Southwest Harbor, ME

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Ram Island Lighthouse and sheltered cove
Lobster Boats Anchored in a  Maine Harbor
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, Acadia NP, Maine, USA at sunset
USA, Maine, Mt. Desert Island. Seal Harbor, seaside children's swing set during autumn.
Southwest Harbor

Where to stay in Southwest Harbor

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Seawall

Seawall might not have many top sights, but Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Thuya Garden are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Seawall
Morning in Manset, near Southwest Harbor, Maine

Manset

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Manset and surrounding area, you can visit Wendell Gilley Museum and Somes Sound.

Manset
The Claremont Hotel

The Claremont Hotel

3.5 out of 5
22 Claremont Rd Southwest Harbor ME
Stay at this hotel in Southwest Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum ...
The Claremont Hotel
Ocean’s Edge Tiny House Escape on MDI

Ocean’s Edge Tiny House Escape on MDI

Southwest Harbor ME
Stay at this vacation home in Southwest Harbor. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum are located nearby.
Ocean’s Edge Tiny House Escape on MDI
Bar Harbor Manor

Bar Harbor Manor

3.5 out of 5
47 Holland Ave Bar Harbor ME
$149 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$162 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
Front desk Christian was very helpful and friendly. He gave me lots of advice and recommendations about places to try in Bar harbor. Pretty beautiful inn with everything I need in the room.

Reviewed on May 8, 2026

Bar Harbor Manor
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Bungalow

The Bungalow

Southwest Harbor ME
Stay at this vacation home in Southwest Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
Everything was clean and easily accessible. The kitchen supplied just about everything we needed for our 4 night stay. We just needed to purchase perishables. The location was perfect, close to Acadia National Park but on the quieter side. We even saw 3 deer right on the property!

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025

The Bungalow
Ocean’s Edge Tiny House Escape on MDI

Ocean’s Edge Tiny House Escape on MDI

Southwest Harbor ME
Stay at this vacation home in Southwest Harbor. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum are located nearby.
Ocean’s Edge Tiny House Escape on MDI
2-Bedroom Apartment in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Seawall"

2-Bedroom Apartment in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Seawall"

Southwest Harbor ME
Stay at this apartment in Southwest Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
The place was thoughtfully supplied with everything we needed, and it was clean and lovely. The location was also fantastic for Southwest Harbor and this side of MDI!

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

2-Bedroom Apartment in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Seawall"
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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