Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee of approximately USD 20 per person.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 75 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.

What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances, wheelchair-accessible facilities, and elevators. Accessible rooms and bathrooms are available, ensuring comfort for guests with disabilities.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Acadia National Park and its Visitors Center. It is approximately 1.8 miles from Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co and 0.6 miles from the George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor pool available. The pool is seasonal and operational hours may vary.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified, but it is advisable to contact the property for specific details.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property does not specify the availability of extra beds or cribs. It is recommended to contact the property directly for any requests regarding additional sleeping arrangements.

Holiday Inn Bar Harbor Regency Resort

Average nightly price at Holiday Inn Bar Harbor Regency Hotel by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
April	US$215
May	US$212
June	US$333
July	US$384
August	US$432
September	US$418
October	US$408
November	US$880

What guests think

At Holiday Inn Bar Harbor Regency Hotel by IHG, travellers praise the waterfront setting with sweeping ocean views, easy access to Acadia and Bar Harbor, and relaxing outdoor spaces like the heated pool, hot tub, and shoreline seating.

Many find rooms clean and comfortable, with recent renovations noted, though some buildings and bathrooms feel dated. Service is frequently friendly, yet several reviews cite inconsistent housekeeping, slow or unhelpful front desk interactions, and billing or unexpected resort fees. Views vary by building and floor, with some 'ocean view' rooms obstructed by equipment or landscaping; elevator access is limited in certain wings. Expect beautiful views and convenience, with quality varying by room and building.

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Facilities

Resort-style grounds include a heated outdoor pool and hot tub overlooking the water, shoreline seating, on-site restaurants/tiki bar, and a free shuttle to town and Acadia. Some buildings lack elevators, parking can be tight at night, and there are occasional pool closures or crowding; the gym feels small.

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Richard

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice hotel/resort at the beginning of the strip away from downtown. Lovely Ocean view room with balcony. Fitness room is small. Great Restaurant for breakfast. Also can get cocktail at the bar. Great service all around.

10

Jane

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is beautiful facing the harbor, easy access to village, rooms were clean and beds comfortable. The only issue was parking is difficult at night to find an open spot. Need more parking.

10

Debbie

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Fabulous accommodations. Nice pool and pool ocean views are spectacular. The only downside was there is only one set of elevators to get up and down the 3 floors. It is located in the center of the long hotel which was only a problem during check in with luggage too heavy to carry up the stairs. Otherwise the stairs were not bad.

10

Katharine

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Everything you need is right on-site. Kid-friendly. A hop-on hop-off bus provided by LLBean, which made traveling into downtown Bar Harbor super convenient. Outdoor pool overlooking the water and friendly staff.

10

Hanh

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

nice pool with ocean view

4

Julia

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

To start on the positive note - the hotel is centrally located, close to downtown Bar Harbor, about a mile away, and Acadia. The property has good bones and a beautiful view. It does need updating, but the biggest disappointment was the maintenance. Upon our check in I noticed fresh paint on my bag and dress when I started unpacking- apparently the maintenance did touch ups right before … we called the front desk and were promised a different room. When we came downstairs we overhead maintenance guy commenting that he didn’t think people will rub against the walls!!! Then we were told that there is no room available and we had to log our luggage back to the car and come back 2 hours later. The pool… it was green!!!! And they closed it on our 3rd day there for maintenance!!! We saw quite a few families with little kids crying because they couldn’t go in. The front desk did apologize for the paint issue and nothing more … It is not the way anyone would like to spend their vacation. Stay away, there are a lot of other options.

10

Susan

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The view from poolside - so gorgeous

10

Paige

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel setting is superb, with a lovely outdoor pool overlooking the water and food and drink service at the pool. Our room was a typical hotel room, a bit dated, but we had a small balcony overlooking the water, which was worth the extra money. The shuttle that runs from the hotel to downtown Bat Harbor was clean and on time.

10

Cindy

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had ocean view room. Beautiful view. Loved the pool and hot tub and tiki bar. Also visiting one restaurant on property and very pleased with it. Also loved that there was a free shuttle into town.

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farin

28 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice hotel with great view. Close to the Acadia park and downtown Bar Harbor. Frequent shuttle from hotel to all around the city and Acadia National Park. We were hoping to use the pool but the water did not look clean. Our last day the pool was closed due to algae. The fridge in our room was not adjustable and most of our fruit was frozen. The windows in the room does not open and had to have AC on the whole time. Pretty noisy AC system. Overall I liked the hotel and the grounds.

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Cleanliness

Most guests describe rooms and grounds as clean, with some calling them spotless. Recurring drawbacks include missed or partial housekeeping and supplies, plus occasional damp or musty rooms and, in one report, a pest.

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Betsy

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Check-in and check-out were easy. The complaints: Our “ocean view” wasn’t. The building Eden House smelled like fresh paint so beware if you’re sensitive. Housekeeping only happened in the first day of our stay. And surprise, apparently our bed was directly beneath the toilet above us. So I suggest getting a room on the top floor. The hotel charges $25/person “resort fee” despite claiming internet is free. The compliments: Our room was clean. the hotel is right on the 2 Eden free bus line which makes it easy to get around or have dinner in Bar Harbor. The hotel comes with heated outdoor pool and the grounds are lovely with tennis courts and cornhole. The bed is comfortable. Bathroom has plenty of towels and hot water. The hotel is close to Acadia entrance and Bar Harbor.

10

Yana

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and remodeled

4

barbara

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful view from back of hotel. Great transportation with the trolley stop in parking lot. Disappointed with housekeeping and front desk. They cleaned daily but did not replace coffee pods or toilet paper. For $450 a night I should not have to go to the front desk daily to request coffee pods, how hard is it to replace those? I only used one a day! But the most inconvenient was that they also did not replace the toilet paper. After cleaning the room three days in a row it was never replenished. I called the front desk to request it and they seemed put out by my request. I asked them to send it immediately as we had none and they never brought it. again, for $450 a night you can replace a roll of TP. It’s a shame because other than that it would have been a perfect stay. I can understand it being forgot once but they had cleaned for three days and never replaced it. And then to be ignored when I asked for it was a real turn off. Extremely unsatisfactory customer service for that money.

10

Donna

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our room was spotless . Staff was friendly and helpful! The view from our balcony was beautiful! The hotel decor is lovely!

6

Jennifer

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property, close to everything. Friendly staff. Meal and drink options on property are pricey, but they have free coffee, water, and hot chocolate in the lobby and free shuttle to Bar Harbor. Room was not well cleaned when we checked in, something spilled on the bathroom floor hadn't been cleaned up and other trash was on the floor in the room.

10

Lisa Faye

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Property is newly renovated. The room was clean and comfortable. Staff were all very friendly and helpful.

10

David R

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Meticulously clean & beautiful. Staff was extremely courteous and helpful.

4

Stefanie

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location and views are beautiful. The pool (which is showing some signs of age) overlooks the water. There is a pool bar all nice. There is lovely landscaping. However. We had a mouse in our room! That is never ok and the staff handled the situation poorly. We ended up in the suite-nice but very dated.

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Regina

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The view from room (618) was very nice; however, the building didn’t feel renovated nor did our room. Sink was cracked, fixtures rusty, and the HVAC was so loud we couldn’t sleep. I emailed to verify the ROOMS were renovated and was assured so. Carpet in hallways and paint is not a renovation. Also, a discarded T-shirt laid in the hallway for 3 days.

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Rob

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Disappointing for the price charged. Uncomfortable beds, loud air conditioning, toilet paper not replenished. Dated hotel with dehumidifiers running in all the hallways to try and help with the musty smell. Nice enough property

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Rooms

Rooms range from newly renovated and comfortable to dated in some buildings; layouts and sizes vary. Guests note noise from HVAC or neighbors and some obstructed “ocean view” balconies, along with limited elevator access and occasional humidity.

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Kim

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived late after long drive. Terrible customer service. Put in room that adjoined with other. Could hear that guest throwing up - very thin walls. Just not worth the high cost. Will not return.

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Massimiliano

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good hotel overall: clean, spacious rooms, well organized, and a convenient free shuttle to downtown every 15 minutes. Unfortunately, my “ocean view” balcony room was right in front of the air conditioning units and the restaurant’s exhaust chimney. Constant noise and fried food smell made it impossible to sleep well or enjoy the balcony. These rooms should not be priced the same as unobstructed ocean views. Poor management decision that shows little attention to guest comfort.

6

Suzan

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff mostly was very friendly. What I primarily didn’t like is when it said the room had a balcony I didn't expect to have to climb out the window and have a view of the parking lot. The property has been recently renovated and for the most part was done nicely. However while they have tried to rebrand and be more upscale there are parts that still say Holiday Inn. For the money I expect little more luxury and a few extras like nice fluffy towels, better quality shampoo/conditioner, actually glasses rather than plastic cups and a bottle of complimentary water.

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Kathryn

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I didnt care for bldg 3. Shower needs a shelf. Doors stick. The "lobby" was nothing like the main house.

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Aaron

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had an ocean view room on the first floor. It was a beautiful view. Rooms were small. I did appreciate the double sinks in the bathroom.

4

Jean Philippe

13 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Ice machine make so much noise and the door closing sound late at night and really really early in the morning. And I don’t have anymore time to complained I have to go to work.

8

Lucia

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Self serve coffee in Holiday Inn lobby was not good at all. Room was nice but it was strange to have the TV on the side wall and not in front of bed…Neck ache!

8

farin

28 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice hotel with great view. Close to the Acadia park and downtown Bar Harbor. Frequent shuttle from hotel to all around the city and Acadia National Park. We were hoping to use the pool but the water did not look clean. Our last day the pool was closed due to algae. The fridge in our room was not adjustable and most of our fruit was frozen. The windows in the room does not open and had to have AC on the whole time. Pretty noisy AC system. Overall I liked the hotel and the grounds.

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Regina

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The view from room (618) was very nice; however, the building didn’t feel renovated nor did our room. Sink was cracked, fixtures rusty, and the HVAC was so loud we couldn’t sleep. I emailed to verify the ROOMS were renovated and was assured so. Carpet in hallways and paint is not a renovation. Also, a discarded T-shirt laid in the hallway for 3 days.

10

Valerie

23 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Large, comfortable room. Beautiful facility in a great location within walking distance to downtown Bar Harbor.

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Service

Many report warm, professional staff and smooth check-in. Others experienced inconsistent service, including unhelpful front desk interactions, housekeeping misses, slow breakfast service, room assignment errors, and billing or unexpected resort fee issues.

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Jaime

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and friendly staff!!

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Adriana

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Awful service. They didn’t clean the room two days in a row and we had to ask the front desk for toilet paper and shampoo when it ran out- we had to actively remind people at front desk to please make sure our room got cleaned. And no, we did not have the “do not disturb” sign up. I payed for this stay with Expedia that was supposed to include breakfast and dining and, at the end of the stay, they are trying to charge me 160 extra dollars for hotel fee?! The guy at the front desk this morning got super irritated when I tried to explain this was supposed to be paid for already. He was very rude and also got upset when I told him we didn’t get the room cleaned two days in a row. He said “I just work here” which is exactly why I was addressing the matter with him. Awful experience

8

James Arthur

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The place was well kept, landscaping was very well done and the interior was clean and modern. I can’t quite get over an undeserving conceited attitude from the front desk staff that was consistent across different staff members. The hotel was good across the board, but it wasn’t so good that I felt like I need to thank them for letting me stay there. I failed to follow their rule to remove the door hanger overnight that tells the staff to skip the room cleaning the following day. In the morning I realized my mistake and asked the front desk if the room could be added to their list to clean. The aforementioned conceited attitude was evident when she told me that she would take care of it, but the room was not attended to when we returned later that evening. Not too big of a deal overall, but I had to get the staff to set us up with some towels to get through to the next day and that bothered me. Now that it’s off my chest, the place was good. I had a breakfast package and the restaurant served a good breakfast all 4 day. I’d stay there again.

4

Pamela

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Service was great by the pool. Rooms were clean. Transportation to downtown was great! However the front desk gave our room to another guest. While in our room dressing our door was opened by another guest entering our room. Very concerning and we were shocked beyond. The manager said she couldn't discount our room as it was purchased through Expedia. We left feeling unsatisfied with our experience.

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Evelyn Sue

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Only negative was at checkout. I had a deposit of $200 on file for my stay. When checking out I was charged an additional $200 for resort fees and purchases. I was told $200 would be credited in 3-5 business days.

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Joanne

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was unfriendly at check in. For $600/night, check in staff should be friendly and speak loud enough for people to hear.

10

Cindy Lynn Wright

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Check in/out was easy. Hotel grounds were beautiful! Staff was friendly & professional. Proximity to Acadia entrance & Bar Harbor were very convenient. Will stay here again!

10

Shannon

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This was absolutely the BEST hotel experience we’ve ever had! The staff were so kind! Victor, the doorman greeted us with a smile every morning and evening. The desk gals were amazing. Ewan the bartender was so pleasant. We will be back! Beautiful area!

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Patricia

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was fine. However we extended our reservation and the desk agent didn't ask for a credit card at the time. Instead he called our room at midnight back to back until he woke us up to ask for a credit card. He woke up the entire family and still continues to ask me for a cc. I told the manager at check out and she could care less, she did take off $25. Very unnecessary they had a card on file, we had been there 3 nights.

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Marechel

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive, making the entire experience feel warm and inviting. The location is perfect — convenient and close to everything we needed. Both breakfast and dinner exceeded expectations, offering delicious options that were well-prepared and satisfying.

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Location

Waterfront setting a short drive or roughly a mile’s walk to downtown, with quick access to Acadia. The free Island Explorer shuttle stops at the hotel, simplifying trips to town and the park.

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Richard

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice hotel/resort at the beginning of the strip away from downtown. Lovely Ocean view room with balcony. Fitness room is small. Great Restaurant for breakfast. Also can get cocktail at the bar. Great service all around.

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Heaju

1 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is about 5 minutes by car from Bar Harbor downtown so I could escape from the busy crowd and relax in the quiet area at night. On the other hand, I could enjoy all sorts of good restaurants, boat tours, and tourist stuff easily. Also, the Acadia National Park is only 15 minutes by car which is great access to nature.

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Christine

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay In Bar Harbor! A little outside of the downtown area but a shuttle bus runs every 30 min to the Village Green. Hotel is large but very quiet. Restaurant food was delicious and there was easy access to Acadia National park,

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yolanda

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very close to Acadia national park. Excellent

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Mario

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean and comfortable. Good location

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Mikhail

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing property with a great view. 25-30 min walk to the bar harbor center.

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Jessica

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and wonderful staff. Highly recommend!

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Jacqueline

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

hotel had great location

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alison

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

First time trip to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Loved the location of the Bar Harbor Regency, away from the crowds of downtown Bar Harbor. The resort is close to many tourists hot spots, shopping and restaurants. It is a bus stop for the free shuttle. The resort has expansive views of the harbor. The sunrise and sunsets were marvelous. Meticulously clean room with lots of towels. The only constructive criticism would be to have the rooms cleaned before 3pm. We surprised the housekeeping staff at 3pm when we returned from a long day of hiking and really needed the room. Perhaps a card to hang on the door that indicating"room needs cleaning". Food at the Stewman's Lobster Pound right on site was great.

10

Dana and Bill

31 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great stay with amazing views. Close to town with an easy, free bus service. Very friendly staff. Would definitely stay again when visiting Acadia NP

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Dining

Multiple on-site options—Italian restaurant, lobster pound, and a poolside tiki bar—are praised for convenience, views, and several good meals. Quality and service can vary, with reports of slow or pricey breakfasts and occasional uneven restaurant service.

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Roy

13 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The property setting is beautiful. The Pool, Hot Tub and restaurants all look out on the water. Breakfast at La Bella Vista in the hotel was excellent. Had dinner there one night as well. Might have been the first Italian restaurant I've ever eaten at that didn't bring bread to the table before or with dinner. Not a deal breaker, but it is an Italian restaurant. The shrimp and lobster scampi appetizer was over whelmed with lemon. Lemon shouldn't be the star of the dish, other than that our meals were good. I would definitely recommend this property and would stay here again.

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Dreama

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room and building that we were in were very clean and comfortable. We did not have an ocean front room but still had a view of the water from our window. The onsite restaurants were nice and offered great views. We enjoyed sitting on the chairs by the water enjoying the relaxing view. We felt the hotel was centrally located to all of the things we wanted to do and see while visiting and definitely want to plan another trip.

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Liana

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The stay was good, clean and quiet rooms, clean premises with a small area to walk around. The food options at the restaurant is limited and lack of accommodation for kids menu.

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Debra

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice property. Bar tender in the main bar quite rude.

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Lillie

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Sunrise view from our room! The hot tub was great after a day of hiking. Hotel also has several stations to fill your water bottles. Great on property dining!

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Maria

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was in a great location, close to Bar Harbor. We loved the grounds with a view of the bay, and took advantage of the heated pool and Jacuzzi every night. And the restaurant was surprisingly very good. I would highly recommend this place.

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Alexia

5 Jul 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The hotel was clean, nice amenities with a very comfortable bed. The staff was welcoming and kind. Great service! We ordered from the hotel restaurant, La Bella Vita for dinner one night and had the worst “Italian” food I’ve ever had. I would compare the spag & meatballs to a can of chef boyardee. Everything else about the stay was wonderful!

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Anna

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was very clean and updated nicely. The bar and restaurant were convenient and delicious. The wait for our food at breakfast after we ordered did take a long time but came out tasting good. No complaints here

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Mary

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel with beautiful water view. Food and bar great and every staff member friendly and accommodating!! I would highly recommend the

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Ashley

5 Jul 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Great room, great views, great hotel staff. The restaurants offered some of the worst service I’ve seen. A notable exception was the poolside “tiki bar”, which was a lovely place for lunch.

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Holiday Inn Bar Harbor Regency Hotel by IHG

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

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Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-In Shower

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Oceanfront (Mobility)

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Balcony (Mobility)

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Mobility)

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