Where to Stay
Housing
Our Top Recommendation
Stay Close to the Ferry
Kimball Terrace Inn
Northeast Harbor's finest, and conveniently located just steps from the Beal & Bunker ferry dock. This is our strong recommendation for the wedding weekend — you'll wake up right next to where you need to be, with no car needed on the day of. It makes the whole ferry logistics feel effortless.
Northeast Harbor, Maine · Walking distance to ferry dock
Book at Kimball Terrace →Also Great
Bar Harbor Options
Bar Harbor has excellent hotels and is a beautiful place to base yourself for exploring Acadia before or after the wedding. That said, it's a longer drive to Northeast Harbor for the ferry, and parking logistics on the wedding day will be more complex. Great for extending the trip — slightly less ideal for the wedding day itself.
Bar Harbor Inn
Upscale
$200–$450/night
Sitting right on the waterfront in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor, this is the landmark property you've probably seen in every photo of the town. Waterfront views of Frenchman Bay, an on-site restaurant, outdoor pool, and spa — all within walking distance of everything worth seeing. This is almost certainly the "cool downtown hotel" you remember.
View Hotel →Acadia Hotel
Budget-Friendly
~$300/night
A well-located, no-fuss hotel right in downtown Bar Harbor — walkable to restaurants, shops, and the Village Green. Clean, comfortable rooms without the resort price tag. A solid choice if you want to be in the heart of town without blowing the budget on accommodation.
View Hotel →Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina
Upscale
$250–$500/night
A full-service waterfront resort right on the Bar Harbor town pier, with its own marina. Indoor/outdoor heated pool, spa, and many rooms with direct water views. You can watch boats come and go from your window, and if whale watching is on your list, the tours depart from right here.
View Hotel →* Prices are approximate and vary by season. Book early — summer in Acadia fills up fast.
Once you're sorted on housing, check out how to get to the island.
Directions & Ferry Info