The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Bar Harbor

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Bar Harbor

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Visiting Bar Harbor, Maine for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Bar Harbor, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Bar Harbor based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Bar Harbor for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Bar Harbor before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Bar Harbor for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Bar Harbor for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $424 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

Located at 119 Eden Street, Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center has great rooms from $424 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.3 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love child care, golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub at this relaxing hotel. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Saltwater pool


Acadia Hotel - Downtown

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $431 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Bar Harbor
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Acadia Hotel - Downtown which has nice rooms starting at $431. Offering a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, breakfast, and mountain views, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 20 Mount Desert Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers golf, a free breakfast, city views, a spa, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.1 miles from the city center. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Kid-friendly
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Bluenose Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $405 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

We found Bluenose Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $405. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 90 Eden Street. You'll also find laundry services, golf, a hot tub, a spa, and an indoor pool which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1 miles from the center of town. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Bar Harbor Inn and Spa

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $420 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $420, Bar Harbor Inn and Spa, at 1 Newport Drive provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a bar, hiking, golf, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center. It's located just 0.2 miles from the city center, too. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Atlantic Eyrie Lodge

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $337 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Bar Harbor
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

Atlantic Eyrie Lodge has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, breakfast, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and golf. The great rooms here start at $337 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 6 Norman Rd. Furthermore, it also offers a free breakfast, free parking, laundry facilities, a heated pool, and air-conditioning, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Hampton Inn Bar Harbor

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $457 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Hampton Inn Bar Harbor is 8.70 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, breakfast, and a free breakfast. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $457, and it's located at 12 Norman Road. We also love the an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.9 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Saltair Inn Waterfront B&B

Inn with prices starting at $425 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Bar Harbor
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A cool place is Saltair Inn Waterfront B&B because it has great rooms that start at $425. It has skiing, breakfast, hiking, golf, and a free breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 121 West Street. Only 0.4 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love cooking classes, free parking, a pool table, mini-golf, and bicycle rental at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Refrigerator


Bar Harbor Grand Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $359 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

Bar Harbor Grand Hotel offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, a free breakfast, and a hot tub which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $359 (before taxes). It's located at 269 Main Street Bar Harbor ME 04609 and has earned a guest rating of 9.10/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, horse riding, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.1 miles from the city center. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator


Central House Inn

Inn with prices starting at $316 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Bar Harbor
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

Located at 60 Cottage Street, Central House Inn has great rooms from $316 (before taxes). It offers laundry services, a game room, free parking, family rooms, and air-conditioning. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a 24-hour desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, shuttle services, and a library which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.2 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Primrose Place Bar Harbor

Motel with prices starting at $301 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Primrose Place Bar Harbor which has nice rooms starting at $301. Offering hiking, golf, free parking, fishing, and a tour desk, it also has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 51 Holland Avenue. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers air-conditioning, a refrigerator, balconies, landmark views, and private parking. It's located just 0.4 miles from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Refrigerator


Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Bangor.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Bar Harbor, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Bar Harbor, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Bar Harbor, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Bar Harbor, Best Hotels for One Week in Bar Harbor, Best Hotels for One Night in Bar Harbor, or Best Business Hotels in Bar Harbor.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Bar Harbor?

Bar Harbor Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$331

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Bar Harbor, Maine. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Bar Harbor, Maine based on data from 34 hotels is an affordable $331. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Bar Harbor.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $324
  • 3-star hotels: $371
  • 2-star hotels: $289


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