Seal Harbor Travel Guide

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Seal Harbor
Bar Harbor featuring a bay or harbour

Join sailboats, lobster boats, yachts and even the harbour’s namesake animals in this picturesque destination on Maine’s Mount Desert Island.

See Maine at its most postcard-perfect in Seal Harbour. Located on the southernmost tip of Mount Desert Island, the town is a popular summer destination for the rich and famous. Despite its lofty associations, it is a quaint and down-to-earth destination that makes all its visitors feel right at home. As you explore the village, look for stunning sights at every turn, from majestic moose to magnificent oceanfront manors.

Play in the surf and sand at Seal Harbour Public Beach. Take a dip in the Atlantic Ocean, collect seashells or enjoy an oceanfront picnic. Admire the variety of boats floating in the harbour.

Take a scenic stroll around Little Long Pond, located just west of the village. Follow the old carriage road path that circles the pond and enjoy views of the mountains and open seas beyond.

Discover Acadia National ParkOpens in a new window, which surrounds Seal Harbour. The park has over 47,000 acres (19,020 hectares) to explore. Venture into unspoiled woods and along rocky beaches. Scale its craggy granite peaks, including Cadillac MountainOpens in a new window, the highest point on the East Coast. Keep watch for moose, bear, whales and other wildlife.

Visit a variety of gardens in and around Seal Harbour. Make an appointment to tour Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden, a unique East-meets-West style garden. Explore the tumbling flowerbeds and wild woodlands of Thuya Garden overlooking Northeast Harbour. Relax in the serene Asticou Azalea Garden, which features a lily pond and a wealth of blooming azalea plants.

Although Seal Harbour feels like its own little world, it is actually quite accessible. Find it just 8 miles (12.9 kilometres) south of Bar Harbour, the hub of the island. Mount Desert Island is connected to the mainland by a bridge and Bangor International Airport, which serves the area, is about an hour drive inland.

Thanks to its small size and well-maintained paths, you can explore Seal Harbour on foot or by bike. To go further afield, rely on your car or take an Island Explorer Bus, which stops through all of the island’s villages and Acadia National Park.

Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG

3 out of 5
123 Eden St, Bar Harbor, ME
The price is AU$375 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$375
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,061 reviews)
"Beautiful!"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG
Seasider Motel

Seasider Motel

2.5 out of 5
40 Kebo Street, Bar Harbor, ME
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$183 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
AU$183
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (821 reviews)
"Very clean, and the staff was great. All day available snack bars were high quality. Water pressure was great and there was always at least very warm water (I take dumb hot showers at home, so my gauge may be off). Beds were not quite as comfortable, but it was a great location to get to the park ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Seasider Motel
Bar Harbor Manor

Bar Harbor Manor

3.5 out of 5
47 Holland Ave, Bar Harbor, ME
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,021 reviews)
"We loved our two night stay here in Bar Harbor! The room was awesome! We enjoyed the mulled cider and cookies each night. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend!"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Bar Harbor Manor
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Bordering Acadia National Park

Bordering Acadia National Park

Seal Harbor
Stay at this vacation home in Seal Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
"The house was very clean, the beds were very comfortable, love the garage. Space we put all our motorcycles in there. It was great."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Bordering Acadia National Park
Stone Park

Stone Park

4 out of 5
377 High St, Ellsworth, ME
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Ellsworth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Seacoast Fun Park and Indian Point Trailhead ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (173 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean and spacious for 2 people. The bathroom needs hooks and towel bars. Need more breakfast options and better coffee."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Stone Park
Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages

Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages

3 out of 5
318 Maine 3, Bar Harbor, ME
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Acadia National Park's Visitors Center ...
7.4/10 Good! (89 reviews)
"Loved the manager and how he was very helpful. Cabin was clean and very functional for 2 people."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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