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Flagship Inn – Bay Harbor, Maine We recently stayed at the *Flagship Inn during a visit to Bay Harbor, and overall, it was a solid and budget-friendly choice with a few standout features that made the stay enjoyable. Location is definitely the highlight – the hotel is about a mile from downtown Bay Harbor, which made it easy to walk or drive to the heart of the action. Bay Harbor itself is a charming little tourist destination filled with restaurants, local shops, and opportunities for whale and puffin-watching excursions. The footbridge that spans the bay is a must-see and adds to the small-town charm of the area. What really attracted me to the Flagship Inn was the price point. Compared to some of the higher-end hotels nearby, this property offered a much more affordable stay without sacrificing convenience or friendliness. The staff was incredibly warm and welcoming, which made a great first impression. They also provide a complimentary breakfast with hot food each morning, which was a nice perk and a good way to start the day. The hotel itself looks like it's had some recent remodeling, which helps freshen things up, though some aspects still feel a bit dated. The one downside of our stay was the bed comfort—after long days of exploring, it would’ve been nice to have a more supportive mattress.

The room was spacious, having a recently renovated kitchenette was nice to have--if we stayed longer, I'd definitely take advantage. The hotel is about 30m away from Acadia, and is located in a small strip mall area. Having food options, gas stations, a grocery store, and TJ Maxxx, etc. is all convenient. The bed was comfortable enough, bathroom was clean and recently updated. My only comfort issues was the pillows and the AC. Despite having 3 of them, they were all lumpy with no support. That did affect my sleep. The AC was loud at night and would make a rattling sound despite our best efforts to stop it. A newer TV with streaming options would be nice. All in all, a good option if you need a place to crash after a long day in Acadia.

The location and view of this property was excellent. The staff gave good dining recommendations. The fire pit at night with s’mores was nice. We were given a nice bouquet of flowers at time of check in. The morning breakfast was a bit different. The kitchen was stocked with eggs, cream cheese, yogurt and condiments and pastries. You were responsible to make your own breakfast in the kitchen.

Overall the Spruce Point Inn was a great experience. The grounds were huge and so nice. We stayed in the Seagull room 1, which was conveniently located. This particular room was cool because it had 2 entrances, a front and a side entrance. The side entrance went into the little garden area, which such a cool feature, especially for our two kids. The front is the room had a small porch with not so great views but we honestly didn’t mind because the room had a lot of perks to it. The pools were great. Kayaks were fun. The grounds were beautiful and loved that they had s’mores by the fire every night. It’s hard to find anything bad the place.

This house was perfect for my girls trip. Close to bar harbor and Acadia national park. The home was clean and full of everything we need for our stay. Highly recommend this house! When I return to Bar Harbor I will be staying here again!