Hancock, ME

Travel Guide

Lobster boats anchored in Stonington bay with city in background.
Lobster boats anchored in Stonington bay with city in background.
Carters Beach Hancock Maine Peaceful Sunset
Moored Sailboats and Pink Sunset in Hancock Maine
Stonington, Maine - 10/26/2006: A cloudy day at Stonington Bay, with boats anchored in the harbor.

Where to stay in Hancock

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Hancock Point

5/5(1 area review)

While Hancock Point isn't home to many top sights, Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Tidal Falls are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hancock Point
The Inn on Mount Desert

The Inn on Mount Desert

3 out of 5
68 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor ME
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
We loved everything about The Inn on Mount Desert. The staffers were friendly and helpful. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The breakfast was made to order for us. We could walk to everything in town. We have already made reservations for another visit in a few months. This will be ...

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

The Inn on Mount Desert
The Pathmaker Hotel

The Pathmaker Hotel

2 out of 5
77 Cottage St Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and West Street Historic District ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (367 reviews)
Very clean. Large room. Didn’t inform us of breakfast. Did not give us a refund for leaving one night earlier.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

The Pathmaker Hotel
Comfort Inn Ellsworth - Bar Harbor

Comfort Inn Ellsworth - Bar Harbor

2.5 out of 5
130 High St Ellsworth ME
The price is ₩149,624 per night from Feb 17 to Feb 18
₩149,624
₩175,808 total
Feb 17 - Feb 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ellsworth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (928 reviews)
Agreeable staff. Super cozy beds. Decent hot breakfast although a few whole grain options would be appreciated. Appreciate that the place is dog friendly.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Comfort Inn Ellsworth - Bar Harbor
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hanscom's Motel and Cottages

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages

3 out of 5
273 ME-3 Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this cottage in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Acadia National Park's ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (321 reviews)
Room was so clean and charming! Beautifully decorated and quite cozy! Will stay here again.

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Hanscom's Motel and Cottages
Stone Park

Stone Park

4 out of 5
377 High St Ellsworth ME
Stay at this aparthotel in Ellsworth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Seacoast Fun Park and Indian Point Trailhead are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (190 reviews)
Room was very clean, lovely accommodations! The staff was super friendly and helpful. Definitely will recommend this property!

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Stone Park
Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages

Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages

3 out of 5
318 Maine 3 Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this cottage in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Acadia National ...
7.6/10 Good! (91 reviews)
We were lucky to find this last minute accommodation. We were traveling and it was late at night. Dreamwood had one cottage available and it was perfect. It was clean and very comfortable. I highly recommend dreamwood cottages.

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Hancock

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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Just passing through overnight.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Got food poisoning after eating steamed clams at Helen’s restaurant, in the neighboring town of Ellsworth.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Just bland, stayed here cause of a last minute trip to Acadia and it was only place with vacancy that was cheaper. It was fine, no bugs. Oh there’s one thing I hated! Instead of free soap/shampoo they have a hand sanitizer in shower, just lol!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Theres not a lot to do in Hancock but the surrounding areas have some restaurants, stores, and fun things to do.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Handcock is a quiet area and away from the hussle and bustle of things

4/5 - Good

GilSr

great lobster house