Classic Cabin, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Reviews of Gallagher's Travels Bar Harbor Motel & Cabins

2.5 out of 5
Gallagher's Travels Bar Harbor Motel & Cabins
122 State Highway #3 (122 ME-3), Bar Harbor, ME

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 465 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 465 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 465 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 465 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 465 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was as pictures indicated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it is family owned and that Sean Gallagher, the owner, treated us like old friends. He gave us recommendations that made us feel connected to the local hangouts and community. That is what we look for, a way in to a local place. He gave us that. Well done!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 19 Oct 2023
As we say, there are no strangers...just people we haven't met yet. See you next year ...friends. !!!

10/10 Excellent

Alon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 19 Oct 2023
A perfect 10. It's a pleasure to be able to avail a comfy and affordable vacation stay.

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 19 Oct 2023
Thanks Jean....you made our day!!!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 14 Oct 2023
Thanks for the anonymous review. Will strive to raise your score.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property clean and presentable and easy to find. Sean was friendly and welcoming and knows his surrounding well. It was a basic room and small..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 14 Oct 2023
Thanks Debbie for such a stellar review. We strive for affordability and cleanliness in a town where room rates are out of control. !!! Plus we are right next to the park visitor center in a quiet locale.

8/10 Good

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 11 Oct 2023
Thanks for the kind feedback. See you next trip.

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and comfortable cabin.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 11 Oct 2023
Thanks....the Cabins ARE very popular!!!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just OK
The location to the park is very nice. The front desk person was also very nice but no one was around several times. There were people waiting to check in. They tried to call but the phone would ring back to the office. The cabin was small. It was just my husband and I but we barely had room to move around with our luggage in the room. The overhead light would start flashing if we left it on for more than two minutes. The shower backed up. The bathroom and shower are tiny. No counter space in bathroom. Can barely shower without hitting your elbows. It was old but clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 11 Oct 2023
Seems like your experience could have been better. We will address the issues you mentioned. We are a smaller venue and don't typically staff 24 hours. We do keep it clean and have larger cabins as well in addition to the petite cabin you chose if you need a bit more room.

4/10 Poor

Tina

Travelled with group
Needs a lot of updates. Not worth the money with all of the choices in the area. Very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 11 Oct 2023
Sorry you were disappointed. We do update regularly but we will check out your room and address any issues.

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good choice
Nice Mom and Pop hotel very close to Acadia gate and right on the free Bar Harbor Allowed free use of their laundry Gave great advice and recommendations Negatives: the sheets are quite rough So much rain this summer caused a very musty smell
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 11 Oct 2023
Thanks for the kind review. See you next visit.We DID have an amazing amount of rain this year and the woods and leaves reflect that on the property. Could use a tad bit more sun. !!!

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 11 Oct 2023
WOW. Seems like the perfect motel for you folks. Do come again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 11 Oct 2023
So pleased you enjoyed your stay. !!!!

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have had a great experience at Gallagher Travels. The property was very clean, quiet and i enjoyed staying there. I would like to say special thanks to Sean, the owner. Due to personal circumstances, i had to cancel the second night literally last minute. Sean understood my situation and was able to provide refund. Great place to stay and great service! Will definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 2 Oct 2023
Thanks Dmitry...can't wait to see you for a longer stay in the future.

8/10 Good

Debra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cabin stay in Bar Harbor
Cabin was small, needed paint job on outside.No common area except porch so should only be used in warm weather.Bathroom was small. Clean and staff very accommodating.Overpriced for type of accommodation it was. Plumbing outside so a bit odd.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 30 Sept 2023
Oh yeah. Maine winters are hard on the paint and painting is tricky when guests are in all summer. However we have a painter coming next week when we close in October...so yes...we are pretty much a warm weather venue. Thanks for staying and do come back. Fresh paint - promise. !!!

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couldn’t be happier
The motel was clean, quiet and comfortable. It is very close to amenities (gas station, restaurants, etc). It is also a very short (10 min.) drive to Acadia Park and Bar Harbor village and center. An added bonus was a well maintained double-entry dog run which was a real bonus. We will absolutely return for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 28 Sept 2023
We await your return. Thanks again for you company and of course, the kind review.

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice little cabin
What a great location. So close to Acadia National Park entrance and Bar Harbor. Many good restaurants and Lobsters Pens nearby too. Peaceful at night and morning. A clean, yet spacious cabin. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 27 Sept 2023
So pleased you enjoyed your stay. We try to keep lobsters nearby so as to add to your experience. !!!

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel advertised as pet friendly and it was true. There is a dog pen and were two other dogs there, so mine had a play-mate. Also friendly front desk with helpful advice for area. The room could have been a little cleaner, but overall, very pleased.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 23 Sept 2023
So pleased to get such a nice score. Our 80x20 new dog park has been a huge success. Thanks for the input.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I were very happy with everything about our stay! We were warmly greeted at check-in and were given a brief overview of the area with transportation options and restaurant recommendations. The room was clean and comfortable. We are arthritic old folks and we slept like babies in a verycomfortablebed. There is wonderful outdoor space to sit and relax after a day of site-seeing. Downside? The bathroom was small. I would definitely stay here again and I will recommend this to my friends.
Response from The Gallaghers on 23 Sept 2023
Can't wait to see you next trip - we give a discount to returning guests...especially when they take the time to write such kind comments.Alas..originally built in the '60s - there was much less focus on bathrooms and closets for that matter. Times have changed.!!!

8/10 Good

Jerry

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 14 Oct 2023
Thank you for the great review. See you next trip Jerry.

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Super nice people run it, very friendly guests and good vibe. The room just smells really musty and old. It was very clean, well maintained and spacious. Outdoor area included fenced area for dogs, chairs, cornhole game.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 27 Sept 2023
Clean it was. We will address the smell. It has rained a lot in Bar Harbor this year so the humidity has been intense. We tend to get professional carpet cleaning fairly often.

6/10 Okay

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was small and dated. Smelled a bit musty. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 23 Sept 2023
Will definitely check out the smell. Don't usually have that issue. We do try to be helpful with your vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, cute property, comfy room! Close to downtown (3 min drive.) Nice common area to chill out. Fenced in area for doggies. We'll def go out of our way to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 12 Sept 2023
So kind. and yes - the new big dog park is a huge success!!!

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms where clean. The beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 12 Sept 2023
Amen. New beds help. And our staff are neatniks.

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very friendly and nice to talk with.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 12 Sept 2023
Well it is your vacation.!!!! Need to help you get the most out of it.

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 1 Sept 2023
what a great review...thanks you enjoyed our vacation gem.

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was great! It was closed to Acadia National Park. The room was clean but very basic. There was no cups in the room. The cabin was also in need of some upgrades. It was overpriced in my opinion
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 31 Aug 2023
Sorry about the cups. Our oversight. We also have them in our office as our drip thru coffee is popular. We are in the process of doing some upgrades as well.

8/10 Good

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed one night as a pit stop on the way home! Very basic but served our needs! Only suggestion would be to maybe include suggestions of places to eat!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 29 Aug 2023
Basic is good. We strive to be quaint without being lush...after all, it is a National Park. Sorry we did not catch you in the office...we offer lot's of advice on all types of venues. We strive to talk to all of our guests. We will perhaps put them in a list for late comers. Good idea.

8/10 Good

Brigitte

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick overnight snoooooz
Tell them you dont want room 15. There is a noise of sorts going off every so often. Cam in late everything's was ready. Good contact. Very convenient location to explor Bar Harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 27 Aug 2023
Thanks for the review. Room 15 is closest to the highway (most of the motels have been built on the only road into Bar Harbor - but we are in the process of soundproofing that room which is newly renovated. Sorry for the inconvenience.

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for visiting Acadia! Owners are super nice, great advice for park, allowed early checkin. Place is dog friendly too!!! King size bed either was ancient or just the boxspring because it squeaked and we felt a couple springs when we rolled over. 😂. Ask for room that has the newest bed. I would stay here again though. Reasonably priced. Did I say dog friendly?!😊
Response from The Gallaghers on 27 Aug 2023
Thanks for the kind review. We keep half of the rooms as dog friendly and the other half dog free. Will check that boxspring as the mattresses are ALL new in the last 2 years. Don't want any extra night noise. !!!

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the king cabin. The cabin space was perfect for us and our dog. We arrived late and the check in instructions were well communicated and easy. It's a close drive to Bar Harbor village and Acadia NP. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 1 Sept 2023
Thanks for the kind words. We do have a mix of cabins & Motel. With a new dog park. Do come again.

8/10 Good

Sura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 21 Aug 2023
thanks for the review..see you again soon we trust.

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bearable but just barely.
Seth was the Manager-in-attendance when I called early to confirm arrival and when I arrived. He was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. We rented Cabins #1 and #3. Number 1 was designed better than #3 in several ways that made it more comfortable and user friendly, however the bathrooms and showers are VERY small and tight-fitting. #3 also had miss-fitting and miss-aligned front and shower doors and a shelf above the too-high kitchen counter that is dangerous. Both cabins had power appliances connected to a power strip but, in #3, the appliances were on the upper shelf and so the cords did not reach the power strip and hung in the air under the counter -- very unsafe. Also in #3, the bed was pretty unsubstantial and not-at-all firm.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 12 Sept 2023
Sorry it was not a better experience. We will absolutely address the issues you mentioned.

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sean Gallagher and his staff went way beyond expectations to make our stay was enjoyable. Will always stay here again. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 17 Aug 2023
Awww...such kind feedback. We do value your vacation time and are pleased to see reviews like this.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 17 Aug 2023
wow...10 out of 10. Puts a bounce in our step.

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent cabin all around! Thumbs up!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 17 Aug 2023
Well do come back. The cabins are special and a different experience than the motel.

10/10 Excellent

Marie claude

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time Marie Claude. 5 out of 5. Wow.

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Allowed us to check in a bit early to unload luggage and go to Bar Harbor after our drive. Front desk guy from Philly was extremely helpful in making recommendations for meals & sightseeing. Easy parking at our doorstep.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 9 Aug 2023
So glad you enjoyed....do come again.

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, the cabin, facilities, etc. were great and I really enjoyed it. The drawback is visibility on the gravel drive surrounded by rocks. Adding to this, the driveway is unlighted and my wrong turn resulted in the loss of part of my bumper on one of the rocks (at only 5 mph!) A few strategically placed solar lights could have highlighted the rocks and the turnoff preventing this. My $300 cost me an extra $1100 in car repairs. If you go, and I still recommend you do--beware!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 4 Aug 2023
so sorry....we have never had an incident like that so we haven't really thought about it. We try to balance the cabins with subdued lighting but will look into additional landscape lighting.

8/10 Good

Andrew, McKinney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly front desk. The room was small like a motel and the bathroom even smaller. Not sure if we’d stay here next time. The bedding seemed old and it just had an old motel vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 4 Aug 2023
It is a classic but retrofitted roadside motel and back in the day bathrooms were not as generous as they are today. That said...all beds and bedding were replaced 2 years ago.

8/10 Good

Lynn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, family friendly, excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 4 Aug 2023
So glad you liked our team. !!! Do come again.

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 4 Aug 2023
How lucky are we on location...someone built a National Park right next to us. !!!

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dof-Friendly!!
We had a very pleasant stay. The staff was helpful and nice. The establishment was very pet-friendly and even had a small fenced-in dog park that was perfect for our dog! Wonderful place to stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 4 Aug 2023
we do like our canines and ANP is a rare national park that is dog friendly.

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed our stay in Gallagher’s Travel Cabin. It was a cute and rustic, little cabin that was perfect to come back to after big days hiking in Acadia! The cabin itself was dated, but was super clean and we appreciated how communicative the staff were! We’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 4 Aug 2023
we do strive to be clean. #1 goal. Thanks.

10/10 Excellent

howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This “motel” is very clean and comfortable. It was quite a bit less expensive than the other places 1 mile up the road, so I was not expecting much, but was very surprised and pleased. Fresh paint, comfy beds, big shower, no complaints, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 4 Aug 2023
So pleased you enjoyed our motel. We tend to be very competitive pricewise as a vacation should not bust the bank.

8/10 Good

David, Brewster

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 4 Aug 2023
thanks for the review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very accommodating and friendly. Cabins are darling! Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 4 Aug 2023
Yes...the cabins balance quaintness and amenities. So glad you appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 4 Aug 2023
so kind. (but true - Ha!!!) All our goals were met.

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking spot right in from of our room!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 4 Aug 2023
No dragging luggage around and upstairs...one of the pleasant benefits of our venue. Makes a difference. Easy.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, St. Louis Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from The Gallaghers on 4 Aug 2023
THANK YOU JENNIFER.....We love 5 star reviews. !!!