5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Loved the area!
Southwest Harbor, ME
Travel Guide
Visit Southwest Harbor
Where to stay in Southwest Harbor
Seawall
Seawall might not have many top sights, but Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Asticou Azalea Garden are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Manset
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Manset and surrounding area, you can visit Asticou Azalea Garden and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse.
The Inn on Mount Desert
68 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor ME
$95 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$104 total
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
The room was clean and spacious, the bed was comfotable, the breakfast (made fresh!) was delicious, the snacks throughout the day were appreciated, and the staff was wonderful. The Inn is conveniently located and there was ample parking. It has a fantastic atmosphere. We hope to return soon.
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Colonial Inn Ellsworth
321 High Street Ellsworth ME
$99 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$108 total
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ellsworth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
7.4/10 Good! (829 reviews)
staff were helpful and clean rooms
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
Seasider Motel
40 Kebo Street Bar Harbor ME
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (871 reviews)
The rooms were clean and as described! Walkable into town, but also only a 10/15 min drive to Acadia national park, great location! Would definitely come back.
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
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.
Beehive Tiny House at Acadia Yurts
Southwest Harbor ME
Stay at this cottage in Southwest Harbor. Enjoy a sauna, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (160 reviews)
Yes it was clean, well stocked, and organized. It was adjacent to the park.
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
273 ME-3 Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this cottage in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Acadia National Park's ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (319 reviews)
Pet friendly, beautiful area and quiet and clean cottages
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages
318 Maine 3 Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this cottage in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Acadia National ...
7.4/10 Good! (91 reviews)
We were lucky to find this last minute accommodation. We were traveling and it was late at night. Dreamwood had one cottage available and it was perfect. It was clean and very comfortable. I highly recommend dreamwood cottages.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
4/5(4 reviews)
Explore the lovely green spaces of Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and also enjoy the hiking trails in Southwest Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Flying Mountain Trailhead
You can take time to visit Flying Mountain Trailhead during your travels to Southwest Harbor. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.
Wonderland Trail Trailhead
You can take time to visit Wonderland Trail Trailhead during your travels to Southwest Harbor. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's seafood restaurants.
Things to do
Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
$13
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
$13
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour
$15
per traveler
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
$16
per traveler
Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle
$76
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC
$10
per traveler
Reviews of Southwest Harbor
4.7
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Marina community with great views.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
There was a cute antique/collectible shop near the grocery store north of town that had so many items to look through. It was really well stocked.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
More quiet then bar harbor
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Dined at 2 restaurants there. Loved Dry Docked restaurant best.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Great location to the park and quaint little downtown area.
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