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The Bluenose Inn

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
View from room
Breakfast served, sea views
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Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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90 Eden St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609
  • Place, College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, West Street Historic District
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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King Suite Style - Mizzentop 3rd Floor

King Suite Style - Mizzentop 3rd Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room, First Floor - Handicap Accessible

King Room, First Floor - Handicap Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Suite - Mizzentop 4th Floor

King Suite - Mizzentop 4th Floor

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room, First Floor Mizzentop - No View

King Room, First Floor Mizzentop - No View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premiere Oceanview Eden Top Floor King Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Partial Oceanview Eden King Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premiere Oceanview Eden King Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Oceanview Eden King Apartment - Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Oceanview Eden King Apartment - Accessible

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King with Fireplace Mizzentop 2nd Floor

King with Fireplace Mizzentop 2nd Floor

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Queens with Fireplace - Mizzentop 2nd Floor

Two Queens with Fireplace - Mizzentop 2nd Floor

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Bar Harbor

With a stay at The Bluenose Inn in Bar Harbor, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Acadia National Park and George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Newlin Gardens and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum.

What's nearby

  • College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Street Historic District - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Acadia National Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Village Green - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Stewman's Lobster Pound - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪La Bella Vita - Harborside Hotel - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Aloha - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Bluenose Inn

Hotel with free parking, near Acadia National Park
The Bluenose Inn offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 55-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Bar Harbor hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 74 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a steam room. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite at The Looking Glass, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Looking Glass - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 29 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Looking Glass

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (102 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1994
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 26 2025 to May 7 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the bars/lounges
  • One of the dining venues
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Breakfast
  • Business center
  • Fitness facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 29 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Bluenose Bar Harbor
Bluenose Inn
Bluenose Inn Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor Hotel - Bluenose Bar Harbor
Bluenose Inn - A Bar Harbor Hotel Maine
The Bluenose Inn Hotel
The Bluenose Inn Bar Harbor
The Bluenose Inn Hotel Bar Harbor

Reviews

The Bluenose Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 642 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sweet location in Bar Harbor

Great views and very clean facilities. Ocean view right out our window. Bed was comfy and great shuttle to downtown. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jay, Hudson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very comfortable. Restaurant was good for breakfast even if it wasn’t too convenient. Great room with piano bar was also excellent. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

cindy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 2 nights, the place was very nice and we had a wonderful water view. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend this hotel. Our stay was lovely!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome resort!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The piano music in the Great Room was wonderful! I loved the beautiful lighting in the rooms & hallways...so elegant. The view from our balcony was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sejal

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect - great coffee in the mornings, great views of the ocean, a great heated pool, friendly and helpful staff, and beautiful rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cooling system needed maintenance perhaps, because when we turned the heat it had a bad odor
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Bryan

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mukesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall excellent property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very classy hotel w great views and very convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cozy spot
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHAD

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian, New Milford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The King Suite in the Eden building was exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning property with great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025