An Opal Collection Resort
HOLIDAYS & RESORT ACTIVITIES
From Easter through Thanksgiving, there is always a reason to celebrate with Harborside Hotel. You will find an array of festive menus, sprawling brunches and buffets, and a host of activities to keep all generations entertained here in Bar Harbor.
With Easter and Mother’s Day fast approaching, it’s time to get your holiday plans locked in. Browse our offerings for the upcoming holidays, and catch a sneak peek of what else we have in store.
A Flash Sale That Is as Magnificent as October’s Birthstone
In honor of October’s birthstone being Opal, we’re dropping one gem of a flash sale: up to 35% off stays across our collection, starting October 13.
Bar Harbor Vacation Deal: Rise, Shine, & Dine
Stay two nights and save up to 20% with our Rise, Shine, and Dine offer at our Bar Harbor hotels when you book before September 30. You’ll also receive breakfast for two each morning at Paddy’s, if you choose West Street, or La Bella Vita, if you choose Harborside.
Home Is Where the Wifi Is
Book your next Bar Harbor vacation at Harborside Hotel, and save up to 20% when you stay seven nights or more!
Opal Moment Savings
Opal Moment Savings: curated offers to make sure you see the best value of the moment at Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina.
A Gem of a Way to See Acadia National Park
The latest and greatest way to travel the top sites of Acadia National Park? Via an Acadia GEM, a lightweight electric vehicle that is not just a clean, energy-efficient way to tour the beloved park, it’s a way to take it in from a whole new, immersive vantage point.
A Q&A With Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co.’s Lead Naturalist
What sets Maine’s largest boating tour company apart? We sat down with 17-year employee and lead naturalist Julie Taylor to find out.
How to Navigate Acadia National Park’s Vehicle Reservations System
Here’s what you need to know about how to make a vehicle reservation online and common questions about the process answered.
Your Guide to Bar Harbor, Maine
This charming village located on Mount Desert Island is like a universe in itself, blessed with a diversity of landscapes, terrain, and wildlife, not to mention a plethora of things to do and places to eat. Explore it with us.
10 Best Swimming Holes at (and around) Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina
If you have an urge to submerge, you might be pleased to know that Bar Harbor has no shortage of water, water, everywhere. From stellar swimming pools to picturesque beaches, here’s exactly where to go to splash around.
5 Ways to Best Take Advantage of the Storied Bar Harbor Club & Pool House
Guests of West Street and Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina don’t always realize the amazing amenity they have access to when they stay here: the Bar Harbor Club, holding more than just Gilded Era history, but amazing ways to make the most out of your Bar Harbor vacation
A Primer on The Porcupines Islands of Bar Harbor’s Frenchman Bay
At the top of the list of things to do in Bar Harbor, Maine, for kayakers looking to experience some rugged Downeast mother nature, The Porcupine Islands clustered around Bar Harbor are a curious collection of evergreen-spiked domes with a unique history, to boot.
Host an unforgettable work retreat or social gathering
Whether you’re planning an executive meeting for five or a black-tie reception for 500, Harborside’s scenic location promises your guests an unparalleled experience. The charming Bar Harbor Club provides an idyllic setting that’s perfectly tailored for your style and group size, complete with the amenities you need to make your event a grand success.
