Best Western Acadia Park Inn

Bar Harbor 44.42962400, -68.27528400 , 452 State Highway 3 (Show on Map)
8.2
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Summary of reviewsBest Western Acadia Park Inn stands out as an excellent choice for visitors to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, praised for its strategic location just outside Acadia and a short drive from Bar Harbor. This advantage allows guests easy access to attractions while offering a quiet and restful environment, complemented by friendly staff and clean, comfortable rooms.

The breakfast experience is generally positive with many guests enjoying a variety of options including hot items like eggs, bacon, sausage and waffles. Despite some suggestions for more fresh options and occasional overcrowding, the breakfast contributes to a satisfying stay, supported by diligent and friendly staff.

Rooms at the Best Western Acadia Park Inn are spacious, comfortable and well-maintained with recent updates enhancing their modern appeal. Cleanliness is a standout feature, consistently noted in reviews. Although some guests mention outdated decor and minor maintenance issues, the overall room experience meets high standards, ensuring a comfortable stay with excellent beds for a restful night's sleep.

The hotel’s staff are frequently commended for their exceptional friendliness and willingness to assist, contributing significantly to the positive guest experience. The front desk and other employees receive high praise for their welcoming and helpful nature.

Family-friendly amenities, such as the heated pool, dog park and playground, add to the hotel's appeal. The pool is a highlight for many, particularly families, despite minor suggestions for improvement.

Additionally, the hotel is noted for being dog-friendly, offering ample space for pets and a dedicated dog park. Although there is an additional fee for pets and minor communication issues regarding pet policies, the overall accommodation for pets is well-regarded.

In summary, Best Western Acadia Park Inn provides a pleasant and well-rounded stay with its excellent location, clean and spacious rooms, friendly staff, comfortable beds and a variety of family and pet-friendly amenities.
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Dog Friendly Motel
This motel allows 2 pets up to 80 lbs in designated rooms for a fee. Both dogs and cats are welcome, but pets cannot be left unattended.

Accessible Motel
This hotel offers mobility accessible rooms with walk-in showers. It is listed as wheelchair accessible and provides free parking.

3-Star Motel
This hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and offers a free breakfast buffet. It provides amenities such as kids' meals and a kids' play area, making it family-friendly.

Motel with Outdoor Pool
This hotel features an outdoor swimming pool for its guests. It provides a standard outdoor swimming option.

Motel with Swimming Pool

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Motel with Heated Pool

Room Types
King Room - Non-Smoking Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.

King Suite with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking Offering free toiletries, this suite includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The suite features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe King Room - Non Smoking Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non Smoking Providing free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The quadruple room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 2 beds.

Two bedroom Suite with 1 King bed and 2 Single beds – Non Smoking The suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath or a shower and free toiletries. This suite provides a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

King Room - Pet Friendly/Non-Smoking Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. This double room is air-conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker and a wardrobe. The unit has 1 bed.

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Pet Friendly/Non-Smoking This air-conditioned family room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 2 beds.

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Walk-In Shower - Disability Access/Pet Friendly The quadruple room has a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as heating. The unit has 2 beds.

Guest Reviews
8.2
Very Good
Location
Best Western Acadia Park Inn is consistently praised for its strategic location, making it an excellent choice for those planning a visit to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Positioned just outside Acadia, the hotel offers convenience and proximity to the park's entrance, typically less than a ten-minute drive away. Guests frequently highlight the quiet and restful environment, which is removed from the hustle and bustle yet still close to all essential attractions.

The hotel is also noted for being a mere 15 minutes or less from Bar Harbor, providing easy access to the town center while maintaining a tranquil setting. The beautiful and easily accessible location is seen as a significant advantage, whether for an early morning park visit or exploring the nearby city. The added benefits of friendly staff and clean, comfortable rooms further enhance the overall positive experience at this property, making it an attractive base for exploring both Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.

Breakfast
The breakfast experience at Best Western Acadia Park Inn receives a mix of reviews from guests, but many highlight a positive experience. Guests frequently describe the breakfast as very good, excellent and even delicious with ample options to satisfy a variety of tastes. The inclusion of hot items such as eggs, bacon, sausage and waffles is consistently appreciated and the staff's commitment to ensuring everything is available and well-stocked is often mentioned.

Several travelers note the appealing variety in the breakfast selection with items like locally sourced yogurt receiving specific praise. The breakfast space itself is reported to be clean and comfortable, contributing to an enjoyable start to the day. However, there are some criticisms with comments on the quality and variety of the food, pointing out that the breakfast could include more fresh options like fruits and pastries. A few guests found the breakfast area poorly maintained or too busy, affecting their comfort.

Despite mixed feedback on specific aspects, the overall sentiment leans towards a satisfying breakfast experience that complements the general pleasant stay at the motel. The convenience of on-site breakfast, especially with the friendly staff and comprehensive standard Best Western offerings, receives numerous commendations from guests.

Rooms
Best Western Acadia Park Inn offers spacious and comfortable accommodations that impress many guests with their cleanliness and functionality. The rooms are particularly noted for their size with several reviews highlighting large and well-equipped spaces, featuring conveniences like fridges and microwaves. Many guests appreciated the recent updates and remodels, which contributed to the rooms' modern and well-maintained appearance.

Guests frequently found the beds to be exceptionally comfortable, ensuring a restful night's sleep. The property also garners praise for its cleanliness with numerous mentions of rooms being very clean, tidy and well-kept. The quietness of the rooms adds to the overall comfort, creating a peaceful environment for relaxation.

While the decor and furniture are sometimes described as outdated, the overall room experience meets or exceeds expectations. The breakfast variety and quality also appear to be a consistent hit with particular enthusiasm for the waffles.

In summary, the spacious, clean and comfortable rooms, paired with a good breakfast and overall well-maintained facilities, make Best Western Acadia Park Inn a pleasant place to stay, despite some minor issues with outdated decor and occasional maintenance quirks.

Beds
The beds at Best Western Acadia Park Inn have garnered overwhelmingly positive feedback from guests. Reviews consistently highlight the exceptional comfort of the beds with descriptions such as amazingly comfortable, especially comfortable and super comfy frequently appearing. Many guests have emphasized their restful experiences, attributing much of their satisfaction to the beds. Although a few guests noted firmer pillows or beds softer than preferred, the general consensus is that the beds contribute significantly to a cozy and restful stay. Overall, the comfort level of the beds seems to be a standout feature at this hotel, ensuring that guests can enjoy a good night's sleep.

Cleanliness
Guests of the Best Western Acadia Park Inn consistently highlight the cleanliness of the hotel in their reviews. The rooms are often described as very clean, comfortable and well-maintained. Despite some comments about outdated furniture and occasional minor issues, the overall sentiment reflects a high standard of cleanliness throughout the property. The breakfast area, as well as other facilities, are noted for being well-kept and modern with the hotel also being conscious of Covid precautions. In addition to its cleanliness, the property receives praise for its quiet atmosphere, friendly service and convenient location close to town and Acadia National Park. Although one review mentioned no cleaning service, the general feedback suggests that the hotel is exceptionally clean and well-appointed.

Staff
The staff at Best Western Acadia Park Inn consistently receive high praise from guests for their exceptional friendliness and willingness to assist. Numerous reviews highlight the welcoming, accommodating nature of both the front desk associates and other employees throughout the hotel. Team members, especially those at the reception, are noted for providing detailed information, useful suggestions about Acadia National Park and ensuring smooth check-ins. Reviews frequently mention the staff going out of their way to make guests feel comfortable and welcome, often being described as over-the-top, cheerful and exceptionally helpful. The consistent cordiality, professionalism and outstanding service from the staff contribute significantly to the positive guest experiences at the hotel.

Pool
Travelers to the Best Western Acadia Park Inn often find the hotel's pool to be a delightful feature, providing an enjoyable experience for children and adults alike. The heated pool is frequently highlighted, making it a popular spot for families, particularly appreciated by children. Guests find the pool clean and well-maintained, although some note that improvements could be made to the pool lining for an even better experience. The surrounding area, including a dog park and playground, adds to the appeal, making it a well-rounded spot for relaxation and fun. The pool remains open until around 8:30 PM, allowing ample time to enjoy the facilities after a day of hiking and sightseeing. Lawn chairs surrounding the pool provide a comfortable space to unwind in the evenings. However, a few guests mentioned a desire for more privacy around the pool area. Despite minor criticisms, the consensus indicates that the pool adds significant value to the stay at this hotel.

Dog Friendly
The Best Western Acadia Park Inn offers a commendable environment for guests traveling with dogs, featuring a decent dog park, good grass and ample space for pets. It is recognized as a super dog-friendly and pet-friendly hotel. However, guests should be aware that there may be an additional fee for bringing a dog, which some have found was not adequately disclosed. Additionally, dogs are not permitted to be left alone in rooms and there have been instances where miscommunication occurred regarding room assignments for guests with dogs. Despite these minor issues, the overall accommodation for pets at this hotel is praised highly.


Yes, Best Western Acadia Park Inn has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Outdoor Pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Best Western Acadia Park Inn.

Yes, Best Western Acadia Park Inn welcomes dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Best Western Acadia Park Inn.

No, Best Western Acadia Park Inn doesn't have a gym.

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