Our stay at this 2010 built Ellsworth/Bar Harbor Hampton was for just one night Thursday June 24…read morefor three people. Despite it being a weekday the bill was $343.35 as the tourist season had started. We had a rented a vehicle and the Bar Harbor Hampton was priced even higher than this one. We choose Hamptons because of the Hilton ownership oversight, although individually they are privately managed so quality will vary. We came from Minnesota an had just spent three nights at the Portland Downtown-Waterfront Hampton and were in Bar Harbor for a cruise and to check out Arcadia National Park. As it turns out we should have spent the three nights here and just one at the sketchy Portland Hampton. My girlfriend's daughter insists on separate beds for all of us. One great thing about Hamptons is that a rollaway bed added to a double queen room is not an issue, although the quality of the bed itself varies greatly by location. Here our requested rollaway was waiting for us with linens and pillows, and it was a decent one unlike the broken one we got in Portland that also didn't have a pillow or top sheet. My girlfriend actually commented on how nice the room was, a rare nod of approval as we are both a bit cynical. The thermostat had its own remote, the Hilton app actually worked on the TV if I remember right, there was an ice bucket and even a couple mini recycling bins. The view was just the local shopping mall, but that's not what we got the room for. One slight disappointment was being refused the token Hilton Silver Level membership benefit of free bottles of water on arrival. Maybe this isn't a 'select' Hampton. The workout room here was large and modern, unlike many Hampton workout rooms. The pool was also well kept. The normally no frills Hampton breakfast was way above par at this property. There was an abundance of choices and healthy options in bakery, hot and cold items, fresh fruit, toppings, and beverages. This included dairy free and gluten free options like Silk almond milk and Udi's gluten free muffins. See the image postings. This was an especially welcome sight after the sparse Portland Hampton breakfast bar of the previous three days. A surprising discovery I got on checking out the lobby after unpacking was the 'Iced Coffee Bar'. The receptionist told us they were the only Hampton to have one. It had a nice sign, coffee container, a dozen Monin syrups, creamer, ice bucket, cups, stir sticks, and napkins. See the image posting. My girlfriend and daughter planned to try it before we left early the next morning as I had understood from the receptionist it was available 24 hours. Unfortunately, it was taken down during breakfast. I'm not sure the girls even saw it. Other then missing out on the Iced Coffee Bar and not getting the token Hampton Silver Membership bottled water perk, this may have been our best Hampton stay of the dozen or so different Hampton properties we have tried. It should be the textbook model in management for other Hamptons to follow.

5/27/25-6/1/25 We…read morechose Hampton Inn Ellsworth/Bar Harbor as it was midway between Bar Harbor and Bangor. This hotel looks like it was either newly built or was just refreshed. Our king room 301 was clean and spacious. Mera, Sarah, Sasha, Jay, Stewart and Valerie welcomed us and made us feel at home. Excellent service and hospitality 5 stars. Breakfast included, regular hotel style hot buffet. Definitely recommend when in the area.

I'd love to give this place 5 stars because their customer service was 5 stars BUT the actual hotel…read moremay not even be as high as 3. The hotel says it's new, it's advertised as new all over the outside of the hotel, It's not. There were signs of age everywhere. Dated wallpapered, dim and low ceiling hallways. Old wallpaper in the rooms trying to cover up damaged walls. Air Freshener in the fan/air conditioner. Stains on the ottoman and weird stains/stuff on the desk chair. You can tell that they tried to clean it but it's very clearly still dirty We found a dead cockroach on the floor (at least it was dead). On a positive note, our breakfast hostess was amazing! She was so nice and got everything and anything the kids wanted and even made jokes and was funny. She was awesome. This is the kind of stuff I want to know when I'm looking to stay somewhere.

The beds are comfortable. The staff is friendly and provided me with good suggestions to get…read moredinner. I gave this place 3 stars for one reason: a demon possessed fire detector. This fire detector went off because I took a hot shower. Maintenance came and took the batteries out. Then at 5 am, the detector woke me out of a sound sleep with a very high pitched chirp and a "low battery" announcement after.

Upon check-in for a 4 day stay we complained about the 1/4 gap under the door. We were told rooms…read morewere booked so they couldn't give us another room but Maintenance would add Weather stripping in the morning. They did give us a bag with a couple waters and a bag of chips because we are platinum members on the BW rewards program. Day 1 door was still not repaired. Day 2 maintenance was called while I waited and door was finally repaired. Asked about room cleaning and they said someone would stop in on the third day. Day 3 we were told the desk clerk on day 2 forgot to put us on the list so they were not able to clean our room. During our stay I had to go get toilet paper and paper/plastic cups from them. No cleaning person showed up to restock those items or to empty trash. One positive note was the coffee machine in the breakfast area was finally working this morning.

Well, for motels it's clean and safe, but it's not worth $385 a night, even in high season. Free…read morebreakfast is terrible and there are 2 washers and 2 dryers for a motel with approximately 100 rooms. The washers and dryers take quarters, not wireless payment. Who carries bills and quarters? Pool area is basic. Not enough coffee pouches in the room. Walls are thin, too. Bed is too soft. Only reason to stay here? It's not as expensive as hotels closer to Bar Harbor. Save your coins, book well in advance of high season, and stay at a nicer place.

Location was perfect, 10/10. Close enough to Bar Harbor & Acadia without the traffic snarls, plus…read moreplenty of Lobster Pounds along the way in both nearby Trenton & the Park itself. There is a paved trail behind the property for walkers and joggers alike. The only issue you'll encounter is trying to make that left turn to head South into Acadia, because with the two way traffic it's almost impossible without heading into the bank parking lot across the street, and THEN turning right to head South. Quiet factor: 9.5/10 - Ok, so you might hear an occasional door closing too hard here or there but the rooms themselves are well insulated. Plus, pay no mind to the railroad tracks outside the window behind the property. There is a local tourist railroad that is nearby but does not traverse through here. I believe they were once part of the Maine Central Railroad that was part of a bustling lumber industry in the late 1800's and were also famously used to occasionally transport President FDR to a private residence in Bangor in the 1930s, but (this) is a spur of that line that isn't otherwise used. That said, there are plenty of No Trespassing signs on it. Staff: 10/10. Kudos to the breakfast team who kept the Inn's guests well fed. Offerings were delicious, and varied each day, and they are to be commended. The dining room seats about twenty guests comfortably, so time your AM meal accordingly. The biscuits and gravy were particularly good. Free Otis Spunkmeyer cookies at check in, too. Plus there is complimentary lemon water, ice cream, and soup from 5p-8p daily. Value: 9.5/10. The free breakfast is a plus to any traveler's budget and was a big factor in me booking here. Closer properties to MDI and in Bar Harbor proper are at least 50% more per night and will offer you larger crowds, and no complimentary anything. Believe me...I already looked. If you have kids, the breakfast is a huge savings. Plus the property is pet friendly. Shower pressure is average. While there is a grab bar, there are no anti slip coatings or mats in any of the tubs, so be careful getting in and out. Plus the vanity sink sits VERY low for some reason, so expect to be hunched over when doing your morning hygiene routine. In room safes and ironing boards are a nice convenience that worked just fine, too. The place has just enough parking, is close to a SuperCenter Walmart in case you forgot to pack anything, and there are nearby grocery stores (Shaws; Hannaford's) too. . Housekeeping is done every 3rd day unless requested otherwise. Bottom line: It's noticeably a little more $ per night than most other Comfort Inn's you may have stayed at, but you get what you pay for, esp. in such a picturesque & renown part of Maine. Would recommend and will return in the future. Cheers!

We had a great stay for 3 nights. We traveled to Acadia to hike, Schoodic point, and Bangor. The…read morebeds are so comfortable and soft! And the soups from 3-8pm were really good. The soups were chicken noodle, white chicken chili, chicken dumplings and broccoli cheddar. The breakfast started at 6am and was really good too.

Nice, clean room with Roku TV, refrigerator, microwave, own bathroom, covered smoking area out…read moreback, parking, handicap accessible. Friendly staff & people. Would stay there any time! Marie & Shane run things & are very helpful. Stayed there a month & thoroughly enjoyed meeting & socializing with others staying there.

The place is clean it is friendly staff nobody bothers anybody here the room is big you get a TV a…read morebed a refrigerator night tables and a rack For your stuff

This motel is inexpensive and the rooms are ok but guy at the front desk was rude to me. When he…read moreran my company card it asked for a pin. I never set one up, so I asked if he could run it as credit and he got a little snippy with me. He held onto my card and told me i need to provide another form of payment. I asked for the card back so I could call the company and he just looked at me until I demanded it back. I finally got it sorted out, got my pin and paid but the whole transaction left a bad taste in my mouth. The room was ok. The bed wasn't super comfortable but it was fine for the night. If you're looking for a cheap place to crash during the summer, it's good for that. I heard, from a few patrons, the Thai restaurant attached to the motel is pretty good. That may be worth checking out.

My wife and I stayed at the Colonial Inn in Ellsworth while visiting Acadia National Park. The…read moreprice was decent, the pool was great, and the staff was super excellent. Friendly, polite, helpful, and all native English speakers. The hotel is old and not fancy, but they keep it nice and clean so I did not mind one bit. My only complaint was that the bed was a little lumpy.

This was a simple hotel with the basic amenities. Good bed to sleep on, fridge, decent HD TV, air…read moreconditioning, breakfast cereals, doughnuts, juice and coffee. The ladies at the front desk were friendly and it was a nice nights stay.

Not a 5 star resort by any-means, but it is perfect for a quick night when traveling up the coast…read more Clean, and the staff was very friendly!

The attention to detail here was amazing. From the library of books to borrow, the assortment of…read moreboard games, the grill for use, the cute little chairs in front of each room for enjoying the weather + so much more. Michael, one of the owners was ready to give us suggestions for food, hikes + even places to catch great sunrise pictures. Also, make sure you check out their photography for sale in the lobby, it makes an awesome gift or memoir from your trip! Isleview is a quaint, clean little place - nothing super fancy, but has great Maine charm. It was perfect for a trip to visit Acadia + Bar Harbor. Our room had a strip of USB plug ins on each side of the bed for being able to charge all our devices. The bathroom was clean + the shower was hot. The bed/pillows were comfy with crisp fresh white sheets + a cozy soft blanket when it got cool. There was delicious bar harbor tea/coffee/fresh fruit/breakfast bars/hot chocolate in the lobby + a water cooler to fill up your water bottles each day. We will absolutely be back to visit + thoroughly enjoyed our visit. We are talking about getting a group of us to each rent out our own little cottage here next time. Isleview will be our home base every time we visit! Thanks for an awesome stay!

We just got back from our Maine trip a couple of days ago and we had a wonderful time at Isleview…read moreMotel and Cottages. Michael was extremely helpful and offered a lot of advice about Acadia and the surrounding area. He gave us a list of local food options, guidance on how to get a pass for the park online (even printing it for us), and told us where we could find a detailed map with all the carriage roads and trails. He was also very attentive and eager to help out in anyway possible. The cottage was cozy and clean. The AC worked well, the ceiling fan was quiet and helped me sleep, the bathroom maintained a hot water temperature for two showers in a row and we never noticed any issues with it running out. Though we kept the "do not disturb" sign hung and never used the cleaning services we saw the staff with their cart with all the supplies each morning and it was clear they maintained tidiness. Beyond just the room Michael and Sabrina had added a lot of really thoughtful touches. There were two gas grills each with their own metal picnic tables, citronella candles, and grilling utensils. We took advantage of them and grilled some hot dogs one of the nights. There was cornhole, a doggy clean up station, and even a very nice fire pit set back in the woods. We never lit a fire, but we did stare gaze back there and saw shooting stars and an extremely clear sky. I saw some reviews mention that the cottages aren't that close to any of the bigger towns. This is true, but I saw that as a benefit. Bar Harbor is mad house during the day and Ellsworth is further from the park. And neither of them can offer the same level of solitude as this little spot in Trenton, ME right outside of Mount Desert Island. It's very easy to get into the park or anywhere you like on the island. The loop bus even stops nearby. I don't have a single complaint about Isleview. It was a great place to stay and much more affordable than similar places just a short drive away.

We were only in town for one night and had a great stay here. Close to town but just far enough to…read morebe a quiet peaceful place to stay even at the height of summer. The best part is the beach where we enjoyed our morning coffee. Great, friendly people who run the place too! We hope to be back for a longer stay next time.

I stayed at Emery's Cottages with my boyfriend while visiting Acadia National Park. Emery's is…read morelocated about 5 minutes from the park and 10 minutes from bar harbor. The location was perfect allowing us to see so much without driving far. The view from our cottage was beautiful. The sunrises and sunsets were spectacular each day. We stayed in a cottage without a kitchenette but used a kitchen on the property that was open to guests. We also used grills on the property a few nights. The room itself is incredibly clean and comfortable. It offers everything you'll need for the perfect getaway. The owners are extremely kind and will give great advice on local restaurants and sites to visit.

We stayed at the hotel for a week and the customer service is really amazing! Everyone was…read moreextremely professional and friendly and went out of their way to make the stay great! 5/5 there! On the other side of things, the hotel rooms are extremely small and the bathroom has no ventilation outside of the window and even with opening that, expect that your room will get extremely damp. The floors are not kept well at least in the room we stayed in either. They were a little damaged in spots and I'm sure that some of that is from the moisture. There also were not a lot of places to plug in devices either. Also, staying for over a week we never once saw anyone sweeping the floors in rooms that people had left and/or we never heard a vacuum. The towels and bed sheets were clean. This brings up another note, when we did laundry there were dead cockroaches in the floor from where the hotel had not swept them up. I think we counted at least 6. It would have also been nice to have been able to use the swimming pool but it was also not open as advertised. It didn't open our entire trip and it was advertised to be open a few days after we arrived. Also some of the breakfast items were not available on the menu either and they ran out of most of the items as we progressed throughout the week. Would recommend only if you are planning to stay maybe 1 night.

We planned a trip to Acadia National Park and I found Belle Isle Motel online and I liked the…read morelocation. It is so close to the NP and downtown Bar Harbor. When we arrived check in was a breeze and the staff was very friendly. The room was very clean. The property itself was so cute and well kept. The pool looked nice although we did not have time to use it. We did use the fire pit in the back and it was awesome! Also, there's a restaurant next door called Sweet Pea's Cafe. I recommend for dinner!!!