Best hotels near Acadia National Park are all in and around Bar Harbor, because the park has no hotels or lodges of its own.
The visitor center sits at Hulls Cove, where the Park Loop Road begins, and the twelve hotels below are all within about three miles of it.
Each entry gives the distance, the guest rating with the number of reviews, and a sample nightly rate.
If you want to know what to do once you are checked in, the Acadia National Park guide on Tadexprof covers the main sights and trails.
Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor
This is the closest hotel on this list, about 1.1 miles from the visitor center.
Guests rate it 8.8 from 1,204 reviews, and rooms start at about CA$324 a night.
It offers ocean views, an outdoor pool, tennis courts, and balconies in the rooms.
It suits travelers who want resort comforts and the shortest drive to the Park Loop Road.
Atlantic Oceanside Hotel and Conference Center
About 1.6 miles away, this hotel has a 9.6 rating from more than 1,000 reviews and rooms from about CA$205 a night.
Guests praise the free breakfast, and the property has a pool, a hot tub, and kayaking and boat tours arranged on site.
Edenbrook Motel
Edenbrook sits about 1.6 miles from the visitor center and is rated 9.4 from 1,008 reviews.
Rooms start at about CA$227 a night.
It is a simple, well reviewed motel for travelers who want to stay close to the park without paying resort prices.
Bluenose Inn
About 1.7 miles away, Bluenose Inn holds a 9.2 rating from 1,015 reviews, with rooms from about CA$258 a night.
It has an indoor pool and a bar, and guests like the large, nicely furnished rooms.
Book early for summer weekends and foliage season.
Hampton Inn Bar Harbor
Rated 9.4 from 645 reviews, this hotel is about 1.7 miles from the visitor center and starts at about CA$415 a night, the highest rate on this list.
It offers an indoor pool, a hot tub, complimentary breakfast, kitchenettes, and electric vehicle charging, which helps anyone arriving in an electric rental.
Best Western Acadia Park Inn
Located about 2 miles away, this family favorite is rated 9.0 from 1,005 reviews and starts at about CA$190 a night.
It has a heated outdoor pool, free buffet breakfast, connecting rooms, and a playground, and it accepts pets.
Seasider Motel
Seasider sits about 2.3 miles from the visitor center and is rated 8.8 from 1,198 reviews.
Rooms start at about CA$135 a night.
Guests mention clean rooms, quick check in, and a water filling station, and the motel welcomes pets.
The Pathmaker Hotel
The Pathmaker holds the highest rating here at 9.8 from 719 reviews, and rooms start at about CA$158 a night.
It sits about 2.3 miles from the visitor center, which makes it one of the best values for the quality of guest feedback.
Bar Harbor Manor
About 2.4 miles away, Bar Harbor Manor is rated 9.6 from 1,004 reviews, with rooms from about CA$135 a night.
Guests mention the friendly staff and the baked goods served each day, and the low rate makes it a smart budget pick.
The Inn on Mount Desert
About 2.4 miles away, this inn is rated 9.6 from 1,004 reviews, with rooms from about CA$152 a night.
It offers a classic inn experience at a fair price, and guests often say they would happily stay again.
Anchorage Motel
Anchorage Motel has the lowest sample rate on the list at about $75 a night.
It is rated 8.8 from more than 1,000 reviews and sits about 2.5 miles from the visitor center.
Guests like the location and the friendly staff, and it works well if you plan to spend your days outside.
Bar Harbor Inn
Bar Harbor Inn sits on the downtown waterfront about 2.5 miles away.
It is rated 9.4 from 590 reviews and starts at about CA$366 a night.
It has a spa, a pool, and a poolside bar, and it is the most polished address on the list for a special trip.
How to Book
Rooms sell out fastest in July, August, and October, so book as early as your plans allow, and weekends cost more than weekdays at most properties.
The best time to visit Acadia National Park guide on Tadexprof explains how each season changes crowds and prices.
Compare the hotel’s own website with booking sites and choose a refundable rate where you can, since cancellation policies differ by hotel and the terms are listed in your booking confirmation.
If you are booking nonrefundable flights alongside, consider travel insurance.
This list relies on strong guest ratings and hundreds of reviews, and it is worth asking about parking and room security when you book.
For current park information, the National Park Service Acadia page is the place to check before you leave.
Are there hotels inside Acadia National Park?
No, the park has no lodging of its own.
Every hotel on this list sits in or around Bar Harbor, within about three miles of the Hulls Cove visitor center where the Park Loop Road begins.
When should I book a hotel near Acadia?
Rooms sell out fastest in July, August, and October, so book as early as your plans allow.
Weekends cost more than weekdays at most properties, and a refundable rate is worth choosing where you can, since cancellation policies differ by hotel.
What is the cheapest hotel near Acadia National Park?
Anchorage Motel has the lowest sample rate on the list at about CA$105 a night, and it sits about 2.5 miles from the visitor center.
Seasider Motel and Bar Harbor Manor are the next best budget picks, both starting at about CA$135.
