Bar Harbor Inn And Spa

Oceanfront historic hotel and spa on Frenchman Bay in Bar Harbor

Amenities & Grounds

The Bar Harbor Inn & Spa sits on 8 acres of landscaped grounds with an outdoor heated infinity pool that looks over Frenchman Bay. The pool area has a pool bar, sun loungers, and umbrellas, and is open seasonally. On-site, guests can use the fitness center, sauna, and hot tub, plus join daily yoga classes or use the spa facilities that include a steam room and locker rooms.

Dining

The hotel operates 2 on-site restaurants with ocean views: the Reading Room Restaurant and the Terrace Grille. The Reading Room serves breakfast and dinner daily, while the Terrace Grille offers lunch and dinner on a patio with yellow umbrellas. A complimentary extensive breakfast buffet is served each morning in a separate building near the pool, and the Oasis Lounge serves drinks and small plates.

Rooms & Accommodations

Guest rooms are spread across three buildings: the Main Inn, the Oceanfront Lodge, and the Newport Lodge. Many rooms have private balconies with views of Frenchman Bay or the gardens, and all include a flat-screen cable TV and a private bathroom. Rooms in the Oceanfront Lodge offer true balconies on both the first and second floors, with direct access to the Shore Path.

Location & Activities

The Bar Harbor Inn is within walking distance of historic downtown Bar Harbor, placing guests near local shops, restaurants, and the Abbe Museum. The hotel is 9.4 km from Jordan Pond in Acadia National Park and offers concierge service to help arrange tours and activities. Guests can walk the Shore Path directly from the property, and the hotel provides free parking and valet parking.

Family & Spa

The on-site spa offers therapeutic massages, facials, and treatments using local products, with dedicated wellness programs available. For families, the hotel provides a children's playground, board games, puzzles, baby safety gates, and kids' outdoor play equipment. Evening activities include s'mores by the fire pit and fresh-baked cookies served in the lobby between 3 and 5 PM.

• Location: Steps from Shore Path and downtown Bar Harbor
• Dining: 2 oceanfront restaurants plus continental breakfast
• Pool: Heated infinity pool with pool bar overlooking Frenchman Bay
• Spa: On-site spa with therapeutic treatments and wellness programs
• Activities: Daily yoga, s'mores, cookies in lobby, board games
• Grounds: 8 acres of landscaped gardens with outdoor furniture
• Family: Children's playground, baby gates, kids' play equipment