Colonial Inn Ellsworth offers simple rooms, a heated indoor pool, free Wi-Fi, and pet-friendly stays. Just minutes from Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary and Acadia National Park.
Guests appreciate the clean, spacious rooms and helpful service, along with the good location near Acadia National Park and local shops. Some amenities and facilities reflect a budget, old-school style with mixed reviews on comfort and maintenance.
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Colonial Inn Ellsworth offers straightforward, budget-friendly accommodations with a mix of simple rooms and suites. The property features essentials such as free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, free parking, and a heated indoor pool, making it suitable for travelers seeking practical comforts. The inn is pet-friendly, air-conditioned, and accessible, catering to families and visitors with diverse needs, though it does not offer a fitness center, airport shuttle, or on-site restaurant.
Guests appreciate the old-school ambiance and highlight the cleanliness and spaciousness of the rooms. Several reviews note the helpfulness of the staff and the convenience of onsite amenities like the laundry room and the ability to park close to rooms. Some feedback mentions that while the rooms are functional, certain details like security on sliding doors feel dated, reflecting the inn’s modest style rather than contemporary luxury.
Located on High Street, the property stands a short walk from the Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary and about 7.7 miles from Mount Desert Island, making it a practical base for exploring nearby attractions such as Acadia National Park, just 15 miles away. For dining, guests can visit the on-site Thai restaurant, Thai Sana, which has received positive reviews. Several historic and outdoor points of interest are nearby, including The Black House Museum, Downeast Scenic Railroad, and Lamoine State Park.
The inn is accessible by car from several regional airports, with Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport about 12 minutes away and Bangor International around 48 minutes’ drive. Nearby options for accommodation include the Atlantic Coast Inn and Ramada by Wyndham Ellsworth, providing alternatives within a mile radius. Overall, this property suits visitors looking for practical lodging that balances location and value, particularly those planning to explore the Acadia area without staying in more expensive nearby towns.
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Thank you, Colonial Inn and we had a pleasant stay at your place. The room was comfortable, spacious and very clean. The staff members are friendly and the room was cleaned everyday! Great location, Supermarkets, local market and plenty of good restaurants nearby. The hotel is a short drive (approx. 30+ minutes) from Acadia National Park/Bar Harbor.
Nice rooms. Love the patio door access. Laundry room was a welcomed addition.
We had a great stay while on our trip to Acadia! The rooms were very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed having a laundry room so we could take clean clothes home. Breakfast was a pleasant surprise with lots of choices. We will definitely stay here again! Also, the gentleman working the front desk was extremely helpful and friendly. Great staff!
Nice surprise finding this. Reminded me of my youth and places stayed on the New Jersey shore. Well maintained and very clean. Separate annex in back as well with fireplace area. Pet friendly.
We arrived late and the desk person was accommodating and friendly. The room was perfectly functional although a bit tired and worn. Bed was perfect for my sore back. Very large refrigerator and freezer which was nice. I liked being able to back up directly to our room as we had a bike to bring in overnight. Continental breakfast was fine. Good location to get to Bar Harbor and Acadia NP early the next morning in 25-30 minutes.
If you're going in the winter like we did and want to swim clarify that you would like to be in the main hotel and not in the annex. We weren't prepared to walk across from the annex to the main hotel to swim so it's pretty darn cold walking across the lot to go back to our room while soaking wet. The front desk workers were amazing but if you're going to check in after 10:30 or 11:00pm there is no one there to check you in or give keys.
To be honest I was not impressed when we went in our room & saw the lock on the slider door was a wooden slat on the bottom track. But, as time wore on, I became satisfied with my booking here for a couple days while we explored the Bar Harbor/Acadia area. Every thing else around was very expensive, so in the end I felt we got a pretty good bang for our buck. The breakfast was nothing fancy, but adequate. The location was handy to many things we needed & I was happy we didn't stay in the overpriced hotels in Bar Harbor. Friendly & helpful staff.
The room was spacious and clean with all the amenities. We didn't get to sample breakfast due to an early appointment at the hospital. Would definitely stay there again.
A 5-minute walk from the Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary, this old-school budget hotel with an annex is 7.7 miles from Mount Desert Island and 15 miles from Acadia National Park.
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