West Street Hotel

West Street Hotel, a waterfront boutique hotel in Bar Harbor

West Street Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel located in downtown Bar Harbor, Maine, on the town's waterfront. It is part of Opal Collection, a group of hotels and resorts across Florida, Maine, New York, New Hampshire, and Tennessee. The property presents itself as a coastal lodging option with views of Frenchman's Bay and as a base for exploring Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island.

Nautically inspired rooms and suites

The accommodations combine classic Northeastern U.S. aesthetics with resort-style perks and residential comforts. The rooms and suites, described as spacious, feature furniture from Lexington and Tommy Bahama in a mahogany finish and decor inspired by nautical style and coastal elegance. According to the hotel's own presentation, the offering appeals both to girlfriend getaways and anniversary celebrations.

Rooftop pool and access to Bar Harbor Club

The hotel has what it presents as Maine's only rooftop pool, reserved for adults. Guests also have access to the family-friendly pool and hot tub at Bar Harbor Club, located across the street. The Spa at Bar Harbor Club is also located in the same club, where wellness treatments are available. Dining includes Paddy's Irish Pub & Restaurant, specializing in Irish-American cuisine.

Experiences on Mount Desert Island and in Acadia

Activities associated with a stay include whale-watching excursions, tours of the granite peaks of Acadia National Park, and travel in the Acadia GEM, a light electric vehicle for touring the park's main points. The site also includes practical information about Acadia's vehicle reservation system and what to do in Bar Harbor between October and November, with fall foliage, hiking trails, and clear night skies as the season's main attractions.

The Willow House, long-term rental

In collaboration with its sister hotel Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina, West Street Hotel offers The Willow House, a private four-bedroom, four-bathroom home in downtown Bar Harbor. The house is rented for long periods of 31 days or more and is located at the intersection of West and Main, between the entrance to downtown Bar Harbor and the access to Acadia National Park. Guests of The Willow House enjoy the comforts and services of West Street Hotel.

Recognition and events

Mount Desert Island was rated one of the best islands in the continental United States for two consecutive years in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards, in 2025 and 2026, according to the site itself. West Street Hotel is ranked No. 11 on Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards 2024 list of the best hotels in New England. For meetings, weddings, and celebrations, the hotel works with the historic Bar Harbor Club, which handles the venues and catering, with capacity for executive retreats and gala receptions.

Seasonal offers

The site showed an end-of-summer promotion with up to 25% off on select dates through October 24, extended to all 31 Opal Collection properties. It also listed a savings offer of up to 15% for stays of three nights or more at the hotel itself, and a program called Opal Moment Savings with occasional offers.

Location and contact

50 West Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 · Phone: 207.288.0825