The Kingsleigh Inn
A beautifully restored, elegant 1904 mini-mansion overlooking the waters of Southwest Harbor, surrounded by Acadia National Park and just 15 minutes from Bar Harbor. We offer uncompromised hospitality, well appointed guestrooms with HOMEMADE CHOCOLATES, Port wine, HARBOR VIEWS AND PRIVATE DECKS, private baths, and secluded three-room Turret suite with working fireplace. A full three course creative gourmet breakfast is served. Dana & Greg are delighted to share favorite hiking trails, biking routes,the best local restaurants, boat excursions,nature kayaking and other activities to make your stay a memorable one. After a full day of exploring the Island, return to the Inn to enjoy Dana's freshly baked 'Goodies' with hot tea or ground-to-order espresso! See why Fodor's says "It's the details that make the difference at this inn in Southwest Harbor" and why Conde Nast Traveler Magazine highlights our emphasis on gourmet breakfasts!
Location
- Location is best described as:
- 15 min. from Bar Harbor
- 15 minutes from Bar Harbor Air
- 45 minutes from Bangor airport
- Island
- Mountains
- Village
- Nearest major city: Bangor (45 miles North)
- Directions to property:
From Rt. 1 in Ellsworth - take Rt. 3 towards Bar Harbor. After crossing on to Island, bear to the right and follow Rt. 102 to Southwest Harbor. We are on left - just on edge of the village. - Directions from airport:
Bangor International
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- There are 8 guest accommodations (8 with private baths)
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 130.00 and $ 305.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 35.00
- Other Accommodations: Turret Suite
The secluded three-room Turret Suite has a working fireplace, king size four poster bed, TV, DVD,large bath with tub/shower, panoramic harbor views, private deck and telescope. Rates range from $245-$305 depending on the season.
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Amenities Basket | Bath robes |
| Ceiling fans | Coffee/Tea facilities |
| Fireplace | Hairdryer |
| Radio | |
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| On Site | |
| Board games | CD player |
| Data port | Internet Service |
| Library | Telephone |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| guest refrigerator | |
Meals
- A Full Gourmet breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 8:00-9:00
- Breakfast is served in the Wraparound porch overlooking the harbor, Breakfast/dining area
- Additional food services included in room rate: 24 hour espresso machine, Homebaked 'Treats', Hot Tea, Cider, Cocoa, Afternoon tea
- Special meals available: Diabetic, Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is Chocolate Stuffed French Toast
Our signature dish begins on a bed of two sauces - banana and honey puree and a raspberry coulis. Top it with two slices of thick egg bread filled with semi-sweet chocolate and bananas hot off the griddle and drizzled with a dark chocolate sauce accompanied by sliced bananas and raspberries - DECADENT!!
Policies
- No minimum stay required
- Smoking is not allowed
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Limitations on children staying (We accept children - 12 yrs. & above.)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (One day or one half the total due.)
- Closed: Mid-April through October
- Check in time is 3:30 -6:30 PM and Check out time is 11:00 A.M.
- Cancellations:
If cancellation becomes necessary, deposits are fully refunded provided cancellation is received at least 21 days prior to the scheduled date of arrival. With less notice, refunds are made if the entire reservation can be resold. $30 non-refundable one time fee for all cancelations. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- AAA-3 Diamond
- Maine Innkeepers Association
- Maine Tourism Association
- Mobil Travel Guide
- Chamber of Commerce
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Dana & Greg Moos
- The innkeepers speak: English
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Beach, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, Nature area, Ocean, Acadia National Park, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, Ski area, Winery, Zoo
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Biking, Hiking, Lake Swimming & Ocean, X-Country Skiing, whale watching, kayaking, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Snow shoe rental, Snow shoe trails, Swimming, Tennis courts
Southwest Harbor Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Southwest Harbor, Maine.