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The Inn on Mount Desert

Charming hotel in Bar Harbor offering free Wi-Fi, breakfast, parking, and harbor views. Near Acadia National Park, Cadillac Mountain, and local museums.

68 Mt Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, United States View on map
9.4/10
Exceptional Based on 489 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Accessible Air-conditioned
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable stay with welcoming service and great location

Guests appreciate the cozy, family-run atmosphere combined with convenient access to Bar Harbor and nearby attractions. Clean, spacious rooms and a made-to-order breakfast are commonly mentioned highlights, alongside friendly and attentive service.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, welcoming, and attentive service from staff
  • Clean, comfortable, and spacious rooms with cozy touches
  • Convenient location within walking distance to downtown Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park
  • Made-to-order breakfast with variety and fresh options
  • Complimentary snacks in the lobby and amenities like free parking and Wi-Fi

Worth knowing

  • Breakfast quality is generally high but occasionally guests experienced small issues like a hair in the food or expired yogurt
  • No fitness center or swimming pool on site
  • A small elevator is available, appreciated by guests traveling with luggage
  • Rooms sometimes include a patio or balcony with harbor or garden views
  • The property has a cozy sitting room with a fireplace and additional recreational spaces

Best for

  • Travelers seeking a quiet, family-run inn with a homely atmosphere
  • Visitors planning to explore Acadia National Park and downtown Bar Harbor on foot
  • Guests who value a relaxed environment with easy parking and accessibility
  • Families looking for spacious rooms and kid-friendly amenities
  • Those who enjoy casual, freshly prepared breakfasts and personalized service
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About this property

Welcome to The Inn on Mount Desert

The Inn on Mount Desert is a charming guesthouse situated in Bar Harbor, Maine, offering a casual and comfortable atmosphere. With a 4.7 rating from 471 reviews, the property features air-conditioned rooms that provide free Wi-Fi and harbor views. Guests can enjoy the garden area and fire pit, adding to the relaxed environment of the inn.

Facilities include free breakfast, free parking, and accessibility features, making it suitable for families and travelers seeking convenience without the amenities of larger hotels, as there is no pool or fitness center on site. The inn also partners with a local tour operator to offer boundless local tours, adding value for visitors eager to explore the area.

Located at 68 Mt Desert Street, the inn is within walking distance of downtown Bar Harbor’s shops, seafood restaurants, and historic Agamont Park. It serves as a practical base for visiting Acadia National Park, Cadillac Mountain, and the Abbe Museum, all popular nearby attractions. Reviewers have noted the excellent location for exploring both the town and natural surroundings.

Guest feedback highlights the friendly, family-run nature of the inn, along with clean and spacious rooms, as well as freshly made breakfasts. Some comments mention minor inconsistencies with breakfast service, but overall the attentive service and comfortable lodging contributed to a positive stay. Check-in begins at 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00, accommodating typical travel schedules.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Kid-friendly
Golf course
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

AK
Angela Kilcoyne Apr 17, 2026
10

Really lovely overnight stay here in a family room. Friendly & welcoming service. Breakfast being provided was a welcome surprise. The hotel is in a nice spot & our room was great, clean & with comfy beds. Highly recommended. We especially love that it's a family run business & not a big chain

CH
Cindy Haas Apr 07, 2026
10

The Inn is very clean and very well kept. Walls look freshly painted and the bathrooms are fresh. There is a sitting room with fireplace, freshly cooked breakfasts included, and a billiards room. They also have a washer and dryer available. The room is spacious with a patio to sit and have coffee. Excellent location to shops and Acadia.

JW
Jamie Wojciechowski Mar 18, 2026
8.0

We traveled to Bar Harbor for a few days in mid October to tour the area and visit Acadia National Park. Because we booked so late in the season we struggled to find accommodations, the Inn on Mount Desert had one room left. A double queen bed on the 3rd floor. The Inn was easy to find, it sits right off Mount Desert road, one main road flowing into Bar Harbor. There is a large parking lot offering free parking which is a plus. A large garden sits alongside the parking lot, which must be beautiful during the summer months. The Inn has an elevator, nice help, especially with luggage. The room was a nice size with two queen beds, two chairs and a table, TV and cabinet, coffee station with a small pot and packaged coffee along with creamer and sugar, sink in the main part of the room with a separate room for the tub/shower with toilet. Breakfast is included, offering two hot entree's per day, one being eggs with a protein and the other being waffles or pancakes served with fruit and a yogurt. There are bagels and muffins, breads to toast along with cereal. Coffee, tea and orange juice. Some of the staff were friendly while others were struggling to work through their shift. The location is the best feature of the Inn, sitting only a few blocks from Main and Cottage Streets, allowing you to walk around the town to shop, have dinner or ice cream in the park. The coast line is the main feature once you are downtown. The rooms are very pricey, ours in excess of $550/night, for dates in season. This is most likely the average price during October, I just think the condition of the room (older looking and not well maintained) didn't warrant the price charged. Overall, not a bad stay.

MZ
Matt Ziegler Mar 04, 2026
10

Stayed for one night between Acadia and our trip south. The service was fantastic! The room was great and had a small balcony. We could easily walk to everything in Bar Harbor. Breakfast in the morning had a small muffin/bagel station along with made-to-order station that had one savory option (cheesy scrambled eggs) and one sweet (waffles). Service for breakfast was also excellent!

GV
Gabby Vazquez Feb 25, 2026
10

Could not recommend this place enough! The cutest little Inn. It was super clean, check in and check out was a breeze, the breakfast in the morning is made to order and delicious, and it's in an amazing location - few minute walk to downtown Bar Harbor where everything's happening (and no need to struggle for parking!) and right around the corner from Acadia. Made our time in Bar Harbor even more special!

AJ
Anusha Jiwani Feb 06, 2026
10

I really liked the hotel. It felt more like a cottage. The breakfast is made to order and it changes everyday. Only thing going bad was that I got a little hair in my eggs one day so they remade it. I got expired yoghurt the next day but I politely informed them. Other than that, I enjoyed the overall stay. The location is also very convenient to enjoy bar harbour walk.

MOD
Marcos O. Diogo Jan 30, 2026
10

Magic stay on the heart of this very beautiful town. A place full of history that my wife and I loved to support and experience. Large and well equipped rooms, very charming and gives you the idea of being in a house from the last century. Cozy lobby, small gym at the basement and free parking lot at the back. The fact of this hotel/house having elevator is something that we very much appreciated since traveling with large suitcases. The breakfast was à la carte, fast served and tasty. In the meantime there are snacks (mostly cookies) available up for grabs in the lobby and complimentary water

DN
David Nakamura Jan 20, 2026
10

We had a great off-season stay here. Loved all the little touches including the decor, the complementary snacks in the lobby, and the breakfast. The room was surprisingly large, and felt very cozy, clean and comfortable. The front desk also left a treat for us for our anniversary. Great service!

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find The Inn on Mount Desert

Bar Harbor, Maine, USA

Waterfront area with historic Agamont Park, plus shoreline trails, museums & seafood restaurants.

  • 317 Main Street Bar Harbor 13 min Walk
  • Bangor International Airport 1 hr 14 Car
  • Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport 19 min Car
  • Knox County Regional Airport 2 hr 6 Car
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Maine. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Acadia National Park 24,001 reviews

Acadia National Park

Maine, United States

4.9 · National Park
Cadillac Mountain 1,500 reviews

Cadillac Mountain

Bar Harbor, ME 04609, United States

4.8 · Mountain Peak
Abbe Museum 343 reviews

Abbe Museum

26 Mt Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, United States

4.5 · Museum
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