White Birches Motel
"Clean, spotless kitchenette motel on Route 1 near Frenchman Bay, budget base between Bar Harbor and Schoodic."
About The Hotel
Rates on request — a clean, budget-friendly roadside motel with kitchenette rooms, ideal for travelers seeking good value without chain-hotel pricing. White Birches Motel serves budget-conscious families and Acadia explorers perfectly. Recent guests praise the spotless rooms, helpful staff, and excellent location between Bar Harbor and Schoodic Peninsula, though note it’s a simple, older property with limited reviews and no frills. A car is essential, but owners provide free Acadia and regional brochures. Best for budget travelers who want a spotless, quiet, kitchenette room as an affordable base between Bar Harbor and the Schoodic Peninsula. On Route 1 in Hancock near Frenchman Bay, a short drive to Ellsworth for shopping and dining, about 35–40 minutes to Bar Harbor/Acadia and roughly 30 minutes to Schoodic Point.
What Guests Are Saying
“The room was very clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The kitchenette was a great bonus and both the A/C and heat worked perfectly. Free coffee each morning from the office, which has helpful brochures for Acadia National Park, Schoodic Point, kayaking and bike trails. Close to Ellsworth for shopping and perfectly situated between Bar Harbor/Acadia and the Schoodic Peninsula.” — Richard M., 5 stars
“Spotlessly clean room, spacious, 2 queen beds, great tv options, fast WiFi, microwave, coffee maker and small fridge. Bathroom looked newly remodeled. Very friendly employees. Much better prices than Ellsworth and quieter. A great base heading to Bar Harbor/Acadia.” — Meagan L., 5 stars
“The motel is older but very clean. Room included a kitchen, cooktop, microwave and refrigerator. Staff were extremely friendly. Great restaurant just down the street. Price was reasonable and less expensive than the chain hotels. We stayed two nights and definitely would return.” — Rick T., 4 stars
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Spotlessly clean rooms with full kitchenettes
- Well-priced — significantly less than Ellsworth and Bar Harbor hotels
- Quiet location with friendly, helpful owners
- Central to both Acadia MDI and Schoodic Peninsula sides
Cons:
- Simple, older roadside motel with basic amenities
- Very few online reviews — limited track record
- Car essential; dining requires short drive to Ellsworth
The Location
On Route 1 in Hancock near Frenchman Bay, White Birches sits perfectly between Ellsworth (a few minutes west for shopping and dining) and the two great Acadia experiences: Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island are 35–40 minutes south, while Schoodic Point and the dramatic mainland Acadia shoreline are roughly 30 minutes east. A short drive east gets you to Tidal Falls Preserve for reversing-tide views and coastal walks. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.
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Guest reviews
What guests are saying about White Birches Motel.
"We really were pleased with our visit here. We stayed 2 separate nights, each a week apart as we were traveling to and returning from a vacation in another state. The Birches was far better than many of the reviews from the past. A new couple has purchased it and is doing a great job. It's clean, updated and the service is top notch. It's also reasonably priced. We had a nice stove top, kitchen sink and fridge. Comfy bed and very clean bathroom. They appear to be renovating and are doing a lot of work on the premises. But I must say our stay was quiet and we were able to rest comfortably after our travels. I highly recommend without hesitation."
— Robin Timmons
View on Google"Stayed in an end room so no noise. Rooms have been recently painted (high gloss paint so the walls literally shine when the six brilliant 100 watt overhead lights are on) so no complaints about darkness. The flooring is new LVP. Bathroom is small but adequate. The bed was quite comfortable. The room was clean and for bugs- we had 3 ladybugs which I caught and released outside. The wall heat pump is new, quiet and efficient. Our curtain rod fell down and I managed to get it rehung. No breakfast but there is coffee and a few grab and go snacks. Biggest complaint is price but then again it was a holiday weekend and we wanted to be close to Acadia. Supply and demand."
— M Hancock
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