Tucked down a quiet side alley just off Bar Harbor’s main drag, the Balance Rock (built in 1903 for a Scottish railroad magnate) reaches for and achieves a gracefully upscale Long Island beach house feel. The entrance alone is nearly worth the steep rack rates: You enter a sitting room, which looks out onto the sort of azure outdoor swimming pool you’d expect to find in a Tuscan villa, and just beyond looms the Atlantic. Rooms are as elegant as any on the island, with a variety of layouts, some with sea views; some have whirlpools and saunas, while the penthouse suite adds a full kitchen. The comfortable king-size beds are adjustable using controls and have been fitted with feather beds and quality linens. A poolside bar, piano room, gracious staff, and fragrant flowers lining the driveway complete the romance of the experience.
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Balance Rock Inn
21 Albert Meadow
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Around Town
Hours
Closed mid-Oct–early May
Phone
800/753-0494
Prices
$555–$1,200 double, $880–$1,499 suite. Rates include full breakfast
Pet and Child Policies
Some rooms accommodate pets ($40 per pet per night). Children 10 years and older welcome
Amenities
Restaurant; poolside bar; fitness room; fire pit; heated outdoor pool; fitness center; free Wi-Fi.
Units
27
Web site
Balance Rock Inn

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