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Balance Rock Inn

4.5 of 5
21 Albert Meadow, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
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Balance Rock Inn
Ranked #25 of 33 Bar Harbor B&B and Inns
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Huntington, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

This is is a hidden gem. Great location and great views. Nice place to lounge around and take in the views. In the evening after a fun filled day, you can ordfer up a cocktail and sit around the fire pit and chill out. I would stay in the main building rather than the cottages. The breakfast is very good... More

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Houston, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

You will have to look hard to find a more beautiful view. The Balance Rock Inn was built in 1903, and is full of character and history. The views are unsurpassed and I was quite content just to hang out on the porch or outdoor area and watch the water. The staff are very helpful, and my room on the... More

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Aaron M, General Manager at Balance Rock Inn, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Thank you for your feedback, it's always appreciated! We agree our view is hard to beat! The Inn is certainly an old lady, she was built in 1903 and we do our best to keep up with the repairs and maintenance of our plaster walls. We encourage all guests to share with us anything we can approve upon. We hope... More

Montreal, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

My wife and I were dissatisfied with the small hotel we had chosen in Bar Harbor - a once beautiful place we had been to, years ago. Scouting around we found the Balance Rock Inn and enquired about a room. The very friendly staff offered us the "last" room they had - high season being what it is on the... More

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PA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

We stayed a few nights in July 2012 and August 2011, both stays were perfect with no complaints. The staff is always very helpful, the inn is quite and a five minute walk to the main bar harbor area & serves a very nice breakfast in the morning. Located in the back of the inn is the bar/lounge area and... More

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Portsmith, NH
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2012

We could not have dreamed of a better place to stay. Balance Rock Inn is located in the most beautiful setting on the bay. The inn is clean and comfortable and the mattress was like sleeping on a cloud. The breakfast was amazing - sitting at a table overlooking the pool and watching the boats leave the harbor. The location... More

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2012

We stayed 3 nights at The Balanced Rock Inn recently and were pretty pleased with our choice. The Inn is a gracious old lady in a wonderful location, situated on the shoreline with a wonderful view of the Porcupine Island and Frenchman's Bay, and just far enough away (an easy walk) from the touristy shops on Main Street. We had... More

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Fanwood, New Jersey, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2012

We just returned from a two nights stay(10/20-10/21)at the Balance Rock Inn. Our room had all the amenities;fireplace,two person jetted tub, sitting room, flat screens. Overall, the inn is very charming. Service is very good. The main areas are cozy. The place is a little dated and in need of some minor cosmetic touches but what you are paying for... More

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Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

For the past few years in June we have stayed at the Balance Rock. What we chiefly love about the place is that it has great, historic character and a great location on the shore path with spectacular views of Frenchman's Bay. The inn is within easy walking distance of the town, yet, it is quiet and secluded with well-maintained... More

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Champaign, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

My GF and I stayed at Balance Rock for 4 days in September. And we didn't want to leave! We stayed in Room 304. This is a fairly small room, but talk about a perk....we had our own private deck/widow's walk atop the inn. It was accessed by climbing a ladder and lifting a hatch...so cool!! The time we spent... More

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Munich, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

We can not say enough great things about this hotel, the staff and the location. We stayed in a large ocean view suite, 206, that had a great private porch. The concern of the staff and the luxurious amenities reminded us of special European hotels where we have stayed. If we get a chance to return to the states again... More

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Additional Information about Balance Rock Inn

Also Known As:
Balance Rock Hotel Bar Harbor
Balance Rock Hotel
Balance Rock Inn Bar Harbor
Balance Rock Inn Bar Harbor, Maine
Address: 21 Albert Meadow, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Region: United States > Maine > DownEast and Acadia Maine > Bar Harbor
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #25 of 33 B&Bs / Inns in Bar Harbor
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Balance Rock Inn is one of the premier oceanfront lodging properties in Bar Harbor, ME. Set on a secluded tree-covered property with expansive views of Frenchman's Bay, this luxurious bed and breakfast Inn's name celebrates the "balance rock," a precariously positioned boulder on the nearby ocean shore, a huge remnant from an ice age. Balance Rock's 21 rooms and suites and 3 apartment-style luxury suites are tastefully outfitted in harmonious colors, handsome wall coverings, handcrafted furnishings, and all the creature comforts. All guest rooms have queen or king beds with Select Comfort Sleep number pillow topped mattresses with a hypoallergenic feather and down tic to sink into. As you slide between the luxurious 500 count linens, under your hypoallergenic down and feather comforter inside designer duvet covers, you will feel like you are sleeping on a cloud. You can adjust the firmness of the mattress on either side for your personal preferences. All rooms and suites have private bath, cable television with DVD player, direct-dial telephone and WIFI internet access; and ten accommodations also have working fireplaces. There is a full complimentary DVD library at the front desk with a list of movies offered in your guest services book. Select a room or suite with a private deck, balcony, whirlpool tub, dry sauna, or Euro showerhead for added pampering. All rooms and suites have individually controlled heat and air conditioning. Each of the three apartment-style luxury suites features a living and dining space, eat-in kitchen, private bath, private deck or porch, and ocean views. We'll be delighted to give you more details by phone and help you make the ideal room selection for your needs. ... more   less 

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