Southwest Harbor Travel Guide

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Ram Island Lighthouse and sheltered cove
Lobster Boats Anchored in a  Maine Harbor
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, Acadia NP, Maine, USA at sunset
Southwest Harbor
Southwest Harbor

Where to stay in Southwest Harbor

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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.

Seawall
Morning in Manset, near Southwest Harbor, Maine

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.

Manset
Ocean’s Edge Tiny House Escape on MDI

Ocean’s Edge Tiny House Escape on MDI

Southwest Harbor ME
Stay at this holiday home in Southwest Harbor. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum are located nearby.
Ocean’s Edge Tiny House Escape on MDI
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
The Pathmaker Hotel

The Pathmaker Hotel

2 out of 5
77 Cottage St Bar Harbor ME
The price is £137 per night from 3 May to 4 May
£137
3 May - 4 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (444 reviews)
Phenomenal breakfast choices, and helpful front desk staff. Newer facility on the block with decent parking space and incredible walking ability in the town.

Reviewed on 1 May 2026

The Pathmaker Hotel
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.
Ocean’s Edge Tiny House Escape on MDI

Ocean’s Edge Tiny House Escape on MDI

Southwest Harbor ME
Stay at this holiday home in Southwest Harbor. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum are located nearby.
Ocean’s Edge Tiny House Escape on MDI
Flying Mountain Townhouse

Flying Mountain Townhouse

Southwest Harbor ME
Stay at this holiday home in Southwest Harbor. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
Very well appointed placed. Host very responsive.

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

Flying Mountain Townhouse
The Bungalow

The Bungalow

Southwest Harbor ME
Stay at this holiday home in Southwest Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
Everything was clean and easily accessible. The kitchen supplied just about everything we needed for our 4 night stay. We just needed to purchase perishables. The location was perfect, close to Acadia National Park but on the quieter side. We even saw 3 deer right on the property!

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

The Bungalow
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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