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Harborside Hotel & Marina

4.5 of 5
55 West St., Bar Harbor, ME 04609
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Harborside Hotel & Marina
Ranked #20 of 40 hotels in Bar Harbor
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Wausau, Wisconsin
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Reservaions and check-in were correct and efficient. Our room was ready and clean. The bed was extremely comfortable, and climate control was fine. We appreciated being able to open the windows--nothing like an on-shore breeze! The staff were unfailingly helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. We always felt as though we were in the hands of people who wanted to be sure... More

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Bolton, Connecticut
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

We stayed at the Harborside for Memorial day weekend. It is a very nice hotel. The staff was very nice. We booked a room oceanfront, so we had a great view every morning. The only down fall we had was the wi-fi was not strong enough for all the people at the hotel. Great pool.

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Allentown, Pennsylvania
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

We stayed here for our honeymoon and couldn't have been happier! The hotel itself is beautiful and we had a Harbor view room which was great. We found the staff pleasant and check in was smooth ( although we did check in around 7 ) and room was just as described. The pools were great and we really enjoyed the... More

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Baltimore, Maryland
Top Contributor
52 reviews 52 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

I am giving it an average score because the facility looked nice, fairly new with a nice water front view. What was not so nice were the staff who were not helpful. We wanted to change rooms because of the noise. Even while in bed you could here people talking in the hallway or children running down the hall. There... More

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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

My mom and I went there the last weekend of May 2012 for a get-away. The hotel is beautiful! Staff was great, rooms were very clean and nice. We got a special rate so breakfast (delicious!) was included each morning during our stay, but we had to pay the tax + tip which was added to our hotel room bill.... More

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Salisbury, Massachusetts
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

We stayed at this Hotel last summer and I have to say, when we did have to leave we didn't want to. We were planning a vacation back while we were still at the Hotel. We loved that you could walk to most places. It was a very nice, friendly area and the people were so polite and nice. The... More

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Utrecht, The Netherlands
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85 reviews 85 reviews
66 hotel reviews
Reviews in 69 cities Reviews in 69 cities
92 helpful votes 92 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012

I was worried when I chose this hotel as some of the reviews were really bad. I wrote to some of the reviewers, both good and bad, and I had replies only from people who had written nice things about this hotel who were reassuring about every detail I was worried about. So I followed their advice and reserved. Right... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

We stayed at this hotel 3 years ago and enjoyed it that much we went back. On both occaisions the staff were friendly, helpful and obliging. The returant was lovely, great food - breakfast exceptional value and the lounge was an added bonus. The position and views are great - especially sea facing rooms. We have no hesitation reccommending this... More

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East Hampstead, New Hampshire
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

We stayed 2 nights at the Harborside Hotel in October 2012. I can only imagine that in the heat of summer this must be "the place to be"! It was great for us though. We stayed with our 3 kids in one room, they provided us with an air mattress which is better described as an airbed. The mattress inflates... More

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See 3 more reviews by Joe L for Bar Harbor
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2012 via mobile

Stayed with my family over this past summer. Our room was advertised as "garden view". Walked in and approached the Front desk. The staff was not friendly. I felt like I was inconviencing them. Very short on words and no smile at all. Got the key for the room and was pointed in the direction of where to go. First... More

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What travellers say

  • Very nice(46)
  • Parking lot(42)
  • Resort fee(41)
  • Hot tub(31)
  • Great location(20)
  • Breakfast package(10)
  • Front desk staff(6)
  • Sunset view(6)
  • Many other(6)
  • View rooms(4)

Additional Information about Harborside Hotel & Marina

Address: 55 West St., Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Region: United States > Maine > DownEast and Acadia Maine > Bar Harbor
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Business Hotels in Bar Harbor
#2 Luxury Hotels in Bar Harbor
#5 Romantic Hotels in Bar Harbor
#16 Family Hotels in Bar Harbor
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Nestled in downtown Bar Harbor at the ocean's edge; near Acadia National Park; breathtaking view of Frenchman's Bay. ... more   less 
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Harborside Hotel And Marina
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