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  • Best Pet-Friendly Lodging in Maine

    The Wonder View Inn has been named the 2015 Editor’s Choice for, “Best Pet-Friendly Lodging in Maine,” by Yankee Magazine.

    From the Yankee Magazine site:
    Furry guests are welcomed to these motel-style accommodations on estate-like grounds with a bowl, a treat, and recommendations for places to go, things to do, and dog-friendly al fresco restaurants.
    Best Pet Friendly Lodging Maine
    Gretchen and her new brother share a kiss 🙂
  • Book early and save 20% on your room!

    Book by January 31, 2015 and save 20% on your room rate! Use the promo code “EARLY20” to view the discounted room rates online or call us at 1-888-439-8439 and mention the code to receive your discount today!

    This offer is only available on new reservations made between now and January 31, 2015. Offer does not apply to existing or group reservations. Based on availability.
    Please call 207-288-3358 or 1-888-439-8439 to make reservations. Our reservations office is open 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., EST.

    Offer Expires January 31, 2015.

  • Irish Summer Chef’s Table

     

    On June 20, the Looking Glass Restaurant will host a special Chef’s Table dinner. The Irish Summer-inspired dinner features local brews from Atlantic Brewing paired with Executive Chef Arturo Montes’ delectable menu. Each dish also includes wine recommendations. The menu includes pan fried salmon filet with sorrel apple scallion relish paired with Bar Harbor Real Ale, and beef tenderloin steak on a bed of spinach with red wine sauce and Bar Harbor Cole Porter. Guests are encouraged to leave room for the bread and butter pudding with whiskey sauce dessert. Call 207-288-5663 for reservations, space is limited. $75.00 per person plus tax and gratuity.

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  • Bill Trowell Returns To The Great Room Lounge At The Bluenose Inn

    From Gershwin to Mozart to Scott Joplin and everything in between including show tunes, and medleys featuring the sounds of the Beatles and Billy Joel, Mr. Trowell, noted performer and recording artist is sure to please. Sit by the fire or at the luxurious bar, enjoy your favorite libation and relax and be entertained by one of the finest musicians in the country. Mr. Trowell, who has been playing since he was two years of age, recently played for a military officers’ retirement community in the Washington, D.C. area for over 250 people where he was so well received many in attendance now want to come to Maine just to hear him play again.Bill Trowell

    Mr. Trowell is playing at The Bluenose Inn Great Room Lounge the evenings of Friday, May 16th and Saturday, May 17th. Starting Friday, May 23rd he’ll play 7 nights a week until late October.

    We look forward to seeing you. The Great Room opens at 6 p.m.and Bill Trowell starts playing at 7 p.m.

    The Public is welcome and admission is free!

  • Victoria Day is May 19th – Come Celebrate at The Wonder View Inn!

    VICTORIA-DAY

    We invite our Canadian friends and neighbors to celebrate Victoria Day Weekend with us and take advantage of a 15% discount off our regular room rate AND receive a 15% discount at our Looking Glass Restaurant!

    Call 888-439-8439 today to reserve or book online with your Canadian address to receive the discount.

    Discount is available for all arrivals between May 16th and May 19th. May not be combined with other offers.

     

  • Mother’s Day is Coming Right Up!

    Need a gift idea for Mother’s Day? Why not make it a Mother’s Day get-away weekend to Bar Harbor! Our Hillcrest building opens May 9th and boasts beautiful views of Frenchman Bay and the surrounding islands. She will then be able to spend a relaxing day at The Eden Spa and finish off the weekend by enjoying our Annual Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at The Looking Glass Restaurant!

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  • Pre Season Special!

    Book a two or more night stay and save 15% when you pre pay in full at the time of reservation. 

    This offer is only available on new reservations made between now and when we reopen on May 9th. Offer does not apply to existing or group reservations.
    Please call 207-288-3358 or 1-888-439-8439

  • Booking Now for 2014 Season!

    Thank you for a great 2013 Season… we are booking now for the 2014 season!

    Come visit Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor (recently listed as #4 “Destination on the Rise” by TripAdvisor).

    For more to do in the Bar Harbor area, please visit the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce site.

    Acadia National Park
    Acadia National Park
  • Bluenose Extended Fall

    In case you missed it, the Bluenose Inn in Bar Harbor (our sister property) is open for an extended Fall Season through December 21st. It will be open on weekends with various theme dinners, a spa weekend and more. In addition, the Romance on the Coast Package will be available the entire season on weekends (includes lodging, breakfast and dinner for two).

    Holiday Parties can be booked any day of the week from December 1 to December 19. The Eden Spa will be open all-week by appointment.

     

     

  • Extended Fall Season in Bar Harbor

    Bar Harbor extended fall seasonOur sister property, the Bluenose Inn, will be opened weekends in the Fall until December 22nd. Arturo Montes of the Looking Glass will be creating some really amazing meals as part of these special weekends. In addition, holiday parties can be booked any day of the week from December 1st to December 19th.

    Rooms are available for Friday and Saturday evenings. In addition, the Eden Spa will be open 7 days a week by appointment only. The Romance on the Coast Package will be available all 7 weekends and includes lodging, breakfast and dinner for two.

    The following are the “themes” for each weekend:

    November 8 & 9:
    It’s Comedy and Murder Mystery in the Great Room – Friday Evening with Comedian Gary Crocker and Saturday Evening the “Murder of a Millionaire.”

    November 15 & 16:
    Wine Spectator Weekend – Dinners prepared by Looking Glass Executivee Chef, Arturo Montes, in the Rose Garden Restaurant (the Looking Glass is one of only two Wine Spectator Award Winners in Bar Harbor) specially selected wines to complement your meal. Bill Trowell will be entertaining in our Great Room from 7 p.m. till 11 p.m. each evening.

    November 23:
    Celebration of the Hunt Beer & Wine Dinner – A special dinner prepared by Chef Montes.

    Bill Trowell will be entertaining in our Great Room from 7 p.m. till 11 p.m. each evening.

    November 28 to 30 (rooms also available Thursday evening):
    The Bluenose Inn & Abbe Museum team up to present the history and culture of the Wabanaki Tribe. Bill Trowell will be entertaining in our Great Room from 7 p.m. till 11 p.m. each evening.

    December 6 & 7:
    Community Holiday Celebrations!
    Bar Harbor’s Midnight Madness sale on Friday and the Island Arts Association Holiday Fair on Saturday. Bill Trowell will be entertaining in our Great Room from 7 p.m. till 11 p.m. each evening.

    December 13 & 14:
    Spa Weekend Getaway – holiday specials on massages, manicure and facials! Bill Trowell will be entertaining in our Great Room from 7 p.m. till 11 p.m. each evening.

    December 20 & 21:
    Chef’s Holiday Theme Dinners – prepared by Chef Montes in the Rose Garden. Bill Trowell will be entertaining in our Great Room from 7 p.m. till 11 p.m. each evening.

    Call Us Today at 207-288-3348.