The Inn on Mount Desert

Property class: 3

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Property entrance
Garden
Point of interest
Free daily continental breakfast
Porch

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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68 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609
  • Place, West Street Historic District
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic King Room with Terrace

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(76 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Bar Harbor

With a stay at The Inn on Mount Desert, you'll be centrally located in Bar Harbor, within a 10-minute walk of Village Green and Criterion Theater. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Shore Path.

What's nearby

  • West Street Historic District - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Village Green - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Criterion Theater - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Shore Path - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Aloha - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Atlantic Brewing Downtown - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Inn on Mount Desert

The Inn on Mount Desert offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 42-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 31 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 42-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features concierge services, an arcade/game room, and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 available
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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

The Inn on Mount Desert Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 852 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1008 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Great service. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are very pleased with our stay. The room was spotless, very friendly staff & the breakfasts were above our expectations. We definitely will return on our next visit to Bar Harbor ‼️
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Thia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal room, good location, breakfast was excellent. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, kind and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great two night stay. Staff was nice and made a good two option breakfast. Clean, safe, comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scot

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, awesome location, even better price
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fritzner

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, quiet inn. Had no issues checking inn and room was clean. Breakfast was great. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and all around great place. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kanice

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rubin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to spend a night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Madeley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay and people
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great breakfast, excellent walkable location to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Blythe

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Beichen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is spotless. Also it’s an ocean style room, which is really beautiful and refreshing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystyna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

jim

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and helpful. Rooms were clean and the breakfast was absolutely amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the cleanest room that I have ever stayed in. The staff was so helpful and courteous. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean. The staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025