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The 8 Best Beach Hotels on Cape Cod

The 8 Best Beach Hotels on Cape Cod

Cape Cod and its beautiful stretches of beach have long been a popular summer destination. Dotted with pretty fishing villages, quaint towns, and great open spaces there is something for everyone here from chic art galleries to whale watching tours. With the beaches being one of the real lures, the Hotel Gurus recommend picking a hotel right on the sands. With this in mind, our hotel experts have compiled a collection of the best beach hotels on Cape Cod selected for their design, location, and amenities. Whether you are looking for a romantic hideaway, a family-friendly stay or a property with a private beach — there is something for almost everyone here. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next getaway?

For couples

Chatham Bars Inn is a historic coastal hotel with fabulous views and access to a quiet stretch of sandy beach. Elegant double rooms and secluded beachfront cottages are available, however, for a romantic setting choose one of the Spa Suites complete with oversized hydrotherapy tubs, saunas, steam showers, and fireplaces.

For a private beach

The Inn on the Sound is a delightful sea-front inn with panoramic ocean views and a private beach. The historic building is home to quaint and cosy rooms many of which have fab sit-out balconies. Most shared spaces face the water and benefit from gorgeous natural light. Romantic all-year-round retreat.

For luxury

Wequassett Resort and Golf Club is an 18th-century colonial house sitting on twenty acres of Atlantic coastline. Light and luxurious rooms are set in a manicured garden with a golf course, pools, and tennis court. With award-winning dining and an atmospheric bar — you have everything you need here.

For families

The Commodore Inn is a classic Cape Cod inn just metres from the beach. Rooms feature a fresh and modern take on the traditional nautical theme. Queen Rooms accommodate four people, making this great value. Kids will love the pool and nearby beach with swimming and an ice-cream van.
The Mansion at Ocean Edge is a popular Cape Cod resort boasting a private beach and a wide choice of activities. Accommodation ranges from elegant doubles to villas of various sizes. With an 18-hole golf course, kids club, spa, and several dining options — this is ideal for a family getaway.

For a bed and breakfast

Queen Vic Bed and Beverage is an intimate boutique guesthouse with a fab location just off the beach. Tasteful rooms feel warm yet chic with pretty pastel colour schemes, period furnishings & bay windows with sea views. Enjoy breakfast in bed, a full bar, and a small garden with a hot tub and fire pit. A cosy choice.
Inn on the Beach is located on the beach with panoramic views onto Nantucket Sound. Simple but comfortable rooms feature fresh nautical colours; most have private decks and look out over the water. Enjoy a sea-facing breakfast, terrace, hammocks and fire-pits — everything is geared for days at the beach.
A Little Inn on Pleasant Bay is a homely yet elegant B&B that sits right at the 'elbow' of Cape Cod, with a private beach and dock spilling into beautiful Pleasant Bay. The decor is unique and ultimately very chic; the nine spacious and light rooms are comfortable and command breathtaking views of the bay.

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- Chatham Bars Inn Chatham (Massachusetts) 217 rooms from CA$285
  
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  Sailing  -  Charter one of the hotel sailing boats
  Tennis  -  Ocean side tennis courts
  Sights nearby  -  Whale Watching
  Kayaking  -  Chatham Harbor
  
  Luxurious seaside hotel with an elegant nautical feel offering ocean view suites, contemporary bedrooms and private beach-front cottages. A smart evening dining area with fine cuisine and romantic sunset views. Activities to suit all the family at this refined seafront resort. See More
  
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- Queen Vic Bed and Beverage Provincetown (Massachusetts) 9 rooms from CA$254
  
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  Local exploring  -  Metres from beaches, Commerical Street, marina, night clubs, shops & restaurants, everything in Provincetown is on your doorstep
  Beach Life  -  With sea views and mere steps from the beach, this is the perfect base for holiday with lots of sun, sand and sea
  Value chic  -  Considering the prime location and beautifully decorated rooms, this little hidden gem is a steal
  Sights nearby  -  Jump on a vintage trolley - they go every half an hour - for a narrated tour of Provincetown and its rich history
  
  Intimate boutique guesthouse with a fab location just off the beach. Tasteful rooms feel warm yet chic with pretty pastel colour-schemes, comfy ottomans, period furnishings & bay windows with sea views. Enjoy breakfast in bed, full bar and small gardens with hot tub and fire pit. Cosy Cape Cod. See More
  
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- Inn on the Beach Harwich Port, Massachusetts 20 rooms from CA$283
  
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  Beach Life  -  There's a pristine private stretch of sand and sea right outside the door and all necessary equipent for beach days is provided
  Local exploring  -  Cape Cod is an ideal summer vacation spot; as well as the beach enjoy sailing, golf, fishing, wildlife sanctuary & great walks
  Groups  -  Older families or groups will love the adult-only Beach House; two adjacent units with fireplaces, kitchenettes and patios
  Total relaxation  -  Enjoy dreamy beach days lazing in the hammock, flying kites, sunbathing, swimming or enjoying a cocktail by the firepit
  
  Cape Cod inn is located on the beach with panoramic views onto Nantucket Sound. Simple but comfortable rooms feature fresh nautical colours; most have private decks and look out over the water. Enjoy sea-facing breakfast, terrace, hammocks and fire-pits, everything is geared for days at the beach. See More
  
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- The Inn on the Sound Falmouth, MA (Massachusetts) 10 rooms from CA$297
  
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  Beach Life  -  Falmouth boasts over 63 miles of beach, including the property's private white-sand beach and adjacent mile-long stretch of sand
  Total relaxation  -  Spend idyllic days on the private beach, venturing out to explore or simply drinking in the views from your private balcony
  Romantic Break  -  Book the Chappaquoit Beach for double-aspect views over the ocean; you'll feel you're flaoting between sea and sky
  Sights nearby  -  On rainy days head to the aquarium, National Marine Life Center, Heritage Plantation, museums and art galleries
  
  Delightful sea-front inn with panoramic ocean views and private beach. The historic building is home to quaint and cosy rooms decorated in soft tones, many have fab sit-out balconies. Most shared spaces face the water and benefit from gorgeous natural light. Romantic all year-round retreat. See More
  
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- The Commodore Inn Harwich (Massachusetts) 27 rooms from CA$318
  
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  Families  -  Queen Rooms accept four people, making this great-value. Kids will love the pool and nearby beach with swimming & ice-cream van
  Beach Life  -  It's 100 yards from the property to family-friendly Earle Road beach. The area has endless mile-long, wide, sandy beaches
  Total relaxation  -  Enjoy chilled days playing lawn games, swimming and sunbathing before atmospheric evenings by the firepit
  Great walks  -  As well as walking trails, Nickerson State Park offers freshwater swimming, boating, kayaking and paddle-boarding
  
  Classic Cape Cod inn just metres from the beach. Newly-renovated rooms feature a fresh and modern take on the traditional nautical theme. Cosily kitted out with homely decor, all lead to the outdoors. The large plot boasts a lawn, pool, Beach Bar and fire-pit. A great option for families or friends. See More
  
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- A Little Inn on Pleasant Bay Orleans, Massachusetts 9 rooms from CA$446
  
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  Sailing  -  Cape Sail,Dog Gone Sailing Charters, Arey’s Pond and Chatham Yacht Club offer everything from private lessons to charter.
  Fishing  -  There are several fishing boats in Rock Harbor, check out Amber Lee, Empress, Luau or Roxy.
  Barefoot Luxury  -  For total relaxation.
  Outstanding location
  
  This homely yet elegant B&B sits right at the 'elbow' of Cape Cod- with private beach and dock spilling into beautiful Pleasant Bay. The decor is unique and ultimately very chic, the nine spacious and light rooms are comfortable and command breathtaking views of the bay and flower gardens. See More
  
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