Settle in at the Bar Harbor Motel: Your secret answer to affordable lodging near Acadia National Park

Enjoy the best of Bar Harbor with your family at the Bar Harbor Motel. From direct trail access to Acadia National Park, to fun on-site activities for the whole family, the Bar Harbor Motel offers it all at some of the best lodging prices in Mount Desert Island.

Explore downtown Bar Harbor & Acadia from your new home base

Nestled close to Acadia National Park, the Bar Harbor Motel is not only easy to find, but it is also a convenient place to stay during your Bar Harbor vacation. We are located just 1 mile from the center of town and a short 1½ miles from the Acadia National Park main entrance. Whether you plan to spend your days visiting Bar Harbor’s shops, restaurants and attractions, at the park hiking and biking, or lounging at our pool, the Bar Harbor Motel is the perfect basecamp.

Photo of the Acadia National Park Trail access from the Bar Harbor Motel, Bar Harbor, Maine

From the back of our property, guests can walk or ride trail bikes directly into Acadia National Park.

Enjoy easy access lodging near Acadia National Park

No need to overthink your vacation when lodging at our motel in Bar Harbor, Maine. The Mount Desert Island Explorer Shuttle stops right in front of the Bar Harbor Motel and offers easy transportation to all the most popular attractions inside and outside the park. Or if you and your family are eager to soak up as much outdoor time as possible, our wide, multi-use sidewalk leads straight to downtown in just a 20 minute walk. Head to the back of the Bar Harbor Motel to access a 1 mile trail that lands you on Acadia National Park’s iconic carriage roads. Whichever way you turn from the Bar Harbor Motel, you’re ensured some of the best access of any places to stay in Bar Harbor.

Relax, You’re at the Bar Harbor Motel!

A busy vacation can sometimes be exhausting… Take a load off and enjoy the built in amenities of our motel in Bar Harbor, Maine. Enjoy your morning coffee in the chairs outside your room, take a dip in the pool, send your kids to play wiffle ball or try the slack line and just enjoy some simple time off.

Your vacation video could be an award winner!

Guests are invited to enter the Bar Harbor Motel Video contest.