Southwest Harbor Travel Guide

Tourist 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.

Our guide on 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.

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 ...
The Claremont Hotel
Seasider Motel

Seasider Motel

2.5 out of 5
40 Kebo Street Bar Harbor ME
The price is NZ$482 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$482
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,070 reviews)
"This was one of 3 places we stayed on our first trip to Maine and was by far the best of the bunch. It was clean, felt safe, good value, within walking distance to town. Breakfast was continental but decent, coffee was good. Best part was that the lobby was stocked with water, juice, coffee, and ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Seasider Motel
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 NZ$535 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$535
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,136 reviews)
"Great location on water, near both town of bar harbor and entrance to Acadia , family friendly with heated pool and hot tub, and 2 restaurants on site."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cozy 1-bedroom Efficiency in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Manset Room"

Cozy 1-bedroom Efficiency in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Manset Room"

Southwest Harbor ME
Stay at this condo in Southwest Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
"We loved staying in Southwest Harbor and heading into Bar Harbor only when we felt like it. Found everything we needed at local markets, bakeries, pharmacy, etc. If you’re a light sleeper, it’s good to know that the property is extremely close to the road, which has continuous traffic night and day. ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Cozy 1-bedroom Efficiency in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Manset Room"
2-Bedroom Apartment in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Seawall"

2-Bedroom Apartment in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Seawall"

Southwest Harbor ME
Stay at this apartment in Southwest Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"This place was very nice and very clean. Parking was onsite behind the building and it was a short drive to Acadia."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

2-Bedroom Apartment in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Seawall"
Acadia II on the Harbor  A Cozy Charmer.  Walk to Village.  Waterfront Views.

Acadia II on the Harbor A Cozy Charmer. Walk to Village. Waterfront Views.

Southwest Harbor ME
Stay at this apartment in Southwest Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
"Great spot from which to enjoy Acadia National Park! The kitchen was well outfitted and although we spent little time relaxing on the porch, it was there beaconing us. The kitchen was well outfitted for simple meals and it was a few blocks to walk to town or Beal's Lobster Pound. How could you go ..."

Reviewed on 31 July 2026

Acadia II on the Harbor A Cozy Charmer. Walk to Village. Waterfront Views.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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