Fantastic hotel situated by the sea, very close to Bar Harbour and the Acadia national park entrance. We had a clean, comfortable room in a modern building with balcony and sea view. There's a little beach with pebbles and a playground for kids on the hotel grounds. The hotel has a warm indoor pool, a hot tub and a small gym. There's also an outdoor pool (which is seasonally open). The breakfast buffet is excellent, and there is complimentary coffee and cookies/muffins in the lobby. The service is great, the staff is very friendly and you can get information about the national park and local events from the lobby. The hotel organised a campfire in the evening with s'mores for the kids. We also tried the restaurant, the food was good. There's laundry facilities in the hotel, water refilling stations and free parking. Overall we had an excellent stay, we wish we could have stayed longer!

I stayed here once before during the pandemic and was very impressed with how well the hotel was run, so I decided to stay here again for this year's annual Acadia adventure. It was a fantastic stay, and the view from my room in the main building was awesome. The breakfast was wonderful, with a variety of warm and cold dishes available. I especially liked the flatbread breakfast pizzas and potatoes. All the staff members were very friendly and super-helpful. My room was spotless and I liked the soap and shampoo dispensers on the wall of the shower since they are much more environmentally friendly than toiletries in small plastic bottles and wrappers.

There wasn't anything that detracted from my stay at the Atlantic Oceanview. I might have liked a second soap dispenser near the bathroom sink, as I had to reach into the shower every time I wanted to wash my hands, but that was the only minor gripe. I liked the location since it was away from the town center although some might find it too far. It was about a twenty-minute walk into town, and Bar Harbor can be notoriously difficult for motorists. On the other hand, it was closer to the Hulls Cove visitor center and right across Eden Street from an access path to Duck Brook Road and the carriage roads in the park.

Great value for money sea-view room just outside of Bar Harbor, but an easy walk in to town if you fancy a stroll. Public areas were immaculate, welcoming and gave a great first impression. Hot drinks available in reception area all day (I think). Rooms themselves were plenty roomy, very clean, fab decor and the balconies great for enjoying the views; beds were comfy and it was pretty quiet at night, although I did have neighbours who banged and crashed about from about 6am - my bad luck, I guess... Breakfast was amazing, had about everything you could wish for and good quality. Particularly loved the fresh fruit and pastries selection, although there was at least two hot savouries available, too. We requested toast and that was brought fresh to our table - brilliant! There was a social fire pit one evening, too - thoroughly enjoyed chatting to folk around that.

Noisy neighbours and parking could be a bit of a challenge when returning late evening...

The breakfast was better than any included breakfast I have had. The trail mix bar and smores are night were a great addition. I loved being waterfront. Staff were all very friendly. Very happy it had an island explorer bus stop as too far from all the activities and too expensive to drive and park ourselves in Bar Harbor. Overall would recommend to friends and family.

The rooms were just a tad tight for 6 nights for 4 people and the bathroom was small. Indoor pool water was a bit chilly. Wish the back door was available to use key code to enter vs walking all the way around to the front.

The views are spectacular. The daily breakfast was amazing and the best included breakfast we’ve ever had. They also varied it day to day so during our 5 day stay it never got old. The yogurt and breakfast pizzas were the best. They opened early as well so we could enjoy and fuel up before our day of hiking. We also really enjoyed the daily make it yourself trail mix. These extras really made our stay as great as it was.

Everything was great about the property overall and we loved our stay and room. Only thing I’d say about the Oceanview rooms, ground level is the rooms were very clean but carpets need washed. Socks or bottom of feet would be dirty walking on them. We had to wear our sandals or shoes after taking shower. I do feel this is not an easy task especially since guests are hiking and enjoying the outdoors and probably not all remove muddy shoes after a rainy muddy day of hiking. But the room overall very clean and well maintained. This wouldn’t affect my overall rating or future stays.

Location location location!!! This hotel was close to everything including Acadia, Bar Harbor, and other towns such as Mt.Desert and Ellsworth. We stayed in the Main building and the view was great! Sunrises and Sunsets were beautiful on the balcony. It was a lot of fun watching the boats on the water! Our room was two queen beds with a TV, fridge, coffee maker, and microwave. It worked for us for the week. The week that we visited, the air conditioner broke in the building and they were waiting for a part to fix it. They were transparent when we checked in and gave us an option to stay at another hotel across the street or a discounted rate for the trouble. It was fine with us because the weather was great with low temperatures so we just opened our patio door with a screen in the evenings. Other guests checking in were not happy about the air conditioner and gave the front desk a little trouble, but this is something out of their control. I thought the ladies at the front desk handled the situation great by being transparent and offering options! The pool and Cadillac Cafe are in the same building. The pool was closed for a few days when we visited which didn't bother us. The morning breakfast in the cafe was always great! They have such a good selection of food from hot to cold! The coffee was delicious, eggs, potatoes, a different meat each day, breakfast flat breads, as well as yogurt, fresh fruit, and other staple breakfast foods such as cereal, muffins, banana bread and croissants were offered. The indoor seating was pleasant but the outdoor seating we enjoyed the most ( on the warmer mornings) because of the view again 😊 The hotel also has a Bistro that opens at 4 p.m. for dinner and drinks. The desserts were yummy and kid approved as well as the Chicken pesto flatbread was yummy too! The hotel has a small gift shop with cute items to purchase. The hotel has a friendly team working. We enjoyed our morning discussions with all of them.

The hotel is beautiful, especially the view which is absolutely breathtaking. The staff was wonderful, everyone was exceptionally kind. The housekeeping does an excellent job. The room was clean, modern and spacious. We had a beautiful balcony with a gorgeous view of the bay. The beds are AMAZING! They do a wonderful complementary breakfast with tons of delicious options. The Bistro restaurant in the hotel has a gorgeous view and outdoor seating options. We ate there twice and both times the food was amazing! My children loved the outdoor playground area, and the s’mores by the fire after dinner. If I take another trip to Acadia I will definitely stay at the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel again. I would and will recommend to everyone I know. 😊 Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience.

This place exceeded our expectations. The staff was incredible, the hotel was spotless (Andrea, our house cleaner was above and beyond, even displaying my daughters stuffed animals on the bed which thrilled my kids) and the location was an A+. The view is gorgeous, the fact you can play in the water was extra nice. The pool was great after spending the day hiking or biking. I love that the hotel is a little away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Bar Harbor- you can enjoy the peace and quiet. However its less than a mile to reach the beginning of the stores. The hotels restaurants are great-and the complimentary breakfast was terrific. They even had a trail mix bar with to-go baggies you could make on the way out from breakfast. Kids loved that- and the campfire at night with s’mores. This place is great for families. I honestly felt like the staff cared and wanted us to enjoy our stay!

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My husband and I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel. We stayed in the Oceanside building, ground level facing the harbor. The patio outside our door and the grass close by allowed plenty of space for our kids (ages 9 & 6) to play safely. The pool inside the main hotel was clean and frequently checked on by the staff. Breakfast was absolutely perfect for our family. Hot and cold items offered, indoor or outdoor seating options, and plenty of options if you are traveling with a picky kid eater. A family favorite was the breakfast pizza choices each morning. Every encounter with a staff member was pleasant. They were helpful, kind, and professional. The Nature Cruise is located right on the property making it even more convenient to book a reservation.

If they are looking for any improvements, one minor suggestion would be to consider a guest laundry area close to the pool in the main hotel. I think a lot of families would use this service while swimming. The guest laundry room located in one of the buildings was exceptionally clean, and the prices to wash and dry were fair, if not a bit cheap at $2 a wash and $2 a dry.

Everything, including the staff was exceptional! The free breakfast every morning had a great selection from fresh fruit to cereal. I really enjoyed their Sticky Bun and Caramel coffees. They also provided Silk almond milk for those who don’t drink regular milk.

The only thing that my wife and I were a little upset about was that their Bistro restaurant was closed for renovations. So we didn’t get to try any of the food they offered for dinner. That said, there were plenty of options in the town of Bar Harbor that were open to try.