Maine’s 16 Best New (Or Improved) Hotels and Inns
“The team from Bar Harbor’s Swan Hospitality Group more or less hasn’t stopped renovating since taking over the Bayview Hotel for its 2019 season. New furniture and fixtures, new tile bathrooms, splashy new linens and floor coverings, bright new walls and botanical-print wallpapers, even a new roof.”
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“Further up Maine’s coast is the pretty town of Bar Harbor. If you want to spend your getaway hiking in the woods but also love the ocean, this is a great destination, given its proximity to Acadia National Park. There are tons of nearby trails, but you can also enjoy all the surrounding beauty without hiking to a peak.”
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“The newly redesigned Bayview Hotel has just 26 rooms—each with a private oceanfront balcony—ensuring a secluded getaway for you and your new spouse.”
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“What happens when you want trendy, modern luxury-style accommodations but are also an outdoor enthusiast who’s keen to explore the great outdoors? It might seem like there isn’t a place that could possibly satisfy both seemingly disparate desires. But that just means you haven’t yet heard about The Bayview Hotel, a 26-key gem that’s dripping with contemporary flair and literally steps from Acadia National Park.”
Filming of "My Big Fat Fabulous Life"
TLC television show, My Big Fat Fabulous Life, filmed two episodes of Season 9 during their trip to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. You’ll see fun looks of Bar Harbor and hiking in Acadia, and of course, Whitney and her friends staying at The Bayview Hotel. To watch, search for episodes 10 and 11 of Season 9 on your favorite streaming platform.
TripAdvisor 2021 Travelers' Choice Award
We are proud to once again have earned the Travelers’ Choice Award from TripAdvisor. This distinction is given to those who consistently offer exceptional service and quality, and are ranked in the top 10% of hospitality businesses around the globe.
The 12 Best Hotels Near Acadia National Park
“The Bayview Hotel was completely redesigned in 2021. With its new rustic-chic decor and awesome amenities, this is definitely the coolest boutique hotel near Acadia National Park! Located just 1.5 miles up the coast from central Bar Harbor, Bayview Hotel is perched right on the shores of Frenchman Bay. Unlike most hotels in the area, each of the 26 rooms faces the water and has private balconies with sweeping ocean and island views.”
Welcome to MDI Summer
“Lauryn and I swing in to check out The Bayview Hotel’s serene accommodations with rustic nods throughout, like a wall of birches in the lobby and woven natural-fiber lights…”
The Knot Spring 2021: A Taste of Abroad at Home
“Fresh off a remodel in 2020, the Bayview Hotel in Bar Harbor sits just 75 feet from the water and all 26 rooms have an oceanfront balcony or deck.”
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TripAdvisor 2020 Travelers' Choice Award
We are proud to have earned the 2020 Travelers’ Choice Award from TripAdvisor. Recipients of this award consistently offer exceptional service and quality, and are ranked in the top 10% of hospitality businesses around the globe.
Maine's Most Stylish Getaways
“The Bayview Hotel in Bar Harbor, established in 1985 and recently bought and renovated by Kimberly Swan of The Swan Agency Sotheby’s International Realty and The Swan Hospitality Group, pays homage to those early pioneers, offering a hip, luxe haven from which to explore the natural beauty of the seaside, wilderness, and town.”
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A Bar Harbor Classic Gets A Stylish Redesign
“At the ocean’s edge, with Acadia National Park and the village of Bar Harbor just a stone’s throw away, the Bayview Hotel is a classic New England retreat re-imagined for today.”
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8 Best Hotels in Bar Harbor Maine
“Bar Harbor is a charming town along Maine’s stunning coast and serves as home base for visitors who set out to explore Acadia National Park. The Bayview is right on the water and is under 2 miles from both downtown and Acadia National Park.”
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Basic Information
Name: The Bayview Hotel
Address: 111 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Email: info@thebayviewbarharbor.com
Phone: (207) 288-5861
Social: Facebook | Instagram
Food: All vegetarian and vegan menu, focus on local sourcing
Rooms: 26 newly renovated rooms, all with ocean views
Amenities:
• Rusticator Lounge serving food and cocktails
• Complimentary shuttle to town
Key People
Kimberly Swan, Owner
Swan Hospitality Group/Swan Agency Real Estate
Kim is a real estate brokerage owner, investor and hospitality professional, plus so much more! At her agency, Swan Agency, she brokers luxury homes as well as the best lodging properties in Maine. At Swan Hospitality Group, she owns Bayview Hotel in Bar Harbor, Pomegranate Inn in Portland, as well as myriad investment and vacation rental properties.
Kim is a full time, year round resident of Bar Harbor, Maine dedicated to her community. Current community positions include Director of First National Bank, Board Member and Secretary of the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Society and MDI Pet Food Pantry. She also served 10 successful years as a Bar Harbor Town Councilor. Kim was awarded the prestigious Cadillac Award by the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce, 50 Mainers Balancing Heritage and Progress and was a 2019 Maine Woman to Watch.
Kim is a passionate supporter of animal rights and welfare and works to promote eco friendly businesses with vegetarian food and beverage services and using sustainable products whenever possible.
Matthew Stanley, Director of Operations and Acquisitions
Swan Hospitality Group
Matt has been a familiar face and fixture for years at Bayview Hotel in Bar Harbor, even prior to the acquisition and redesign of the hotel by Swan Hospitality Group in 2018. In 2022 Matt was promoted to his current position and oversees the operations of the real estate portfolio of the entire company as well as working with the owner to identify potential new properties for SHG. You’ll still see Matt now and then around the Bayview. He loves a chance to chat with repeat guests as well as giving hints and recommendations to first time visitors.
The Property
The Bayview Hotel was built on the foundation of the historic summer cottage, Bournemouth. This newly designed and artfully renovated boutique property is surrounded by Acadia National Park and all the charms this extraordinary area has to offer. The hotel’s Modern Rusticator sensibility – an homage to 19th Century rusticators who worked tirelessly to create Acadia National Park – is woven into the design choices throughout, inviting the unique appeal of Maine’s natural beauty inside.
The Rooms
Each of the hotel’s 26 guest rooms are newly renovated and have a balcony or deck with commanding ocean views. They span over three levels and feature modern designer touches.
The Lounge
The Rusticator Lounge features original art by world-renowned Maine artists. The Bayview Hotel’s intimate lounge offers an atmosphere of relaxed sophistication with warm and attentive service and breathtaking ocean views. The menu offers imaginative vegetarian dishes, including the signature Rusticator Barcuterie – a presentation of locally sourced cheeses and vegetarian bites. Pairs perfectly with your favorite wine or cocktail from the full bar.
The Area
The Bayview Hotel is ideally located between the Acadia National Park Visitor Center and downtown Bar Harbor. Area activities include hiking, biking, kayaking, mountaineering, wildlife safaris, and much more.