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Island Place

Property class: 2

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A house with a porch, outdoor seating, and a garden.
A garden with various plants and a large pumpkin. There are chairs and a building in the background.
A beach with rocky shoreline and a forested hill in the background.
A golf course with a winding path, a putting green, and a forested hill in the background.
A sign for 'Island Place' with a 'No Vacancy' notice, surrounded by colorful flowers and greenery.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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51 Holland Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609
  • Place, West Street Historic District
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator, Garden View

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a desk, a chair, a table, a ceiling fan, and a TV.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Garden View

A neatly made bed with a dark blue patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, a clock, a framed picture of a coastal scene, and a small table with a tissue box.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, Island Place is by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Village Green and Agamont Park. .This golf hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Bar Island Trails.

What's nearby

  • West Street Historic District - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Criterion Theater - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Village Green - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Agamont Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordan Pond House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Geddy's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Aloha - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Island Place

Island Place offers 10 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features shopping on site, a vending machine, and bicycle tour information.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 26 and May 9.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Primrose Place Hotel Bar Harbor
Primrose Place Hotel
Primrose Place Bar Harbor
Aurora Hotel Bar Harbor
Aurora Motel Bar Harbor
Primrose Place Bar Harbor, Maine
Primrose Place
Island Place Hotel
Island Place Bar Harbor
Island Place Hotel Bar Harbor

Island Place Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 382 out of 421 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 421 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 421 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 421 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 421 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location, cleanliness, and quality of the staff were amazing! I loved how cozy and affordable this motel was. I'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and cute! Staff was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location and very nice staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyra

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and the lady who checked us in was such a sweetheart!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, conveniently located.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place, super friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and very helpful staff. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly and willing to recommend must see attractions or places to eat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our seay! A wonderful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Amenities
Close location- nice staff and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Island Place. The rooms are immaculate and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. They truly want you to enjoy your time in Bar Harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was spotless and the most pleasant people working there! Would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property!!! Would definitely stay there again and recommend to others traveling to Bar Harbor & Acadia.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people and great location. Easy to walk anywhere in Bar Harbor and the staff were great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really friendly and made sure I had everything I needed, I loved their recommendations for nearby spots. Overall great location with comfortable amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean room, and the property itself was beautifully maintained. Accessible to Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mtn. entrance. A perfect visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was nice, large, comfortable and very convenient for walking around town. The owner and staff are very, very helpful and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodations and great hosts!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Island Place. The staff were so friendly and resourceful. Our room was clean and such a wonderful place to come back to at the end of our long hiking days. We felt like our location was great to be able to walk around Bar Harbor and enjoy the downtown area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very welcoming, informative and helpful. Great location to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all lovely and very helpful with recommendations. The rooms were clean and it was a very easy walk to everything downtown!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Honeymoon getaway

Super comforting and close to town. Perfect for our little two night stay in the area. Extremely nice staff, great recommendations, only a short walk into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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