Bluenose Inn - Bar Harbor Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Bar Harbor
About the Hotel
Accommodation Options
The Bluenose Inn offers 53 rooms in the Mizzentop Building with choices of one king, one queen, or two queen beds. Most include a gas fireplace and private balcony with Frenchman Bay views. The Eden Building features 21 king bedroom apartments with full kitchens, living rooms with electric fireplaces, 55-inch smart TVs, and queen pull-out sofa beds. All rooms include Keurig coffee makers, robes, high-speed internet, mini-refrigerators, and microwaves.
Dining and Evening Entertainment
The Looking Glass Restaurant serves breakfast with views of Frenchman Bay. The Great Room Piano Lounge features live piano music by Bill Trowell Monday through Saturday from 7 PM to 10 PM, with a fireplace and wine service. Pets are allowed on the restaurant deck.
Recreation and Facilities
Guests have access to two heated pools (indoor and outdoor), a fitness center with exercise machines and free weights, a hot tub, and a steam room. The property spans 14 acres with volleyball and horseshoes areas. Acadia National Park is a 10-minute drive away, and the front desk sells park entrance passes.
Location and Nearby Attractions
Located at 90 Eden Street on Mount Desert Island, the hotel is 20 km from Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport. Bar Island's sandbar is accessible 1.5 hours before and after low tide. Nearby landmarks include College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum (0.5 km) and Turrets Seaside Garden (0.3 km).
Guest Services
The 24-hour front desk provides check-in/check-out service, pet accommodations ($25 per night per pet), and assistance with pet sitters. The business center and Vista Conference Room are available for meetings. The property is pet-friendly with water dishes provided, though pets cannot be left unattended in rooms.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Seasonal indoor pool
- Live entertainment
- Leisure/ TV room
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
