Southwest Harbor Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal scene with a lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and a large white house with a flag.
A harbor with multiple boats docked, surrounded by a coastal town with houses and greenery.
A coastal sunset with a lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and calm sea.
A beach with footprints leading to the water, surrounded by fog and trees.
A coastal town with a marina, boats, and a forested area.

Where to stay in Southwest Harbor

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A coastal town with a lighthouse, wooden docks, and a large lobster trap.

Seawall

While there might not be top attractions in Seawall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Asticou Azalea Garden.

A wooden pier extending into calm water with sailboats anchored in the distance and hills in the background.

Manset

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Manset and surrounding area, you can visit Asticou Azalea Garden and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse.

The Claremont Hotel

The Claremont Hotel

3.5 out of 5
22 Claremont Rd Southwest Harbor ME
Stay at this hotel in Southwest Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum ...
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The Claremont Hotel
Stone Park

Stone Park

4 out of 5
377 High St Ellsworth ME
The price is 4.866.711 ₫ per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
4.866.711 ₫
5.304.715 ₫ total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Ellsworth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Seacoast Fun Park and Indian Point Trailhead are ...
Stone Park
Island View Hotel Bar Harbor

Island View Hotel Bar Harbor

2 out of 5
1224 Bar Harbor Rd Trenton ME
The price is 4.633.854 ₫ per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
4.633.854 ₫
5.050.900 ₫ total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Trenton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (931 reviews)
"A little outdated but overall super nice and clean!!! Comfortable bedding, and wonderful view!!"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Island View Hotel Bar Harbor
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Stone Park

Stone Park

4 out of 5
377 High St Ellsworth ME
Stay at this aparthotel in Ellsworth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Seacoast Fun Park and Indian Point Trailhead are ...
Stone Park
Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages

Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages

3 out of 5
318 Maine 3 Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this cottage in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Bar Harbor ...
8/10 Very good! (142 reviews)
"OMG, the place was amazing. What a treasure. The cottages were clean and modern and well equipped."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages
Hanscom's Motel and Cottages

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages

3 out of 5
273 ME-3 Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this cottage in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Acadia National Park's Visitors Center and Bar Harbor Whale ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (415 reviews)
"The cottage was great but the one we had was so close to the road that we heard constant traffic noise. The ones farther away from the road were probably more peaceful."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
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Stay near popular Southwest Harbor attractions

Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead

9.0/10 (7 reviews)
Explore the lovely green spaces of Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and also enjoy the hiking trails in Southwest Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
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Cities near Southwest Harbor

A harbor with boats, a bridge, and houses on a hillside.

Northeast Harbor

A rocky shoreline with large boulders, dense green trees, and a calm body of water under a clear sky.

Mount Desert

A lighthouse on a rocky cliff by the sea.

Bass Harbor

A calm lake at sunset with rocky shores and sparse vegetation.

Seal Cove

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