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Reviews of Hanscom's Motel & Cottages

273 Maine 3, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, United States

#15 of 32 hotels in Bar Harbor

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Review score

Based on 237 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress was not to our liking. Could use a new mattress. Hot water in the shower was hit or miss.

    Located out of the downtown area but still close by. Fire pits were a nice touch. All cooking utensils with exception of stove.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    10
    If we come back to Acadia we’ll make sure to stay in this place again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom door didn’t close well

    Very cute, comfortable bed, nice bathroom

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    10
    very nice would stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    need hook on bathroom door

    beautiful grounds

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    9.0
    Lovely accommodations! Not your typical cottage!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Would have been nice if they were a bit closer to downtown Bar Harbor but I'm sure the price would have gone up if that were the case!

    When I hear motel and cottages, my expectations are on the lower end. I was presently surprised when we opened the door to our cottage, however! The room was great and the kitchen was well stocked with dishes, etc. While we didn't use the outdoor amenities, it was nice to see there were grills and fire-pits along with corn hole boards. Very lovely accommodations!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Over the course of traveling on a 3-week road trip this was the most expensive property we stayed in. It's somewhat understandable given the proximity to Acadia, yet simultaneously a negative.

    You all have done a wonderful job turning a roadside cottage-style motel into a solid property. We appreciated the light-nature of the rooms and small touches including things like a fresh sponge, travel-size dish soap, as well as the obvious attenion to detail when it came to things like the retro refrigerator look, fluffy towels, etc. And, the outdoor grill / fire pit / corn hole etc area was great to spend some family time together. All in all, we really enjoyed your property.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    10
    Relaxing cabin stay in Acadia
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 6 nights

    I like how the cottages were surrounded by trees and isolated from crowds. The area was very peaceful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms have been redecorated, and they are lovely. Beautiful, casual decor. Kitchen well equipped. Bathroom simple and spotless. The grounds have a wooded, cozy quality with two grilling areas. We loved it.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Adorable cottages, fantastic location, so close to Acadia and Bar Harbor. We'll be back!!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    9.0
    Excellent little spot would definitely stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was very close to Acadia national Park. The little cottage perfect with everything you needed for a few days.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    10
    It was just what we wanted. Cozy, quiet, able to make s’mores and enjoy family time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quiet yet close to town

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable quiet spot outside Bar Harbor with convenient access to Acadia NP
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Overall no major concerns. We wish there was tea available in the room for the price we paid. There was a kettle and coffee but no tea bags. I’m sure we could have gone ask but when we noticed it was after hours and we were there during a holiday so we didn’t get the chance. The shower was a bit small but I guess once the place is built that’s hard to change. Also the wifi worked better in certain spots inside the room but not all - best wifi connection was actually outside in the courtyard.

    Room was big, clean and comfortable. We didn’t really use the kitchen but it was nice to have the option. The property is very silent and peaceful despite being close to the road. It was nice to sit under the trees after a long day. Check in and out was easy and smooth. This is not in downtown Bar Harbor but we didn’t mind as it was a short ride and we weren’t in the middle of the hustle downtown. This place is actually more convenient than hotels downtown for accessing Acadia National Park - it is closer to the Hulls cove visitor center where all the shuttles leave from, which is nice to have given how quickly the parking lots fill up at the trailheads. Lots of dining options and coffee shops within 5min by car. Would recommend!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful, peaceful setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had some difficulty getting a good temperature. Mattress needs to be replaced.

    The room is clean and updated. The setting is peaceful and beautiful. You can sit outside and have a fire. It is away from the very crowded town of Bar Harbor.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very small room, noisy vent in the bathroom. Lack of sockets to charge the phones.

    Well organised and maintained. Coffee machine.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. Location, location, location! It is just around the corner from Acadia NP entrance. And only a few miles from in-town Bar Harbor. 2. So clean! 3. Very comfortable accommodations 4. Although we never saw a staff member, they were accessible and responsive via text. 5. Outside community areas lead us to getting to know other travelers as we visited around the fire pit in the evening.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2025

    9.0
    We had a great stay with a comfortable bed and nicely furnished
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom shower was very small.

    Good location, comfortably furnished. The outdoor common area was nice also.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2025

    10
    A little gem of a place in Bar Harbor that feels like a home away from home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cleanliness and quiet, laid back atmosphere was perfect.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Seamless check in. Responsive to questions. Rooms very nice and reasonable in terms of price. Beautiful part of the world… I hope we can come back some day!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    10
    Great romantic spring weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cozy, warm, full of sunlight, superclean little cottage. Enough space for comfortable and romantic weekend for two people. Several minutes from the center of Bar Harbor. Quiet and safe.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2025

    10
    Fabulous Cottage Experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hanscom's was a DELIGHT! We had never been to Bar Harbor & our stay at Hanscom's helped us have the perfect visit. The rooms have been recently & expertly decorated. Their interior designer is a genius because everything fit perfectly. There is a purpose behind every single detail, yet the furnishings are beautiful. It's minimalist decor because of the size, but it doesn't feel minimalist. We had 2 different types of rooms. One for us & one for our 3 kids. Our room had a queen bed, 2 bedside tables, a full size comfortably chair, a bench at the foot of the bed, a full-size chest for the TV & a collapsible leather folding chair PLUS a bar height mini island with 2 stools. That mini island served as both a table for quick meals & a workstation for my husband. Our kids' room also had a queen bed, but instead of the 2 chairs, there was a full size 3 cushion sofa that pulled out to a queen sofa bed. 2 bedside tables for the queen bed & 2 end tables for the sofa. This room had a little dining table with a few chairs that tucked perfectly against the wall. Both rooms had full bathrooms with showers, no tub. We don't use tubs & don't require them while traveling, so not an issue for us. Both rooms were furnished with efficiency kitchens that we put to use! They were perfect for making light meals. The small fridge/freezers were also extremely helpful. Each room had a keurig & came with 4 regular coffee pods & 2 decaf. Creamer & sugar/sugar substitute provided. Each kitchen had literally everything you need to cook a light meal. Decent knives, a few pots & pans, cutting board, utensils. Microwaves & electric cooking ranges in the rooms, no ovens. The towels were wonderful!!!!! Bed linens were good. Mattresses could use a refresh in terms of comfort, but we made do & it didn't keep up from thoroughly enjoying our stay! We also loved having the fire pit & corn hole.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great room with kitchenette!!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2025

    10
    It was very nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice from neighbors

    We loved it only complaint was the people that came in later in evening were very noisy slamming dores and running in and out.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2025

    9.0
    My sister was next door and we loved our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pots were truly disgusting…should be replaced.

    I loved that you had a mini kitchen for us to cook, bed was comfortable along with living space.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was clean and comfortable

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    THE BED WAS SO COMFORTABLE!!! Had the cutest little fire outside last night. Can’t wait to come back!

    Stayed in December 2024

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