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Bar Harbor’s AAA Four-Diamond Oceanfront Lodging

Experience an elegant Bar Harbor getaway at Balance Rock Inn. Originally constructed as a summer "cottage" in 1903, the property now presents a romantic ambiance of times gone by along with luxury amenities designed to deliver an unforgettable Maine getaway. You'll have it all here at Balance Rock. An outdoor, oceanfront swimming pool is the perfect place to get a lap in, or you can head to the fitness center for a light workout. Luxury suites feature handcrafted furnishings along with amazing amenities including fireplaces, whirlpool baths, saunas and private porches, not to mention picture perfect ocean views. Should you choose to leave these immaculate grounds, downtown Bar Harbor sits only a block away and offers a number of unique shops and galleries. You can eat at one of the downtown restaurants, or head back to the Veranda Bar where you can enjoy a cocktail and appetizers. Come experience the beauty of the gardens, the sumptuous decor, and find out what drew the the wealthy summer residents to Bar Harbor at the turn of the century.

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Amenities
Open Dates
  • May 17 to Oct 21
Property Size
  • 30 units
Nearby City
  • Bar Harbor
Nearby Water
  • Bar Harbor
General
  • Fitness Center
  • Swimming Pool
  • Cable TV
  • DVD Player
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Internet
  • Wireless Internet
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Ice Machine
Room
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alarm Clock
  • Coffee Maker
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Live Entertainment
  • Photography
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Swimming
  • Biking/Bicycling
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating & Watercraft
  • Fire Pit(s)
  • Hiking
  • Wildlife & Nature
Parking
  • Free Parking
Services
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Room Service
Suitability
  • Pet Friendly
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