Bar Harbor Motel
Location: 100 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, us
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Motels
About this Property
Proximity to Acadia National Park
Located just 1 mile from the main entrance to Acadia National Park, the Bar Harbor Motel is the perfect base for outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the beauty of the park through hiking and biking trails.
Amenities and Services
Enjoy a comfortable stay with facilities like a seasonal outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi access, and a free shuttle service to area attractions. The guest rooms are equipped with modern amenities including cable TV, a small refrigerator, a coffee maker, and ironing facilities.
Convenience and Extras
Take advantage of bicycle and kayak storage, laundry facilities, and a gift shop on-site. With the Mount Desert Oceanarium just a 10-minute drive away and Bar Harbor town centre 2 miles from the motel, there is plenty to explore in the surrounding area.
Book your stay at the Bar Harbor Motel for a memorable and convenient experience.
Important Information
You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.
Please note, guests planning to check in after 23:00 must contact the property ahead of time to arrange arrival.
Please note that payment for the first night with taxes will be charged at the time of the booking. This amount will be refunded in accordance with the cancellation policy (canceled before 23:00 hours EST, 2 days before check-in date).Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Free beach shuttle
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking throughout
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Evening entertainment
- Outdoor furniture
- Badminton equipment
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Free wired internet
- Playground on site
- Free beach shuttle
- Pool sun loungers
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Private picnics
- Exercise/lap pool
- Swimming nearby
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
Rooms Available
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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
This room features a refrigerator and cable TV.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Family Room
This room features two separate bedrooms, a refrigerator, and cable TV.
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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King Room
This room features a refrigerator and cable TV.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Double Room - Disability Access
The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. This double room offers heating and a TV with cable channels. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Family Room - Disability Access
The family room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. This family room features heating and a TV with cable channels. The unit offers 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Guest Reviews
- gerald (8/5): Would definitely return, TERRIFIC STAFF 👍 - breskfast was good commercially prepared items
- Joseph (10/5): -
- dolly (9/5): -
- Michael (10/5): We loved the place and would recommend it to anyone. - One of the nicest stops on our journey. The rooms were spacious and clean and we loved the attention to detail from the decor to the service. We highly recommend this property. A little out of walking distance to down town.
- ian (10/5): -
- Abdul Rahim (10/5): Would like to make a return visit. - Very spacious and clean. Good selection of breakfast. Reception staff were super friendly. Nothing
- SUSAN (10/5): Delightful - It has recently been redone in 60’s motif with retro bright colors for microwave/ phone / shelving. Very friendly staff. Many extra for families with children.
- Jackie (10/5): -
- Carl (10/5): Best motel ever! - Friendliest staff on earth! Super clean and comfortable! Perfect location!
- Julia (10/5): Todo genial - Todo, tiene muy buen desayuno, tiene acondicionador para el pelo y toalla especial para quitar el maquillaje, tienen todo tipo de detalles pensados. Se nota que le ponen cariño Nada, todo genial
- Natasha (10/5): Staff was amazing! Location was perfect. Super family friendly. - Clean Nothing
- reneehV1284TB (10/5): Amazing! - Amazing experience! Wonderful customer service! Alax and Kym were so sweet and accommodating. They made sure our room was clean before coming in and the room was clean and comfortable overall. Will come back. (:
- C9037USbrendam (10/5): Fantastic!!! - My daughter and I travel together every three months. This is by far, the best experience we’ve had over the past two years! The staff, the beds, the care given to the enjoyment of the visitors are all 10 out of 10. Special shoutout to Alan! You are the best!
- Anna (10/5): -
- Hannah (9/5): - The location was amazing. We were in the room furthest from the road and it felt private and so homey.
- Mara (10/5): Family friendly, great staff and beautiful property! - The property was well maintained and beautiful. The staff were so nice and accommodating. They were friendly and made sure all our needs were met. We were there for 3 days and I hope to come back one day!
- Fernanda (10/5): -
- Karima (10/5): Beautiful motel! I kept wondering how this can be so reasonable and offer so much value :) - Breakfast was perfect NA
- Hyeongeun (9/5): -
- Michelle (9/5): -
- Rishabh (8/5): -
- Cory (6/5): Adorable - Breakfast was great! Rooms clean and cute!
- Christopher (8/5): - Breakfast was great. Retro decor with modern mix was nice. Well kept property
- Elizabeth (9/5): -
- Contri (8/5): - Ottimo motel, curato, immerso nel verde. La colazione buona ma la stanza troppo piccola per accogliere gli ospiti.staff super. Il riscaldamento, non è possibile regolare la temperatura .
- Elaine (10/5): I would definitely stay here again. - Breakfast had a huge variety and was very good. The room was large enough to fit a lot of people and the staff were very friendly. There was nothing about our stay that we didn’t like.
- KATHLEEN (10/5): Would stay here again - Travelled with 3 others. The room was perfect. Close to everything Nothing
- Katherine (10/5): -
- Aiden (9/5): -
- robert (8/5): Wonderful - What a pleasant suprise. Sooooo clean and love the retro feel. Great breakfast
- yaakov (10/5): -
- rachel (10/5): -
- Virginia (7/5): - Really appreciated the virtual concierge. Bed/pillows. Pillows too small - prefer king bed.
- Laurel (10/5): A great value! - Breakfast was a nice perk and so were the nightly bonfires. Laundry facilities were convenient and the staff was super helpful and friendly. Our room was quiet and comfortable. The room looked exactly like pictured on the site. A connector path is on the back of the property leading into Acadia national Park. The city bus picks up at the front of the hotel and it’s only a 5 min. ride down to the quaint Bar Harbor town center.
- Steven (10/5): -
- Marsha (10/5): -
- Diane (10/5): We loved our stay at the Bar Harbor Motel! - The breakfast was great, something for everyone. One person in my group is GF and she was happy you had GF options. I love the path to the carriage trails so we didn’t need to ride our bikes on the main roads. Room had a frig, microwave and coffee maker. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. A little disappointed that you didn’t have a storage shed for bikes. When I stayed here 8 years ago there was a storage shed to put bikes to keep out of the rain.
- Judy (9/5): - Love the vintage look. Very clean & comfortable Can’t think of anything
- Donna (9/5): -
- Nir (8/5): -
- Oxana (10/5): Lovely - Completely remodeled, including bathrooms Not a thing
- Christina (10/5): -
- Susan (6/5): Excellent - The place and staff were great
- ELZBIETA (10/5): - Very relaxing and comfortable place.
- Diane (10/5): It was a great place and convenient to downtown -
- Tom (10/5): We were on a 10 day and 5 city tour and this was the top! - I loved the complimentary breakfast. Was expecting cereal and coffee and was so pleased with the bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs fresh fruit and French toast plus the cereal and coffee. The s’mores by campfire was an awesome touch. This location is amazing with the Island Express at the hotel which is free and get’s you downtown in minutes. We also loved the direct access to Acadia national park! Nothing!
- Josephine (9/5): We would recommend this place - Great location, clean, the best breakfast we ever had at a motel. Lot of variety for breakfast. Loved the laundry room. It was very reasonably priced. Being in a handicap area next to the laundry room several times we came back someone was parked in our handicap space doing laundry and our room was at this spot. We couldn’t park at our room or our spot.
- Saptarshi (9/5): -
- Jamie (9/5): It was a lovely stay and we enjoyed ourselves. We would return and I would recommend it to others. - Quaint, vintage feel, good breakfast, comfy, clean, vintage-look posters were darling, great activities (the girl who manned the granola bar was so friendly and fun). I reserved a room with 2 queen beds, when we checked in, we were “upgraded” to a family room. It was small and dark and choppy. I noticed there were other queen rooms still available (it was late evening when we got there). My husband asked if we could switch and was told no. I visited with them further and finally got them to switch us to the room type I had reserved. They weren’t very kind or cooperative. I’m sure it is complicated and I’m glad they were ultimately willing to fix the issue, but I didn’t feel good about the process.
- Jeremy (10/5): -
- Connie (10/5): - There was so much space, the rooms weren't crowded together. I loved the trees all around the property, and it was set back a bit from the street so you didn't hear the street noise. Very quite and private. The breakfast spread was wonderful. Staff exceptionally helpful and friendly. Lots of room for kids to play, ride bikes, swim, etc. Would have been especially great to bring a young family to, or when multiple families are traveling together.
- Stephen (7/5): Rainy and cold. Really appreciated breakfast and warm shower after pelagic trip - Easy in, easy out, good breakfast Not really walkable to town (25 minutes)
- Marcos Antonio (8/5): -
- susangQ5603WZ (10/5): Perfect birthday trip! - Loved our stay here. We had a 2 bedroom family room. It was spotlessly cleaned. All staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Included breakfast exceeded our expectations! They even wrote a happy birthday message to me on the large board in the breakfast room, lol! Location was great. It was an easy, safe walk into downtown, but there is also a shuttle stop right out front. A carriage road access trail into the park was directly behind our room. We walked the trails all the way to the Hull Visitors center! I will definitely stay here again and have recommended it to several people wanting to visit the area. Thank you for helping make my 60th birthday perfect!
- Nomad636722 (4/5): Not what I was hoping for - The staff and breakfast are great but the rooms/bathrooms are really out dated and were not in good condition. I did like that there were walking paths to the park from the motel area but would not stay there again.
- Groomba (10/5): Adorable, clean, and wonderful kitschy and cozy motel near Acadia and Bar Harbor. - This motel is awesome! It was recommended to us by family members that have stayed here every year for the last 20 years. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and well appointed. The breakfast was more than a continental breakfast offering eggs, proteins, bagels, breads, muffins, fruit, and so much more. The laundry facilities were great. The activities offered look like so much fun. It would definitely be somewhere families with children would enjoy. Be sure to check out the trail leaving the back of the grounds that leads into Acadia National Park.
- DurhamDon (10/5): Top Notch - This was our second stay - it's a top notch location with friendly staff. There are loads of activities onsite and it's minutes from downtown. Comfortable rooms with 50s retro chic.
- Journey621154 (10/5): Short but sweet! - Quick but lovely. Was only there for one night. Drove up from CT just for sunset and sunrise, worth every hour of driving! I will be back!
- lisahT5657RJ (10/5): Great stay! - Great place to stay! The rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. The breakfast was good and the staff was awesome. We really enjoyed our stay and I would highly recommend this hotel!
- victoriagK5864WL (10/5): Excellent Stay - The location is good away from all the chaos of the little town, yet walkable if needed it. The concept is so cute, very retro and well executed, the rooms are very spacious very clean and comfortable.
Now the food… yes is true what the reviews said, they have a good selection of items, fresh fruit and snacks for the go.
The staff was very friendly and polite they do activities with the guest that help to engage if you want, also what we found very helpful was the little cards throughout the room and in the key card holder where it explains what you need to know about your stay in the premises.
Overall comfortable, pleasant stay
- V1202RYdianel (10/5): CLEAN! - After reading reviews on BHM I decided to give it a try. I'm extremely picky about where I stay & let me just say, I was blown away. It was so clean!
My kids are grown, but I noticed they had activities for the littles & the breakfast choices were impressive. I will absolutely recommend this place to friends & family. I didn't have a single complaint about BHM. Four thumbs up!👍👍👍👍
- Mgorham1971 (10/5): Recommend 10 out of 10 - This was such a great experience. I loved the decor, and the staff was super friendly! Sadly, I didn't have time for making smores because of dinner plans but thought it was so cool and the location was perfect!
- sja68 (10/5): A great place to stay in Bar Harbor - Bar Harbor Motel is a very nice place to stay, They have nice rooms. Our room was very clean and the gift bag was a very nice touch. We’ve been staying here for quite some time. Always enjoy our stay.
- R5960VLjeans (10/5): As Always--FAB! - We have stayed here multiple times---sometimes with a family member, sometimes we are joined by a large group of hiking friends. Regardless, the staff is always so friendly and welcoming. They offer up spare hiking sticks and umbrellas in case someone has forgotten theirs, they are kind enough to let our large group use the dining area for pizza and games when we arrive. The pool is wonderful in the summer, AND they are on one of the carriage trails and are a bus top for the Acadia Free bus. Clean rooms with a fun modern yet 50s vibe--this place is so sweet.
- 1963AnnH (10/5): An Absolute Gem - 2nd time visitor. Hotel went through a total retro renovation. It’s fantastic. Even down to the old style dial telephone. Breakfast is fantastic. Keep up the great work
- Karen (8/5): Staff are the biggest asset. They were all so friendly from the front desk staff to the cleaning staff to the grounds ke - Cute and cozy. Kinda felt like 4h camp when I was a kid. Good memories. Beds are comfortable and room is clean. Nothing really.
- DAO ANH (8/5): It's good place for a short visit or stay over night - Location is convenient. Closed enough to the center but still quiet. The price is quite high
- A9955UIpatrickm (10/5): Pleasantly surprised - We just had a bad experience in Rockport with the hotel we booked. It looked nothing like the photos and the reviews couldn’t be trusted.
We were a little skeptical when we were checking in at the Bar Harbor Motel because of this. We had read reviews and looked at photos for this place, too.
We were pleasantly surprised. The property was in a good location and the rooms were nice and clean.
The complimentary continental breakfast was very good and we also utilized the laundry facilities which was very helpful.
We will definitely book here again when we come back to Bar Harbor.
- A (8/5): -
- Michael (10/5): - Awesome free breakfast - best of 4 other places we stayed.
- 3blacklabz (10/5): Great Place - We had such a pleasant visit. Our room was so clean, the bed was so comfortable and we enjoyed the retro feel. The common area had a movie playing in the evening, fresh coffee and tea available and games to enjoy.
- 22clintd (10/5): LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this place! - My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights (Wednesday-Friday). When originally booking, we were a little hesitant, just due to the fact that the doors to your room open to the outside. That may sound ridiculous, but we typically stay in hotels where the rooms are inside. However, after seeing the reviews, we decided to give it a try.
Upon arriving you quickly realize this place is special and unique! The staff is maybe the most helpful we have ever had . They explained everything about the hotel, all the amenities, etc.
This hotel is a nationally rated and for good reason! It has a retro feel, even the rooms, but it is 100% updated, clean and modern!
It almost has a “summer camp” feel. It is super quiet, each guest is very polite and nice!
They have an on site laundry room with (3 washers, 3 dryers). They even provide detergent and dryer sheets. You can get quarters from the check in desk.
They have activities each night. One night while we were there, they had pumpkin carving…they even had the pumpkins emptied out and ready to carve! They just have everything thought of. Umbrellas if it’s raining to borrow, walking sticks, etc. we would DEFINITELY stay here again! Do yourself a favor and stay here if in Bar Harbor
- m0riannr (10/5): Bar Harbor Stay - Prior to us going we received several recommendation emails regarding dining, Acadia National Park and other excursions. The staff was so nice and helpful. The property is well-maintained and clean. They have a nice breakfast in the morning that is included with your stay. They also offer at no cost, hiking poles, umbrellas, games, etc.
It's about a mile walk to town or there is a free shuttle available with a stop right in front of the motel.
We will defiantly stay here again!
- Curiosity16099580157 (10/5): Absolutely amazing! - Wonderful, clean, and great access to the park and downtown Bar Harbor. Loved the breakfast and snack options. Will definitely stay again!
- bevh896 (10/5): A wonderful base for my Acadia adventures! - If you’re looking for a friendly team, welcoming rooms and common places, great breakfast, and hiking access on property- look no further! Walking into town took about 17 minutes and no parking hassles!!
The team here knows hospitality!
- rosannev836 (10/5): Excellent. - Unbelievable attention to detail. Hiking poles, binoculars, umbrellas, games to borrow for free. A trail to Acadia right at the back of the property is such a perk. Adorable mid century modern decor. Meticulously clean. Staff that is accommodating and helpful. Activities for kids throughout the day. Cute outdoor seating and a breakfast that has everything to start your day…. Included. It’s a 5 star stay in a cozy comfortable family and kid friendly environment. I will be back! Thank you Bar Harbor Motel. You set the bar high.
- Linda (10/5): Great stay near Acadia! - I love the vibe -- Retro by Nature. Comfortable beds, great breakfast, helpful staff.
- jennifera609 (10/5): Affordable Bar Harbor Gem! - What a pleasant surprise the Bar Harbor Motel was! We found it randomly on Trip Advisor and weren't sure what to expect because the price was more reasonable than any other hotel around.
Everything about the motel is top notch! The property was very clean, the staff was so friendly and accommodating and the rooms were clean and comfortable! They had a pumpkin carving table set up out front for guests to participate in that made us feel like kids again!
The bus to the village area was right out front- so convenient! The continental breakfast was the best we have ever had at any motel on the road! The selection included eggs, sausage, bacon, muffins, french toast, pastries, bagels, fresh fruit (including Maine blueberries!) juices, milk etc, etc etc!
We would definitely stay at this property again!
- John (9/5): - Character, "retro" decor motel offering comfortable accommodation in a superb location. Short drive to Bar Harbor and the entrance to Acadia NP. Wonderful, hospitable staff meant we had a wonderful stay. Nothing
- horwedel (10/5): - They had a great continental breakfast, rooms were clean and had daily housekeeping! Would recommend!
- nancyhL2227DM (10/5): Loved the Bar Harbor Motel - We loved the Bar Harbor Motel! An older property that has been well-maintained and used to its advantage with retro upgrades and decor. Great proximity to Acadia and walking distance to downtown places to explore and dine. I would definitely stay again.
- L7677HWgarys (10/5): Very Nice Stay! - Very convenient location. Great free breakfast. Very friendly and hekpful staff. Free WiFi. We were advised to use the Island Explorer to go into the tourist district by the front desk. Great advice that saved us time and money.
- Efrat (10/5): - מוטל מאוד חמוד, עיצוב רטרו, חדר גדול ונוח, צוות נעים, מיקום מעולה, אפשר לקחת ציוד לטיולים ומשחקים לילדים. יש חדר כביסה. קפה ותה חופשי ארוחת בוקר עשירה אבל מאוד אמריקאית ללא ירקות
- Kacki62 (8/5): Nice retro motel in Bar Harbor! - We stayed here for two nights while visiting Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. I had stayed here back in 2008, and the rooms had been updated since then. The rooms are very retro with a lot of space for families. I like the fact that you can pull your car right up to the door to unload! Our room was very spacious - king size bed in the first room and a bathroom in the middle with two queens in the additional room in the back. Everything was very clean, and the beds were very comfortable. If I had any complaint, it would be the bathroom. It was very small - especially the sink and toilet. The toilet was also so low to the ground. Wish there was a little more counter space in the bathroom as well. They offered breakfast, but we didn't partake of that. Check in and check out was a breeze. Overall, I would stay there again.
- Manish (10/5): - Beautiful property and very good breakfast options
- Rathish (8/5): -
- Weezie-Faust (10/5): A Great Stay! - I read the reviews prior to booking and this place did not disappoint! We were pleasantly greeted upon arrival. While checking in, I was told we had been upgraded to a family suite. My daughter was thrilled to have a whole room to herself. The beds were very comfortable and the room was clean. At night, the fire pit was going and everyone sitting out there seemed to be enjoying themselves. In the morning, there were ample choices for breakfast. Outside the lobby was a “make your own trail mix” station. Overall, a very pleasant experience. We will be returning to this little gem of a motel!
- susancallans (10/5): Fantastic stay! - We were a little leary prior to arriving at the Bar Harbor Motel. What a pleasant surprise--their staff and service (including a fantastic breakfast daily) were as good or better than any 5-star hotel we have stayed at. We would recommend this motel to all travelling to the area. I cannot say enough about how wonderful our stay was. They have thought of everything. In addition, the maintenance and housekeeping staff were great!
- Rachel (10/5): - Great place to stay with young children. Brilliant breakfast buffet. Great facilities and spacious room.
- Mallow (10/5): Nice retro Motel - Nice retro motel heated pool
- Melissa (10/5): We had a wonderful experience! - We loved staying here! Was initially concerned about not staying in downtown but once we got there we were actually glad to stay a bit away from town. Very easy walk or shuttle stop right at the motel. Super cute and clean facilities!! Very reasonable price for the area!
- Franklin (10/5): -
- L4137NBjohnw (2/5): Ridiculous restrictive unfair cancelation policy - Decent motel but beware of their restrictive, unfair and expensive cancelation policy. I've stayed twice in previous years with the Bar Harbor Motel, both solid experiences. Today, I had to cancel an upcoming stay, four full days before our arrival. They hid behind their restrictive policy and kept my $400 deposit. I doubt they'll have a problem rebooking our room. Four days is plenty of notice for a cancelation. Keeping my $400 for a non-stay is no way to treat a returning customer.
- Tom (9/5): - Schöne Anlage
Leckeres Frühstück Zu Fuss weiter Weg zum Stadtzentrum
- Su Hsiang (10/5): - Good location, well maintained garden. Friendly staffs, spacious room, clean and comfy bed. They offered a good breakfast too. The faucet for the shower wasn't easy to use..
- Sandra (9/5): -
- Aleksandra (10/5): It was a rejuvenating escape from the city life. - Great stuff, excellent complimentary breakfast, clean facilities, great amenities, very good location. We liked everything!
- Launie (8/5): -
- Bill (10/5): -
- Barbara (10/5): - Cute retro rooms. Very friendly staff. Nice patio and chairs out side room
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