Southwest Harbor Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal scene with a lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and a large white house with a flag.
A harbor with multiple boats docked, surrounded by a coastal town with houses and greenery.
A coastal sunset with a lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and calm sea.
A beach with footprints leading to the water, surrounded by fog and trees.
A rocky shoreline with clear blue water, seaweed-covered rocks, and a distant cliff.

Our guide on where to stay in Southwest Harbor

Find the best Southwest Harbor areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Seawall

While there might not be top attractions in Seawall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and Thuya Garden.

Manset

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Manset and surrounding area, you can visit Wendell Gilley Museum and Thuya Garden.

The Claremont Hotel

The Claremont Hotel

3.5 out of 5
22 Claremont Rd Southwest Harbor ME
Stay at this hotel in Southwest Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum ...
The Claremont Hotel
Cozy 1-bedroom Efficiency in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Manset Room"

Cozy 1-bedroom Efficiency in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Manset Room"

Southwest Harbor ME
Stay at this condo in Southwest Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
"Nice room and cute area close to everything."

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Cozy 1-bedroom Efficiency in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Manset Room"
Beehive Tiny House at Acadia Yurts!

Beehive Tiny House at Acadia Yurts!

Southwest Harbor ME
Stay at this cottage in Southwest Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Wendell ...
10/10 Exceptional! (167 reviews)
"Comfortable and clean tiny house that provides a taste of outdoors but some of the conveniences of a home (e.g., well-equipped kitchen). The only downside is that there is one sink to use for both kitchen and bath purposes but that's the tradeoff with staying in a tiny house versus paying the price ..."

Reviewed on 25 July 2026

Beehive Tiny House at Acadia Yurts!
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.
Cozy 1-bedroom Efficiency in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Manset Room"

Cozy 1-bedroom Efficiency in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Manset Room"

Southwest Harbor ME
Stay at this condo in Southwest Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
"Nice room and cute area close to everything."

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Cozy 1-bedroom Efficiency in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Manset Room"
2-Bedroom Apartment in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Seawall"

2-Bedroom Apartment in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Seawall"

Southwest Harbor ME
Stay at this apartment in Southwest Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Wendell Gilley Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"It was great. Convenient location. Good places to eat nearby. Clean place. Host was very prompt with communication. Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

2-Bedroom Apartment in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Seawall"
New summer prices at our most Perfect Acadia Getaway!

New summer prices at our most Perfect Acadia Getaway!

Southwest Harbor ME
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Southwest Harbor. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and tennis courts. Popular attractions Acadia National Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
"The perfect Maine rental. We walked to “downtown” southwest harbor every day. You don’t need to drive anywhere if you’re staying here. You can even take the shuttle to bar harbor if you don’t want to drive. House was immaculate. Views of the marina were so beautiful. A super short drive to Acadia. ..."

Reviewed on 28 July 2026

New summer prices at our most Perfect Acadia Getaway!
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.

Stay near popular Southwest Harbor attractions

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