Rob C.
Yelp
My wife and I stayed a night at the Bayview, then 2 nights down the road at the BlueNose, and the comparison was very interesting. Same King room, similar size, at each place. Each place advertises itself as a 4 star property, and they are 2/10 of a mile apart. Posting this review for both properties.
Price: The Bayview room was almost twice as expensive -- over $800 a night vs $450 a night at the Blue Nose. Winner: BlueNose by a mile.
Property amenities: The Bayview had an outdoor pool. No elevator, which made dragging big bags ip stairs a major headache. Free parking. No fitness center. No laundry. By contrast, the BlueNose had indoor and outdoor pool, an elevator, free parking, a fitness center with steam room, laundry, and bikes. Both properties had very nice people working at the desk but the lobby area/gift shop at BlueNose is nicer. There's a free Bar Harbor shuttle bus that takes you to town and stops next door to the BlueNose, it does not go to Bayview. BlueNose also has roof deck bar. BlueNose has a clear edge. .
Rooms: The rooms were similar. Both properties featured large rooms, both clean and fairly modern. The BlueNose had slightly nicer furniture, a room safe, a fireplace, massage chair, and bathrobes (none of those for Bayview). Both had a room fridge. Both had nice ocean views and balconies, the Blue Nose is a little further away from the water but a little closer to town. Overall, slight edge to BlueNose. BlueNose by a nose.
Overall: Not even close. The Bayview is a plain, three star property marketing itself as four star and charging 5 star prices...it's a perfectly ok place to stay but waaaaay overpriced. The BlueNose is more in line with prices of other area hotels, a better property and a much better value.