Southwest Harbor

Travel Guide

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.

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 Wendell Gilley Museum and Somes Sound.

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 RM1,132 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
RM1,132
RM1,234 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (253 reviews)
"Everything was updated, clean & as seen on the website."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Stone Park
Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG

3 out of 5
123 Eden St Bar Harbor ME
The price is RM1,499 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
RM1,499
RM1,744 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,107 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, location, staff, service, aminities."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG
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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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (253 reviews)
"Everything was updated, clean & as seen on the website."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 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 daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Bar ...
7.6/10 Good! (99 reviews)
"Staff was nice and friendly"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages
Hanscom's Motel and Cottages

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages

3 out of 5
273 ME-3 Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this cottage in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Bar Harbor Whale ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (351 reviews)
"This place exceeded our expectations, close to the park and close to Bar Harbor but far enough out to not be covered with tourists. Would absolutely stay here again!!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
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Stay near popular Southwest Harbor attractions

Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead

9.0/10 (7 reviews)
Explore the lovely green spaces of Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and also enjoy the hiking trails in Southwest Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
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Things to do

Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

RM61
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Historic Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour Guide

Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

RM61
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Cadillac Mountain

Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Cadillac Mountain

RM61
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Cadillac Mountain
Bar Harbor and The Ocean Path Self-Guided Walking Tour

Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour

RM69
per traveller
Bar Harbor & Acadia's Ocean Trailhead: GPS-Guided Audio Tour
Ocean Path: Acadia's Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Acadia Ocean Path Trailhead App-Based Self-Guided Audio Tour

RM41
per traveller
Acadia Ocean Path Trailhead App-Based Self-Guided Audio Tour
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC

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

RM39
per traveller
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC
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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