a trip to Beech Cliff Loop and popular activities such as hiking in Southwest Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
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Things to do

Historic Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour Guide

Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

฿496
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

฿314
per traveller
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC
Acadia National Park Ranger-led Bicycle Tour

Acadia National Park Ranger-led Bicycle Tour

฿2,482
per adult
Acadia National Park Ranger-led Bicycle Tour
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

฿529
per traveller
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Bar Harbor Premium Driving Tour With Acadia National Park & Lobster Roll

Bar Harbor Premium Driving Tour With Acadia National Park & Lobster Roll

฿4,467
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bar Harbor Premium Driving Tour With Acadia National Park & Lobster Roll
Bar Harbor: Small Group Food Tour with Lobster Rolls

Bar Harbor: Small Group Food Tour with Lobster Rolls

฿3,938
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bar Harbor: Small Group Food Tour with Lobster Rolls
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