Anchorage Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Bar Harbor Whale Watching

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi
Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi
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The Anchorage Motel sits near Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor Whale Watching, offering free in-room WiFi and self parking. Guests can grab coffee or tea in the lobby before hitting nearby cycling trails. The 24-hour front desk staff provides assistance whenever needed.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(164 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
51 Mount Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609

What's nearby

  • Village Green - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • West Street Historic District - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Shore Path - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bar Harbor Beer Works - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Anchorage Motel

Motel near Bar Harbor Whale Watching
Near Acadia National Park, Anchorage Motel provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike parking, bike tour information and coffee/tea in reception
  • A 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things the overall value, convenient parking and central location
Room features
All 50 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

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 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Anchorage Bar Harbor
Anchorage Motel Bar Harbor
ANCHORAGE MOTEL Bar Harbor, Maine
Anchorage Motel Hotel Bar Harbor
ANCHORAGE MOTEL Bar Harbor
Anchorage Motel Motel
Anchorage Motel Bar Harbor
Anchorage Motel Motel Bar Harbor

Frequently asked questions

Is Anchorage Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Anchorage Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Anchorage Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Anchorage Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Anchorage Motel located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of St. Saviour's Church and Bar Harbor Whale Watching. Acadia National Park is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

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Anchorage Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 604 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1012 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cayleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and clean rooms walking distance from downtown
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Anchorage Motel. It was very clean, comfortable and conveniently located. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and the staff was extremely helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice basic accommodations in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, easy walking to town. Clean and nicely decorated. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly & helpful in getting around the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the shower was hot!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and beds were comfortable. It was the perfect place to stay to walk to Bar Harbor. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 min walk to downtown Bar Harbor. Conveniently located. Hotel staff very personable!"Excellent coffee!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good location with hot drinks available from reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michel

Really enjoyed how close the property was to the downtown area of Bar Harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Susie was amazing at front desk. So kind and friendly. Room was very clean and so quiet at night. Easy to walk to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Susie welcomed us with open arms, was super helpful with dining recommendations, and shopping. Quaint motel within walking distance to Main Street. Bed was comfy & we felt safe there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable. Friendly front desk staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So convenient to downtown but away from the busy area. Suzy was spot on with her recommendations. Would recommend this motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with only a 5 minute walk to shopping and restaurants. Plenty of parking available. It is an older building but clean and comfortable. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raghuraman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a very pleasant stay here! The staff was super friendly and made us feel welcome throughout. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid, reasonable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mardi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk attendants were very friendly and helpful. Good coffee in the morning
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great. Walkable to all areas in downtown. Close to bike rentals. Our room was clean. The staff was extremely friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint motel in the center of town. Everything is very walkable. Staff very helpful with recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025