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November 2023 by Kevin “Chippy”
Rooms: Very cozy,Very clean,oceanside view from a lot rooms. And theyvseem to be recently remodel. ?????Safety: Very safe and cozy.. staff is very concerned and try to be aware of everyone well-being at all times..Food & drinks: With in a half mile food,pizza,subs,drinks, and the bar next level that I don't recommend but its close bye and there food and drinks are ok/good..
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November 2023 by gretchen hanson
We love this place! Stayed dozens of times when we can’t get home to our island. The owners are really terrific!
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November 2023 by Ken Litscher
My wife and I stayed here for 5 nights when we came to visit Acadia NP. Room was clean, had a great view of the harbor, and friendly service. We would occasionally hear the guests upstairs moving around so if you are a light sleeper, beware, but it didn't affect our stay at all. Should we come back we would check first to see if Harbor View Motel & Cottages had availability before anyplace else.
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October 2023 by Mike Z
Awful place. Stayed in room 102. Beds are hard and very old and pillows haven't been replaced in a while . Screen door doesn't lock. Its impossible to get a good night sleep. They say rooms were renovated well that's not a case with room 102. The guy up front can’t even make coffee on time. Went twice to be told " come back in 15 min." If you want to leave early for hike don't expect coffee to be ready by 7:30 and You need to stay in line to get half a cup of bad one. He doesn’t even looks like he wants to be there. Just bad service in general. Lamps in room are melting from excessive heat and there are stains on the wall. No A/C btw. which I knew so fair game here. Needs major upgrades. Only good thing is a view but hard to care when you awake all night from people slamming the doors. If you want to talk to the front desk ... Well there is nobody there. Even a person walking upstairs you can hear the floor shaking. Bottom line it is a budget hotel needed major upgrades , 30 min drive to most popular hikes with not many dining options around.
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October 2023 by Nicki Jean
Cute motel by the water. The view was incredible, especially at sunrise! The staff was great and so friendly. The walls were a bit thin, but it didn’t make much of a difference since we were so tired! No breakfast (coffee and microwave in the lobby available for use), and no ac (fan was provided and the windows opened).
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October 2023 by Bill D
Kind hosts, beautiful setting.
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October 2023 by Miron Barhad
Lovely place at the ocean, very clean with friendly and helpful staff ? although the rooms need an upgrade... no AC, no microwave, a very tinny shower bay, hot and cold water taps are separated, and the fridge is very small. The mattresses are quite old and uncomfortable. No breakfast is available, but in the office, there's a microwave and a toaster available 24/7. You can also get free coffee any time during the day. There are many restaurants and coffee shops at a walking distance but quite pricey ?
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October 2023 by Jason Richmond
Lovely spot in SW Harbor. The staff was very helpful in having the key and room info out for our late arrival and accommodating on adjusting our reservation due to the impending hurricane. Room was clean and well maintained with a beautiful view of the harbor.
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September 2023 by Nicki J.
Cute motel by the water. The view was incredible, especially at sunrise! The staff was great and so friendly. The walls were a bit thin, but it didn't make much of a difference since we were so tired! No breakfast (coffee and microwave in the lobby available for use), and no ac (fan was provided and the windows opened).
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September 2023 by GLM
Nice area on the harbor with pretty views. Room was clean. The hotel is very close and walking distance to the little downtown area with shops. However, there was no air conditioning in the room (not sure if all rooms come without or just some of them). My fault for assuming, but it was particularly hot when we visited and it made the stay uncomfortable. Woke up before 7am because the hot sun was glaring through the window.
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September 2023 by Robyn Van Sant
Clean and comfortable room with a great view. Pleasant and helpful staff. Reasonable rates.
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July 2023 by Matthew Dwyer
Stayed here in early May with a friend of mine on what supposed to be a week long camping trip on MDI. The forecast looked pretty bad for the first 3 days of our trip, so we decided to can the camping for the first part of the week and book 3 nights at the first place we could find. By the end of those 3 nights we wished we had booked this place for the whole week, and even came back the last night of our trip to have a full nights sleep before a long drive home.I can honestly say, for the price, there is likely no better place to stay on Mount Desert Island. I can vouch for two rooms in the motel as we spent 3 nights in room 50 and came back after a night of camping and stayed in room 302. Room 302 did not have air conditioning and can get quite hot with all the windows closed, however, simply opening the windows moderates the temperature quite quickly as it is on the top floor of the building and gets a good breeze. I'm unsure whether room 50 had air conditioning as it was comfortable our entire stay there so I never noticed. While some of the amenities and décor were dated, and we struggled to get the remotes for the tv's working in both rooms, the rooms were kept remarkably clean. By "clean", I mean maybe cleaner then any hotel/ motel I have ever stayed at regardless of price. Additionally, the bedding was possibly the most comfortable I have ever slept in at any hotel I've been to. Both rooms had great balconies (302 especially) with some cheap table and chairs so you can sit outside. Hotel staff were also extremely friendly, and though we did not interact with them too much, they seemed more then willing to help us with anything we might need. Considering the price, I could not be more enthusiastic about a motel or even hotel, these people definitely know how to run a business.As far as location goes, Southwest harbor is definitely much quieter then some other places on MDI like Bar Harbor. But the hotels location right on the harbor could not be better. I really enjoyed being able to walk out onto the intertidal zone during low tide. Both rooms had absurdly good views of the harbor. Additionally, it easy to walk from the motel to other stores and restaurants in Southwest harbor.I will absolutely be staying here again the next time I come to MDI.
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July 2023 by Amy Underwood
Nice little motel! Employees were kind and helpful. The room was clean and quiet. We rented room 4 which was advertised as a budget room. The room was exactly as pictured. Very simple, outdated, basic. The price was great and we had no complaints! We actually loved this location for proximity to Acadia. It was so much quieter than Bar Harbor. Beds were comfy! Room 4 is a great option if you are looking for a budget friendly place to sleep!
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July 2023 by erin st.vincent
Plenty of options for all travelers. Hotel room or cabin, the quiet little loop is a short walk to food, shopping, and bike rentals. The entire island is a quick ride or drive away and the view is lovey.
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June 2023 by Macauley Beard
The cabins were great and really inexpensive! We’re definitely going to come back!
