The Colonial Inn invites guests to soak up a sense of quiet before exploring one of the worlds truly remarkable locations. We are a privately owned hotel and are located in Ellsworth, Maine offering a friendly relaxed atmosphere and comfortable accommodations. The hotel has 67 guest rooms with standard, family and suite rooms available. We pride ourselves on the cleanliness of the establishment. We are in the gateway to Acadia National Park located on the rock bound shore of Mount Desert Island with small coastal towns of Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Bass Harbor, etc.. Acadia National Park is a favorite family Maine vacation spot for good reasons. The views are spectacular, the landscape is pristine and the wildlife is plentiful and protected. The area activities include whale watching trips, 55 miles of carriage rides and roads, hiking trails, canoe or kayaking trips, mountain climbing, island tours by land, air or sea, sailing cruises, bicycling and many more activities to enjoy. As a result Downeast Maine is the second most visited place in the US with more then 3 million visitors each summer.