Located close to Village Green and Criterion Theater, The Inn on Mount Desert provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and a library.
In the city centre, The Inn on Mount Desert is in a walkable area with good shopping. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Criterion Theater, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Village Green and Shore Path. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like whale watching. Visit our Bar Harbor travel guide
68 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609
What's nearby
Village Green
7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Criterion Theater
10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
13 min walk - 0.7 miles
West Street Historic District
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Shore Path
13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Getting around
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
21 min drive
Restaurants
Thirsty Whale
8 min walk
Choco-Latte
8 min walk
Dog & Pony Tavern
7 min walk
Finback Alehouse
9 min walk
Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors
7 min walk
About this property
The Inn on Mount Desert
Family-friendly hotel near Village Green
Located close to Criterion Theater and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co, The Inn on Mount Desert provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and a library.
Additional perks include:
Free self-parking
Express check-out, express check-in and games
A lift, a front desk safe and concierge services
Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
How much does it cost to stay at The Inn on Mount Desert?
As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Inn on Mount Desert on 15 Nov 2026 start from £75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Inn on Mount Desert?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Inn on Mount Desert?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM.
What time is check-out at The Inn on Mount Desert?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Inn on Mount Desert located?
This family-friendly Bar Harbor hotel is located in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Village Green and Criterion Theater. Shore Path and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co are also within 15 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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The Inn on Mount Desert Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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The staff at the inn are very friendly and helpful. And the breakfasts are amazing! We were there for 4 nights and we had a choice to pick from 2 different made to order hot breakfasts every day with fruit. Of course there is cereal, oatmeal, apples, bananas, coffee, orange juice, tea, etc. Plus the location is close to downtown for an easy walk to local restaurants and store shopping. And it's a short drive to all the walking trails at Arcadia National Park. Great place to stay and have fun!
Breakfast was cooked and served each morning. Coffee, water and juice were available and the homemade sweets were quite a treat. Overall, a great experience
Really enjoyed our 3 night stay. Great location. Great staff. Eliza at the front desk, in particular. For an older building it’s not perfect but rating it excellent anyway because it was very enjoyable.
Great location.
Eliza was the nicest person we met on the staff. She went out of her way to be friendly and helpful; otherwise, the staff were not welcoming or friendly.
This is a really quaint inn just a short walk to the heart of Main Street and the village green where all the shopping and restaurants are located. The room was well maintained and the bed was very comfortable. The only issue was the bathroom shower curtain which didn’t stay in place. The lobby area is very cozy with sofas and reading material. Breakfast was personalized. They have two items per day and the food is prepared to order. They also have a variety of baked items that they set out for guests. Overall, great inn, very friendly service and awesome location! I’d definitely stay here again!
An extremely great stay at this property! We were on the top floor and the room was spacious and bed was incredibly comfortable. The location of the hotel is about ten minutes from the center of Bar Harbor's shops & restaurants. Less than 10 minutes from the entrance of Acadia (Park Loop & Cadillac Mountain entrance) which was extremely convenient for us and our morning hikes! The breakfast every morning was amazing as well they offer two options and it is cooked to order. Plenty of on site parking too so we could come & go as we please. If we ever go back to Bar Harbor, we will only stay here!
The location was excellent and a short walk to downtown/waterfront. The room was functional but very small. Breakfast choices were good and made to order. Homemade cookies in the afternoon were a plus.
Front desk is only staffed at certain times so if you need anything, you have to call. Thankfully we didn’t. Breakfast is included but one thing to know is they only have 2 hot options to choose from each day. It’s in a great location, was quiet and comfortable. My one suggestion…don’t get a room on the second (main) floor. One room is right at a stairway with a bathroom across the hall that anyone can use and the other is also next to a stairway and the kitchen.
Hotel very clean. Rooms had everything you would need. Comfortable beds. Decor in main lobby and living room was older. Could stand some updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Jean
14 Sept 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were nice. Air conditioning didn’t work and there was no reading on thermostat. They couldn’t fix late on Labor Day weekend and offered to change rooms, which we did. Food just okay and dining/living room just ok. Not warm and inviting. Game room nice and we did use laundry facilities. Housekeeping team were helpful. The location is great, but we’d want to stay somewhere just a tad nicer if we return.
What an amazing stay we had! Within walking distance to downtown, so we didn't have to mess with parking when we wanted to go downtown!
Amazing amenities from a home-cooked breakfast every morning, to freshly baked sweets in the afternoon and a coffee bar 24 hrs a day. All the employees were so kind and helpful! We loved every bit of our time there!
Our room was great. The staff was extremely helpful. Location was within walking distance to the touristy part of town. Best hotel breakfast ever and the sweets in the lobby were delicious!