Southwest Harbor Travel Guide

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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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Lobster Village in Autumn, Southwest Harbor, Stonington, Maine

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
Seasider Motel

Seasider Motel

2.5 out of 5
40 Kebo Street Bar Harbor ME
The price is 6.078.782 ₫ per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
6.078.782 ₫
6.625.872 ₫ total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,101 reviews)
"Clean and nice!"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Seasider Motel
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
The price is 6.545.578 ₫ per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
6.545.578 ₫
7.845.306 ₫ total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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 ...
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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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (121 reviews)
"Cute cottage with cooking ability! Thank you."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages
Acadia Suites

Acadia Suites

3 out of 5
1117 Bar Harbor Road Trenton ME
Stay at this apartment in Trenton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Garland Farm and Kisma Preserve are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)
"Nicely redecorated and close to Bar Harbor and Acadia!"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

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Stay near popular Southwest Harbor attractions

Flying Mountain Trailhead

You can take time to visit Flying Mountain Trailhead during your travels to Southwest Harbor. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.
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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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