Name: Robbins Motel
Address: 396 Me-3, Bar Harbor, Bar Harbor, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, United States of America
Rating: 5

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The Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport

Robbins Motel

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I will be honest, I have booked some pretty low end places in my time but this dump is an abomination and should be torn down. The overwhelming smell of carpet fresh used to mask lord knows what was unhealthy and started making our heads hurt. We had to walk out after the first 5 minutes, we had too, we’ve never done that before. We immediately booked another location and left the money on the table, it was that bad. The room was hideous, the floor was creepy, the bathroom wasn't somewhere I would go (literally). I have no idea how other reviewers can rate this greater than a one, internet bots. Don’t believe me? Then use Google Maps street view or read Trip Advisor where they have the dubious honor of being 19th of 19 hotels in this area. In their own admission, you can see daylight underneath the door in their photos, that’s just a subtle clue as for what you are in for.

JUST KEEP DRIVING BY :( 

This place is a dump.  It stunk of disinfectant.  We stayed in Room 16 and the entire floor listed.  It was cramped.  The staff was no where to be found when it was checkout time.  Honestly, this place should be condemned.  

AVOID!!

If you’re looking at this, it’s because of the price.  Take my advice, spend more or stay elsewhere.  The cleaning staff are very nice, but the rooms are the worst I’ve ever seen.  The bathrooms are terrible.  Very small room.  Dirty carpet.  Do not stay here.

Don’t do it

Robbins

Please don’t stay here, so that a truly honest and caring business can be available for other’s who need it and can appreciate it for what it is.  Sure, it is not a 5 star motel, I think that is an oxymoron.  It is not a 3 Star motel or hotel either.  But the bed was fresh and clean, and we had a great night’s sleep.  It’s about 5 miles or so from downtown Bar Harbor.  I don’t condone drunk driving, but you probably could drink a little in town and make it here with no problems.  The staff were nice and friendly.  One or two might benefit from an attitude adjustment or experiencing life and affluence at the level you do or most do in this first world country.  I have heard a wealthy element has been buying up the hotels and accommodations in the area, and probably worthy of attorney general scrutiny for antitrust violations and price gouging.  A local described this current trend as “embarrassing.”  

So yes, you will take a trip back to 1932 depression like housing perhaps, some construction that was obtained and practiced from youtube and it may need a few repairs.  Also, the toilet for instance might make a peculiar sound after flushing, its the water pump.  It is short lived and not annoying, just surprising. I attempted to video and attach it for your viewing and listening pleasure.  Sure the 4” drain pipe in the center of the shower is uncovered, so don’t drop your wedding ring.  It’s not ADA complaint, but they aren’t prejudiced against anyone.  There are a few step up and downs and rough corners, but its all part of the experience.  For instance, I felt like a king on my pedestal toilet experience and didn’t trip on the way down.  It had decently quick hot water too.  

I am a member of the shrinking class or middle class, and could not afford the $350 plus a night rooms 5 miles into Bar Harbor.  But this place saved me at least a 45 minute or more drive to perhaps a nicer accommodation, but just PERHAPS.  

But it was close enough after our 4 hour bike trip on the Carriage Roads in Acadia Nat’l Park and a great dinner in town.  It was also close enough to start our second day of exploration refreshed after a good night sleep.  Yes, there is no coffee in the rooms, but they do have a television and wifi and coffee in the office in the morning.  I booked through Expedia and had no problems. 

There were no druggies or shady element anywhere to be seen.  Mainly there were mostly very friendly tourists from all over the states and world, and one or two unsociables from the backwoods.  I was glad to save the $350 to $950 or more by staying here.  Yes, they might be a little slow answering the intercom or phone as the receptionist is also running the reasonably priced motel across the street.  I am not use to tipping the room service folks, judge me if you will, but I appreciated this rough little gem and the nice and friendly staff working here and helping make it affordable and enhancing my experience at Acadia Nat’l Park.  So I felt compelled by the Force to leave em $20 bucks.  Thank you Obi Wan, the staff and the owners of Robbins Motel…may you live long and prosper.

Not Fancy But Affordable & Clean

We heard about Bar Harbor recently and decided to visit while making a cross country trip. Unfortunately, we were there over the Labor Day weekend, so the only hotel with fairly reasonable rates (just under $140/nt) was Robbins Motel. The room was small, hard bed, paper thin walls and no hot water in shower plus the sliding bathroom door right next to the bed didn’t close and the shower handle fell off in my hand when trying to turn on water.  I know, we got what we paid for on a summer holiday weekend in a summer resort town, but it didn’t feel like it. We were thankful that  the air conditioner worked! 
The woman checking us in was nice and it was right next to the BEST Lobster Pound (bar harbor lobster pound) and ice cream boat. 5 mins from Acadia National Park. Since it wasn’t downtown, no traffic hassles.

Not worth it.

There are no words to describe how NASTY this place is. This was the only place left available the night we were in town so it was here or our car and I’m kinda wishing I chose our car! 
First impression driving up was that it was dreary, scary and very rundown!! There’s a sign on the wall that says “We’re proud to show our rooms” yeah? Well I think you’re as high as the dude smokin pot on the steps outside our designated parking spot!! 
No joke, we actually drove back to Walmart and bought our own sheets, blankets, pillows and comforter just to use for tonight. Thankfully we found them all on clearance. We also bought a bottle of bug spray! We doused the room!! 
I already had Lysol and Clorox wipes in my bag. 
The mattress was like sleeping on a board. Very uncomfortable! 👎👎
The room SMELLS! There was hair in the bed. The ice bucket had cups in there UNWRAPPED!! That’s NOT sanitary!! 
There was a USED, DISGUSTING bar of soap still in the dish from a previous guest. 
The bathroom is TIIIIIINY!!! The shower is a joke, it’s gross!!! Plus, there’s NO WATER PRESSURE!!  The toilet wouldn’t flush, the tank was empty of water! Luckily, hubby used to be a plumber and knew what to do! 
This place needs to cut its loses and hang it up. G-R-O-S-S!!

Just…. No!!! 🚗💨 as FAST AS CAN!!!!

I’m sad to write this because I’ve never given anyone a bad review but I wouldn’t want your vacation ruined. We wanted to support a local business on a Bar Harbor trip in August 2022. Online Robbins Motel looked quaint and clean so we booked it. Not only is it a delapitated dump (seriously scary) but we waited a half hour and still no one was in the office. They have a button you push which rings in the back. We pushed it several times within that half hour but still no one came. The place looked like a scary movie set so after waiting and waiting (and being informed by another guest that they often leave the motel unattended while they work at another motel) we left and checked into a Holiday Inn Express. 

We just learned that Robbins Motel charged our card for two nights. I called them expecting a polite and courteous conversation but instead the woman was very rude, talking over me and refusing to refund us. She said I was lying and that she comes right out when someone rings the bell, but no one came out for us. 

I would not recommend this motel to anyone.

HORRENDOUS EXPERIENCE

Robbins Motel is a perfect fit if you are looking for basic but comfortable accommodation close to Arcadia Nat. Park. The mattresses was the best I ever encountered in a motel, rooms and bathrooms were clean. Plenty of towels and basic shampoo and soap. You get hot coffee in the morning and the staff was friendly. Only con : there was an odor in the room . Special treat: miniature golf and restaurant in walking distance. 

Best mattress ever in a motel

Few things...Sept in Maine doesn't require AC, so we don't know how that works. Room is clean though outdated. No hair dryer, fridge, microwave, or coffee machine in the room. Like someone else mentioned, if you just need a bed and a place to store your stuff, this is the most affordable place.
TripAdvisor asked if there is a dedicated seating area. There is, but one of the chairs is an outdoor plastic chair.
We happened to get the room beneath either the owner's home or another abode. Music, moving furniture, talking...ALL extremely loud.
When a family emergency came up, we were denied a refund for the last 2 nights. And we booked directly on the Robbins motel site, not a 3rd party site. Even after asking twice and explaining "emergency" the proprietor said absolutely not. Incredibly frustrating.

Be Very Careful

I booked 5 nights through a major booking site.  I was unable to show up on my first night due to travel difficulties, but expected to show up for the rest of the time. Good thing I called before arriving, because the hotel cancelled my entire reservation with no refund, and was not at all interested in offering some equitable alternative, a shorter stay on a different occasion, for example,

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