Edenbrook Motel Questions

Anybody ever stay here and how is it and how is its location...Thanks....

Edenbrook Motel Questions

The Edenbrook is a good, basic, older motel. It%26#39;s clean and fine. It%26#39;s located just outside of the village of Bar Harbor, on route 3. It%26#39;s about a four block walk to the outskirts of town -- maybe ten blocks to the middle of town. The Acadia free shuttle buses go right past it.

Edenbrook Motel Questions

It%26#39;s a very basic affordable alternative. Nothing fancy, but it is well-located on the fringe of the village center. Not in walking distance of downtown unless you are an avid walker, but still very close in to Bar Harbor. (I for one would prefer to stay on the fringes of downtown rather than fight the traffic in the village center.) Remember, alot of what there is to see and do on the island is not in downtown Bar Harbor; if you are on the fringe of downtown, it%26#39;s easy to zip to the other side of the island or onto the Park Loop Road.

The decor is 1950-s, but it%26#39;s always clean. Also quiet, and you park right outside your room.

A good choice if price is more important than amenities.

Thanks for the Help on The Edenbrook Motel....I just wanted a clean place to stay and the price of 50 dollars a night sounded good for Sept 6-11....Will The Arcadia Shuttle stop at the Motel? Or do we have to go to a designated stop? Thanks again

You don%26#39;t have to go to a designated stop. As long as you are on any one of the shuttle routes, it should stop ... providing you are not standing in a potentially dangerous intersection or something. Just wave %26#39;em down.

It%26#39;s not far from in town... maybe a quarter to a half mile from village green? It%26#39;s convienent but not in a quietplace. Just something to be aware of. It is hard to find affordable accomodations but not impossible. If you want to stay on the other side of the island it%26#39;s quieter and there are other lodging options available sometimes less pricey.

We just stayed at the Edenbrook on our way in and out of Nova Scotia. Not many amenities but clean and very comfortable. The shuttle can be waved down right at the end of the driveway as it makes its way to the Wonderland Hotel. We highly recommend the motel if reasonable price is important.

Does anybody know how Edenbrook Motel, Belle Isle Motel, and Acadia Pines compare? They are the most reasonable ones I see. Also, someone mentioned less expensive options on the other side of the island, but I couldn%26#39;t find any. Where do I find those? Martha

I have stayed at the Belle Isle many times. It%26#39;s very reasonably priced. It%26#39;s about 4-5 miles out of town, very clean. The rooms are quite small, but if you are looking for a clean, very affordable place on the island to sleep and shower while you play in the park all day and into the night, I would recommend it. Just don%26#39;t expect any thrills or fancy amenities (although there is an outdoor pool !).

Last September we stayed at the Seawall Motel near Southwest Harbor. It sits directly across the road from the ocean and there is a beaver pond adjacent to the property. The rooms were clean, smoke free and appeared to have just been redone. In addition there is a coin operated laundry and nice continental breakfast provided. We found the owners to be very pleasant and willing to help with restaurant suggestions, sight seeing plans and they have a great knowledge of island. We found it easy to get to Bar Harbor and the park without having to deal with the intown noise and traffic.

If you are more interested in the natural side of the island than the town, I would suggest checking Seawall out. The rates posted on their website are $75 for September, but you may be able to get a discount price with AAA or other memberships. (Just remember you will be at least a 10 drive from restaurants. We thought it was worth the drive!)

Thanks! I had not seen Seawall motel. I have sent them an email asking about availability. Has anyone stayed at Sea Breeze or Eden brook or Bar Harbor motel?