Nestled near Acadia National Park, Acadia Gateway Motel is a haven of comfort and adventure. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind in the garden or by the barbecue grills, explore helicopter/airplane tours nearby. Enjoy coffee/tea in the lobby and take advantage of free self parking while feeling secure with ATM/banking services on site – all backed by helpful staff that previous guests rave about.
Timber Tina's Great Maine Lumberjack Show - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 26 min drive - 26.9 km
Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 32 min drive - 32.3 km
Cadillac Mountain - 38 min drive - 37.3 km
Getting around
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 8 min drive
Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) - 51 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Circle K - 8 min drive
Wendy's - 7 min drive
Aroma Joes - 7 min drive
Dunkin' - 5 min drive
About this property
Acadia Gateway Motel
Acadia Gateway Motel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Acadia National Park. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
17 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Up to 2 children (15 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Helicopter/airplane tours
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Whale-watching nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
ATM/banking
Garden
Picnic area
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Toaster
More
Daily housekeeping
Local maps
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25.00
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between October 23 and May 1.
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Acadia Gateway Motel currently open?
The property is closed between October 23 and May 1.
Does Acadia Gateway Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Acadia Gateway Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Acadia Gateway Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Acadia Gateway Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Acadia Gateway Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 25.00.
What is there to do at Acadia Gateway Motel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes helicopter/airplane tours. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Acadia Gateway Motel like?
Acadia Gateway Motel is a short 8-minute drive from Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) and 7 minutes' walk from Wild Acadia Fun Park.
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Acadia Gateway Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
A light breakfast with a nice selection of pastries and coffee was available. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2025
Nice and close to both the park, Bar Harbor and Ellsworth which allowed easy exploration.
Walter
Walter, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2025
Great host, wonderful experience and the history of the house. Was very interesting.
marjorie
marjorie, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Sep 12, 2025
Friendly staff. But wifi was terrible and room was not equipped with a minifridge.
Jason
Jason, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2025
It was excellent. The owner was great too!
Sudeshna
Sudeshna, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 8, 2025
Clean, simple, comfortable bed
Debra
Debra, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 29, 2025
Older motel that is clean and comfortable. Donuts and coffee were provided at breakfast. The flowers outside our room were beautiful. Only complaint is internet is poor.
Christy
Christy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2025
Great gem on a budget.
Small room as indicated but surprisingly convenient. Very clean!! Proprietor was very welcoming and gracious.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Close to Acadia. Great price. The owner, Casey, has been nice and accommodating. I recommend this place. Would stay here again.
Abigail
Abigail, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2025
Our room was clean and spacious. We had a full kitchen, dishes, and cookware. Management was very nice and accommodating. It wasn't a Marriott, but it was clean and comfortable. It was near a major street and we could hear traffic but not enough to bother. The street went to Bangor one way and to Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park the other way. A stop for the free bus service to Acadia & Bar Harbor was also very close-but wasn't marked.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 16, 2025
Friendly staff. Clean rooms.
Nils
Nils, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 22, 2025
A wonderful stay, the host was super nice
The address on hotels is very wrong though it took us to. Different hotel they said they get it all the time and handed me a printed out sheet of directions they give to all the clients hotels maps send them. It was about 15 min down the road from there
Tabatha
Tabatha, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 17, 2025
It wasn’t a bad place to spend a night, but the water smells like sulfur, and makes you feel gross when taking a shower.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 18, 2025
Convenient location, room needs some TLC
Hotel is convenient to exploring Mt Desert Island. Minimal cabin with a very small bathroom, no mirror or sink in there. Sink and mirror in living area. 1950’s decor. Window shades need replacing. Does have AC, refrigerator and microwave. Beds comfortable. Internet ok. On a busy road so tends to be noisy. Coffee and pastries provided at the office. Restaurant across the street was excellent and handy to have a convenience store across the street.
Deborah
Deborah, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2024
Great value for the money in a very pricey vacation area
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2023
We enjoyed our stay.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 9, 2024
Really nice place for a great price.
Kathryn
Kathryn, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2024
good and cozy place, well maintained.
ARUN
ARUN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2023
Great stay while.in the area. I would stay here again.
James
James, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2024
Nice, small, and cheap for around be area! Definitely stay there again!
Vinson
Vinson, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2024
great alternative spot for affordable trip to Acadia national park. second time at this motel and still happy!
Vincent
Vincent, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2024
Great stay! Very clean and Comfortable bed! Great price compared to others. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Vickie r
Vickie r, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2024
Very welcoming and helpful during our stay! Nice quiet room and definitely was a good price.
Rachel
Rachel, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 24, 2024
Good location to Acadia.
Linda
Linda, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 22, 2024
Freundliches und zuvorkommendes Personal, sauber und geräumiges Zimmer