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 S$391 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$391
20 Jul - 21 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! (258 reviews)
"Everything went smoothly, the place was very,very clean. The mattress was soft like other reviews indicate but good enough to sleep. I enjoy the morning coffee. Our suite was nice and spacious.The town is not too far from Bar Harbor, I would go back there again."

Reviewed on 15 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 S$579 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
S$579
30 Jul - 31 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! (1,096 reviews)
"Location and clean room"

Reviewed on 17 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! (258 reviews)
"Everything went smoothly, the place was very,very clean. The mattress was soft like other reviews indicate but good enough to sleep. I enjoy the morning coffee. Our suite was nice and spacious.The town is not too far from Bar Harbor, I would go back there again."

Reviewed on 15 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! (101 reviews)
"We had an amazing time staying in the cabins. The women who worked in the office were so friendly and helpful. The cabin was clean. We would definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 15 Jul, 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! (356 reviews)
"The room smelled very musty and it had a lot of bugs inside. Needs a good exterminator."

Reviewed on 15 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

S$19
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

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$21
per traveller
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Aqua Safari Kayak tour departing Southwest Harbor

Aqua Safari Kayak tour departing Southwest Harbor

S$247
per adult
Aqua Safari Kayak tour departing Southwest Harbor
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
Acadia and Bar Harbor Self-Guided Combo Tour

Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tour

S$32
per traveller
Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tour
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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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