Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park, an IHG Hotel

3.0 star property
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3 restaurants, breakfast served
Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
123 Eden St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609
  • College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum
    11 min walk
  • West Street Historic District
    2 min drive
  • Hulls Cove Visitor Center
    3 min drive
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    19 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View, Oceanfront

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Single Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront (Vanderbilt)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Oceanfront

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Suite, 1 Single Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Minifridge)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Single Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront (The Roosevelt)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Roll-In Shower)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Minifridge)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Bar Harbor

When you stay at Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park, an IHG Hotel in Bar Harbor, you'll be by the ocean, a 4-minute drive from Acadia National Park and 7 minutes from Acadia National Park's Visitors Center. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Newlin Gardens.

What's nearby

  • West Street Historic District - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Village Green - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Shore Path - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 7 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geddy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park, an IHG Hotel

Hotel with 3 restaurants, near Acadia National Park
Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park, an IHG Hotel offers 278 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 48-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor tennis courts and a marina are featured at the hotel. In addition to an outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 278 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, a picnic area, and a ballroom.
Grab a bite at La Bella Vita, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Bar Harbor? This hotel has 3000 square feet (279 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 11 AM.
La Bella Vita - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Stewmans Lobster Pound - This restaurant serves dinner only.
Garden of Eden Tiki Bar - This restaurant serves lunch only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–11 AM: USD 20 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • La Bella Vita
  • Stewmans Lobster Pound
  • Garden of Eden Tiki Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space (3000 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina on site
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 3 2024 to April 10 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between November 1 and April 7.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 30 lbs per pet
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 27.25 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Bicycle storage
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Acadia National Hotel
Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor Acadia Natl Park
Holiday Inn Resort Acadia Natl Park
Holiday Inn Bar Harbor Acadia Natl Park
Holiday Inn Acadia Natl Park
Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor Acadia Natl Park

Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 492 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1012 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was on the Ocean. A beautiful pool and with three dining options on the premises. The grounds of the resort were meticulously maintained with gorgeous plants and flowers. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

I did last minute booking thru Expedia and they still upgrade my booking to one of their sister hotel which has the best location in Bar Harbor especially walking around downtown. I will definitely come back to Harborside Hotel Spa and Marina. Guest staff are all friendly .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Amazing location. Amazing room. Great facilities. Wonderful staff. Loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carmel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Holiday Inn is a very nice hotel in the outer part of Bar Harbor. It seems to be part of a larger condo complex or something which gives it a nice waterfront property to walk around. There's a nice outdoor pool and hot tub. The hotel itself is perhaps starting to show signs of its age, but the room was clean and comfortable. The Italian restaurant was very nice. They also have a less formal seafood cafe in the back along the water but we didn't have the opportunity to try it out. Overall it's a great place to stay in Bar Harbor and a decent value considering how expensive accommodations are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annelie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly, it’s was a very beautiful place along the harbour!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Trisha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not waste your money here!!
We checked in to a dirty room, the carpet wasn’t vacuumed & toe nails all over the floor, housekeeping came and took photos & didn’t even apologize or offer any compensation or a new room, after they left we found the bathroom covered in hairs. The hotel is 20 years overdue for a remodel and they’re charging 5 star pricing. The mattress & pillows are old, dirty, zero comfort found in the room. Old tv’s, spiders everywhere. Worst of all they have an 8 person hot tub (outdoors only) for 1,000 people & they let it stay full of kids so you can’t even relax and enjoy the hot tub. No indoor pool or tub and the workout room is disgustingly old and dirty with equipment from the 90’s. I’ve never been so disappointed. The only thing this place has is a view out back & a super cool bartender from Jamaica that they don’t deserve.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

KC

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful grounds. Property is older and shows. Hvac in room was not comfortable. Staf was so so.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine, Toms River

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Emmanuel, Falls Church

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hitesh, Somerset

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property with on-site restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Postcard worthy
It truly looked like a postcard the ocean view the grounds are kept clean and we even played pickle ball ..the only thing I would suggest is better knowledge for people who didn’t rent a car on how to get to the airport as there aren’t Ubers
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
House keeping was great. We found little surprises in our room almost daily (shoes arranged, folded clothes, toothbrushes in cups). It was more than just typical housekeeping. The city had great transportation options for the whole city as well. We hardly had a need for the car we rented for our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel is somewhat dated but room was very clean. Beautiful views of the harbor from the rear of the hotel. Dining at Stewman’s Lobster Pound at the hotels pier was fantastic. Free shuttle bus into Bar Harbor stopped directly in front of the hotel which was very convenient. Very close to Acadia park entrance.
Stewman’s lobster roll
Photo from pier
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Our Room was very dark. Poor lighting .Bathroom could be more updated and did not like that the bar closes at 10 pm. Beds were ok seemed old.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room faced the ocean which was lovely. However the room and bedding felt damp. It seemed as though the AC was not removing moisture from the air. At one point we had to turn on the heat to dry things out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were celebrating a big anniversary and loved our room in the Stone House. I did not know about this building on the grounds of the hotel. Either it was given to us because I told them about our trip or we got lucky.The end room was spacious, with a sectional sofa, ottoman, one covered porch and open air deck. What we didnt like was you couldn't get lunch, nothing was open on the property for lunch. We did takeout a lot!.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We felt the price was high for this hotel. The rooms are outdated and need upgrading. The service at front desk was poor, and we tried several times to call front desk & couldn't get through. The location, grounds and pool are really great however. Just needs an upgrade to charge those prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rob

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disappointing for the price charged. Uncomfortable beds, loud air conditioning, toilet paper not replenished. Dated hotel with dehumidifiers running in all the hallways to try and help with the musty smell. Nice enough property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Anmol

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The saving grace here is the view of the ocean, which is where Mother Nature does more for this resort than any human member of the staff. The property and its rooms are dated. The coffee machine in one of our two full-priced rooms did not work. The intercom did not work, so you could not reach the help desk to inform them of things not working in the room. The pack and play we requested for our infant was broken. The intercom was broken, so we could not let the front desk know. The pool was closed early for a deep clean, without notice. The dining options were fairly limited and overpriced. Drive into town, you'd feel better. If you're the kind of human who gets thirsty and wants to drink water. The room has 2 bottles. If you want more, buy it from the vending machine. Room service will not give you fresh bottles of water. Housekeeping was also below par. There are no plates or cutlery of any sort, not even paper plates, anywhere on the property.. if you're the kind of human being that eats off a plate, good luck. The staff will not help, unless you are persistent and prepared to argue.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Loved the lit pickleball courts. Nice lounge and grounds. Disappointed the pool was out of service for the one full day we were there. Otherwise nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024