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  • Mount Desert Island ~ Best U.S. Island Nominee

    USA Today has named Mount Desert Island as one of the “Best Islands in the U.S.” but it is up to readers to vote on which island truly is the best in the U.S. The contest ends at noon on June 2nd so be sure to cast your vote before then by visiting the 10 Best-Readers Choice Site! Don’t forget that you can submit one vote each day!

     

  • Vacationing Up the Coast of Maine!

    If you are like most of our visitors, you are thinking of taking a vacation up the coast of Maine but don’t know where to stay. Let us help you plan the perfect Coastal Maine vacation!  Lafayette Hotels owns multiple properties in charming towns along the coast of Maine including: Wells Beach, Ogunquit, Old Orchard Beach, Boothbay Harbor, Belfast and Bar Harbor. Visit the Lafayette Hotels website to learn more about our accommodations today!

  • Memorial Day Weekend Special!

    In honor of those who have served our country, we are offering 15% off our rates for Memorial Day Weekend! Please call 1-888-439-8439 to make your reservation today!

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    Subject to availability. Not valid on existing reservations.

     

  • 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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  • Only One Month Until Opening!

    It feels as though Spring has finally sprung here in Bar Harbor and our opening day is just around the corner! Our Hillcrest building opens May 9th and we still have some availability left for opening weekend! New this year we are offering the Hike and Bike Acadia package which includes two night’s lodging, lunch-to-go each day, a half day bike rental and a 7 day pass to Acadia National Park. The package is available starting May 23rd and is a great way to experience all that Mount Desert Island has to offer!

    Don’t forget about our Pre-Season special as it will only be running for another month!

    Be sure to call us today at 1-888-439-8439 to plan your Spring get away vacation!

  • 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.

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  • 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.