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The Pathmaker Hotel

2.0 star property
A peaceful getaway just minutes from Bar Harbor Whale Watching, where days begin with a hearty breakfast before adventures in Acadia National Park

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The Pathmaker Hotel sits just a stone's throw from Acadia National Park, offering travelers a full breakfast to fuel morning hikes. Guests appreciate the practical amenities - reliable in-room WiFi, free self parking, and staff available at the front desk around the clock.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Bar Harbor is home to The Pathmaker Hotel. Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Bar Harbor travel guide
Map
77 Cottage St, 45, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609

What's nearby

  • A theater marquee with the name "Criterion" and event listings for "Robert Cray Band Live" and "Spencer Albee on Stage".
    Criterion Theater
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A street lined with trees displaying autumn foliage.
    Village Green
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A coastal harbor with boats, a pier, and a grassy area in the foreground.
    Agamont Park
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A large whale swimming in the ocean.
    Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • West Street Historic District
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Aloha
    4 min walk
  • Atlantic Brewing Downtown
    3 min walk
  • Thirsty Whale
    3 min walk
  • Dog & Pony Tavern
    5 min walk
  • Side Street Cafe
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Heated floor
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pathmaker Hotel 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 The Pathmaker Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Pathmaker Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Pathmaker Hotel located?

Situated in Bar Harbor, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of West Street Historic District and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Pathmaker Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 545 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 545 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 545 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 545 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 545 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious breakfast, staff friendly and helpful and the location was perfect, walking distance to downtown.. will stay here again next time .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zeinul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! The hotel was clean, comfortable, and centrally located. The staff was friendly, professional, and always willing to help. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big rooms very clean great breakfast walkable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and easy parking. Nice breakfast service every morning. Restaurant was great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy-Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brandon and team were amazing - so courteous and friendly! We so enjoyed our stay at The Pathmaker. We plan to stay there for our next visit to MDI!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and perfectly located in town. Parking garage was great to have. Breakfast was delicious. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent, parking was easy and breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service was top notch. Iwazi was so knowledgeable about where to go and what to see. Jen was also great on our arrival
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in Bar Harbor. The staff were helpful and the property was so convenient. Walkable to dining and easy parking included. The breakfast was very nice. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was five star. The room was fantastic with very comfortable beds. Highly recommend this hotel. The location can’t be beat. Walkable to everything in town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New hotel! Ideally located, comfortable modern rooms, complementary breakfast, garage parking, great front desk staff, free coffee, live music at sister property - would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with perfect location and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast and breakfast staff were wonderful! The bed was super comfy and room was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the heart of Bar Harbor, clean, comfortable rooms, helpful staff, amazing breakfast. Walkable location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel breakfast of all time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing hotel. It’s clean, large rooms and the food is outstanding. Perfect area to stay in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Florie Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious. Much bigger than what I needed, but it would be good for a family. Breakfast was amazing. There is parking below the hotel in a garage, however, it was full and I had to park across the street, but it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Close to everything, staff is amazing and it is exceptionally clean. Breakfast was delicious. Best place to stay in Bar Harbor!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great..clean, quiet,nice decor, comfortable beds and showers.. everyone so nice.. restaurant food was great,, always hot coffee in lobby and baked cookies.definitly would recommend..
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not recommend this hotel more- the location was perfect, the staff was very kind, and the breakfast was excellent. Parking was very easy and convenient. Will definitely be my go-to hotel in Bar Harbor!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had free parking in April and the breakfast was amazing over the top. Comfy bed and the details everywhere were so nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our 7 night stay! Everything was amazing. Restaurant is incredible and breakfast was delicious! Great location and bed was very comfortable!! No question a 10!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026