Southwest Harbor Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ram Island Lighthouse and sheltered cove
Lobster Boats Anchored in a  Maine Harbor
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, Acadia NP, Maine, USA at sunset
USA, Maine, Mt. Desert Island. Seal Harbor, seaside children's swing set during autumn.
Southwest Harbor

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
Morning in Manset, near Southwest Harbor, Maine

Manset

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Manset and surrounding area, you can visit Wendell Gilley Museum and Somes Sound.

Manset
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 ...
The Claremont Hotel
Bar Harbor Manor

Bar Harbor Manor

3.5 out of 5
47 Holland Ave Bar Harbor ME
The price is ฿6,435 per night from 26 May to 27 May
฿6,435
฿7,014 total
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Bar Harbor Manor
Seasider Motel

Seasider Motel

2.5 out of 5
40 Kebo Street Bar Harbor ME
The price is ฿4,672 per night from 26 May to 27 May
฿4,672
฿5,093 total
26 May - 27 May
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! (897 reviews)
"Friendly staff and good location"

Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Seasider Motel
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.
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! (201 reviews)
"Clean room, kind and helpful staff. Easy access to Acadia NP."

Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Stone Park
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! (329 reviews)
"We had to use a door lock code to enter the room. We were given the code by calling the number on a sign. We loved the outdoor fire pit and grills. The motel was very simple but had everything we needed. There was a back area where we could walk the dogs. The room was clean and the area quiet."

Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
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
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.

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