How Axel worksAxel $102 a night vs $117 on Expedia at The Inn on Mount Desert, Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026: $15 a night less (12%). Seen Oct 9.
3-star hotel · 68 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor
Air conditioning · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Express check-in/check-out · Garden · Television in lobby · Terrace · Fire Extinguisher · Outdoor furniture · Upper floors accessible by elevator
Hotels in Bar HarborA modern, independent 3-star inn near downtown Bar Harbor
9.2/10
A standout Bar Harbor base with excellent breakfast and consistently clean, comfortable rooms.
The Inn on Mount Desert is a modern, independent 3-star inn that gets the important things right. It's a strong pick for exploring Acadia while keeping Bar Harbor's restaurants within walking distance. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the cleanliness, comfortable beds, helpful staff and homemade hot breakfasts. Included parking and afternoon baked treats add practical value, while the porch and garden give you somewhere to unwind beyond your room.
The trade-offs are mostly about expectations: this is a comfortable inn, not a waterfront resort. Room sizes vary, and some guests find theirs compact, so check the category carefully if space matters. We'd choose it for hiking days and walkable evenings; we'd skip it if a waterfront setting or luxury facilities are central to the trip.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$183 a night with Axel against $195 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $12 a night less (6%).
Economy Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable
$12/night less than Expedia (6%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$196 a night with Axel against $206 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $10 a night less (5%).
Economy Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
$10/night less than Booking.com (5%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$139 a night with Axel against $146 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $7 a night less (5%).
Economy Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
$7/night less than Expedia (5%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$102 a night with Axel against $117 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $15 a night less (12%).
Economy Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
$15/night less than Expedia (12%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$115 a night with Axel against $121 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $6 a night less (5%).
Economy Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
$6/night less than Expedia (5%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$114 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $111 a night for these dates when seen.
Economy Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
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Axel $102 a night vs $117 on Expedia at The Inn on Mount Desert, Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026: $15 a night less (12%). Seen Oct 9.
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A standout Bar Harbor base with excellent breakfast and consistently clean, comfortable rooms. A modern, independent 3-star inn near downtown Bar Harbor, scored for what it is.
The Inn on Mount Desert is a modern, independent 3-star inn that gets the important things right. It's a strong pick for exploring Acadia while keeping Bar Harbor's restaurants within walking distance. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the cleanliness, comfortable beds, helpful staff and homemade hot breakfasts. Included parking and afternoon baked treats add practical value, while the porch and garden give you somewhere to unwind beyond your room.
The trade-offs are mostly about expectations: this is a comfortable inn, not a waterfront resort. Room sizes vary, and some guests find theirs compact, so check the category carefully if space matters. We'd choose it for hiking days and walkable evenings; we'd skip it if a waterfront setting or luxury facilities are central to the trip.
Best for: Acadia hikers; couples who want walkable restaurants; families seeking a comfortable town base
Watch out for: some rooms feel compact; not a waterfront property; pets not permitted
Location: Walkable to downtown restaurants and the waterfront, with convenient access to Acadia.
Rooms: Comfortable, coastal-themed rooms with refrigerators and microwaves; sizes vary by category.
Cleanliness: A particularly strong point across recent Tripadvisor, Expedia and Booking.com feedback.
Service: Recent guests overwhelmingly praise helpful staff and local advice.
Amenities: Included hot breakfast, afternoon treats, garden, billiards, laundry facilities and an elevator.
Fees and surprises: Breakfast and self-parking are included; Expedia lists a no-pets policy.
Axel's opinion of The Inn on Mount Desert, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for The Inn on Mount Desert within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $183 a night · refundable · Economy Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | $195 a night on Expedia | $12 a night less (6%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $196 a night · refundable · Economy Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $206 a night on Booking.com | $10 a night less (5%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $139 a night · refundable · Economy Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $146 a night on Expedia | $7 a night less (5%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $102 a night · refundable · Economy Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $117 a night on Expedia | $15 a night less (12%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $115 a night · non-refundable · Economy Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $121 a night on Expedia | $6 a night less (5%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $114 a night · refundable · Economy Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $111 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
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