Good: location right downtown Bar Harbor. Easy walk to shops and restaurants. Great views of harbor. Fireplace in lobby was toasty to sit in front of and people watch on cold days. Checkin staff was extremely helpful and thorough. Bathroom/shower was nice. Not so good: Two bedroom rooms on second floor require you to take elevator, then walk up 10 steps to your room, dragging your suitcases. If you have heavy suitcases, it could be problematic. Room was cramped. Even tho they have a few reserved reservations for dinner at Reading Room for hotel guests, during 3 night stay we were unable to get a reservation before 8:00. Make dinner reservations before u arrive. Parking lot was very crowded. Overall, nice ambiance but have to say, not sure it's worth the price. read more

Nice hotel in a great location. Staff was helpful and friendly. Breakfast was fine and nice to have it part of the room package- great to have a quick bite before a busy day of enjoying the sites. Hot coffee and tea are available all day and warm cookies in the afternoon are a nice touch. Bathroom needs a bit of updating. Beds and bedding are not up to the quality of fine hotels but overall- I would stay here again read more

Wonderful place. The view was exactly what we were looking for in a Maine getaway. The proprietor was so helpful!

You can't beat the location it is just lovely. It's along a lovely path along the ocean and harbor. Both meals I had were great. One was on terrace which offers sandwiches , salads , cocktails etc. The other was a prix fixe dinner at the hotel restaurant. The food was really delicious and the service was great. The lobby is also lovely with a. Ice fireplace. They offer a free continental breakfast , with muffins, fruit , cereal , and hard boiled eggs. We were unable to book a harbor or ocean view room .They were all booked 2 1/2 months ahead. We stayed in the Newport wing. The rooms were small with no view. To be frank, the room was just ok. Very motel style. It was small dated and the bathroom really needed updating. The shower and bath just looked old and worn. I would stay here again , but only if I could get a room with a view. read more

We booked the Bar Harbor Inn on a whim when our other vacation plans fell through. We stayed in mid April, right before things start winding up in Bar Harbor. We booked the oceanfront room and it was beyond perfect! Having never been to Bar Harbor and didn't know what to expect but the BH Inn is the perfect location. Right on the water and in the middle of everything in downtown. We hiked Acadia one day, which is minutes down the road and walked to the bars and restaurants for dinner and drinks. Not everything was open during our stay but there were a handful of places open and we walked right in to each place we went. Because we stayed off season, breakfast was included in our price, which was nice. The beds were comfy, rooms were spacious and everyone we encountered was extremely nice. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

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It is easy to see that this was once the grande dame of Bar Harbor hotels. First, the good points: the location is absolutely stellar, with rooms that have a view of the water and are within walking distance to all the restaurants and shops that downtown Bar Harbor has to offer. Parking is ample and a free continental-style breakfast is provided. But the main inn, where we stayed, has become a bit tired, with dark carpets and clunky furniture too big for the rooms that make them seem dark and small. Bathrooms don't work as well as modern times dictate, and the wifi is maddeningly, embarrassingly slow. We had much better performance on our phones' mobile networks, so we mostly left our wifi-only tablets untouched during our stay. I would gladly return and pay $50 more per night if the rooms were refreshed, and a real wifi network was installed. Perhaps the other buildings on the property have a more modern finish. read more

I can tell you that this place has been exceptional and after being here, it is very centrally located to everything. They helped me with a proposal to my long time girlfriend and have been very accommodating from the beginning. The staff, the accommodations, and the water views are amazing. Restaurant was very good. Strongly recommended. read more

Amazing food and service!! The combination of the view and food is outstanding. I went here for my husbands and I anniversary and they did not disappoint! read more

My husband and I were guests at the Bar Harbor Inn the last week in June (2018) and were very pleased with the accommodations and customer service. The staff couldn't have been more solicitous and helpful. Our room was ocean front with a great verandah for admiring the view. We had a king bed, large couch and a table and chairs. Each morning a delicious breakfast buffet awaits with everything from Lobster Benedict to crisp bacon, hot cereal, fresh fruit and delectable pastries baked on site. Another plus-the inn furnishes free transportation to and from downtown. There is major road construction in the immediate area, including a detour around the inn, so take advantage of the inn's van and leave the driving to them. When you're ready to return to the inn, just give them a call. If we return to Bar Harbor, we will definitely return to this inn. P.S. Freshly baked cookies at the reception area are wonderful! read more

Exceeded our expectations full circle. The Inn is just simply outstanding. The people, restaurants, room service, pool hot tub and overall cleanliness is excellent. The food at the three restaurants and atmosphere was great. Chief Lou the head guy is wonderful he does a meet and great then cooks you an exclusive meal after a tour that was excellent. We came here for the first time to visit Bar Harbor and highly recommend the Inn. read more

At around $400/night for an oceanfront room, it is a bit pricey. Nothing special, but everything was clean if a bit dated. You'll need to pay for your water bottles (nothing complimentary) and the breakfast is continental although the muffins and other items were good. You can't beat the view of Bar Harbor and the boats and lobster traps bobbing in the surf. Unfortunately, you will also have a great view of massive cruise ships dropping anchor just off the coast with loadspeakers that you will hear bright and clear. So, if you are new to BH then give it a shot, but I'll be checking out less expensive options a bit inland. read more

we stayed here for 6 nights. first time in Maine and we were impressed. friendly staff, clean rooms and character by the boatload. lots of details attended too. we had a harbor view room with a loft. continental breakfast was awesome but didn't really eat much else at the hotel. only complaint would be more storage space needed in room. read more

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Nice place especially for a small coastal town. You can't get a better location. The resort is situated right on the water with a great view and super easy walking distance to all the small shops, restaurants, and pubs. Ever the food on site was good at the buffet while very convenient. However don't pass up taking a stroll downtown to grab a sandwich, pizza, or pub food. The rooms were clean and roomy. If you are used to staying in a Courtyard type level of a place you'll like this as well. The rooms are lacking a work area and the WiFi was slow but free. I get the point however, you should be there to enjoy the weather and the attractions but let's face it, sometimes we're only allowed to do that with some flexibility and getting some work done in the room during some free time. read more

Overall a great experience as other reviewers have described. I write to comment on their weird liquor policies. We were going to enjoy a bottle of champagne while taking in the view from the balcony. We needed glasses and stopped by the bar to get a couple. They wouldn't give us any. They said we had to order them through room service. Mind you, we're talking about the glasses only. So we ordered the glasses and sat around waiting 15 minutes for them to come. Not a big deal, but an unnecessary inconvenience Next, and on a later visit, we sat out a rain squall on the balcony immediately adjacent to the restaurant and bar. A perfect venue to enjoy a glass of wine. We were 20 feet away from the bar, but because we were outside, they wouldn't serve us. Still, a great experience and we'll stay again. read more

This is regarding customer service, the front desk in particular. We had booked a cruise thru the hotel. We were to leave at 1 PM. We called the front desk to make sure they were still going out, as it was foggy. They put me on hold and told me the cruise was on. We get there and they were not going out; we spoke to the woman at the tickets. She said she called the hotel and told them no cruise. She also commented this hotel does this a lot. Went back to the hotel to cancel the cruise. No one seemed to care. Even the "manager" was quite rude. Just some info for those staying here. read more

Went to the outdoor restaurant for lunch. The view was amazing! They were able to accommodate our party of 12, with one in a wheel chair. Ordered lobster bisque and fish taco. Lobster bisque DIDN'T have ANY lobster. The fish taco was good! Others in party had lobster Mac & cheese, lobster fontina grilled cheese, lobster nicoise, and grilled haddock sandwich. No complaints for other items. read more

Stayed 1 night in the non-ocean 1st floor room. For $99 a night in off season, this room was apparently one of the best steals in Bar Harbor. You really are paying for the gorgeous view. However, if you're expecting a true 4 star hotel-style lodging, you'll be disappointed. It sort of had a motel feel to the decor and lay out, but the room was clean and spacey. Compared to the Embassy Suites $99 room, this was two huge steps down! OH...also, slowest wireless connection since the 90's. We sneaked into the main building and checked out some other rooms that were $50+ more expensive, but it was literally EXACTLY the same as our room. So save your money and go with the cheapest one unless an ocean view is crucial to you. Continental breakfast was MEHHHH. Free fruit and coffee though...I shouldn't complain. Make sure you hit up 2 cats for real food afterwards. :P read more

Beautiful restaurant and lovely location. We celebrated or 40th anniversary last night at the Reading Room and we were not disappointed! I had the filet minon and darling had the duck breast. Everything was superb. Do not hesitate to go here! read more

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Stayed during Labor-Day weekend. Pros: Great location, both in terms of proximity to the town and the view. Ocean-view room was indeed phenomenal. Continental breakfast is surprisingly decent. Front-desk staff is very friendly and helpful about the area and Acadia National Park. Good parking as well (note various exit routes to avoid turning onto the main street in traffic). Cons: Way way overpriced for a holiday weekend; would recommend visiting on an off-week. This hotel is old - part of the charm, but dont expect modern-style rooms. Note the crowd is either older (think cruise ship) or young families with small children, and despite the no-smoking rule on ocean-view terraces, ambient smoke from passerby will filter into room when doors are open. TV channels are analog only (despite flat-screens), and the WiFi is more frustrating than useful. read more

My 8 year old son and I stayed at the Bar Harbor Inn in early May 2011 and could not have asked for a better experience. The hotel is in a perfect location - right on the water and within walking distance to everything in town. The front desk staff were vey welcoming and upgraded us to an ocean front room when we mentioned it was our first time visiting Maine. The property itself is very charming and the rooms appear to have been redone recently which was a nice surprise. After seeing pictures of the rooms online I was a little concerned because the furnishings looked dated and a bit run down. Rest assured, this is not the case. They just need to update the website with more recent photos to reflect the changes. We booked a package that included breakfast each morning as well as dinner in the Reading Room one night and a lobster bake. All of our meals were fantastic - not at all like your typical hotel food. Some of our favorites were the lobster pot pie and lobster eggs Benedict for breakfast. The blueberry martini and blueberry pie were also fresh and delicious. The packages are a great deal and I'd highly recommend taking advantage of them if available. All and all, it was a great stay and I would return in a heartbeat. The staff was very friendly and helpful during our entire stay (and beyond). Once we returned home we realized my son left his cell phone in the hotel room. I contacted housekeeping and they not only found it but sent it back via Fed Ex at no charge. I wouldn't stay anywhere else while visiting Bar Harbor. read more

Food price / quality ratio 9. Atmosphere is seaside opulent Victorian with beautiful views. Casual attire. This is classical fine dining at its best. Well thought out offerings on the menu, with some pleasant surprises such as pallet stimulator and cleanser before and between courses. We both had the "Lazy Maine Lobster" (out of the shell) which included several claws and two tails. Service was timely and excellent, and although the food is not cheap, it is not overpriced, and the drinks were reasonably priced. This place is a gem that shouldn't be missed. read more

The spa was amazing!!! Wow. What a beautiful little space. We didn't stay at the hotel, but decided to get our massages here as it seemed the most reputable. My husband and I had a couples massage and it was divine. Our massage therapists were both really great. The environs was super clean and very classy. We had robes, our own private men/women locker rooms and a sauna in each. If we had been staying for longer we certainly would've tried more of their services! read more

This was a great place for lodging, food and spa. The spa takes really good care of you and treats you wonderfully. The food is delicious and healthy read more

We had lunch at this beautiful location. The prices were a bit high but the quality of food and the atmosphere was worth it. Everything we ate was delicious. The setting overlooking the water was breathtaking. The service was outstanding and I have to single out Daniel for helping one of the people in my party who had a mobility issue. He went above and beyond! Thank you Daniel! read more

I stayed at the Bar Harbor Inn this past weekend for two nights. The hotel is in a great location and offer free parking which is convenient. I had a great meal here on Saturday night and the staff were very friendly from I arrived until I left. I have given this two stars as there is a massive difference from the classy restaurant and lobby to the roadside motel rooms you stay in. This place is not cheap and I couldn't believe it when I got to my room. As you can see from you enter the rotten frame work around the door way to the unpainted holes in the wall it is not what you would expect. I was angry enough with the state of the room after driving for over 5 hours but after trying to take a shower with the head mounted 5' high things got worse. Over all you pay top dollar for a nice restaurant in a good location with terrible rooms. read more

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My husband and I stayed at the Inn for a summer getaway. Our room was beautiful with breathtaking views of the water and the islands. The staff was very friendly. The shore path attached to the grounds is a wonderful little walking path. They offer Yoga on the grass in the mornings. They also offer free parking which is wonderful when you can just walk to any local restaurant or bar within Bar Harbor. We had free sno-cones at the pool one day. The lobby has cookies, coffee, water, and tea for the hotel guests every day. The king bed was super comfy! Highly recommend this locale. We will be back! read more

Beautiful spot right on the water in the center of Bar Harbor. Very luxurious. Large room, updated bathroom and a covered balcony. The free continental breakfast was not the greatest but it could be that COVID-19 limited the buffet options they could offer. One negative, for me, was that the outbuildings (one of which our room was in) did not require a room key for entry, the door was unlocked and anyone could access it. read more

Just stayed here last week and I would echo the comments of a lot of other reviewers. We were with a larger group so we reserved one of the two bedroom suites for close to $700 a night. The view and location are fabulous, and the grounds are lovely. I would also agree that the continental breakfast was good and the view from the breakfast room BREATHTAKING. As for our actual room, it was super dated and didn't feel as clean as I'd expect for what we were spending. Also, there were several items broken in our room, old moldy smelling ac units, and SERIOUSLY decaying balconies and furniture therein. The table on our balcony was actually in two pieces when we walked out on it. This hotel could be great, it just needs a major overhaul. I would have expected to pay less than half what I payed for the quality of the room. read more

Had lunch at the Terrace Grille outside patio on recent vacation. The wait was long. The view was amazing. I had the Bar Harbor lobster bake which includes steamed clams and mussels, and lobster. Neither were very hot. And my lobster was pregnant. I was told previously by a fisherman that harvesting them was illegal. I will spare you the details but the presentation was not a pretty sight. The waitress offered me some clam juice to rinse the lobster off. Bottom line: they should not be serving pregnant lobsters, and they have an outside kitchen for the Terrace Grille and I'm assuming things are pre-cooked as as I said neither the lobster nor clams were hot, they were barely warm. Please fix this as you have a beautiful patio to enjoy food. read more

Service was phenomenal! Everything was clean and they certainly go the extra mile. The grounds were kept up nicely and the staff were very attentive. We highly recommend spending the extra money to stay here. The free continental breakfast had more items than we expected. read more

We walked into our dark and old Newport Room and found the fire alarm dangling from the ceiling. We immediately notified the Front Desk who was apologetic, and they upgraded us to an Ocean View Room. What a contrast, the room is significantly nicer and newer. The décor still needs an update, but customer service is very good. Complimentary breakfast is ok. Location is ideal due to proximity to town and Acadia National Park. read more

Most reviews posted here are for the restaurant (The Reading Room), bar or Tavern not the hotel. Yelpers - you need to review these separately!! Truly enjoyed our stay. We booked a 2 bedroom suite in the main part of the Inn. It's pricey but well worth the money. Town is a short walk across the street. If you plan to take a Ferry over to Schoodic or a ride on a sailboat - right there at the Bar Harbor Inn Dock. The beautiful walkway along the bay, right outside. More about the 2 bedroom suite. 2 Bedrooms upstairs. Only one has a door so truly a bedroom with a king size bed and walk in closet. The other bedroom does not have a door and if someone is downstairs, you can hear everything. It truly does have the loft voices carry. This other bedroom has two queen beds. Both upstairs bedrooms have great sliders that lead out to a connecting patio with beautiful and comfortable rocking chairs. Very nice place for cocktails with views all over. Doesn't get better. There are stairs connecting the up and downstairs. Upstairs bath with shower. Downstairs bath with jacuzzi tub. Downstairs has two nice chairs and overlooks the garden/pool area. Sofa with pull out bed. Only negative about the room - the upstairs bath is very small, pedestal type sink with little to no room for your toiletries. Downstairs bath was huge, large counter. It meant really keep our items in the downstairs. It's fine as long as you are very mobile to climb up and down the stairs. The suite was very larger and glad we splurged for it! We did dine one evening in The Reading Room. Service was excellent and very fast. Food was good but not great for the prices. But the live piano player, service and killer views made up for the food. This is something you should do while in Bar Harbor so glad we did it. Gardens and grounds are absolutely amazing! Pool we did not use but did see others using. Continental Breakfast is above average but typical muffins, bagels, yogurts, fruits and cereals. Hard boiled egg really the only protein. It met our needs fine and the staff kept it very well stocked. Overall, great place to stay. Convenient. Hotel staff excellent and very service oriented. They hire and train great people. This hotel has an excellent reputation and has been around for years. You can tell why! Maintain high standards for the staff and the property! read more

Stayed here off season. Beautiful surroundings and view, continental breakfast was ok, decor standard. Beds we're comfy. The view alone makes this place worth staying here as long as you're an outdoorsy type person. The off season price was reasonable but the taxes were high. All in all, I'd totally come back here and stay here again next time I'm in Bar Harbor. read more

Wow what a place to have a drink with a view. We didn't wait for a table and sat in some rounded chair seating towards the back of the restaurant. This place was great and had a really great drinks menu that really fit the Bar Habor setting. My friends ordered bloody Mary's and they came with huge shrimp! I had the mojitio and it was very refreshing for that hot day! read more

Absolutely beautiful views and the staff were great! The rooms and hotel are very clean and very comfortable. If you go make sure to get the ocean view room - it's worth the price! Easy access from the hotel to town and beautiful Acadian National Park. read more

Given the location and price, I figured that the restaurant was a tourist trap, but hoped that the food would be at least decent. Well, it wasn't. Bar Harbour Inn was a nice place to enjoy the sunset on a windy, chilly July evening. However, the food was less than average--the chowder was too heavy on the cream, steak didn't taste fresh, lowsy wine selection and blueberry pie was mushy and tasted like something out of a can. If you want lobster, go to one of the lobster shacks. If you want something a little more highbrow, ask the locals or try Havana. read more

Loved everything about this hotel. The lobby is updated unlike the photos we had seen on the website as was our room. We stayed in the main hotel and were in love with the view from our patio. Front desk staff and doormen were very friendly and helpful. A major perk was the complimentary continental breakfast, while not a hot breakfast and just grab and go, it's something a lot of hotels are beginning not to offer. I would say the only downside (and this comes with being an older hotel) was the noise we heard from all sides of our room, upstairs, in the hall due to the thin walls and creaky floors. We would recommend this hotel to someone looking to stay downtown and within Bar Harbor. read more

This review is for the brunch buffet that they have the first Sunday of the month. I've been around half a dozen times, and have enjoyed each visit. The window seats overlooking the harbor are spectacular, but to obtain one you have to call at least 2 weeks ahead (or more?) to reserve one of those tables, especially during peak season. The menu doesn't change too drastically, with the exception of their stews and dessert menus.When you go, you can expect an omelet, meat, and waffle station, a smoked seafood and salad table, a fruit display, breakfast meats, pancakes, etc. Our favorite are the dessert tables. There's just so many things to choose from, who can resist sampling everything: petit fours, chocolate mousse, mini elephant ears and custards, creme brulee, key lime pie, lemon bars, cookies... After brunch we like walking along the coastal footpath, which is behind the hotel, and then go to Bar island, which is accessible during low tide. read more

The Library was a very nice venue. The service was also very good; however, the quality of the food and the price were way out of line. We ordered the chargrilled lobster because it came out of the shells. What we got was rubbery boiled lobster that was never even close to a grill. Overall very, very disappointing. Especially for the price. read more

The service was disorganized and chaotic. We had to beg to get anything served (bread, beer, etc). The food was a major disappointment. Food is extremely over priced, flavors are average, lobster is chewy. It was just a mess. For that price you would think they will have trained and well-groomed staff. read more