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The Inn on Mount Desert

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Located close to Village Green and Criterion Theater, The Inn on Mount Desert provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and a library.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Classic Room 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Economy King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two red chairs, a table with a vase, a lamp, and a heater.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(83 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and decorative pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and framed pictures on the walls.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A covered porch with wooden planters, a bench, and a chair.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and a brown throw blanket. There are two nightstands with lamps and clocks, and framed pictures on the walls.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and a dark headboard. There are two framed pictures on the walls, a lamp on the nightstand, and a small table with a phone and a box.

Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white bedding and a red pillow, two bedside tables with lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

In the city center, The Inn on Mount Desert is in a walkable area with good shopping. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Criterion Theater, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Village Green and Shore Path. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like whale-watching. Visit our Bar Harbor travel guide
Map
68 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609

What's nearby

  • A street lined with trees displaying autumn foliage.
    Village Green
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A theater marquee with the name "Criterion" and event listings for "Robert Cray Band Live" and "Spencer Albee on Stage".
    Criterion Theater
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A large whale swimming in the ocean.
    Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • West Street Historic District
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shore Path
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Thirsty Whale
    8 min walk
  • Dog & Pony Tavern
    7 min walk
  • Choco-Latte
    8 min walk
  • Finback Alehouse
    9 min walk
  • Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors
    7 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 self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive key retrieval information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is The Inn on Mount Desert 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 Inn on Mount Desert?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at The Inn on Mount Desert?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Inn on Mount Desert located?

This family-friendly Bar Harbor hotel is located in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Village Green and Criterion Theater. Shore Path and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co are also within 15 minutes.

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 Inn on Mount Desert Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 828 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1006 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Linda

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Very clean, friendly staff, awesome breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

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Great location, friendly staff and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

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Staff was great. Breakfasts were wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bobbijo

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The room was comfy and clean! Staff was friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable beds, delicious breakfast and great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janine

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Hospitality was excellent. Delicious food. Exceptionally clean. Best mattress
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ed

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Great location, wonderful breakfast, very nice room
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent and a short walk to downtown/waterfront. The room was functional but very small. Breakfast choices were good and made to order. Homemade cookies in the afternoon were a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Josh

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Clean rooms great staff and beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alisa Ramirez

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Beautiful, quiet and convenient location. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay! Clean and comfortable, excellent location, breakfast was delicious and the staff was great! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel very clean. Rooms had everything you would need. Comfortable beds. Decor in main lobby and living room was older. Could stand some updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

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Lovely stay-so close to town it was a perfect walk. Breakfast was always wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie

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Our room was great. The staff was extremely helpful. Location was within walking distance to the touristy part of town. Best hotel breakfast ever and the sweets in the lobby were delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel amongst so many inns to chose from! Really nice breakfast made to order. Fresh chocolate chip cookies in the lobby. Nice big room and bathroom. Great location, easy to walk to everything
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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This inn was so charming. The room was decorated in a nautical theme. I loved the hot made to order breakfast every morning with fresh fruit and the cute patio to sit on. It was also a great location - very easy to walk downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly and helpful staff, and the room was overall clean and great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Rose

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property is called an "INN" To me that means nicer than a motel. We were disappointed to find that the room looked like a motel room, especially the bathroom. We stayed at other nicer "INNS". This "Inn" was the only place we stayed that had an old motel type tub/shower. Plus they gave us a room in the lower basement level near the laundry room. While the beds were very comfortable and the breakfasts were good, I would never stay there again. It was in a good location but so were other nicer inns Expedia did not recommend apparently because they don't deal with a third party. Wish we would have rather stayed in any of the others. Learned many things I would nevere do again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, nice, clean rooms. Breakfast options cooked to order, and nice presentation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location close to downtown. Facility was very nice and up to date. Clean room with very nice breakfast included. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

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We had a wonderful stay at The Inn on Mount Desert. The property was clean and comfortable and the staff were very friendly and attentive. The breakfast was great! There are 2 options daily between 7am-9:30am and they are made fresh to order. The location is excellent - easy to walk into Bar Harbor to all of the shops and restaurants, so you can avoid parking on the busier town streets. Also a short drive to Acadia. Overall, I was very pleased and if I were to go back to Bar Harbor, I’d happily book here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

TINA

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Clean property, convenient location, helpful staff and lovely breakfast on the patio. April, 2026
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Ashley

Housekeeping was not automatic, you had to put a sign outside your door if you wanted it, which was annoying. If I’m paying over 500/night it should be automatic. Beds and pillows were lumpy. No full length mirror. Front desk girl was rude when I arrived one hour before check in and informed me the room wasn’t ready, which I did anticipate. I just didn’t appreciate her snippy attitude.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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Clean rooms, excellent breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful, the room pleasant and cheerful, the bed very comfortable and the complimentary breakfast was a very welcome feature. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026