Guide to Southwest Harbor and Bass Harbor Hotels, Inns, and Lodging
When visiting Mount Desert Island for a Maine vacation or getaway, Southwest Harbor or Bass Harbor make an ideal destination on the quiet side. These two small seaside towns are settled on the more remote, southwest end of Mount Desert Island, ideal for those looking for peace and solitude, while keeping a visit to nearby Acadia National Park on the itinerary. Slightly larger than nearby Northeast Harbor, yet smaller than Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor is a beautiful boating center with its share of great little shops and restaurants serving Maine lobster and fresh seafood by the waterfront and in town.
This popular yachting harbor is home to Hinckley Boat manufacturer, the beautiful hand crafted Maine sailiboats and motor yachts are designed, built and repaired here, since 1928, along with other rmajor Maine boat builders. You will see many million-dollar Hinckley picnic boats moored in Southwest Harbor, or cruising out to the Atlantic with their unique jet power. The US Coast Guard is stationed here, and the town celebrates summer with a Flamingo Fest – very fun. Quaint historic Inns and Bnbs line the street in downtown Southwest Harbor, while the teh newly renovated Claremont Inn sits on the point with views of Somes Sound.
Nearby Bass Harbor is home to a beautiful Maine lighthouse, the 1858 Bass Harbor Headlight, perched prominently on the southern tip of Mount Desert island. For those really interested in the remote atmosphere of Mount Desert Island, you may find Bass Harbor ideal for where to stay, only a mile away from Southwest Harbor.
Lodging in Nearby Towns
Swans Island
Harbor Watch Inn – 111 Minturn Rd. Swan’s Island, ME l 207-526-4563 l 919-824-4265
Bass Harbor Area
Bass Harbor Campground l 207-244-5857
Bass Harbor Cottages and Country Inn l 207-244-3460
Bass Harbor Gables l 207-244-3699
Bass Harbor Guest House l 207-244-7959
Bass Harbor Inn l 207-244-5157
Little Island House l 207-266-0827
Willows on Bass Harbor l 207-244-0512
Southwest Harbor Area
Acadia Cabins l 207-244-5388
Ann’s Point Cottages l 207-244-5425
Birches, l 207-244-5182
Claremont Hotel l 207-244-5036
Clark Point Inn l 207-244-9828
The Harbour Cottage Inn l 207-244-5738
Harbor View Motel and Cottages l 207-244-5031
Inn at Southwest l 207-244-3835
Island House l 207-244-5180
Island Watch Bed and Breakfast l 207-244-7229
The Moorings Inn and Cottages l 207-244-5523
Penury Hall Bed and Breakfast l 207-244-7102
Sunset Cottages – West Tremont l 207-244-3760