The Inn on Mount Desert

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Property entrance
Free daily continental breakfast
Lobby sitting area
Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace | Balcony
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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68 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Criterion Theater
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(74 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Bar Harbor

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Bar Harbor awaits you at The Inn on Mount Desert. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Village Green and Criterion Theater. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a games room and a library. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Bar Harbor hotel include Bar Harbor Whale Watching and Shore Path.

What's nearby

  • West Street Historic District - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Village Green - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Criterion Theater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shore Path - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dog & Pony Tavern - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Inn on Mount Desert

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly The Inn on Mount Desert. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Bar Harbor hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Inn on Mount Desert offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 42-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Bar Harbor hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive key retrieval information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Mount Desert Street Motel Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Street Motel
Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Street
Mount Desert Street Motel Bar Harbor, Maine
Inn Mount Desert Bar Harbor
Inn Mount Desert
Mount Desert Bar Harbor
The Inn on Mount Desert Hotel
The Inn on Mount Desert Bar Harbor
The Inn on Mount Desert Hotel Bar Harbor

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Inn on Mount Desert?

The Inn on Mount Desert offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Inn on Mount Desert?

Yep, The Inn on Mount Desert has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Inn on Mount Desert?

The closest beach to The Inn on Mount Desert is Echo Lake Beach (12.7 km).

Is The Inn on Mount Desert family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade, laundry facilities and a picnic area, it's no surprise that The Inn on Mount Desert is a hit with families.

Does The Inn on Mount Desert serve breakfast?

Yeah, our visitors can't get enough of the free continental breakfast here! Served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Inn on Mount Desert?

No, The Inn on Mount Desert does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Inn on Mount Desert?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Inn on Mount Desert?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

The Inn on Mount Desert Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 843 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Paul, Dracut

Over-priced! (But maybe that is Bar Harbor in general?) Small shower. Awkward room location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dedra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Great staff and location. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

heather

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great weekend get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is great!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walk to down and Inn is quiet when you want it to be!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, in town location, a couple of blocks from all the action. great grounds, free breakfast on porch was perfect. really good coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great spot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to restaurants and shopping. Great cooked breakfasts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, but walkable to the Village Green and all the restaurants and shopping. Great staff! Friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

danny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing breakfast and lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai, SCARSDALE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect distance to town, very close to supermarket. Great staff! Wonderful breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Great stay, except for the Clydesdales in the room above us last night
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chasity

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! The butterfly garden was beautiful. The beds were comfortable. Very clean! Nice patios! Parking was easy & the location is great. Walkable. The front desk guy was very nice, but the guy making breakfast was kind of rude. We would stay again because it was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were comfortable , location and breakfast all excellent !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025