The Beachfront Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in December 2022. Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Cape Cod. I hope you will like it!
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1 Ocean Club on Smuggler's Beach South Yarmouth, United States
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Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this hotel is located on Smuggler’s Beach and offers free Wi-Fi and rooms equipped with 2 flat-screen TVs, a microwave, and refrigerator. Blue Rock Golf Resort is 4 miles away.
Rooms feature a seating area along with a work desk. A sofa bed and coffee making facilities are also provided at The Ocean Club.
Complimentary coffee is served each morning.
Guests can access the private beach or swim in the indoor pool. A sun terrace along with a fitness centre is also available.
The Ocean Club on Smuggler's Beach and Whydah Pirate Museum are 2 miles from the JFK Hyannis Port Museum is 15 minutes’ drive.
Guest review score 8.6
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2 Surf & Sand Beach Motel South Yarmouth, United States
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Overlooking Nantucket Sound and the beach, this South Yarmouth motel boasts private beach access and has an outdoor swimming pool. Whale watching cruises are 9 miles away. All rooms have direct ocean views.
All rooms have a balcony or patio at the Surf & Sand Beach Motel. They are equipped with a kitchenette with a stove, microwave, and refrigerator and also have cable TV.
The Cape Cod Surf & Sand offers beach chairs, umbrellas, and beach towels. Guests can use the on-site barbeque facilities or relax on the terrace.
Several dining options, including Skippy’s Pier 1 Restaurant is 5 minutes’ drive away.
West Dennis Beach is 4 miles away. Blue Rock Golf Course is 10 minutes’ drive from the motel.
Guest review score 8.5
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3 Red Jacket Beach Resort South Yarmouth, United States
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Nestled on Cape Cod's Nantucket Sound in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, this resort offers a beautiful private beach, access to a variety of activities and on-site dining options.
Red Jacket Beach Resort features an outdoor swimming pool with stunning ocean views as well as an indoor pool. After playing a game of tennis or shuffleboard, guests can relax with a massage in the on-site spa. The resort's concierge service is also available to assist with dinner reservations, whale watching tours and ferry trips.
Guests at the Beach Resort Red Jacket can enjoy breakfast and lunch in the resort's dining room. With an outdoor terrace and barbecue grill, the Asa Eldridge Lounge is a great place to relax in the afternoon.
Guest review score 7.9
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4 Sea Crest Beach Hotel Falmouth, United States
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Located on Old Silver Beach and overlooking Buzzards Bay, this Falmouth hotel is 10 minutes from Ballymeade Golf Course. It features a private beach, a 2-level gym, and watercraft rentals.
The rooms at the Sea Crest Beach Hotel offer cable TV and free Wi-Fi. They are equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. A work desk and coffee maker are also provided.
A restaurant and cabana bar are located on the property of Sea Crest. A hot tub and both indoor and outdoor pools are open to guests. The front desk is open 24 hours a day and concierge service is available.
Barnstable Airport is 40 minutes from the Sea Crest Beach Hotel. Downtown New Silver Beach is 5 minutes from the property.
Guest review score 7.2,
rooms from around $101.
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5 Pelham House Resort Dennis Port, United States
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Located on 122 metres of private beach along the Nantucket Sound, this resort features an outdoor ocean view pool and free WiFi. It is 14.8 km from the ferry to Nantucket Island.
Select rooms have a private balcony with 9' wide sliding glass doors overlooking Nantucket Sound. The bathrooms feature a walk-in shower and air conditioning is available in all rooms.
The Pelham House’s lobby lounge serves cocktails, while beer and wine are sold through the resort.
Bass River Golf Club and Harwich Port Golf Club are 6 km from the Dennis Port Pelham House Resort.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around $239.
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6 Breakwater Hotel Provincetown, United States
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The Breakwater Hotel is directly across from the Provincetown Harbor beach and features rooms with bay views. Free Wi-Fi access is available in public areas. Pilgrim Monument is 2 miles away.
A refrigerator, cable TV, and a seating area are offered in every guest room. Decorated in light colours, the rooms have an en suite bathroom and air conditioning. Select rooms have bay front views.
Relax on the lounge chairs provided by Provincetown Breakwater Hotel on the waterfront sun terrace.
Whale Watch is 2 miles away. Herring Cove Beach is 5 minutes’ drive from the hotel.
Guest review score 8.9
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7 Green Harbor Resort West Yarmouth, United States
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Situated on 7.5 acres, this West Yarmouth resort boasts a private sandy beach on Lewis Bay, miniature golf, free Wi-Fi and spacious accommodation. John F. Kennedy Museum is 3 miles away.
Green Harbor Resort offers a kitchenette or full kitchen and a living area in every accommodation. Multiple TVs with cable and DVD players and an outdoor grill are provided. Most overlook the bay.
Guests can relax at the ocean-view pool or play basketball and shuffleboard. Rental bikes and canoes are available, and Green Harbor’s extensive Kid’s Klub offers organized games and arts and crafts.
Resort Green Harbor also provides access to the championship golf course and full-service spa at its sister property, Red Jacket Beach Resort.
Cape Cod Mall is 3 miles from this resort and Chatham Lighthouse, a working lighthouse, is within a 40-minute drive.
Guest review score 8.6
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8 Blue Water Resort South Yarmouth, United States
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Offering a private beach area, an outdoor pool and a seasonal restaurant, this oceanfront resort in Cape Cod is located on Nantucket Sound in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts.
Guests will also enjoy access to amenities at this resort's sister properties, including a basketball court, a full-service spa and a seasonal supervised children's programs.
Featuring lunch and cocktails, Surfside Bar & Grille is open from July through August. Caper's Restaurant is open from April through October.
Guests at the Blue Water on the Ocean can enjoy a meal at the Surfside Bar & Grille.
Guest review score 8.1
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9 Chatham Bars Inn Chatham, United States
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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.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around $320.
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10 The Mansion at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club Brewster, United States
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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.
Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around $225.
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11 The Masthead Resort Provincetown, United States
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Located on Provincetown Harbor, this Cape Cod resort provides access to 450 feet of private beach. Both standard rooms and cottages are offered, with all cottages facing the bay.
All accommodations at The Masthead Resort are equipped with free Wi-Fi and cable TV. An in-room refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker are included.
A sundeck runs the length of the beach and towels are provided by The Masthead. Cast-iron BBQ facilities are located on-site and spacious lawn areas are available for picnics.
The Masthead Resort is 6 minutes from the Pilgrim Monument, a historic tower offering views of Cape Cod. The Provincetown Art Association and Museum is less than 2.5 miles away.
Guest review score 7.8,
rooms from around $158.
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12 Surfside Hotel and Suites Provincetown, United States
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This waterfront property in Provincetown boasts private beach access and an outdoor heated pool. Surrounded by various shops and art galleries, the hotel is less than 1 mile from the centre of town.
Each guest room at the Surfside Hotel and Suites features cable TV, a microwave, and a refrigerator. They are decorated in crisp bright colours and plush bedding, and select rooms offer views of Cape Cod Bay.
Guests can relax in the open courtyard by the large outdoor fire pit or enjoy a poolside cocktail. The pet-friendly Provincetown Surfside Hotel offers free Wi-Fi in its rooms.
The Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch is only 1 mile from the hotel. The Highland Museum & Lighthouse is 15 minutes’ drive away.
Guest review score 7.7
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13 Provincetown Waterfront Studio Provincetown, United States
Hotel. Provincetown Waterfront Studio is set on the beachfront in Provincetown, 200 metres from Dog Beach and 600 metres from Ryder Street Beach. The property is located 1.6 km from Commercial Street, 4. 4 km from Race Point Lighthouse and 4.4 km from Beech Forest. All rooms are fitted with a balcony with sea views and free WiFi. At the hotel all rooms come with air conditioning, a seating area, a TV with cable channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a bath or shower and a hairdryer. At Provincetown Waterfront Studio every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Provincetown, like cycling. Popular points of interest near Provincetown Waterfront Studio include Herring Cove Beach, Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Library. The nearest airport is Provincetown Municipal Airport, 5 km from the hotel. Guest review score 7.2, rooms from around $88.
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14 Cove Point Cottage Provincetown, United States
Hotel. Cove Point Cottage is set on the beachfront in Provincetown, 1.2 km from Dog Beach and 2.7 km from Long Point Beach. Located around 70 metres from Provincetown Library, the hotel with free WiFi is also 500 metres away from Pilgrim Monument. The property is non-smoking and is situated 400 metres from Ryder Street Beach. The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. With a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower and free toiletries, rooms at Cove Point Cottage also boast a sea view. At the accommodation rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at Cove Point Cottage will be able to enjoy activities in and around Provincetown, like cycling. Commercial Street is 600 metres from the hotel, while Race Point Lighthouse is 3.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Provincetown Municipal Airport, 4 km from Cove Point Cottage. Guest review score 8.3
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15 Inn on the Sound Falmouth, United States
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Boasting a private beach area and rooms with sea views, Inn on the Sound is located in Falmouth. Free WiFi access is available.
Air conditioning and a flat-screen cable TV are included in each guest room. The private bathrooms are equipped with a bathrobe and slippers. Select rooms include a balcony with sea views.
Falmouth Inn on the Sound has tennis courts and a shared lounge for guests’ enjoyment. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including horse riding, cycling and hiking. Free shuttle service and luggage storage are also available.
A gourmet breakfast is served each morning at Inn on the Sound.
The bed and breakfast is 4.4 km from Menauhant Beach and 12 km from Old Silver Beach.
Guest review score 9.5,
rooms from around $239.
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16 The Hawthorne Chatham, United States
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This motel in Chatham, Massachusetts offers access to a private beach area with a fire pit and is 7 minutes’ walk from shopping and dining by the town centre. Free Wi-Fi is accessible.
A view of the ocean can be enjoyed from select rooms at The Hawthorne. Every room includes a flat-screen cable TV and free toiletries can be found in the en suite bathroom.
Guests staying at Motel Hawthorne can enjoy roasting marshmallows on certain nights. Access to a business centre is also available.
The Chatham Fish Pier and the Chatham Light House are within 1 mile of the property.
Guest review score 8.7
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17 The Garlands Motel Dennis Port, United States
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Located on the beach, this Dennis Port motel offers free Wi-Fi and apartments that feature a living area and full kitchen. West Dennis Beach is 2 miles away.
A private balcony or patio with ocean view is featured in each apartment at Dennis Port Garlands Motel. A sofa bed is available on request.
A fully equipped kitchen features a hob, microwave, and refrigerator. A dining area along with tea and coffee making facilities are also included.
Guests have access to a private beach area or they can relax on the lounge chairs that offer ocean views.
Dining options are located within 1 mile of The Garlands Motel. Bass River Golf Club is 10 minutes’ drive.
Guest review score 8.2
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18 Sandcastle Resort Provincetown, United States
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This oceanfront hotel is located on a private beach in scenic Provincetown and offers views of Cape Cod Bay and Provincetown Harbor. It features a heated indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, tennis court and fitness center. Provincetown whale watching fleets are 2 miles from the resort.
Guest rooms are decorated in beach themed décor and have fully equipped kitchens, flat-screen cable TV and sitting areas with sofa bed. Some rooms have private balconies and guests have a choice of views, including an unobstructed beachfront view of Cape Cod Bay.
Parking and Wi-Fi are free.
The Cape Cod National Seashore is 9 miles from Sandcastle Resort. The shopping on Commercial Street is just 2.5 miles away.
Guest review score 6.9
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19 Beaches n' Sunsets Eastham, United States
Holiday home. Situated in Eastham, 500 metres from Cooks Brook Beach and 6 km from Nauset Lighthouse, Beaches n' Sunsets offers free WiFi and air conditioning. It is located 12 km from Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and features an ATM. The holiday home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with sea views. Cape Cod National Seashore is 14 km from the holiday home, while Truro Historical Museum is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Provincetown Municipal Airport, 37 km from Beaches n' Sunsets. Guest review score 10.0
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20 Kalmus Park Retreat Hyannis, United States
Holiday home. Located in Hyannis, a few steps from Orrin Keyes Beach and 200 metres from Kalmus Park Beach, Kalmus Park Retreat provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and a garden. This holiday home is less than 1 km from Veteran's Park beach and 2.4 km from Bay View Beach. The holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with sea views. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings. Sandwich Glass Museum is 26 km from the holiday home, while Heritage Museums & Gardens is 26 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Cod Gateway Airport, 3 km from Kalmus Park Retreat. Guest review score 10.0
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21 Summer Ocean Escapes Dennis Port, United States
Holiday home. Set within 300 metres of Sea Street Beach and 33 km of Nauset Lighthouse in Dennis Port, Summer Ocean Escapes offers accommodation with free WiFi and TV. Each unit is fitted with air conditioning, private bathroom and a kitchen including a fridge, dishwasher, microwave and a stovetop. Some units feature a balcony and/or a patio with sea or pool views. Cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Sandwich Glass Museum is 39 km from the holiday home, while Heritage Museums & Gardens is 39 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Cod Gateway Airport, 17 km from Summer Ocean Escapes. Guest review score 10.0, rooms from around $58.
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22 Beautiful Brewster Condo with Resort Amenities! Brewster, United States
Apartment. Located 19 km from Nauset Lighthouse, 29 km from Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and 31 km from Cape Cod National Seashore, Beautiful Brewster Condo with Resort Amenities! provides accommodation situated in Brewster. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free WiFi. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. A flat-screen TV with cable channels is provided. Truro Historical Museum is 42 km from the apartment, while Sandwich Glass Museum is 46 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Cod Gateway Airport, 23 km from Beautiful Brewster Condo with Resort Amenities!. Guest review score 9.7
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23 2 Bed 1 Bath Vacation home in Eastham Eastham, United States
Holiday home. 2 Bed 1 Bath Vacation home in Eastham is set in Eastham, a few steps from First Encounter Beach and 600 metres from Kingsbury Beach, in an area where cycling can be enjoyed. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free WiFi. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath or shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. Boat Meadow Beach is 1 km from the holiday home, while Nauset Lighthouse is 8.2 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Cod Gateway Airport, 37 km from 2 Bed 1 Bath Vacation home in Eastham. Guest review score 9.0
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24 Sea Watch Oceanfront Dennis Port Cottage! Dennis Port, United States
Holiday home. Located in Dennis Port, a few steps from Sea Street Beach and 1.6 km from South Village Beach, Sea Watch Oceanfront Dennis Port Cottage! offers free WiFi and air conditioning. This holiday home is 36 km from Sandwich Glass Museum and 36 km from Heritage Museums & Gardens. The holiday home with a balcony and sea views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. West Dennis Beach is 2.9 km from the holiday home, while Nauset Lighthouse is 35 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Cod Gateway Airport, 14 km from Sea Watch Oceanfront Dennis Port Cottage!. Guest review score 9.0
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25 Villa on the Water Eastham, United States
Holiday home. Situated in Eastham, 200 metres from Boat Meadow Beach and 600 metres from Dyer Prince Beach, Villa on the Water features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a patio. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings. Nauset Lighthouse is 9.4 km from the holiday home, while Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Cod Gateway Airport, 33 km from Villa on the Water. Guest review score 7.7
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