Harborside Hotel Spa & Marina

We are always very pleased with our stay at the Harborside Hotel. The staff is always friendly, and the rooms are very clean and spacious.

What a beautiful place! We got the Oceanside room on the second floor and it is amazing, we have a balcony with two rocking chairs and it was so relaxing during the evenings. Very close (walking distance) to a lot of the restaurants and other off-property amenities.

Overnight in BarHarbor. Luxury hotel, we get 2 adjoining rooms for 2 couples. Wish we could have stayed longer to really enjoy all the hotel has to offer. Lovely rooms, well appointed,

My wife and I arrived at Harborside Hotel hopeful for a pleasant stay after thorough research suggested it was the best choice in town. While the atmosphere was welcoming, the property felt somewhat dated. Unfortunately, our trip was marred by an incident in the parking lot and disappointing treatment from both management and ownership. During the night, my brand-new SUV was damaged in the hotel parking lot—the rear bumper was torn off. At 6 a.m., the local police called to notify me of the accident. The situation quickly became frustrating when I learned that the hotel had no security cameras on site. For a property charging premium rates, I expected employee and guest safety to be prioritized, perhaps through investment in proper security systems. Although we completed our stay and I managed to drive the vehicle home without its bumper—and with most of the sensor-related electronics inoperable—I asked the hotel to consider sharing some of the repair costs since the lack of surveillance made it impossible to identify who was responsible. The manager agreed this seemed reasonable and became my point of contact for communicating with ownership. Over the next six months, I regularly emailed the manager, sending all the requested receipts and documentation. She repeatedly assured me that ownership was reviewing the case. Despite these assurances, I never received a definitive response. Eventually, I gave up, considering it a lost cause and a lesson not to return. I could accept a direct refusal, but I found the indifferent attitude from management and leadership—who simply kept me waiting—unacceptable. Even now, after many exchanges with the manager, there's still no decision. This isn't how you treat customers who choose your business. True service and care for customers reveal themselves during challenging moments. I now know where Harborside lands on how they feel about their customers.

Outstanding property; a little expensive but well worth the money! Very clean and organized. Food was great; bar cozy & comfortable!