The Pathmaker Hotel

Hotels
9.6 (513 reviews)
77 Cottage Street , Bar Harbor , us

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Bar
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Noise from the road in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
9.55
Multiple reviews highlight the cleanliness of the rooms and hotel.
Service
9.85
Staff described as understanding, accommodating, and gracious.
Location
9.35
Perfectly located in Bar Harbor, noted by several guests.
Room Quality
9.55
Rooms are described as clean, spacious, and well-appointed.
Amenities
9.35
Amenities include gourmet breakfasts and comfortable beds.
Value for Money
9.35
Guests feel they received great value considering included breakfasts.
Food and Beverage
9.85
Breakfasts and restaurant dining praised for quality and taste.
Overall Experience
9.95
Overall stays described as wonderful and guests expressed a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 23:29

Property Description

Luxurious Dining Experience
Indulge in a delicious meal at our on-site restaurant and bar, offering a wide variety of dishes and drinks.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of free private parking, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk to cater to all your needs during your stay.

Prime Location
Explore nearby attractions such as The Abbe Museum and Village Green, all within walking distance from our non-smoking property.

To book your stay at The Pathmaker Hotel and experience the best of Bar Harbor, reserve now!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 513 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.55
Service: 9.85
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 9.55
Amenities: 9.35
Value for Money: 9.35
Food and Beverage: 9.85
Overall Experience: 9.95
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Joseph couple us
9
Beautiful hotel, great location, some minor gripes but overall highly recommend.
Pros:

Location is fantastic, easy to get to, dedicated parking, clean rooms, nice onsite restaurant, courteous and professional staff. Decor is very modern and pleasant.

Cons:

Parking is tight, larger vehicles are difficult to get in/out. Also, ask for a room away from Cottage Street - noise level is quite high if you're trying to rest. Our room was on 1st floor and people walking/talking on the sidewalks might as well have been in our room.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Hayley couple us
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple us
8
Comfortable and convenient
Pros:

The bed and pillows are amazing and you can’t beat the location. Pretty decor. Cozy room. Restaurant in the building. Plenty of parking in the garage or overflow parking across the street.

Cons:

The light beige hall carpets are already trashed/stained. When you get off the elevator there is no directional signage. You have to walk down each hall to see how the numbers go. The front desk agent was not very informative and no smile. Not friendly. The shower has nowhere to put soap/shampoo. No coffee in the room.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Bob R couple us
7
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Carole couple us
10
Comfort. Convenience. Cuisine. Caring. Perfect!
Pros:

Loved the location - in town but not on the Main Street. Just close enough walk to shops/restaurants, but not too close.
The staff were friendly and courteous. We loved the breakfast in The Ovens restaurant. Great parking included.
Coffee in the lobby. No complaints whatsoever!

Cons:

Can't think of a thing. Everything was great. Would definitely stay here again.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Anthony family_with_children us
9
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Edward solo_traveller us
5
Acadia vacation 26
Pros:

Parking, breakfast, bed

Cons:

Room rate price is high for a noisy location across the street from Jordans restaurant that opens at 3:30am for delivery and commercial work truck people. Wow that truck noise was ridiculous. Dinner was disappointing for a hotel that should have been my best first night dinner. When I asked for cream for my coffee at the complementary coffee station I was told not today. I guess my room rate of $600 dollars a night was not paying for that cream for my coffee. When you charge these high room rates you should provide the best service. Its the little things that count. This is typical corporate owned property hospitality they count every bean. Next time I will stay in a quiet privately owned B&B on a residential street they give the best bang for the buck every time.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Betty solo_traveller us
8
Is what always expected
Pros:

Coffee and tee at any time. Breakfast was delicious and the friendliness at the restaurant. (Bed comfortable and clean) o

Cons:

I like it all, no complaints. Oh the air conditioner power bottom was not working, however it can be disconnected.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Lenay family_with_children us
8
I would recommend The Pathmaker to others and make sure you take advantage of the breakfast!
Pros:

I really enjoyed our stay, and would definitely return to The Pathmaker should I come to Bar Harbor again. Everything was within walking distance. The building is beautiful and has classy decor, comfortable rooms, and friendly staff.
The breakfasts that were included with your stay were absolutely delicious! The portions were substantial and presentation was beautiful.

Cons:

Parking was a pain, and getting our stuff from the car to our room inconvenient.,,but really unavoidable. There isn’t much they could do, other than have staff assist with getting the carts from the basement and bringing luggage to our room. Fortunately we are able bodied, but it would be difficult for done.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Jeff solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Very clean and convenient.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Phyllis solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

The receptionists were very helpful, the bed was extremely comfortable, the location was great. A wonderful stay. We will return.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Amanda couple us
10
Great Place to stay while visiting Bar Harbor
Pros:

It was very close to downtown. It was super clean and the beds were very comfortable.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Eldest Brother couple us
10
A very comfortable bed, great staff and a perfect location.
Pros:

Great staff, comfortable bed and linens and a great location.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple us
8
Pros:

It’s a good location for being close (within walking distance) to restaurants and attractions, yet slightly away enough from the downtown noise. The rate included parking and breakfast.

Cons:

The stained carpet leading from the elevator towards the room and the stained carpet in the room. The room design felt like it didn’t have a window, and one of the front desk staff ( I assume a manager or leader of sorts) should work on her people skills.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Ferrucio couple br
9
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Jürg couple ch
10
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Tim solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Everything was great. Could not have found a better place for us to stay. Staff was great, breakfast was perfect and everything was well taking care of. Our family couldn't have imagined another place to stay we would have liked better for our trip to Maine. Easy access to everything we needed.

Cons:

Having to leave. This place is awesome. Just book it if you are in Bar Harbor.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Joanne family_with_children us
10
Pros:

This was a wonderful experience. The room was clean, large and comfortable. The complimentary breakfast was top notch (liked the cook to order options). The location was idea, just one block from the sand bar and easy walk to main street.

Cons:

The beds were comfortable, but a bit too soft.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Zachery family_with_children us
10
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Payten couple us
10
The stay was perfect overall. Tons to do even in the off season!
Pros:

I absolutely loved the scenery and it was amazing how the hotel accommodates for 18 year olds, it was extremely helpful. The stay overall was perfect! the rooms were clean, staff was extremely nice and helpful! It was an amazing location, perfect for overnights!

2026-05-20 via Nuitee