Island Place

2.0 star property
Hotel within easy reach of Village Green

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Located near Village Green, Island Place offers a tranquil retreat with 18 holes of golf, an art gallery on site, and a serene garden. Tee up for fun with amenities like golf lessons and a nature reserve; then unwind in the lobby over coffee/tea or check-in at the 24-hour business center.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Concierge services
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Garden View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
51 Holland Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609

What's nearby

  • West Street Historic District - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bar Harbor Historical Society - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Village Green - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shore Path - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive
  • Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dog & Pony Tavern - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Le Brun - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Island Place

Island Place puts you just a 5-minute drive from Acadia National Park. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. The helpful staff and nearby shopping get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Pro golf lessons
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Golf cart on site
  • Golf clubs on site

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Art gallery on site
  • Bicycle parking
  • Golf clubhouse on site
  • Golf pro shop on site
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Water dispenser

Accessibility

  • 3 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 26 and May 9.

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Primrose Place Hotel Bar Harbor
Primrose Place Hotel
Primrose Place Bar Harbor
Aurora Hotel Bar Harbor
Aurora Motel Bar Harbor
Primrose Place Bar Harbor, Maine
Primrose Place
Island Place Hotel
Island Place Bar Harbor
Island Place Hotel Bar Harbor

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Place currently open?

The property is closed between October 26 and May 9.

Are pets allowed at Island Place?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Island Place?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Island Place?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Island Place and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and mountain climbing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking and ecotours. Island Place also has a garden.

What's the area around Island Place like?

Island Place is a short 18-minute walk from Acadia National Park and 4 minutes' walk from West Street Historic District. The local area is walkable and popular with nature enthusiasts.

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Reviews

Island Place Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Parking was free and conveniently located right in front of rooms, making it easy to walk to downtown Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. (11 reviews)
  • Staff were very helpful in recommending popular restaurants and dining options in the area. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our seay! A wonderful place.
Cindy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, conveniently located.
Stephen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was nice, large, comfortable and very convenient for walking around town. The owner and staff are very, very helpful and nice.
Deborah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay and the lady who checked us in was such a sweetheart!
Tyra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property!!! Would definitely stay there again and recommend to others traveling to Bar Harbor & Acadia.
Carolyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place to stay.
Lee, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean quiet safe

Island Place was so clean, safe and quiet which is what we always look for in a hotel. Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Thomas, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Honeymoon getaway

Super comforting and close to town. Perfect for our little two night stay in the area. Extremely nice staff, great recommendations, only a short walk into town.
Patrick, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is an incredible spot in Bar Harbor, parking right in front and easily walkable to the entire city. The staff was so friendly too
Daniel, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was just what we needed! It was comfortable, clean, and the staff were amazing!
Adele, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place, super friendly staff
Magdalena, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was wonderful! Staff was very kind. Clean and easy to walk to shops and dining.
Judy, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Very convenient access to Acadia National Park. Owner was amazing. If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Will definitely return and recommend highly.
Timothy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a wonderful and clean place to stay. Melissa and Maureen were incredibly helpful and provided plenty of assistance and information about popular restaurants and activities in the area. Location was perfect to take a quick walk to town for shopping, food and activities without having to pay for parking in the main part of town. Highly recomend staying here and would love to stay here again.
Myrna, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close location- nice staff and comfortable bed
Cynthia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable, very accommodating, EVERY staff member was very cheerful and very helpful. Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Dean, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great walking distance to the heart of downtown. We really appreciated the fridge/freezer to store our drinks. We would definitely stay again!
Brianna, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place!! Central location able to walk to downtown every day, room was incredibly clean, the staff was so friendly and extremely helpful (they knew what shuttle we should take better than the folks working the bus stop lol), was great to have parking as well (and no issue getting a spot!) will definitely be back!
Shannon, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very personable, offered my wife and i the local dining options and where to visit on our trip. Also gave us a few books to look at about the history of the island
Matthew, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great little spot in Bar Harbor

Great little place, very homey, few blocks from main street. Would give 4.5 stars, only issue was needs black out curtains.
Abigail, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My stay at Island Place was fantastic! The staff were all so nice and the location was perfect for day hiking in Acadia and then walking to dinner later that evening.
Anne, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The only small quibble is we like to sleep cold and the ac didn't seem to be quite right but very clean and a perfect spot to be to access the town and the park
Josh, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Walk to everything! Spotless room, newly remodeled, comfy bed, cute decor.
Sarah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The owner and staff are so warm and welcoming, check in and out was a breeze, location is phenomenal and felt so safe as a solo traveler. Highly highly recommend.
Maddie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Experience! Location was perfect. Hotel was very clean and modern. Top notch costumer service.
Joanna, 3-night trip