Bluenose Inn - Bar Harbor Hotel

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.2

Property highlights

About this property

This Mount Desert Island property, offering panoramic views of Frenchman Bay, is within a 10-minute drive of Acadia National Park. It features a spa, heated indoor and outdoor pools and free Wi-Fi. Mizzentop’s Great Room serves cocktails and has live piano music. Bluenose Inn - Bar Harbor Hotel also offers the Looking Glass restaurant. All guest rooms provide a flat-screen cable TV, along with a mini-fridge and Keurig coffee maker. A DVD player is available upon request. All rooms in the Mizzentop building feature a fireplace and a private balcony overlooking Frenchman Bay. Guests at Bluenose Inn - Bar Harbor Hotel can work out in the gym and relax in the hot tub or in the steam room. Unique Maine-made souvenirs are available in the 24-hour gift shop. The property is within walking distance from the George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Downtown Bar Harbor and the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company are just 1.6 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools (Temporarily closed)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Cot available on request

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Charles
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a room overlooking the bay. Truely a breath taking view.”
Siok
Singapore Singapore
“The view is stunning, the rooms are very well designed, and it is within walking distance to the city center - a very pleasant tree-lined walk. They have good size indoor and outdoor pool.”
Glenn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really big room, lovely fireplace which helped given the weather. Front desk staff really helpful, pool very good, parking easy. 10 minutes from downtown, 10 minutes from Arcadia NP - perfect!”
Jeanne
United States United States
“We loved the fireplace! It was so cozy after coming in from the cold. And the piano player, Bill Trowell was excellent.”
David
United States United States
“The room was clean, comfortable and well maintained by the sraff.”
Richard
United States United States
“The view from our room was off the charts spectacular. Wonderful view of the harbor and bar island. We stayed 4 nights at the hotel and worked during the day. Lots of places for us to sit and work. Great location, easy to get back and forth to...”
Avion
United States United States
“We loved the location, the beautiful views of the Bay, and the wonderful service we received from the room service crew.”
Christin
United States United States
“Loved everything. Great view, comfy bed, and great location.”
Kathryn
United States United States
“Large room, balcony, beautiful view, great location”
Gail
United States United States
“The view was wonderful and we enjoyed sitting out on the deck in the mornings. The room was spacious and the fireplace was a plus on chilly evenings. The decor was a little out-dated, but we didn't mind.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Looking Glass
  • Cuisine
    American • Seafood
  • Open for
    Breakfast
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional

Facilities of Bluenose Inn - Bar Harbor Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools (Temporarily closed)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Cot available on request

House rules

Bluenose Inn - Bar Harbor Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
US$20 per stay
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Hotel offers cancellation insurance. Please contact the hotel directly for more details.

When booking Queen Rooms, please note the total number of guests if more than 2 people in the special requests box.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Pool 1 - indoor is closed from Mon 27 Oct 2025 until Thu 7 May 2026

Pool 2 - outdoor is closed from Wed 15 Oct 2025 until Thu 7 May 2026