Southwest Harbor

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A coastal scene with a lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and a large white house with a flag.
A harbor with multiple boats docked, surrounded by a coastal town with houses and greenery.
A coastal sunset with a lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and calm sea.
A beach with footprints leading to the water, surrounded by fog and trees.
A rocky shoreline with clear blue water, seaweed-covered rocks, and a distant cliff.

Where to stay in Southwest Harbor

Find the best Southwest Harbor areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a lighthouse, wooden docks, and a large lobster trap.

Seawall

While there might not be top attractions in Seawall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Asticou Azalea Garden.

A wooden pier extending into calm water with sailboats anchored in the distance and hills in the background.

Manset

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Manset and surrounding area, you can visit Asticou Azalea Garden and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse.

The Claremont Hotel

The Claremont Hotel

3.5 out of 5
22 Claremont Rd Southwest Harbor ME
Stay at this hotel in Southwest Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum ...
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The Claremont Hotel
Stone Park

Stone Park

4 out of 5
377 High St Ellsworth ME
The price is RM719 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
RM719
RM784 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Ellsworth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Seacoast Fun Park and Indian Point Trailhead are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (351 reviews)
"Our room was huge, but we would have preferred a king bed. The bed was listed as a queen but felt more like just a full size bed. Very nice, clean room! Close to Trenton and the Acadia Gateway Center which was great!"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Stone Park
Seasider Motel

Seasider Motel

2.5 out of 5
40 Kebo Street Bar Harbor ME
The price is RM1,103 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
RM1,103
RM1,202 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
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Stone Park

Stone Park

4 out of 5
377 High St Ellsworth ME
Stay at this aparthotel in Ellsworth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Seacoast Fun Park and Indian Point Trailhead are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (351 reviews)
"Our room was huge, but we would have preferred a king bed. The bed was listed as a queen but felt more like just a full size bed. Very nice, clean room! Close to Trenton and the Acadia Gateway Center which was great!"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Stone Park
Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages

Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages

3 out of 5
318 Maine 3 Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this cottage in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Bar Harbor ...
7.8/10 Good! (128 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages
Acadia Suites

Acadia Suites

3 out of 5
1117 Bar Harbor Road Trenton ME
Stay at this apartment in Trenton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Garland Farm and Kisma Preserve are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (15 reviews)
"Clean"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Acadia Suites
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Stay near popular Southwest Harbor attractions

Flying Mountain Trailhead

You can take time to visit Flying Mountain Trailhead during your travels to Southwest Harbor. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.
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Things to do

Historic Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour Guide

Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

RM60
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Premium Tour Bus

Premium Narrated Bus Tour of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park (3.5 Hours)

RM398
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Premium Narrated Bus Tour of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park (3.5 Hours)
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

RM64
per traveller
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Bar Harbor Self Guided Audio Walking Tour America’s Summer Empire

Bar Harbor Self Guided Audio Walking Tour America’s Summer Empire

RM39
per adult
Bar Harbor Self Guided Audio Walking Tour America’s Summer Empire
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC

Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC

RM38
per traveller
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC
Guided E Bike Tour of Acadia National Park

Guided E Bike Tour of Acadia National Park

RM604
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided E Bike Tour of Acadia National Park
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A harbor with boats, a bridge, and houses on a hillside.

Northeast Harbor

A coastal town with a marina, boats, and a bridge connecting to an island.

Tremont