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 rocky shoreline with clear blue water, seaweed-covered rocks, and a distant cliff.

Where to stay in Southwest Harbor

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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 Wendell Gilley Museum and Somes Sound.

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 7.774.402 ₫ per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
7.774.402 ₫
8.474.124 ₫ total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (258 reviews)
"Everything went smoothly, the place was very,very clean. The mattress was soft like other reviews indicate but good enough to sleep. I enjoy the morning coffee. Our suite was nice and spacious.The town is not too far from Bar Harbor, I would go back there again."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Stone Park
Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG

3 out of 5
123 Eden St Bar Harbor ME
Fully refundable
The price is 10.161.072 ₫ per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
10.161.072 ₫
11.791.044 ₫ total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,091 reviews)
"Amazing spot in a pretty secluded area"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG
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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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