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 coastal town with a marina, boats, and a forested area.

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 S$263 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
S$263
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
Stone Park
Island View Hotel Bar Harbor

Island View Hotel Bar Harbor

2 out of 5
1224 Bar Harbor Rd Trenton ME
The price is S$250 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
S$250
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Trenton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (934 reviews)
"The location of this hotel is good, just off the island so traveling to Schoodic or Campobello was convenient. It was is close to the Acadia Gateway Center where you can pick up the Island Express for easy access to the NP. Rooms on bay side have a lovely view. You can watch a sunrise while seeing ..."

Reviewed on 16 Oct, 2026

Island View Hotel Bar Harbor
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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 ...
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (142 reviews)
"OMG, the place was amazing. What a treasure. The cottages were clean and modern and well equipped."

Reviewed on 13 Oct, 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! (417 reviews)
"Super cute room. It was clean. Had a place for a fire pit and a place to grill if that is what you want to do. Minutes to good areas to eat and sightsee."

Reviewed on 16 Oct, 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

Historic Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour Guide

Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

S$19
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

S$20
per traveller
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Guided E Bike Tour of Acadia National Park

Guided E Bike Tour of Acadia National Park

S$191
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided E Bike Tour of Acadia National Park
Bar Harbor Exclusive Food Tour With Lobster

Bar Harbor Exclusive Food Tour With Lobster

S$158
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bar Harbor Exclusive Food Tour With Lobster
Kids Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Tour 3-8 yrs old

Kids Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Tour 3-8 yrs old

S$19
per traveller
Kids Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Tour 3-8 yrs old
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC

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

S$12
per traveller
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC
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A lighthouse on a rocky cliff by the sea.

Bass Harbor

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

Tremont

A coastal scene with boats, a dock, a white house, and a forested island in the background.

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