Saltair Inn Waterfront B&B - Bar Harbor

Saltair Inn Waterfront B&B: Award-winning oceanfront bed and breakfast in Bar Harbor

Accommodations & Views

Saltair Inn Waterfront B&B offers multiple guest rooms with direct balcony access over Frenchman Bay. Each room includes a gas fireplace and views of the water, while the Acadia Suite features a separate sitting area with two fireplaces and a patio. The Harbor Suite includes a clawfoot soaking tub with bath salts, and many rooms have heated bathroom floors.

Dining Experience

Breakfast at Saltair Inn is a custom gourmet menu curated by a professionally trained chef, using locally sourced ingredients. Guests choose from options like Eggs Benedict with crispy English muffin, blueberry pancakes, or banana bread French toast with chocolate hazelnut drizzle. Fresh-baked cookies and a 24-hour coffee and tea station are available throughout the day.

Private Beach & Grounds

The inn has a unique private beach area where guests can hunt for sea glass during low tide. Adirondack chairs are positioned along the lawn for sunset viewing over Bar Island. A fire pit and outdoor seating on the deck allow guests to relax while watching boats in the harbor.

Location & Access

Saltair Inn Bar Harbor is a 5-minute drive from Acadia National Park and a 10-minute walk to downtown shops and restaurants. The property provides free off-street parking in a town where parking is limited. From the backyard, guests can walk across the sandbar to Bar Island at low tide.

Host Services & Amenities

The innkeepers provide personalized activity recommendations for hiking trails, dining, and park navigation. Concierge service includes help with booking reservations and sharing local knowledge about Mount Desert Island. Saltair Inn also offers electric vehicle charging stations and a covered bike rack for guests exploring Acadia.

• Location: 5-minute drive to Acadia National Park, 10-minute walk to downtown Bar Harbor
• Rooms: Rooms with gas fireplaces, balconies, and Frenchman Bay views
• Dining: Custom gourmet breakfast by a professionally trained chef
• Beach: Private beach area with sea glass hunting and Adirondack chairs for sunset
• Parking: Free off-street parking and electric vehicle charging stations
• Award: Best Oceanfront B&B in Maine by Yankee Magazine