A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated December 2023.
We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Cape Cod, USA. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Resort.Romantic. Cosy rooms. Great value. Popular among women. The Soundings Seaside Resort is located on Cape Cod, on the Nantucket sound. It has 365 feet of private beach. Rooms at The Soundings Seaside Resort are furnished with work desks. They have kitchenettes with microwaves and refrigerators. Cable TV and free Wi-Fi are also available in each room. Soundings Seaside Resort has an indoor and an outdoor pool, as well as a hot tub and sauna. Soundings is 30 miles from Cape Cod National Seashore. Sea Street Beach and Glendon Road Beach, considered to be Cape Cod’s best spots for swimming and windsurfing, are less than 5 minutes away. Many golf courses, such as Bayberry Hill Golf Course, are within 5 miles of the resort.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Very stylish. This luxurious Nantucket hotel boasts private beach access, as well as an on-site restaurant. Sailing and fishing opportunities are also offered. Nantucket town centre is 10 miles away. The tranquil property is adult only. A flat-screen cable TV, free Wi-Fi, and an iPod docking station are offered at The Wauwinet Nantucket. Each guest room is decorated in bright colours and beach decor. Select rooms offer views of the Bay. Guests can relax in the lounge chairs or visit the tennis courts at The Wauwinet. Topper’s Restaurant serves fine cuisine overlooking Nantucket Bay. Al fresco dining is available for lunch and dinner on Topper’s Deck. The Miacomet Golf Course is 13 miles away. The Brant Point Lighthouse is 12 miles from the hotel.Show full description
Resort.Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among couples. Located 4 minutes’ drive from Herring Cove Beach on the Cape Cod National Seashore, this resort is 5 minutes’ walk to Providencetown city centre. This adult's only accommodation offers spa services, an outdoor pool and free WiFi. Each room at the Brass Key includes a flat-screen cable TV complete with a DVD player. The property also has a library of DVDs for guests to use. There are also free eco-friendly toiletries in the en suite bathroom. Guests staying at the Brass Key Guesthouse can enjoy a hot continental breakfast served daily, including eggs, pancakes, and more. Wine and cheese are available in the evenings. The Pilgrim Monument is less than 1 mile from the accommodation.Show full description
Resort.Delightful property. Great views. This Harwich waterfront resort offers an 18-hole golf course, free Wi-Fi, and brightly coloured rooms that offer a seating area and plush bedding. Central Harwich is 10 minutes’ drive. A work desk along with a private deck or patio is offered in each room at Wequassett Resort. Coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom are also included. Twenty-Eight Atlantic Restaurant offers waterfront dining and serves succulent seafood cuisine. Other dining options serving American classic cuisine are also featured. Guests can swim in the seasonal outdoor pool or relax in the hot tub. A fitness centre, children’s playground, and tennis court are also available. Cape Cod National Golf Center is 5 minutes’ drive from Wequassett Resort and Golf Club. Cape Cod National Seashore is 18 miles away.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most BEAUTIFUL resorts in Cape Cod. It also has outstanding views.
Resort. Offering views of the Atlantic Ocean, this oceanfront inn in Chatham, Massachusetts features 4 restaurants and a full-service spa. Each spacious accommodation provides a fully stocked minibar and flat-screen TV. An oceanfront heated pool with surrounding cabanas and the private beach area are available at Chatham Bars Inn. A 24-hour gym, tennis and croquet courts are on site as well. Decorated in New England design, each accommodation offers air conditioning, a state-of-the-art sound system and coffee facilities. The bathrooms include deluxe bath amenities, bathrobes and slippers. Chatham Inn offers local tours which leave from the private boat dock and travel to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Deep sea fishing, barrier beach walks and antique car tours can be arranged. The elegant Main Dining Room features panoramic views of the ocean. Local seasonal cuisine is offered. Guests can have a casual meal at the Sacred Cod Tavern or afternoon tea in the South Lounge.Show full description
Charming. Romantic. Great breakfast. Popular among couples. This luxury Martha’s Vineyard accommodation boasts an on-site spa and a beautiful wrap around porch. Joseph Sylvia State Beach is 3 miles away. Each guest room at the Hob Knob features a flat-screen cable TV, free Wi-Fi access, and a refrigerator. They are classically decorated in light colours and plush bedding, and offer bathrobes and natural bath amenities. Guests can relax at the Martha’s Vineyard Hob Knob Spa, which offers massage services. A state-of-the-art fitness centre and steam room are also featured. A full breakfast is provided every morning. Afternoon tea is available for guests to enjoy in the lush gardens. Walking distance to popular restaurants and cafes and On Site Concierge Services including dining, Vineyard excursions and bike rentals Edgartown Golf Club is 1 mile away.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most CHARMING AND ROMANTIC boutique hotels in Cape Cod. It is the most popular small luxury hotel in Cape Cod, among couples.
Opened May 2023. Set in Chatham, less than 1 km from Oyster Pond Beach, Greyfinch Chatham Inn offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service, a tour desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.4 km from Cape Cod National Seashore. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Greyfinch Chatham Inn the rooms come with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. Guests at Greyfinch Chatham Inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Chatham, like hiking and cycling. Chatham Lighthouse Beach is 2.6 km from the hotel, while Nauset Lighthouse is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Cod Gateway Airport, 29 km from Greyfinch Chatham Inn.Show full description
Elegant. Unique. Great value. Located on the coast of Martha’s Vineyard overlooking the Edgartown Lighthouse, this hotel is a 10-minute walk from downtown Edgartown. It features an on-site restaurant, 2 bars, and sailing lessons. The Harbor View Resort offers accommodations with cable TV and free Wi-Fi. A refrigerator and safety deposit box are provided in every room and seasonal room service is available. A seasonal outdoor pool and concierge services are part of this Martha’s Vineyard hotel. Martha’s Vineyard Airport is 15 minutes from Harbor View Hotel and Resort by car. The Edgartown Golf Club is 5 minutes from the property.Show full description
Historic. Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among women. Located in Cape Cod, this historic Sandwich inn offers uniquely decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi. The hotel features the Beach Plum Spa, a full-service facility. Guestrooms at the Dan'l Webster Inn and Spa include a private bathroom. Some rooms include a fireplace and a spa bath. The inn has 5 dining rooms offering American cuisine and romantic themes. After a meal guests can swim in the outdoor pool or relax in the hot tub. Scusset Beach State Reservation is 15 minutes' drive from the property and Sandy Neck Beach is 5 miles away. The Barnstable Municipal Airport is 15 miles from the inn. Monday and Tuesday night dinner offering is a menu of Appetizers, Soups, Salads, Sandwiches, Burgers only. Tuesdays and Wednesdays we offer a Continental Breakfast only. Coffee, tea, juice, fruit salad, assorted pastries, and breads.Show full description
Charming. Historic. Good breakfast. Conveniently located within 5 minutes’ walk of Historic Downtown Nantucket, The Nantucket Resort Collection features three Inn's - Chapman, Regatta and Sherburne. The property features free Wi-Fi access and scenic gardens on the property grounds. Light continental breakfast included. Each guest room is equipped with a private bath. This is a non-smoking property. Limited street parking available. Children's Beach is 5 minutes' walk and Jetties Beach is 15 minutes' walk from the property. Surfside Beach is 20 minutes' bike ride. Bike racks for bike storage available. Beach chairs and towels provided.Show full description
Historic property. Nice style. Comfortable beds. Set in Nantucket's downtown historic district, Greydon House is 66 metres from the Nantucket Whaling Museum and 290 metres from the ferry docks. Greydon House welcomes guests to a full service, locally inspired restaurant and bar. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Every room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a mini bar. The rooms feature a private bathroom with a shower. Complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer and bathrobes are also included. Within walking distance, Nantucket Downtown Historic District and the Brant Point light house are 1.2 km away. Close by, you will also find shops and restaurants within a 400 metres radius. The nearest airport to House Greydon is Nantucket Memorial Airport, at 4.7 km from the property.Show full description
I think this is one of the most HISTORIC boutique hotels in Cape Cod. It also has super comfortable beds!
Resort.Comfortable beds. Offering access to a private beach and both an outdoor pool and an indoor pool, The Mansion at Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club is located in Brewster. Free WiFi access is available in this resort. Each guest room features a patio or balcony with views of the property gardens. The villas are equipped with a full kitchen and a living room. A golf course and tennis courts are located on-site at The Mansion in Brewster. Additional facilities include a meeting room and a kids’ club. An array of activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings, including cycling. Guests can enjoy casual dining at Bayzo’s Pub or Linx Tavern. Lunch and drinks are also available at the seasonal Ocean Terrace. Cape Cod Museum Of Natural History is 10 minutes’ drive from The Mansion at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club. Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre & Cinemas is 18 minutes’ drive.Show full description
Lovely property. Romantic. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. This historic Provincetown hotel, located in the heart of Provincetown, Massachussets, boasts a large courtyard and gardens as well as free WiFi access. Pilgrim Monument is 290 metres away. Every room at The Provincetown Hotel at Gabriel’s features a a cable TV. Many rooms have a fireplace. They are uniquely decorated in warm colours, plush bedding, and wood furnishings. Select rooms offer a private balcony. Herring Cove Beach is 3.8 km away. The Highland Museum & Lighthouse is 13.5 km away from the hotel.Show full description
Popular among women. Located on the coast of Nantucket Sound, this Cape Cod resort is 16 km from the Nantucket Island Ferry. It offers private beach access and 41 km of bike trails. Some suites at the Breakers Resort feature a balcony, fireplace, and a whirlpool tub. A kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator is provided and the seating area is equipped with cable TV and a DVD player. An outdoor pool is located on this Dennis Port beachfront resort. Laundry facilities are available. The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History is 10 minutes from The Breakers Resort by car. The Bass River Golf Course is less than 8 km from the property.Show full description
Located in Provincetown, 700 metres from Ryder Street Beach, 8 Dyer Hotel provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation offers a sauna, hot tub and free WiFi throughout the property. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower and free toiletries, guest rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms are equipped with a balcony. At 8 Dyer Hotel each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. A Full English/Irish breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at 8 Dyer Hotel. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Dog Beach, Provincetown Library and Pilgrim Monument. The nearest airport is Provincetown Municipal Airport, 4 km from 8 Dyer Hotel.Show full description
Unique. Superb interior design. Cosy rooms. Situated in Nantucket and with Children's Beach reachable within 600 metres, Life House, Nantucket features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is located 600 metres from Nantucket Atheneum, 1.1 km from Brant Point Lighthouse and 1.2 km from Abiah Folger Franklin Fountain. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Certain rooms have a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave. The rooms at Life House, Nantucket have air conditioning and a desk. Staff speak English and Spanish at the 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Brant Point Beach, Jetties Beach and Nantucket Whaling Museum. The nearest airport is Nantucket Memorial Airport, 6 km from Life House, Nantucket.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most well designed, unique and authentic boutique hotels in Cape Cod! AMAZING.
Historic. Charming. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. This historic hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Oyster Saltwater Inlet and is 2.4 km from the Chatham Lighthouse. The hotel offers massage services and rooms with bathrobes. Queen Anne Inn rooms include antique furniture. Some rooms have a private balcony and indoor whirlpool tub or outdoor Jacuzzi®. Guests at the Queen Anne can dine in the Eldredge Room, which serves breakfast and dinner. The restaurant also features the Garden Room, which has large windows with views of the hotel garden. The Queen Anne Cafe and Lounge also offers a full-service bar. The Queen Anne Inn features an outdoor pool. The hotel also has a library and gym. Queen Anne Inn is within a 15-minute walk of the Chatham Seaside Links Golf Course. The Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge is within a 10-minute drive of the hotel.Show full description
Highly elegant. Beautiful. Great views. Located alongside the Nantucket Harbour, this hotel boasts an on-site spa as well as rooms with scenic waterfront views. Boutique shops and art galleries are within 10 minutes’ walk. Each guest room at the White Elephant Hotel features cable TV, an en suite bathroom, and an iPod docking station. They are decorated in crisp bright colours and wood furnishings. All rooms have free WiFi. The White Elephant Spa provides massage and other full service spa treatments. Guests can dine at the Brant Point Grill, which serves signature steaks and seafood dishes in the dining room or harbour-side terrace. The Miacomet Golf Course is 5.8 km from the Nantucket White Elephant. Jetties Beach is 15 minutes’ walk away.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most ELEGANT luxury hotels in Cape Cod.
Great location. Great value. Popular among women. Located in Nantucket, Massachusetts, this guest accommodation is 10 minutes’ walk from Steamboat Wharf and the Hyannis – Nantucket Ferry. Each spacious pet-friendly cottage features a full kitchen. Each waterfront cottage at The Cottages & Lofts includes a flat-screen TV with cable. Some cottages feature a private patio. Free bicycle hire is offered at the property. A launderette is on site as well. Jetties Beach is 5 minutes’ drive from Nantucket Cottages & Lofts. Brant Point Lighthouse is 1 mile away.Show full description
This small hotel has a great location in Nantucket.
Elegant. Stylish. The Nantucket Hotel & Resort is located in downtown Nantucket, a 7-minute walk to beaches, ferries, restaurants boutique shops and art galleries. The hotel offers 2 seasonal heated outdoor swimming pools, health club and spa, children’s program and an on-site restaurant, Breeze. The Resort offers a selection of hotel rooms, 1-4 bedroom suites and cottages, some with kitchenettes, ocean and harbor views. Each room at the Nantucket Hotel features cable TV, a private bathroom and air conditioning. They are decorated in crisp bright colors. All rooms have free WiFi. There is free parking on-site. An outdoor hot tub, a health club with fitness centre, classes and yoga, concierge services, shuttles to ferries and beaches and optional massage services are available. Bike rentals, day and overnight trips to our sister resort on Martha’s Vineyard are also offered. The on-site restaurant, Breeze, offers indoor and terrace service with fire pits and seasonal live music on the porch.Show full description
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