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Island View Hotel Bar Harbor

2.0 star property
Waterfront hotel in Trenton with free parking

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Close to Acadia National Park, Island View Hotel Bar Harbor has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Harbor View (King)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (King - Standard View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, Harbor View (Two Doubles)

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Harbor View (Two Doubles)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room (Two Doubles - Standard View)

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (Two Doubles - Standard View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
1224 Bar Harbor Rd, Trenton, ME, 04605

What's nearby

  • Atlantic Brewing Company - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Kisma Preserve - 7 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Trenton Health Center - 7 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Garland Farm - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Wild Acadia Fun Park - 9 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mainely-Meat - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Island View Hotel Bar Harbor

Hotel near Acadia National Park
Island View Hotel Bar Harbor provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Island View Hotel Bar Harbor feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Balconies or patios, heating, and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 14 2025 to June 30 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Island View Bar Harbor Trenton
Island View Hotel Bar Harbor Hotel
Island View Hotel Bar Harbor Trenton
Island View Hotel Bar Harbor Hotel Trenton

Frequently asked questions

Is Island View Hotel Bar Harbor pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Island View Hotel Bar Harbor?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Island View Hotel Bar Harbor?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Island View Hotel Bar Harbor located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Acadia National Park and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Atlantic Brewing Company. Kisma Preserve and Garland Farm are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Island View Hotel Bar Harbor Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 604 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 604 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 604 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 604 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 604 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to Bar Harbor located on the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is so beautiful from the rooms. Staff is friendly. Beds are comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints, convient location to harbor clean and overall nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in process.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to Acadia National Park but not as expensive as Bar Harbor. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were kind, rooms were very clean, and the ocean view was beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Besides the lack of hot water the second morning, we have zero complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas M.

nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value and location combined with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Xiao

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Take harbor view side if possible beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing value for the location and scenery, probably the best option when planning a trip to Mt.Desert Island on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Idalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, very clean and comfortable beds. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sébastien

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Beautiful views!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

nelu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best option for travel on budget. The staff is very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy stay with access to Acadia. Not fancy but worth it for the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
such a great option, leaving arcadia and heading twds Ellsworth....quiet, nice, serves breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great very clean, safe, and pretty views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Staff & service
Just don’t think this hotel was worth $322 for the night. Room was very small and the beds are small. The gentleman at the desk was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the staff who were so welcoming, the location was incredible, and the price affordable! Could use an update at some point but the bed was very comfortable! It was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Amenities
A quiet place with gorgeous bay view. Excellent staff,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
All the staff were super friendly and helpful. The hotel was a little dated but for the location and price it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Nice quiet hotel right on the water!! Located in Trenton, just outside of Bar Harbor. Older property but nice and clean. Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was awesome! Friendly helpful sent us to 2 great restaurants, room was clean, beds were very comfortable and room quiet. We would stay again. One night traveling stay over, easy check in and water view .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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