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Island View Hotel Bar Harbor

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A serene lakeside view with a grassy foreground, trees, and a clear sky. - Island View Hotel Bar Harbor (Trenton)
A view through a large window with a clear sky and a body of water. - Island View Hotel Bar Harbor (Trenton)
A lakeside picnic area with a bench and a fire pit. - Island View Hotel Bar Harbor (Trenton)
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a body of water through a sliding door. - Island View Hotel Bar Harbor (Trenton)
A waterfront restaurant with red chairs and lobster-themed decor. - Island View Hotel Bar Harbor (Trenton)
Close to Acadia National Park, Island View Hotel Bar Harbor has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a TV, and a view of a lake through a sliding door.

Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View (Harbor View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King - Standard View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a lake through a sliding door.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View (Two Doubles)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Two Doubles - Standard View)

A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Two Doubles - Standard View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Upper Level, Standard View)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View (Upper Level, Harbor View)

A lakeside view with a bench and a railing.

Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View (Upper Level, Harbor View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Trenton, Island View Hotel Bar Harbor is on the waterfront. 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. Wild Acadia Fun Park and Seacoast Fun Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Trenton travel guide
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1224 Bar Harbor Rd, Trenton, ME, 04605

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with tall grasses in the foreground, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a mountain in the background.
    Acadia National Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A coastal landscape with dense forests, rocky terrain, and a view of the ocean.
    Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    13 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • A street lined with trees displaying autumn foliage.
    Village Green
    18 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • A large whale swimming in the ocean.
    Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    18 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • A mountainous landscape at sunset with photographers capturing the scene.
    Cadillac Mountain
    30 min drive - 20.3 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
  • The Original Travelin' Lobster
    3 min drive
  • Mainely-Meat
    11 min drive

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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 (on request)

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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 20 2026 to June 30 2027 (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

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

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).

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

Island View Hotel Bar Harbor Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 812 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 812 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 812 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 812 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 812 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel 8 miles from bar harbor and good location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay with nothing to complain about
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views of the water. Very nice room and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room for seniors or those traveling with young children. Nice view plenty of outdoor seating. Easy access to local entertainment, shopping, restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, clean room, and it was an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tanja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was.clean and check in person very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was good- view was beautiful! The bed is comfortable and the room has everything you need. Bathroom and vanity was a little small and outdated, but it worked for the 2 of us! About 20 minutes to Acadia/bar harbor and 15 to Ellsworth. Would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. Helpful staff, great location & proximity to Bar Harbor/ Acadia while still being very peaceful! Love the view and picnic tables to take in the water view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert M Burgess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, well furnished,clean and beautiful view!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just want we needed to explore Acadia and come back to a nice room on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very clean and comfortable stay! The staff was very friendly and helpful. Beautiful view and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best place to stay. Short walk across the street.to a lobster pound with excellent food. Scenery was nice and the rooms were extremely comfortable. Nice hot water shower and very comfortable bed. Will never stay anywhere else now that we found this place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and beds were comfortable, it was very close to boothbay Harbor which was great... no elevator which was hard, but we managed.... one of the girls on her early morning walk got flowers from a worker...sweet
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Hin-Ching

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent view!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very friendly and helpful, It was clean but could use some updating. Wonderful view. Could use a bigger sign showing where the office is. Probably would stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful view.. Could use a little cosmetic upgrade. Was clean. Nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, hot water, cold AC, and nice view to watch clam digging and wind down from a long day of driving and hiking. Pretty quick drive into Bar Harbor and sure beat staying in those crowds. All in all, great value!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was gorgeous. Staff was accommodating. Nice area. Picniced along the water. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s an older building, hallway carpeting needs changed. Staff was very friendly and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Hyemyung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I could enjoy Acadia sunrise from my room. That was the most impressive experience through this trip. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfair old timey and in nature yet modern and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean but very dated, the microwave was in the common area and our ac unit only worked partially, it was one of the old big units that you turned the knob. The beds were comfortable and the shower had great pressure and very hot water!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our ac unit broke and they fixed it instantly. Very helpful! The view was great and it was an easy drive to Acadia. Definitely more reasonable and less chaotic than staying in Bar Harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026