We stayed 2 nights at the Harborside Hotel in October 2012. I can only imagine that in the heat of summer this must be "the place to be"! It was great for us though. We stayed with our 3 kids in one room, they provided us with an air mattress which is better described as an airbed. The mattress inflates to a height the same as a bed. So we had the air mattress, a pull out sofa and a queen size bed, Although it was tight quarters it fit our needs perfectly. I loved the location of this hotel. I had never been to Bar Harbor again, but would love to go back during the summer to stay here again. Although chances are I wouldnt be able to afford during peak season. But if you are looking for a place where you will certainly be comfortable, this place fits the bill. We did not get a chance to eat in the restaurant but it looked warm and cozy. They were very nice when we went in there to ask for some Honey Mustard for food we bought elsewhere.

Overall I would certainly recommend the hotel and look forward to spending more time here when I am able.

Stayed with my family over this past summer. Our room was advertised as "garden view". Walked in and approached the Front desk. The staff was not friendly. I felt like I was inconviencing them. Very short on words and no smile at all. Got the key for the room and was pointed in the direction of where to go. First impression walking into the room was how dim it was. Had 1 window with blinds closed. I opened the blinds and my apalling vacation began. The light shined in and the stains on the carpet were very visable. A corner floor lamp was removed from the room. Indent from it still in the floor. An obvious attemp not to shine light on the filthy floors. Looked like a combination of food and coffee stains. It looked like someone took a slice of pizza and smeared it accross the floor. Oh well, maybe the "garden view" will redeem the otherwise nasty room. Look out the window and what do I see? A window flower box with a bunch of weeds in it. Wonderful! The 2nd night was no better. A giant ant the size of a jelly bean was crawling across the floor! Should have viewed the other reviews before booking at this hotel. The only redeeming quality was the outdoor pool and jacuzzi. Stay away from this one.

First we were at the hotel as they were closing for the winter we were there the last day they were open. However our stay there was absolutely wonderful we had a room that overlooked the pool and the ocean it was a wonderful view, we could also see the cruise ships off shore of Bar Harbor. This is a must stay location the staff was wonderful we would return again. Our room was clean and the bed was very comfortable which is very important to us. We had a balcony just outside our room with a wooden deck that over looked the pool and the Ocean it was a great view. If you go to Bar Harbor this is your place to stay. Stay there because Capt. Jim said so.

Great location, easy parking, and the wood burning fireplace in the lobby were the top features of the Harborside. Only negative was that I thought the room we were in was a little run down - carpets were stained and the bathroom light was burnt out. However service was great - they fixed the light when we told the front desk. Also breakfast in the Italian restaurant was excellent! Be sure to also check out the sand bar nearby that goes to Bar Island - very cool!