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The Pathmaker Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Bar Harbor Whale Watching

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Interior detail
Premier Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premier Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premier Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance
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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Economy Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Heated floors
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Heated floors
Wardrobe or closet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Heated floors
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Heated floors
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Heated floors
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Heated floors
Wardrobe or closet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Heated floors
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Heated floors
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Bar Harbor is home to The Pathmaker Hotel. Bar Harbor Whale Watching 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.
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77 Cottage St, 45, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609

What's nearby

  • West Street Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Village Green - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shore Path - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Bella Vita - Harborside Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Pathmaker Hotel

Hotel near Bar Harbor Whale Watching
The Pathmaker Hotel provides free full breakfast and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at The Pathmaker Hotel have comforts such as heated floors, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heated floors, heating, 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 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

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 at The Pathmaker Hotel?

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 Watching. Acadia National Park is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

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The Pathmaker Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 276 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel, conveniently located and very modern
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iraldy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, location and breakfast. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay here again in a heartbeat! Great location, the breakfast was amazing and friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Perfect location. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was convenient to shopping and dining. The breakfast was wonderful and included in the cost which was an added bonus. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while visiting Bar Harbor. Rooms are spacious, bed was comfortable, and the included breakfast was tasty. Very close to all of the shopping and dining (very walkable) in Bar Harbor and they have free parking while staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Songae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiangyang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, convenient to the city center, and have a garage
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROXANNE M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a hidden gem
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to be able to walk around. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was phenomenal best in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice choice for breakfast. Things not included in room for 400 dollars I would have expected are tea/coffe making facilities , bath robe and slippers and a safe
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very nice! Location and parking fabulous! Dinner bad! Breakfast great! Front desk staff 50/50…need more warm greetings and TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are spacious. It is close to the main street for all activities beds are comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room wasn’t fancy, but was incredibly clean and exactly what we needed in the perfect location for our trip. Parking was free and close. Breakfast was beyond what was expected. A great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great one night stay at the Pathmaker. Excellent location and the BEST BREAKFAST EVER.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms were nice and beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Amenities
The woman that checked us in was so sweet (give her a raise) and the rooms are lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and an outstanding breakfast included!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property was awesome!!! Especially the breakfast!!!! 5 Star!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel w/good parking and very walkable to shopping, dining and waterfront activities. The included breakfast was excellent and artfully presented! 24 hour coffee bar and warm cookies after 2pm were a nice option.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got a great room with a king bed and a single bed for my daughter. The room was big and really comfortable. The bathroom wasn’t fancy, but the shower worked great. The restaurant had nice décor, the location was perfect (right in front of a market), and the staff were super friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property close to everything. We hope to return another time!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Amenities
Extremely clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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