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With its wonderful beaches, nature trails, lighthouses, and seafood, Cape Cod, including Hyannis, Yarmouth, and Falmouth, is a wonderful vacation destination for children and families eager to explore and learn. Family friendly hotels, motels, inns, and other lodgings are abundant in Cape Cod MA. Family friendly hotels and motels generally offer the convenience of restaurants and swimming pools, as well as close proximity to family attractions like the Cape Cod National Seashore and the many beaches and museums.

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Starlight Lodge Cape Cod

203 Main Street Route 6A (Old King's Hwy.) Dennis, MA, 02638 Phone: 508-385-3464

From this centrally located inn, families can truly enjoy all Cape has to offer

Families love the Cape, and it’s no wonder, with all it offers. At the Starlight Lodge Cape Cod, in the seaside town of Dennis, families have space to stretch out in one of 26 rooms or two suites, all with refrigerators or kitchenettes. Relax in the pool or by the fire pit or picnic area or visit nearly beaches, some only a mile or two away, the Cape Cod National Seashore, the rail trail or hiking trails. Take in an art museum, cinema or theater. Hike up to Scargo Tower to see the lake shaped like a fish. Or head into Provincetown or Hyannis for shopping and whale-watching. Up to two children under 12 stay free when using existing beds.

The Nantucket Hotel & Resort

77 Easton Street Nantucket, MA, 02554 Phone: 508-228-4747 Toll-Free: 866-807-6011

Our Grand, Award-Winning Nantucket resort makes family fun a specialty

Families love their stays at the award-winning Nantucket Hotel + Resort, and it’s no wonder: Activities at our resort include a complimentary Kids’ Club activities program; antique fire truck rides; library and complimentary DVD rentals; Concierge Services; a game room; shuttles to-and-from Nantucket’s popular beaches during the in-season; a fun, make-your-own S’mores program at our Breeze restaurant, complimentary outdoor heated pools; and more. With our resort as your home base, head out on a bike trip around the island, visit the world-famous Whaling Museum, park your umbrella on a beautiful beach or embark on a whale-watch or harbor cruise. Accommodations at our AAA Four-Diamond resort range from spacious one-to-four bedroom suites with kitchenettes and spacious living areas (some with private decks), to private cottages.

Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club

2907 Main Street (Route 6A) Brewster, MA, 02631 Phone: 508-896-9000 Toll-Free: 800-343-6074

One Great Resort, Two Cape Cod experiences

Brewster’s Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club boasts a variety of amenities for all ages and was named “Best Resort Cape Cod” by Boston Magazine in 2017, 2018, and 2019. Summer programming includes kite-making, lawn games, archery, outdoor movies, the Ocean Edge Venture Program, and weekly s’mores beach fires. The resort also hosts activity-packed February and April School Vacation programming with inventive themes. Ocean Edge offers a variety of accommodations, including family-friendly one-bedroom villas with kitchenettes, washer/dryer, and connecting rooms, an 18-hole Nicklaus Design golf course, The Beach House Spa, private beach for Mansion-side guests, three restaurants, The Beach Bar, outdoor and indoor pools, nine tennis courts, fitness centers, a basketball court, bike rentals, and kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals.
Voted “BEST RESORT, CAPE COD 2019” by Boston Magazine for a Third Year in a Row.

Green Harbor Waterfront Lodging

134 Acapesket Road East Falmouth, MA, 02536 Phone: 508-548-4747 Toll-Free: 800-548-5556

Unending list of things to do for you and your family with this resort as your HQ

With Green Harbor Waterfront Lodging as your headquarters, you and your family will love exploring Cape Cod, from the nearby Shining Sea Bike Path and picture-perfect beaches to great fishing, dining and shopping. At the resort, take advantage of the heated outdoor pool and the acres of open space for croquet, badminton and horseshoes. Take a rowboat or paddleboat out onto the quiet inlet or build a sandcastle on the beach. Quick trips take you to Martha’s Vineyard ferries, a scenic railroad, arcades, tennis courts, golf courses, concerts, baseball games and museums. Accommodations include waterview balconies and patios and kitchens for light cooking (or use one of the resort barbecue grills). Is Fido part of the family? Green Harbor is pet-friendly!

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Pleasant Bay Village Resort

1191 Orleans Road Chatham, MA, 02633 Phone: 508-945-1133 Toll-Free: 800-547-1011

Cape Cod resort provides fun, activities for kids of all ages

Children and adults alike will find much to love at Pleasant Bay Village, set on six acres in the picturesque town of Chatham. Check in to your two-bedroom suite or deluxe efficiency with modern kitchens or kitchenettes, many with private sundecks or patios with Weber grills. Take advantage of the resort’s delicious breakfast, maybe have lunch by the sparkling outdoor pool. (And don’t forget cookies in the lobby.) There’s a playground set in the gorgeous gardens, pingpong and shuffleboard, but you might want to take the kids out to nearby beaches or to go on a whale watch, bike on the Cape Cod Rail Trail, go to a Cape League baseball game or enjoy a community band concert. Chatham is filled with fun shops and great restaurants the whole family will enjoy.

Holly Tree Resort

412 Main Street -- Route 28 West Yarmouth, MA, 02673 Phone: 866-469-8222

Mid Cape family fun on and off site

Located in the heart of historic Cape Cod, this family oriented fun-filled vacation destination features studios, one bedroom suites, private entrance townhouse studios and suites, and deluxe suites with in-room whirlpools. Each unit is equipped with a refrigerator, coffeemaker, toaster, microwave and tableware. Relax in the indoor or outdoor pools while the kids enjoy their own wading pool. Guest facilities include an arcade, health center, racquetball court, basketball courts, cook-out/picnic facilities, and seasonal activity programs for both kids and adults. Conveniently located in the Mid-Cape area, you’re minutes from Cape Cod's beautiful beaches and harbors and the quaint villages of Provincetown, Hyannis, Falmouth and Chatham with great dining, theatres, nightlife, and family attractions.

Indoor Pool - Best Western Cape Cod - Hyannis, MA

Best Western Cape Cod Hotel

1470 Iyannough Road Hyannis, MA, 02601 Phone: 508-771-4804

Affordability, comfort and convenience on Cape Cod

Cape Cod, families and their pets are a natural at this vacation headquarters with historic charm and modern amenities. Comfortable rooms feature two double beds, hairdryers, irons and boards, 25" TVs with free HBO, pay-per-play Nintendo, pay-per-view movies, and coffeemakers. Some King Bed rooms have sofas, coffee tables, microwave and refrigerator while the spacious guest suite offers a relaxation room that is ideal for families. Start your day’s adventures with a healthy morning buffet. Enjoy the indoor heated pool, sauna, fitness center, and private sun deck. You’re just five miles from the restaurants, quaint shops and historic landmarks of downtown Hyannis where you will enjoy free long-term parking as a guest of the hotel. Check out the year-round lodging deals.

Young Fisherman - The Cottages at Nantucket Boat Basin - Nantucket, MA

Nantucket Island Resorts and Hotels

Several Wonderful Locations Nantucket, MA, 02554 Phone: 508-325-1000 Toll-Free: 800-475-2637

Beaches, bikes and a cottage to call home: the perfect family vacation

The privacy of a cottage and the fun of an island resort: It’s a perfect combination for a stress-free family vacation. At The Cottages at the Boat Basin, relax in your spacious cottage, with a full kitchen, then explore all Nantucket has to offer, from its 80 miles of beaches to whale watches and ice cream cruises to kid-friendly museums and restaurants. At the resort, grab bikes to see the sights or get a beach umbrella and plunk down in the sand (some beaches have playgrounds and concession stands). Special fun for children at the resort includes scavenger hunts and kid-sized fishing kits. A pre-arrival concierge will help you plan your perfect family vacation.

Harbor Landing

15 Beach Street Vineyard Haven, MA, 02568 Phone: 508-693-2600

Family time is fun (and affordable) at this Vineyard Haven resort

Relax as a family at Harbor Landing, a timeshare resort in the heart of Vineyard Haven. Rent an efficiency or something bigger, enjoy the fully equipped communal kitchen, TV in the recreation room or cookouts on the patio. Nearby activities include swimming, boating, hiking, movie-going, shopping and checking out the homes of whaling captains. The lovely town beach at Owen Park has a perfect small park for the little ones. A short jaunt takes you to wildlife sanctuaries, lighthouses, horseback riding, biking and hiking trails in state and national parks, arcades and to the famous Flying Horses Carousel at Oak Bluffs. Come back to the resort to unwind on the deck while the sun sets over the water.

Sea Mist Resort

141 Great Neck Road South Mashpee, MA, 02649 Phone: 508-477-0549 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Mashpee’s "Family Friendly" Resort

Set on 20 quiet, wooded acres just five miles from Nantucket Sound between Falmouth and Hyannis. It’s Cape Cod’s bucolic south coast where beautiful beaches, shopping, on the water adventures, and delicious local seafood are all within shouting distance. It’s 90 comfortably appointed one and two bedroom condos with a stocked, full-sized kitchen, queen beds, two full bathrooms, and all your linens and paper goods. This is a kid’s paradise with mini-golf, volleyball, horseshoes and shuffleboard. Unwind in one of the large pools or hot tub or get some time at the exercise room or the two tennis courts. Local marinas can set you up with equipment rentals, fishing charters, and excursions to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.

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

Special kids’ activities, family-friendly accommodations at this beachside resort

Got kids? The Winnetu Oceanside Resort has you covered for a fun-filled family vacation. With two heated outdoor swimming pools, antique fire truck rides, a water taxi ride to bustling Edgartown and a 250-yard walk to beautiful South Beach, the resort has something to keep everyone entertained. Special programs for parents and toddlers as well as day and night programs for children round out the activities. Teens will love the life-size chess set, tennis and a lawn perfect for Frisbee, soccer and whiffleball. Dining at The Dunes restaurant is a breeze, with a special Kids’ Corner area for families. Comfy accommodations range from hotel suites with kitchenettes to garden cottages and private homes perfect for multi-family vacations.

Seawinds II

128 Old Wharf Road Dennisport, RI, 02639 Phone: 508-398-1474 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Resort asks: Is there a better place for vacationing families than Cape Cod?

Cape Cod has been entertaining families for decades, and you can join in the fun when you book a fully furnished condo unit at Seawinds II in Dennisport. You can walk from your one- or two-bedroom unit (with gas fireplace and kitchen) to a private sandy beach, hit the pool at a nearby sister resort – or go exploring! Catch a wave at one of the National Seashore’s oceanside beaches, do some funky shopping in Hyannis, catch a whale-watch boat out of Provincetown, go biking on the Cape Cod Rail Trail, visit a nature sanctuary or museum or lighthouse. See some local theater, check out a concert and dine on the freshest seafood the coast has to offer.

Cape Cod Holiday Estates

97 Four Seasons Drive Mashpee, MA, 02649 Phone: 508-477-3377 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Spacious and Cape Cod friendly for the whole family

Located on the southern coast of Cape Cod, just a short distance from Nantucket Sound and South Cape Beach, this family friendly vacation resort offers 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units on a one-third acre lot with a spacious sun deck or patio. Each unit includes a full kitchen, wireless Internet access, central air, a washer/dryer combo (except our one-bedroom units), charcoal grill, cable TV, DVD player, and Jacuzzi tub (except in 1-bedroom units). More great resort amenities include an indoor pool, BBQ/picnic area, children’s play area, tennis, basketball, playground, game room, shuffleboard, putting green, and laundry facility. This enchanting setting is just a short trip to excellent boating, fishing and whale watching excursions. The warmth and fun of a New England family adventure is here.

Courtyard Resort

125 North Street Hyannis, MA, 02601 Phone: 508-775-8600

Hunker down in Hyannis or head out to the rest of the Cape from this resort

The kids might never want to leave Hyannis. There is so much to do in this lively Cape village, and you are in the center of it all at the Courtyard Resort. You can walk to mini golf courses, candy shops, a carousel, the John F. Kennedy Museum, an arcade, fun shops, great restaurants, harbor cruises – and the ferries to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Or maybe you’ll just want to stay in, enjoying your comfortable condo unit with refrigerator, microwave and cooktop as well as the resort with its indoor pool, sauna, firepits in the outdoor courtyard and barbecue area. You’re a short drive to dozens of beaches, movies at the Cape Cod Mall, live entertainment venues – even a tour at the Cape Cod Potato Chip factory!

Brewster Green

203 Lund Farm Way Brewster, MA, 02631 Phone: 508-896-7551 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

History, family fun and the sea!

Brewster Green welcomes you to taste the local flavors – history, sea and sky, great seafood, shopping and whatever whets the family appetite. Amenities include an exercise room, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and racquetball courts, shuffleboard and volleyball. Two and three bedroom condominiums include full kitchen, dining room, living room with fireplace, flat screen TV and washer and dryer. For history, visit Plimoth and Heritage Plantations, the Pilgrim Monument. For exercise and amusements, try our quaint seaside and bayside villages with museums, an Audubon center, bowling, biking and hiking trails, movies, and a chance to have a personal encounter on a whale watch excursion. And the beaches – always and a lot of them - along Cape Cod National Seashore. Inspiring families for centuries.

Indoor Pool New 2019 - Cape Winds Resort - Hyannis, MA

Cape Winds Resorts

657 West Main Street Hyannis, MA, 02601 Phone: 508-778-4949 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Everyone’s a kid on Cape Cod!

Bring the family to Cape Winds and find great comfort and value and in a Cape Cod vacation. One and two bedroom units all with patio or deck have king or queen-size beds, living and dining areas, fully equipped kitchens, 1.5 -2 baths and complimentary Wifi. A fitness center and clubhouse with fireplace frame the heated indoor pool and whirlpool spa. A picnic area comes with volleyball, horseshoes and shuffleboard. Swim and tan on nearby Craigsville Beach or relax on one of America’s Top Ten beaches in nearby Nauset. Great food, shopping, entertainment and history make Hyannis a gathering place for families visiting the Cape. Sail out of Hyannis harbor on a fishing trip or take off on a day cruise to Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket. It’s all good!

ShoreWay Acres Inn

Historic Shore Street Falmouth, MA, 02541 Phone: 508-540-3000 Toll-Free: 800-352-7100

Family-managed inn welcomes visiting families to enjoy all Cape has to offer

ShoreWay Acres Inn, an unique alternative to generic motels, prides itself on being family owned and operated, one reason families have been coming to this historic property for years, to relax in its indoor and outdoor pools, to let the kids play badminton on the lawn, dive into the “no-tech” toy chest or swing in the swings, to chow down on clambakes (or that complimentary hot breakfast) or tell stories and eat s’mores by the fire pits. Ask for rooms with a kitchen, or one opening onto an outside patio or balcony or, for more room, a studio or cottage-style accommodation. Nearby activities include a bike trail, Martha’s Vineyard ferry and a village stocked with fun stores and restaurants.

Cape Codder Resort & Spa

1225 Iyannough Road Hyannis, MA, 02601 Phone: 877-568-4920

Spend quality time with your family at the Cape Codder Resort and Spa....you may never want to leave!

Make a splash in the NEW Water Park with huge water slides, lazy river, wave pool, retractable roof and so much more or in the Rainbow Falls Heated Outdoor Pool, pamper yourself (kids too) in the full-service Beach Plum Spa, roast marshmallows by our bonfire, take in dinner under the stars or enjoy live entertainment on The Deck, lounge or play in our beach-like area, savor breakfast, lunch or dinner in our Hearth ‘n Kettle Restaurant and Tavern, enjoy bistro-fare, award-winning wines and live jazz in our Grand Cru Restaurant, watch a movie by moonlight, play games with the kids and our recreation staff and SO much more! Relax in one of our 257 guest rooms or luxury fireplace suites with oversized whirlpools. Reserve online for the lowest rate…guaranteed.

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