Best Bar Harbor Hotels For Families With Kids

Welcome to the ultimate guide to family-friendly accommodations in the picturesque coastal town of Bar Harbor, United States. Whether you're seeking a cozy bed and breakfast or a luxurious resort, Bar Harbor offers a diverse range of options to suit every preference and budget. From charming historic inns to modern seaside villas, these family hotels promise a memorable stay filled with comfort, convenience, and ample opportunities for exploration along Maine's stunning coastline.

Luxury Family Hotels Bar Harbor

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Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center Days Inn By Wyndham Bar Harbor Best Western Acadia Park Inn Bar Harbor Bar Harbor Motel Seaside Retreats Acadia Pines Motel Bar Harbor Grand Hotel Port Inn Bar Harbor, Ascend Hotel Collection Historic Charm Atlantic Eyrie Lodge Bar Harbor Hampton Inn Bar Harbor The Inn On Mount Desert Bar Harbor

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Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center

📍 119 Eden Street

This Bar Harbor property is located in a business area, a 5-minute drive from Agamont Park and about 2 km from Criterion Theater. The Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center is only a short stroll from Newlin Gardens and 20 km from Hancock County-Bar Harbor airport.

Standing approximately 20 minutes' walk away, Saint Saviour's Episcopal Church and Rectory is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination.

Overlooking the harbour, the 130 rooms are appointed with an iron and ironing board, and air conditioning, as well as modern facilities such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests can also use a hot tub and a shower/bath combination, along with such amenities as a hairdryer.

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Days Inn By Wyndham Bar Harbor

📍 120 Eden Street

Located nearly 25 minutes' walk from Village Green, the inn boasts charming setting steps away from a national park. The Cat is a 5-minute stroll from the perfect hotel, while Sieur de Monts Nature Center is about a 10-minute drive away.

This property is also within walking distance of Acadia National Park. There is the George B. Dorr College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum just a pleasant stroll from Days Inn By Wyndham Bar Harbor.

This Bar Harbor property welcomes guests to 65 air-conditioned rooms. Some of them come with free wireless internet along with coffee/tea makers. They have a comfortable interior. The private bathrooms include a hot tub and a sauna, as well as comforts such as toiletries.

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Best Western Acadia Park Inn Bar Harbor

📍 452 State Highway 3

The Best Western Acadia Park Inn Bar Harbor has a prime setting 15 minutes by car from Frenchman Bay. The property is relatively near Acadia National Park.

Along with other cultural attractions Mount Desert Island Oceanarium is nestled within 10 minutes' drive of the accommodation.

Some of the 96 spacious rooms come with coffee/tea making facilities, and essentials such as ironing facilities and air conditioning. They are furnished with spacious decor. For more comfort, hair dryers and toiletries, along with a tub and a separate shower, are provided.

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Seaside Retreats

Experience the beauty of Bar Harbor with a stay at one of the many seaside retreats that cater to families. These properties offer stunning ocean views, private beach access, and a tranquil setting perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring Acadia National Park.

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Bar Harbor Motel

📍 100 Eden Street

Merely 5 minutes' walk from Turrets Seaside Garden in Bar Harbor, the accommodation is approximately a 25-minute walk from the birch-tree-lined Grant Shore Path Park. Great Meadow Walk is at a distance of 2.7 km from this 3-star hotel and Hancock County-Bar Harbor airport is 20 km away.

Eagle Lake Acadia National Park can also be found at a distance of 2.9 km from the property.

Certain rooms have a place for dining and a kitchen for your convenience. They come equipped with a coffee maker and a fridge. Looking onto the sea, the studio suite features kitchen with tea and coffee making facilities, and a refrigerator.

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Acadia Pines Motel

📍 389 State Hwy 3

The property is situated in the green part of Bar Harbor, at a distance of 4.7 km from Frenchman Bay. The George B. Dorr College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum is within 6 km of the hotel, and Hancock County-Bar Harbor airport is 15 km away.

The accommodation is also within close distance of Acadia National Park. Entertainment options in the area feature Criterion Theater within a 7-km distance of Acadia Pines Motel.

Private bathrooms include nice touches such as hairdryers and toiletries.

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Hotels in Bar Harbor

Hotel with balcony 🌤️ Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center
Top Service Hotel 🛁 Days Inn By Wyndham Bar Harbor
Best reviews Hotel ❤️ Best Western Acadia Park Inn Bar Harbor

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Bar Harbor Grand Hotel

📍 269 Main Street

This hotel puts you in the heart of Bar Harbor, approximately 10 minutes' drive from Wild Outdoor Gardens of Acadia. The 3-star hotel is within 5 minutes' walk of Village Green and within walking distance of the birch-tree-lined Grant Shore Path Park.

The sandy beach is a 14-minute walk away. Located in Bar Harbor, Bar Harbor Grand Hotel lies around 5 minutes by car from the modern Abbe Museum.

This accommodation offers 72 rooms with coffee/tea making machines, and such modern conveniences as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some of the comfortable units also come with tea/coffee making equipment and a fridge. For more comfort, hairdryers and complimentary toiletries, along with a hot tub and a shower, are provided.

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Historic Charm

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Bar Harbor by choosing a family hotel with historic charm. These accommodations feature elegant architecture, period furnishings, and a sense of nostalgia that will transport you back in time while providing all the modern amenities you need for a comfortable stay.

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Port Inn Bar Harbor, Ascend Hotel Collection

📍 40 Kebo Street

Located a few steps from a national park and a valley, the modern property is also next to the historical district of Bar Harbor. Standing just 8 minutes' walk from the modern Abbe Museum, the Port Inn Bar Harbor, Ascend Hotel Collection Bar Harbor is a few minutes' drive from the George B. Dorr College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum.

The quality accommodation is also only a short drive from Acadia National Park. Port Inn Bar Harbor, Ascend Hotel Collection stands 10 minutes' walk from Saint Saviour's Episcopal Church and Rectory, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.

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Atlantic Eyrie Lodge Bar Harbor

📍 6 Norman Road

The centre of Bar Harbor can be reached within a 20-minute walk. The 2-star hotel in Bar Harbor is approximately 10 minutes' drive from Agamont Park.

The modern Abbe Museum is only a short drive from this accommodation.

The Atlantic Eyrie Lodge welcomes guests to 52 rooms complete with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts like ironing facilities and air conditioner. Some of the comfortable units also come with a microwave oven and a fridge. The private bathrooms are appointed with a shower/bath combination, and such comforts as hairdryers and free toiletries.

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Hampton Inn Bar Harbor

📍 12 Norman Road

The accommodation has a private setting about a 5-minute drive from Saint Saviour's Episcopal Church and Rectory. Beatrix Farrand Gardens is 1 km from this Bar Harbor hotel, which is also situated a minute away from Kebo Valley Golf Club.

The property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Wild Outdoor Gardens of Acadia nearly a 10-minute ride away.

Some rooms provide a coffee maker as well as complimentary wireless internet and a TV to help you enjoy your stay. Guests can use a bathtub and a roll-in shower, along with free toiletries and towels.

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Outdoor Adventures

For families who love the great outdoors, Bar Harbor offers a selection of hotels that cater to adventure seekers. Whether you're interested in hiking, biking, kayaking, or whale watching, these properties provide easy access to all the outdoor activities that make this region a nature lover's paradise.

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The Inn On Mount Desert Bar Harbor

📍 68 Mount Desert Street

This inn is about 20 km from Hancock County-Bar Harbor airport and not very far from such cultural venues as the George B. Dorr College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. Situated within 10 minutes' drive of Thunder Hole, the Inn On Mount Desert Bar Harbor is also nearly a 10-minute drive from Frenchman Bay.

The modern Abbe Museum is not too far from the accommodation.

The Inn On Mount Desert has 36 rooms, some of them comprise a balcony and a terrace, and have self-catering options such as a coffee maker. Guests can use a walk-in shower and an additional toilet, along with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. A bath, a walk-in shower, and an additional toilet are available in private bathrooms.

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Gallagher'S Travels Bar Harbor Motel And Cottages

📍 122 Me-3

The accommodation is about 15 km from Hancock County-Bar Harbor airport and 10 minutes' drive from such cultural venues as the George B. Dorr College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum. A 25-minute walk separates Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf from this comfortable hotel.

The property is also a walk from Acadia National Park. Saint Saviour's Episcopal Church and Rectory is within 6 km of Gallagher'S Travels Bar Harbor Motel And Cottages.

The rooms at this convenient accommodation have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with tea and coffee making facilities for your convenience. Some units at the property include a microwave, tea and coffee making facilities, and a refrigerator. Featuring a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, the bathrooms also come with hairdryers and bath sheets.

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Highbrook Motel

📍 94 Eden Street

The accommodation is about 20 km from Hancock County-Bar Harbor airport and a short distance from such cultural venues as the modern Abbe Museum. Guests can easily reach the George B. Dorr College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum a mere 1 km from the Highbrook Motel Bar Harbor.

Agamont Park lies a 10-minute ride away.

There are 26 rooms with an adjoining terrace and a balcony. Some of them offer a TV set, along with a coffeemaker. Guests can also make use of a tub and a separate toilet, as well as comforts such as guest toiletries and bath sheets.

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Kid-Friendly Amenities

Traveling with little ones can be a breeze when you stay at a family hotel with kid-friendly amenities. From children's menus at on-site restaurants to indoor and outdoor play areas, these accommodations are designed to keep the whole family happy and entertained throughout your stay in Bar Harbor.

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Eden Village Motel And Cottages

📍 986 State Highway 3

The property is located in a historical district, within close distance of Acadia National Park. Lamoine State Park is approximately a 10-minute drive from the hotel and Hancock County-Bar Harbor airport is 10 km away.

Guests can enjoy the scenery of a national park, situated near the accommodation. Mount Desert Island Oceanarium can also be found approximately a 10-minute drive from Eden Village Motel And Cottages.

Guest rooms have a balcony and a dining area, along with coffee/tea making equipment for your convenience. They come equipped with a microwave oven, coffee & tea makers, and a fridge. Along with a bathtub, the separate bathrooms are fitted with a hair dryer and guest toiletries.

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The Harborside Hotel And Marina

📍 55 West Street

The property is about 20 km from Hancock County-Bar Harbor airport and at a moderate distance from such cultural venues as the modern Abbe Museum. A 20-minute walk separates the George B. Dorr College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum from the The Harborside Hotel And Marina Bar Harbor.

The premier accommodation is situated within a 10-minute drive of Wild Outdoor Gardens of Acadia.

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Budget-Friendly Options

A family vacation doesn't have to break the bank, especially when you choose one of Bar Harbor's budget-friendly hotels. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, convenient location, and value-added amenities that make it easy to plan a memorable and affordable trip for the whole family.

Pet-Friendly Accommodations

Don't leave your four-legged family members behind; instead, choose a pet-friendly hotel in Bar Harbor that welcomes furry friends with open arms. These properties offer pet-friendly rooms, on-site pet amenities, and easy access to pet-friendly parks and walking trails so that your entire family can enjoy a vacation together.

Luxurious Escapes

Treat your family to a luxurious escape in Bar Harbor by booking a stay at one of the town's upscale hotels. These properties offer spacious suites, gourmet dining options, and top-of-the-line amenities that will ensure a truly indulgent and relaxing experience for the whole family.

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