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Island View Hotel Bar Harbor

Property class: 2

Photo gallery for Island View Hotel Bar Harbor

A serene lakeside view with a grassy foreground, trees, and a clear sky.
A view through a large window with a clear sky and a body of water.
A lakeside picnic area with a bench and a fire pit.
A waterfront restaurant with red chairs and lobster-themed decor.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a body of water through a sliding door.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1224 Bar Harbor Rd, Trenton, ME, 04605
  • Place, Acadia National Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Cadillac Mountain
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View (Ground Level, Harbor View)

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a TV, and a view of a lake through a sliding door.

Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View (Ground Level, Harbor View)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Ground Level, Standard View)

A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Ground Level, Standard View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Ground Level, Harbor View)

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a lake through a sliding door.

Room, 2 Double Beds (Ground Level, Harbor View)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Ground Level, Standard View)

A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Ground Level, Standard View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Upper Level, Standard View)

A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Upper Level, Standard View)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View (Upper Level, Harbor View)

A lakeside view with a bench and a railing.

Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View (Upper Level, Harbor View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Trenton

At Island View Hotel Bar Harbor you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Acadia National Park and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Atlantic Brewing Company. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and balconies. .This smoke-free hotel has free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Trenton hotel include Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co.

What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 13 min drive - 17.3 km
  • West Street Historic District - 17 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 18 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 30 min drive - 32.7 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bar Harbor Lobster Pound - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Island Take Out - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Original Travelin' Lobster - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Chart Room - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Island View Hotel Bar Harbor

Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Trenton hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Island View Hotel Bar Harbor offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This Trenton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly 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 uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 20 October 2026 to 30 June 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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; cash is not accepted
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 and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Island View Bar Harbor Trenton
Island View Hotel Bar Harbor Hotel
Island View Hotel Bar Harbor Trenton
Island View Hotel Bar Harbor Hotel Trenton

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Island View Hotel Bar Harbor?

Island View Hotel Bar Harbor offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Island View Hotel Bar Harbor?

Yep, Island View Hotel Bar Harbor has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Island View Hotel Bar Harbor?

The closest beach to Island View Hotel Bar Harbor is Echo Lake Beach (13.3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Island View Hotel Bar Harbor?

No, Island View Hotel Bar Harbor does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Island View Hotel Bar Harbor?

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

Are pets allowed at Island View Hotel Bar Harbor?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Island View Hotel Bar Harbor Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 365 out of 979 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 979 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 979 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 979 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 979 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay when visiting Acadia.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay right outside of bar harbor that is affordable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, clean room, and it was an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, well furnished,clean and beautiful view!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. Helpful staff, great location & proximity to Bar Harbor/ Acadia while still being very peaceful! Love the view and picnic tables to take in the water view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just want we needed to explore Acadia and come back to a nice room on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very clean and comfortable stay! The staff was very friendly and helpful. Beautiful view and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very nice property on the water. Super friendly staff and a pleasant visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The best place to stay. Short walk across the street.to a lobster pound with excellent food. Scenery was nice and the rooms were extremely comfortable. Nice hot water shower and very comfortable bed. Will never stay anywhere else now that we found this place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was quiet and clean. A great location at a reasonable price while visiting the National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location to stay multiple nights so you can enjoy multiple days exploring Mount Desert Island, Acadia National Park, and other areas. Great view and loved our room. Excellent service too. We will definitely go back to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient place at a reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent view!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic motel, friendly and helpful staff, peaceful environment, strong WiFi & air conditioning, convenient location to Acadia National Park and surrounding area, and plenty of nearby food options, including a grocery store.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The bed was comfortable and there was a great view from the balcony. It is very close to Acadia park and a nice little town. The staff were friendly and helpful with lots of good suggestions around the area. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room and view was great, I wish there was microwaves in each room. Everything was clean and staff was nice. Would definitely stay there again, convenient for Acadia and Bar Harbor but less busy and easier parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was wonderful ! Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Convenient parking. Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything went very, well,great locatiom
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We took a last minute trip to visit Acadia national park, booked this hotel the day we headed north. It was a great value, staff was very nice. There was a beautiful view right off the back of the parking. We’d stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy check in. Clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The gentleman at the front desk was very nice and helpful when we visited for 4th of July weekend. The rooms are quaint and clean with a nice view of the water.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026

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