About this property

This Mount Desert Island property, offering panoramic views of Frenchman Bay, is within a 10-minute drive of Acadia National Park. It features a spa, heated indoor and outdoor pools and free Wi-Fi. The Mizzentop’s Great Room serves cocktails and has live piano music. Bluenose Inn-Bar Harbor Hotel also houses the Looking Glass restaurant. All guest rooms provide a flat-screen cable TV, along with a mini-fridge and Keurig coffee maker. A DVD player is available upon request. All rooms in the Mizzentop building feature a fireplace and a private balcony overlooking Frenchman Bay. Guests at Bluenose Inn-Bar Harbor Hotel can work out in the gym and relax in the hot tub or in the steam room. Unique Maine-made souvenirs are available in the 24-hour gift shop. The property is within walking distance of the George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. Downtown Bar Harbor and the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company are just under 1 mile away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carolyn
    United States United States
    View from our balcony. Huge room. Location. Bar area and nightly piano player.
  • Kelly
    United States United States
    Perfect location! My family doesn’t mind walking. It took about 15 minutes to walk to the main area with all of the shops and restaurants. It is also close to Acadia, which for us was perfect. The staff was attentive and friendly. Our room had a...
  • Thomas
    United States United States
    The Breakfast as the sister property has a spectacular sweeping view of Bar Harbor. And the food and staff are excellent. Thank Inna Simone and all the wonderful staff. Maine Honey! The Bluenose is in a perfect location overlooking the ocean on a...
  • Adam
    United States United States
    It was a great location and the hotel was amazing it was our first time there EVER!!!!!!!!
  • Cami
    United States United States
    The Hotel is high above the Harbbor and has awesome views
  • Francis
    United States United States
    The restaurant was fantastic location with a view of the ocean.
  • Dater
    United States United States
    View was excellent, room was great, bed comfort was so so (the only negative I would say, but that is a prersonal opinions someone else may say it was perfect), staff was very friendly!
  • Karen
    United States United States
    It was quaint and the restaurant was a short walk and was delicious!
  • 동규
    South Korea South Korea
    I loved the location. It was pretty close to harbor and could enjoy dinner at night! Also The view from room was so fabulous!!!
  • Serenity
    United States United States
    The view!!! The fireplace. Room was clean, staff friendly and helpful.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • The Looking Glass
    • Cuisine
      American • Seafood
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional

Amenities of Bluenose Inn - Bar Harbor Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Accessibility

  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 – indoorAdditional charge

  • Seasonal

Pool 2 – outdoorFree!

  • Seasonal

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Steam room
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

Bluenose Inn - Bar Harbor Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
$20 per stay
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

At check-in, photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

The hotel offers cancellation insurance. Please contact the hotel directly for more details.

If booking 2 or more guests for the Queen Rooms, please make a note in the special request box.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Bluenose Inn - Bar Harbor Hotel