Island View Hotel Bar Harbor

Hotels
Independent
7.2 (213 reviews)
1224 Bar Harbor Rd, Trenton, Maine, 04605 , Trenton , US

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Smoke-free property
Free self parking
Walkway to water
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Affordable pricing
Basic amenities provided
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Thin walls
Limited amenities and dining options

Categories

Cleanliness
6.1
Room smelled musty, pillow case smelled unclean. The property was pretty, but cleanliness issues noted.
Service
8.56
Friendly and supportive staff who assisted with late check-ins and went above and beyond.
Location
8.1
Great location for visiting Bar Harbor with easy access to local attractions.
Room Quality
6.06
Issues with mattress quality and thin walls, affecting overall comfort.
Amenities
6.59
Basic amenities available, but needs improvement and variety.
Value for Money
7.55
Affordable pricing for a clean room, particularly for a weekend getaway.
Food and Beverage
7.1
Limited dining options nearby, but proximity to a good lobster pound.
Overall Experience
7.57
A decent experience for the price, with some issues but enjoyable overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 09:44

Property Description

Location and Nearby Attractions
Stay at Island View Hotel Bar Harbor in Trenton for a waterfront experience near Acadia National Park and its Visitors Center, just a short drive away. Adjacent to various local attractions like Acadia Repertory Theater and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in one of the 42 air-conditioned guestrooms, equipped with complimentary wireless internet access, bathrooms with shower/tub combinations, and convenient amenities like blackout drapes. Housekeeping is provided once per stay to ensure a comfortable visit.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of free self-parking onsite, making your stay hassle-free. The hotel's proximity to Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) adds to the ease of travel for guests looking for a convenient escape.

Book now for a delightful stay at Island View Hotel Bar Harbor!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 213 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.1
Service: 8.56
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 6.06
Amenities: 6.59
Value for Money: 7.55
Food and Beverage: 7.1
Overall Experience: 7.57
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F4802EOmaryc Family
2
AVOID
Pros:

Do you enjoy ice cold showers? If so, this place is for you. If not.....
Nice location, decent looking rooms, but there are big problems, not least of which is no hot water for the shower. The mattress is absolutely shot and walls paper thin. There have got to be better options.

2025-10-14 via Tripadvisor
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Donna family
6
Pros:

Just don’t think this hotel was worth $322 for the night. Room was very small and the beds are small. The gentleman at the desk was very friendly

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
J
John
6
Pros:

Room was comfortable and warm. The bathroom area could have been a bit cleaner.
Parking was fine. Only staff was at check-in and he was very pleasant. There was no housekeeping service. We could have used some clean hand towels and certainly another days worth of coffee pods.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
T
Thomas family
10
Pros:

Easy check in process.

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
J
Jaimie partner
10
Pros:

No complaints, convient location to harbor clean and overall nice stay

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
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Xiao family
8
Pros:

Take harbor view side if possible beautiful

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
A
Ariel
8
Pros:

The staff at the property were friendly and supportive especially after multiple travel delays that led to late night check in accommodations.

The room was clean and stocked with basic goodies. The bed was comfy if you like softer mattress firmness. The amenities were basic, but enough for a few day trip. The AC was a benefit if needed during the Summer times. The room walls are semi-thin unfortunately guests next door choose to blast TV volume late each night, but nothing headphones can't solve.

The location is great spot for wanting to be close to Bar Harbor, but not pay arm in a leg for accommodations. It is just off the main stretch heading to and out of the island to Bar Harbor. It like roughly 12-15 minute drive to downtown Bar Harbor. There are many little cafes and restaurants on the way into town. The parking was easy and conveniently close to the rooms.

Overall, the property was great for weekend getaway with basic amenities of bed and roof over your head that wouldn't break the bank.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
Y
Yevhen
10
Pros:

Very good

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
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Forrest family
8
Pros:

Our host is friendly and very helpful. On each of our two visits he made sure that we had bottles of water in our room, and he shared interest in our day’s adventures in Acadia National Park. The Island Explorer Bus made summer transportation free and convenient.

It seems that this older hotel building was recently fixed up complete with fresh paint.

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
C
Carlie friends
10
Pros:

We really enjoyed the staff who were so welcoming, the location was incredible, and the price affordable! Could use an update at some point but the bed was very comfortable! It was a great experience.

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
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Sun
10
Pros:

Front ocean view amazing nice staff very friendly.

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
K
Kelly partner
10
Pros:

David was so friendly during our check in. He went above and beyond helping with restaurants and had an extra blanket brought up to our room. The view from our room was amazing. Not some fancy high end resort, just a great place to stay that was quiet and comfortable and convenient.

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
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bradley
6
Just over the bridge
Pros:

If you want Bay view, only works on the 2nd floor. First floor bay view is somewhat bad unless you sit outside or keep the door open.On first floor, shutters over the window do not keep out any of the light, including the parking lot light which is very.bright.

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
J
John
8
Pros:

good firm bed

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
F
Forrest family
10
Pros:

View!

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
J
Janet
6
Not w
Pros:

Nice location. VERY small room. NO vanity space at all - just the sink!! Could use renovation!

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
K
Kerry family
6
Pros:

Room smelled musty, pillow case smelled unclean. No windows that opened. Tub was stained, water was brown when it first came out of the shower head. No water pressure in the cold water faucet.
Property was pretty, staff was nice and attentive.

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
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Ryan
8
Pros:

Gorgeous view at high tide of mt desert narrows. No desk staff between 9pm-1pm so know that. No amenities besides 1 communal microwave soap and shampoo in rooms and tv fridge. Room clean beds new for price and 15 drive to bar harbor you arent finding much cheaper for clean. Overall a nice hotel motel

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
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Nancy partner
8
Pros:

Nice, quiet hotel that met our needs for visiting Acadia NP which was about 15 minutes away. Reasonably priced and across from the very best lobster pound around. Dining choices otherwise pretty limited nearby. Found a good breakfast place about a mile away. Nice view on one side. Would definitely recommend this place.

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
D
Deborah friends
10
Pros:

Nice

2025-08-27 via Nuitee