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Sunnyside Motel & Cottages

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Acadia National Park

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Sunnyside Motel & Cottages offers a natural retreat minutes from Acadia National Park. Families love the playground, and everyone enjoys the seasonal outdoor pool and BBQ grills. Helpful staff provide luggage storage, making day trips to the park more convenient.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Traditional Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 371 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 743 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 371 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
  • 371 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
1441 State Highway 3, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609

What's nearby

  • Atlantic Brewing Company - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Garland Farm - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 9 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Long Pond - 11 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 13 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Abel's Lobster - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mainely-Meat - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Sunnyside Motel & Cottages

Motel near Acadia National Park
Sunnyside Motel & Cottages provides amenities like a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sunnyside Motel & Cottages offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and daily 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 self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sunnyside Motel & Cottages have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Sunnyside Motel & Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunnyside Motel & Cottages?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunnyside Motel & Cottages?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Sunnyside Motel & Cottages located?

Situated in Bar Harbor, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Acadia National Park, Atlantic Brewing Company, and Garland Farm. Kisma Preserve and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Sunnyside Motel & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 382 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 382 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 382 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 382 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 382 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Acadia and Bar Harbor! Rooms are clean and the area is quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Antonella

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, amazing service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint. The owners were delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value, clea
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The internet was very slow. Bare bones in terms of amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good 2-star place. Dated but we’ll-maintained and very clean. Shower head was super noisy. Comfy bed. Wifi was poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and perfect size for two!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peixian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thank you for hosting, Helen!

I stayed a total of four nights. The place was very clean and quiet (my room was towards the back), though the motel was full. I did not rent a car, there were two shuttle pick-up spots within walking distance. In the evening, shuttle drivers would drop me off right by the property when I gave them advanced notice. Very conveniently located. Helen (the owner) is very nice and shared interesting story and useful trip information of the area. I enjoyed my stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Wonderful, hostess
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sunny Gem!

Wonderful place! Very clean which is most important for me. Close to everything you’ll need. The owners are very pleasant. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room I had was older, but had a charm about it. However, it did not have many plugs in which to charge devices. The area was very quiet, which is good. However, one would need a car as it is about 10 miles away. There was a bbq grill, a pool and a laundry room. I can’t comment on these as I did not use them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sunnyside is an adorable place, conveniently located just a few miles from Acadia and Bar Harbor. It’s not new, but the cute yellow cottages and motel, was clean and comfortable. The owners are on site and just wonderful. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice place to say

Pleasant owners maintain cottages and motel row in a nice, cordial and quiet manner. Nice privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Azaima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sweet place, had everything I needed, attractively presented. Wonderful couple manages the place. Enjoyed talking with each of them. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying in a cottage at Sunnyside was a fun and unique way for us to enjoy Acadia. We stayed there 1 week, and it was super convenient to all of Acadia and just a 15 minutes drive to Bar Harbor. We enjoyed sitting outside our cottage in the evenings and watching the sunset. The owners are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Meagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was large, clean, and the property is well cared for. The owners are on site 24/7 and were friendly and hospitable. Our room was at the front of the property and faced the road, so there was a fair amount of noise from the road. But it looks like most of the rooms are further away and would not hear the road as much. The mattresses were very firm. Ample, convenient parking—we had a spot right next to our room. We’d stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nothing fancy but the bed was comfortable.

Just the bare necessities. No microwave in the room but they did have a fridge, no ice machine. We were expecting a cottage, but got a motel room instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Distance from Acadia was not a 15-18 min walk, as advertised, but a 15-18 minute drive.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were looking for a reasonable price room for a few days. I was told that the cabins didn't have AC so we got the motel room turned out the cabins had AC we would have taken the cabin over the room. Was a nice property. rooms outlets should be updated was a struggle charging phone's. Laundry on site bring quarters
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Steven Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
No amenities in room. No coffee, iron. No breakfast. Only coffee in office. Beds are not great. Shower stall is tiny! Location is good. A couple runs the property with no staff so no room cleanup. It was clean when we arrived but be prepared for no amenities. A no frills place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was large and clean, but with a musty smell.Towels were paper thin and scratchy. .NO WIFI(of any speed) and very weak phone reception.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I had made reservations here because it looked great online and I wanted to stay in a cabin. When I got there, I was given a room in the motel part which is right on the busy road. Too noisy for me as I’m a light sleeper and even with windows closed I could hear the cars go by (and I like sleeping with windows open. It also has a slight smell of mold which I’m allergic to. So I had to leave. The woman who owns it with her husband was very sweet though and I hope I didn’t hurt her feelings.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We didn't get to stay in one of the cottages and stayed in the motel. The only real drawback was I had to go to the office to get a cup of coffee in the morning. Oh yes, the shower was tiny. Other than that, it was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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