BAR HARBOR INN AND SPA, Bar Harbor
Hotel Overview and Details
Bar Harbor Inn And Spa - Historic oceanfront inn near Acadia National Park
Located on 8 landscaped acres overlooking Frenchman Bay, this iconic New England hotel is a 5-minute walk to downtown Bar Harbor shops and attractions. Built in the 1800s as the Mount Desert Reading Room, the property features a heated outdoor infinity pool and hot tubs (seasonal, open mid-May to mid-October), a fitness center, and a full-service spa offering therapeutic ocean-element treatments. Three guest buildings include the Main Inn, Oceanfront Lodge, and Newport Building. The property has four EV charging stations and offers both self-parking and valet parking. Bar Harbor Inn houses multiple dining options including the Reading Room Restaurant (fine dining) and Terrace Grille (casual outdoor dining). The Spa at Bar Harbor Inn provides massage services and treatments using Repêchage and OSEA products. Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport is 25 km away.
Additional perks of the hotel
Continental breakfast included with stay
Daily live piano entertainment in the lounge
Access to adjacent Shore Path for coastal walks
Yoga sessions available with certified instructors
Organized activities including campfires and lawn games
Gift shop on premises
Room service during dining hours
ADA accessible facilities including powered pool lift
WiFi throughout the property
Room Options
Accommodations spread across three buildings with options including bay view suites, oceanfront rooms, and garden view rooms. Main Inn features 50 renovated luxury rooms and suites. Oceanfront Lodge offers rooms with private balconies and panoramic views of Frenchman Bay. Newport Building provides rooms with balconies or patios overlooking landscaped grounds. Room categories include Classic, Bay View, Garden View, and Luxury Suites. ADA accessible rooms available with compliant bathroom facilities.
Other conveniences
Air conditioning and heating
Flat-screen cable TV
In-room safe
Bathrobes and hair dryers
Coffee maker and mini-refrigerator
Iron and ironing board
Morning newspaper delivery
Private entrances in select rooms
Balconies or patios in select rooms
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Vending machines
- Fireplace
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Yoga class
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Playpen
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock