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Harbor View Motel And Cottages

120 reviews
#5 of 5 Hotels in Southwest Harbor
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11 Ocean Way Box 701, Southwest Harbor, Mount Desert Island, ME 04679-4426
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120 reviews
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The Harbor View Motel and Cottages is a family friendly accommodation that has motel units, efficiencies, and cottages, and is located right on the water just outside of Southwest Harbor. We have a million dollar view overlooking the picturesque harbor and it is walking distance from the village which has many restaurants, cafes, and galleries. Please come visit us.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free internet
Public wifi
Internet
Free breakfast
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Non-smoking hotel
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Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Desk
Housekeeping
Kitchenette
Cable / satellite TV
Sofa bed
Interconnected rooms available
Sofa
Private bathrooms
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
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52Somewhat walkable
Grade: 52 out of 100
12Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
1Attractionwithin 0.3 miles
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11 Ocean Way Box 701, Southwest Harbor, Mount Desert Island, ME 04679-4426
Getting there
Bar Harbor Airport12 miSee all flights
Knox County Regional Airport41 miSee all flights
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Lovely staff and continental breakfast
This hotel is a no frills hotel at a reasonable price. The rooms are clean, but quite old. The furniture is from an early age. There is no decoration. There is only soap in the bathrooms, so bring your own products. The bed was very hard. The setting was beautiful.
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Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Traveled with friends
Response from SJS212013, Public Relations Manager at Harbor View Motel And Cottages
Responded Aug 8, 2019
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review the Harbor View Motel. Yes, we do have a good staff and that's one of the reasons many people come back time and time again. It is an older property, but we are in the process of updating our rooms and cottages. I'm not sure what room you stayed in, but we have a variety of rooms...some more higher end than others. We are not a chain so our rooms vary, and I think we have something for just about everyone. Thanks again for staying and reviewing the Harbor View Motel and we hope you will come back and see some of the upgrades during the next couple years. Sedge Saunders
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Great location, beautiful view!!
Stayed here recently. The beds leave a little to be desired (old spring style mattress), but clean, and worth the price. As others have said, it is an older property, but you can tell the owners keep up with maintenance. This is in a great location, and i would stay here in the future. Convenient walking distance to the Upper Deck and what i would consider "downtown" restaurants (Dry Dock Inn and quietside cafe). It is obviously tourist, season so more traffic than usual but not bad. The picture I uploaded is not the best, but the others posted here capture the area well.
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Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Traveled on business
Response from SJS212013, Public Relations Manager at Harbor View Motel And Cottages
Responded Aug 8, 2019
Hello, Thanks for taking the time to review your stay at the Harbor View Motel and Cottages. Your description was spot on, especially the description of walking into town and experiencing all the excellent restaurants. Of course our ocean view isn't bad either. We are an older motel as you stated, but we are in the process of updating all our rooms and have already made significant progress. I hope you will come back next year and try a cottage or efficiency if so desired. Thanks again for your review. Sedge Saunders
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Homey honey hole in the perfect setting
This is one of our favorite places to stay, 2 years in a row and it's nothing fancy but it is clean and the views are wonderful. The staff is caring and easy going and great to work with. We stayed the last 2 years in the first week of October both times the weather was comfortable with a jacket on.
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Date of stay: October 2018
Great views, peaceful yet convenient location
We have been coming here for years. This is an old-fashioned kind of place, in the best sense! There are several different styles of accommodations, all comfortable if not luxurious. It's an easy walk to the village and to Beal's (for lobster). There are very good hiking trails within a 10-min. car ride, and it's just 20 min. to Bar Harbor.
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Date of stay: October 2018
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Glad we came back.
Stayed at this motel years ago and made a note to return. Motel rooms are very spacious and include a separate parlor area. Views are directly onto the harbor. Good location to explore Acadiaand the “quiet side of Mount Desert Island.” Breakfasts are Spartan, but OK.
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Date of stay: October 2018
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Room Tip: Cottages may provide more amenities including kitchen, but views of the harbor are oblique. Best...
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United StatesMaineDownEast and Acadia MaineMount Desert IslandSouthwest Harbor
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Frequently Asked Questions about Harbor View Motel And Cottages
Which popular attractions are close to Harbor View Motel And Cottages?
Nearby attractions include Quiet Side Cafe & Ice Cream Shop (0.2 miles).
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What are some of the property amenities at Harbor View Motel And Cottages?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
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Which room amenities are available at Harbor View Motel And Cottages?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
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What food & drink options are available at Harbor View Motel And Cottages?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
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Is parking available at Harbor View Motel And Cottages?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
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What are some restaurants close to Harbor View Motel And Cottages?
Conveniently located restaurants include Common Good Kitchen Cafe, Quietside Cafe and Ice Cream Shop, and Red Sky.
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Are pets allowed at Harbor View Motel And Cottages?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
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Are there any historical sites close to Harbor View Motel And Cottages?
Many travelers enjoy visiting St. Saviour's Church : (9.6 miles) and Sieur de Monts Spring (8.2 miles).
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Does Harbor View Motel And Cottages have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbor view available here.
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Is Harbor View Motel And Cottages accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.
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