Acadia Inn - Bar Harbor

Family-friendly hotel with direct trail access to Acadia National Park

Amenities

Acadia Inn offers direct access to the Acadia Connector Trail from its property, allowing guests to walk into Acadia National Park without a car. The heated outdoor pool and jacuzzi operate seasonally from late May to mid-October, with pool towels provided. Daily afternoon charcuterie boards, cookies, and a make-your-own trail mix station are available for guests.

Rooms

The inn at Acadia provides 95 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with a flat-screen TV and a mini-fridge. All rooms have private bathrooms with raised toilets and grab rails for accessibility. Free Wi-Fi is included, and some rooms offer views of Frenchman Bay.

Dining

A complimentary breakfast buffet is served each morning, featuring fresh fruits, cereals, yogurt, and rotating hot items like cheese omelets and pancakes. The breakfast area includes a gluten-free station with breads and pastries. Tea, coffee, and hot apple cider are available throughout the day from self-service stations on each floor.

Location & Entertainment

The Acadia Inn Bar Harbor is located 2 km from the Acadia National Park entrance and less than a 5-minute drive from downtown Bar Harbor. A free Island Explorer shuttle stops at the hotel every 30 minutes for easy access to town and park attractions. Evening entertainment includes outdoor movie nights with popcorn and nightly s'mores by the fire pit.

Family Activities

This family-friendly hotel offers free scavenger hunts for children and sells themed packages that include a play tent and stuffed animals. A playground with swings and slides sits in the backyard, and board games are available at the front desk. Kids can also participate in outdoor games and a weekly Bingo night with prizes.

• Direct trail access: On-site Acadia Connector Trail to Acadia National Park
• Family activities: Complimentary s'mores, outdoor movie nights, scavenger hunts
• Breakfast: Expanded buffet with fresh fruits, gluten-free options, rotating hot items
• Location: Free Island Explorer shuttle to downtown Bar Harbor at the hotel stop
• Pool & hot tub: Heated outdoor pool and jacuzzi open late May to mid-October
• Extra touches: Daily afternoon charcuterie, cookies, and make-your-own trail mix station
• Rooms: 95 air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges