Massachusetts - Massachusetts Beach and Ocean Resorts

In New England the beach beckons. Whatever pulls you to the ocean New England has it - from quiet coves, to wide sand beaches, and up the coast to rock cliffs pounded by waves. The best way to enjoy your getaway beach vacation is to stay at one of these fine beach resorts. Expect waterfront accommodations, fine service, and great dining. Add to that spa service, charter fishing, and fine dining along the beach or with an ocean view. This is where romance is kindled and families come to play. From Rhode Island’s South County, northward to the unparalleled beaches and luxury resorts of Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard are many fine waterfront lodgings. North of Boston along Cape Ann and into Maine you will discover more sandy beaches and spectacular cliffs pounded by waves. Expect great lodging and service from New England’s finest ocean and beach resorts and you will not be disappointed.

Green Harbor Waterfront Lodging
134 Acapesket Road
East Falmouth  02536  
Phone: 508-548-4747
Toll-Free: 800-548-5556
Email: info@gogreenharbor.com

A Fun-Filled Waterfront Vacation!

Nestled in a woodland setting, on a picturesque ocean inlet, Green Harbor offers so much for a fun-filled yet affordable family waterfront vacation. Accommodations are pleasantly appointed and each waterfront guest room offers one queen and one double bed, a private bath with tub and shower, cable TV, in-room coffee, microwave, and refrigerator, and, free high-speed Internet. The Green Harbor also offers waterfront guest rooms with kitchens, beachside studios with kitchens and a three bedroom cottage with fireplace. Other amenities include a private boating beach with ramp and dock, free rowboats and paddleboats, an oversized heated outdoor pool and kiddie pool, and barbecue grills. Other outdoor activities include croquet, badminton, volleyball, horseshoes or shuffleboard. For ocean swimming, popular Menauhant Beach is just a few minutes drive. A pet friendly property.

Lighthouse Inn, The
1 Lighthouse Inn Road
West Dennis, MA  02670  
Phone: 508-398-2244
Fax: 508-398-5658
Email: inquire@lighthouseinn.com
   

Picturesquely situated along the shore of Nantucket Sound, the Lighthouse Inn provides complete seclusion and relaxation with the convenience of a location central to all points of interest. An oceanfront, country inn complex located on nine secluded acres, we offer a wide selection of accommodations in cottages with fireplaces, Cape-style houses with guest rooms, individual suites, and rooms in the Main House. Enjoy our outdoor heated pool, tennis and walk along West Dennis Beach. Entertainment nightly in July and August at the Sand Bar. InnKid’s Program in July and August. However long your stay, you will find a cordial, caring staff to help make your visit memorable. For your next vacation, experience the rejuvenating spirit of "Olde Cape Cod" at... The Lighthouse Inn! Check out our Specials and Packages…

Ocean Edge Resort & Club
2907 Main Street (Route 6A)
Brewster, MA  02631  
Phone: 508-896-9000
Toll-Free: 800-935-4490
Fax: 508-896-8463
Email: stay@oceanedge.com
   

The Ultimate Cape Cod Getaway

Room Rates from $299

Envision a majestic 19th century Mansion and Estate, overlooking Cape Cod Bay, with four hundred lush acres from the golf course to the shining sea. The perfect setting of old world elegance for hosting low stress meetings and conferences, capturing wedding dreams and creating memories. The accommodations. The recreation. The service so you can enjoy it all.

• Spacious villas and hotel guest rooms along the bay or overlooking the golf course, with all the conveniences of home
• 4 on-property restaurants featuring gourmet and casual dining
• 9- Hole manicured golf course available during the 18-hole course redesign by the Nicklaus Design Group
• Clay and hard court tennis.
• Miles of walking paths.
• Direct access to the bicycling paths know as the Cape Cod Rail Trail.
• Family and kid’s recreational activities including lawn bowling, croquet and softball
• Expansive 700 foot private beach
• Outdoor and heated indoor pools, hot tubs and saunas
• Fitness center with an array of classes
• Treatment room with spa services
• Surrounded by the distinctive enchantment of Cape Cod
• Lighthouses, whale watching, deep sea fishing, art and antiques and more

Anchor In
One South St.
Hyannis, MA  02601  
Phone: 508-775-0357
Fax: 508-775-1313
Email: info@anchorin.com
   

Distinctive Waterfront lodging on Hyannis Harbor with Classic Cape Cod views. Walk to Island ferries, harbor and sunset cruises, the Cape Cod Train, Main Street and waterfront restaurants. We are centrally located and a short drive to Summer theatre, whale watching, golf, the Cape Cod National Seashore and more. We look forward to making your visit to Cape Cod a most memorable one. Three Diamond Rating from AAA. Silver Award Winner in Cape Cod Life's Best of the Cape & Islands Readers Poll for 2000, 2001 & 2002. "Delivering the warm, personal service of a small B&B" Fodor's.

Beachfront White Sands Resort
Beach Point
Provincetown, MA  02657  
Phone: 508-487-0244
Email: rooms@provincetownlodging.com
   

Right on the Beach!

Located on the Provincetown–Truro line, the Beachfront White Sands Resort offers guests waterfront lodging on a private beach. A variety of rooms are available with king or queen size accommodations, or two doubles to efficiencies and a two-room suite, all with A/C, heat and cable TV. The property also hosts a beautiful indoor heated pool, a large outdoor pool, spa and sauna. Close to shopping, art galleries and fine dining. Other nearby activities include, whale watching, tennis, golf, the Provincetown bike trails or the Cape Cod Rail. Also close to the Cape Cod National Seashore.

Best Western Blue Water Resort
291 South Shore Drive
South Yarmouth, MA  02664  
Phone: 508-398-2288
Toll-Free: 800-CAPECOD

The gentle waves, summer sun and sound of ocean breezes outside your window…this deluxe resort offers every amenity to guarantee a memorable stay. Relax on a private stretch of white sand beach or enjoy the breathtaking ocean views from our beautiful outdoor pool. Amenities include supervised children’s programs, tennis court, a wide array of on-site water sports, restaurant and poolside refreshments. Ocean or garden view rooms, Jacuzzi rooms, one, two and four bedroom family units available. The convenient mid-Cape location is minutes from outstanding golf courses, ferries to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, shopping and attractions. AAA 3-diamond rated.

Blue Sea Motor Inn
696 Shore Road
North Truro, MA  02652  
Phone: 508-487-1041
Toll-Free: 888-768-7666
Email: info@blueseamotorinn.com
   

The Blue Sea is our backyard …

Enjoy the Blue Sea Motor Inn’s beachfront setting located directly across from the National Seashore and Dunes with unsurpassed views of Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay. The Blue Sea offers a variety of rooms from standards to efficiencies to ocean front views or poolside. All rooms have private bath, heat & A/C, cable color TV, coffeemakers and refrigerator. There is an indoor heated pool and coin-operated laundry on site. Stroll the miles of endless beaches or a ride through the dunes of the National Seashore Park or discover the miles of bike trails for pedaling or walking. The Blue Sea has a bus shuttle stop to Provincetown which is two miles away where you can enjoy shopping, galleries, summer theater, whale watching, fishing and the best dining on Cape Cod.

Chatham Bars Inn
297 Shore Road
Chatham, MA  02633  
Phone: 508-945-0096
Toll-Free: 800-332-1577
Fax: 508-945-6785
   

New England’s Grand Oceanfront Resort

Chatham Bars Inn is New England’s premier oceanfront resort and a renowned Cape Cod landmark. Offering 205 luxurious guestrooms with 56 exquisite suites, the resort is an ideal setting for romantic getaways, family vacations, weddings, business meetings or simply a well-deserved escape. Choose from a variety of dining options. Enjoy an oceanfront view in the Main Dining Room, relax in the casual seaside setting of the Beach House or unwind by the fire in the Tavern. Amenities include a private beach, oceanfront pool, tennis, spa, and award-winning children’s program - everything to make your getaway vacation unforgettable. Chatham Bars Inn – a New England treasure in every season.

Green Harbor
182 Baxter Avenue
West Yarmouth, MA  02664  
Phone: 508-771-1126
Toll-Free: 800-547-4733

From the beautiful stretch of private ocean beach to the exquisitely manicured gardens, Green Harbor offers a unique vacation atmosphere. Accommodations include suites, private townhouses and vacation homes for families of all sizes; all offer kitchens or kitchenettes. Among the amenities are water sports, VCRs, air conditioning, data ports, outdoor pool, shuffleboard, canoes and row boats, water sports, mini golf and supervised children’s programs. Set in the heart of the mid-Cape area, close to island ferries, whale watch excursions, shopping and charter fishing. AAA 3-diamond rated.

Green Harbor Waterfront Lodging
134 Acapesket Road
East Falmouth  02536  
Phone: 508-548-4747
Toll-Free: 800-548-5556
Email: info@gogreenharbor.com

A Fun-Filled Waterfront Vacation!

Nestled in a woodland setting, on a picturesque ocean inlet, Green Harbor offers so much for a fun-filled yet affordable family waterfront vacation. Accommodations are pleasantly appointed and each waterfront guest room offers one queen and one double bed, a private bath with tub and shower, cable TV, in-room coffee, microwave, and refrigerator, and, free high-speed Internet. The Green Harbor also offers waterfront guest rooms with kitchens, beachside studios with kitchens and a three bedroom cottage with fireplace. Other amenities include a private boating beach with ramp and dock, free rowboats and paddleboats, an oversized heated outdoor pool and kiddie pool, and barbecue grills. Other outdoor activities include croquet, badminton, volleyball, horseshoes or shuffleboard. For ocean swimming, popular Menauhant Beach is just a few minutes drive. A pet friendly property.

Lighthouse Inn, The
1 Lighthouse Inn Road
West Dennis, MA  02670  
Phone: 508-398-2244
Fax: 508-398-5658
Email: inquire@lighthouseinn.com
   

Picturesquely situated along the shore of Nantucket Sound, the Lighthouse Inn provides complete seclusion and relaxation with the convenience of a location central to all points of interest. An oceanfront, country inn complex located on nine secluded acres, we offer a wide selection of accommodations in cottages with fireplaces, Cape-style houses with guest rooms, individual suites, and rooms in the Main House. Enjoy our outdoor heated pool, tennis and walk along West Dennis Beach. Entertainment nightly in July and August at the Sand Bar. InnKid’s Program in July and August. However long your stay, you will find a cordial, caring staff to help make your visit memorable. For your next vacation, experience the rejuvenating spirit of "Olde Cape Cod" at... The Lighthouse Inn! Check out our Specials and Packages…

Ocean Club on Smuggler's Beach
329 South Shore Dr.
South Yarmouth, MA  02664  
Phone: 508-398-6955
Toll-Free: 800-780-1115
Fax: 508-394-3788

A Resort of International Distinction

The Ocean Club is right on the beautiful Smuggler's Beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It's the ideal location with a private white sand beach for swimming, sunning and walking. And it's adjacent to sparkling Bass River popular yachting and sailing area. At the Ocean Club, it's quintessential Cape Cod and affordable beachfront luxury all in one. The Ocean Club offers seaside charm with many resort amenities. Each suite has breathtaking water views, a whirlpool tub, fireplace and wet bar for your enjoyment. The best of Cape Cod is right here. Smell the salt air on your oceanfront sun deck. Stroll the private beach at sunset. Enjoy the glass enclosed swimming pool, spa and fitness room. In the heart of Cape Cod, The Ocean Club is near popular restaurants, golf courses, shops and outlet malls. Our Resort Activities Coordinator will be happy to arrange sailing, ferry excursions and other activities.

Ocean Edge Resort & Club
2907 Main Street (Route 6A)
Brewster, MA  02631  
Phone: 508-896-9000
Toll-Free: 800-935-4490
Fax: 508-896-8463
Email: stay@oceanedge.com
   

The Ultimate Cape Cod Getaway

Room Rates from $299

Envision a majestic 19th century Mansion and Estate, overlooking Cape Cod Bay, with four hundred lush acres from the golf course to the shining sea. The perfect setting of old world elegance for hosting low stress meetings and conferences, capturing wedding dreams and creating memories. The accommodations. The recreation. The service so you can enjoy it all.

• Spacious villas and hotel guest rooms along the bay or overlooking the golf course, with all the conveniences of home
• 4 on-property restaurants featuring gourmet and casual dining
• 9- Hole manicured golf course available during the 18-hole course redesign by the Nicklaus Design Group
• Clay and hard court tennis.
• Miles of walking paths.
• Direct access to the bicycling paths know as the Cape Cod Rail Trail.
• Family and kid’s recreational activities including lawn bowling, croquet and softball
• Expansive 700 foot private beach
• Outdoor and heated indoor pools, hot tubs and saunas
• Fitness center with an array of classes
• Treatment room with spa services
• Surrounded by the distinctive enchantment of Cape Cod
• Lighthouses, whale watching, deep sea fishing, art and antiques and more

Orleans Waterfront Inn
3 Old County Road
Orleans, MA  02653  
Phone: 508.255.2222
Toll-Free: 800.863.3039
Fax: 508.255.6722
Email: info@orleansinn.com

Cape Cod’s Best Waterfront Lodging and Restaurant

Enjoy a special retreat away from the hectic hustle and bustle of everyday life. Escape to this 1875 Sea Captains Mansion to indulge in quiet comfort and gracious service. Our newly refurbished Inn sparkles with freshness. You will feel its charm as you walk into each of the custom decorated rooms. The eleven guest rooms feature new furniture and custom bedding accented by floral quilts. Choose from cozy standard guest rooms or spacious waterfront suites with a commanding view of beautiful Town Cove. A complimentary continental breakfast greets you in the morning. The inn has two dining venues for lunch or dinner; the Snow Dining Room or O'Hagan's Irish Pub. The waterfront deck is a popular spot for guests to enjoy cocktails during the warm weather, or, in the winter months relax in the lobby in front of the original stone fireplace with a house specialty coffee.

Red Jacket Beach Resort
1 South Shore Drive
South Yarmouth, MA  02664  
Phone: 508-398-6941
Toll-Free: 800-CAPECOD

The Red Jacket Beach Resort, set on an expansive stretch of private white sand beach, offers all the ingredients for a memorable vacation. Accommodations include Jacuzzi rooms, two to four bedroom executive suites and homes, family rooms and rooms with private balconies and decks. The resort features indoor and oceanfront outdoor pools, whirlpool spa and saunas, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, a putting green, on-site restaurant and lounge, water sports and supervised children’s programs. The convenient mid-Cape location is minutes from outstanding golf courses, ferries to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, shopping and attractions. Our summer barbeques, theme nights and lawn games help create lasting vacation memories. AAA 3-diamond rated.

Riviera Beach Resort
327 South Shore Drive
South Yarmouth, MA  02664  
Phone: 508-398-2273
Toll-Free: 800-CAPECOD

Experience the joys of summer at the Riviera Beach, a deluxe oceanfront resort that’s fun for all ages. Nestled in a serene setting with breathtaking water views, the resort offers 125 charming guest rooms and suites; family suites with full kitchens and oceanfront efficiencies are also available. The resort features a private white sand beach, supervised children’s programs, tennis court, Cape Cod’s wildest outdoor pool, whirlpool spa, on-site water sports, lunch and beverages by the pool or beachside and a restaurant and lounge. The convenient location is minutes from outstanding golf courses, ferries to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, shopping and attractions. AAA 3-diamond rated.

Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort & Conference Center
Old Silver Beach on Cape Cod
350 Quaker Road
North Falmouth, MA  02556  
Phone: 508 540-9400
Toll-Free: 800 225-3110
Fax: 508 548-0556

This is Cape Cod as you've dreamed it would be. The pristine beauty of Old Silver Beach welcomes our guests with fine white sands and gentle waves. Choose from a variety of rooms from ocean views with balconies, fireplace rooms to a sundeck room that is footsteps away from the property’s private beach or, a comfortably appointed room in the main part of the hotel. Each room is equipped with cable TV, a refrigerator, hair dryer and iron/ironing board. Dine in the resort’s elegant dining room or at Oscar’s beachside. The property has an indoor heated pool, outdoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room and fitness center. There are also game courts, putting green and video arcade for the kids. For adults there is golfing nearby, water craft rentals or windsurfing lessons.

Brant Point Courtyard
15 Swain Street
Nantucket, MA  02554  
Phone: 508-228-0241
Toll-Free: 866-469-8222
Email: reservations@vriresorts.com
   

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Nantucket Island marries the tranquility of island life with charm, urban chic and whaling traditions. Brant Point Courtyard provides the amenities and beauty to complete the picture. Unit amenities include full kitchen, living room, patio, hardwood floors. Some units have a fireplace, whirlpool tub, and deck. Resort amenities include BBQ and family area, nearby beaches, walking distance to town, and washer/dryer on site. Visitors will discover fine restaurants, shopping, horseback riding and hiking trails, museums and historic sites all near this picturesque resort. Visit Brant Point Courtyard, and experience Nantucket at its best. For more information, please visit www.8664myvacation.com.

Cliffside Beachclub
46 Jefferson Avenue
Nantucket, MA  02554  
Phone: 508-228-0618
Fax: 508-325-4735
Email: ackbeach@aol.com

Located on the north shore of the island in a quiet residential section, Cliffside is Nantucket’s only hotel that offers exclusive accommodations directly on the beach. Just one mile from the center of town, Cliffside’s rooms and suites share beautiful views of the sand and water. By keeping Cliffside small and preserving the historic pavilion and open views of the beach and water, we are able to offer our guests a unique setting for their Nantucket vacation. Enjoy a swim in Nantucket Sound, relax under your umbrella, workout in our 3,000 sq. ft. health club or dine at one of Nantucket’s finest restaurants - Cliffside has it all.

Harbor View Hotel
131 North Water Street
Edgartown, MA  02539  
Phone: 508-627-7000
Toll-Free: 800-225-6005 Reservations
Fax: 508-627-8417
Email: sales@harbor-view.com
   

The Harbor View Hotel & Resort, located on the peninsula of Starbuck Neck in Edgartown, overlooks the Lighthouse and Chappaquiddick Island with stunning ocean views and a comfortable, coastal décor. An example of the enduring heritage of Martha’s Vineyard, this 1891 historical landmark maintains sweeping views of the Edgartown Harbor. Relax and enjoy the hotel’s sprawling views from our newly renovated veranda. The hotel has 114 casually sophisticated, well-appointed guest rooms, many recently renovated in our $77 million campaign. Our guest accommodations offer a thoughtful year-round array of guest services & amenities, family activities, water activities, Harbor Kids program, golf at Farm Neck Golf Club, tennis, dinning, outdoor heated pool, personalized concierge, and complimentary parking. Come “Live the Location.”

Mansion House Inn, Health Club & Spa
9 Main Street
Vineyard Haven, MA  02568  
Phone: 508 693 2200
Toll-Free: 800-332-4112
Fax: 508-693-4095
Email: info@mvmansionhouse.com
   

Seaside affordable luxury on Martha’s Vineyard is available year round at Mansion House Inn & Spa. Originally est. in 1794 and completely rebuilt in 2003, Mansion House is a seaside village Victorian w/a cupola overlooking Vineyard Sound. Vineyard life the way it is supposed to be. Walk to the beach, harbor, bookstore, movie house or live theater. The Inn offers complimentary breakfast at Zephrus Zeafood & Grill, and complete health club access w/an indoor pool,steam and sauna plus a state-of-the-art spa offering massage, body work, manicures & pedicures, Deluxe rooms have balconies, fireplaces and soaking tubs. All 32 rooms have refrigerators, air-conditioning, TV, WiFi & DSL. Voted Best Vineyard Inn & Best Vineyard Spa by Boston Magazine. Off season specials include Spa, Restaurant, Inn packages and 2 day $229 Mid Week Revivals that make Mansion House a must-stay experience.

The Winnetu Oceanside Resort
At South Beach on Martha's Vineyard
31 Dunes Road
Edgartown, MA  02539  
Phone: 508-310-1733
Toll-Free: 866-335-1133 USA Only
Fax: 508-310-7900
Email: reservations@winnetu.com
   

For Families, Romance, Adventure and Exploration

Winnetu Oceanside Resort is located at spectacular South Beach in Edgartown on the Island of Martha’s Vineyard. Our accommodations include a choice between 50, 1-to-4 bedroom, air-conditioned hotel suites with decks or patios and kitchenettes or 80 private townhouse/home rentals with full kitchens.

Enjoy our private path to the beach and dine in our award-winning, ocean-view Lure Restaurant with both fine dining and family options. We offer a complimentary children’s day program, daytime shuttle service to Main Street in Edgartown, heated pools, tennis club with pro, fitness facility, yoga classes, antique fire truck rides, putting green and outdoor life-size chess. Also available: massages, children’s evening program, whale watch trips, bike rentals and more.

Winnetu Oceanside Resort was voted the “#1 Family Resort in the Northeast” by Child Magazine.

Cape Ann Motor Inn
33 Rockport Road
Gloucester, MA  01930  
Phone: 978-281-2900
Toll-Free: 800-464-8439
Email: info@capeannmotorinn.com

Directly on Long Beach in Gloucester!

Cape Ann Motor Inn is located in beautiful Cape Ann, just 30 miles northeast of Boston. The property is situated directly on Long Beach on the Rockport/Gloucester line. All of our kitchenettes and guest rooms overlook the ocean, with a beautiful view of Thatcher Island. Complimentary coffee and pastries are available in the spacious lobby each morning and can be enjoyed on the deck. All of our rooms and kitchenettes have sliding glass doors, balconies with panoramic ocean views, wall-to-wall carpeting, 19" color/cable TV, telephone and private bathroom. We are open all year, so you can enjoy a great beachfront vacation or quiet off-season getaway here on Cape Ann. Kids age 5 and under stay free! Long Beach is a safe and fun beach for children.

Pilgrim Sands on Long Beach
150 Warren Avenue (Rte. 3-A)
Plymouth, MA  02360  
Phone: 508-747-0900
Toll-Free: 800-729-SANDS (7263)
Email: thebeach@pilgrimsands.com
   

Remember the sound from the big seashell your grandparents brought home from vacation? It’s here! Come, stroll the sand at our private beach or walk across to Plimouth Plantation. Golfing, fishing, whale watching, antiquing, or just relaxing by the pool – Plymouth has it all! Featuring 62 rooms, 2 suites, indoor & outdoor pools, and a coffee shop. There are several wonderful restaurants only three miles away. Sandals optional.