If you're planning a visit to Bar Harbor, consider staying downtown. Known for its shops and art galleries, as well as a mix of local restaurants and bars, the neighborhood has a range of hotels to choose from.

Bar Harbor Grand Hotel and Ivy Manor Inn Village Center are both centrally located and within walking distance of the Abbe Museum, the Village Green, Criterion Theater, and the West Street Historic District.

If you'd like to stay near Acadia National Park, book a room at the Quality Inn Bar Harbor, which is within walking distance of downtown and the waterfront, and a short drive to the national park.

Acadia Inn is another great option. The top-rated economy hotel is less than a mile from Acadia National Park and includes access to the park's hiking trails on site.

For a high-end stay in Bar Harbor, consider the Bar Harbor Hotel - Bluenose Inn, a luxury hotel located near the George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History, which features a spa, live piano music, and fireplaces in every room.

Overlooking the ocean, Bar Harbor Inn is another highly-rated hotel in Bar Harbor, which has an on-site spa, outdoor pool, and two on-site restaurants.

For cheaper or more budget-friendly accommodations, one option to consider is the Days Inn by Wyndham Bar Harbor, which features free parking and includes a continental breakfast.

Featuring a lounge with fireplace, Bar Harbor Manor is a romantic hotel that offers elegant accommodations less than half a mile from Bar Harbor Pier.

Several hotels in Bar Harbor are located on the beachfront, including Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center, which includes a private dock for guests, indoor and outdoor pools, and rooms with ocean views.

Another good resort hotel on the coast of Maine is the Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park, which offers views of Frenchman's Bay from guest rooms and a seasonal outdoor pool.

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There are several hotels in Bar Harbor that have an indoor pool. The Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center features an all-year indoor pool, a salt-water pool, and a seasonal outdoor pool. The Hampton Inn Bar Harbor also features indoor and outdoor pools.

Many hotels in Bar Harbor offer suite options. Visitors seeking a hotel with suites could consider the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center, the Bar Harbor Manor, or Quimby House Inn & Spa. All three properties offer various suite options, including king suites and suites fitting for families.

The Acadia Inn welcomes children and has an on-site children's playground, while the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center is situated on a sandy beach and also features a playground as well as family rooms. Bar Harbor Inn & Spa is another option with a playground and babysitting services.

Several hotels in Bar Harbor offer guests access to a Jacuzzi or hot tub. Consider the Bar Harbor Grand Hotel or the Quality Inn Bar Harbor, which both feature hot tubs alongside there outdoor swimming pools. Meanwhile, the Bluenose Inn features a hot tub adjacent to its indoor pool.