Where To Stay: Our Guide To The Best Of Cape Cod

Cape Cod is as quintessentially East Coast as it gets. Once you cross the Bourne Bridge, the colonial houses, quaint seaside towns, and salty ocean breeze await. Only an hour from Boston and a few more from New York, the easily accessible peninsula is one of the United States’ best destinations for a serene, scenic vacation. While each Cape Cod town has its own personality and charm, you really can’t go wrong with any of them. These are our 5 favorite places to stay on the Cape to get you started.

Chatham Bars Inn

This hotel is a Cape Cod icon. The oceanfront resort and spa is an ultra-luxe getaway, yet it still feels like an extension of the Cape with its cottage-style design. Chatham Bars Inn features elegant accommodations, an award-winning spa, renowned restaurants, and a private beach. Located in the bustling town of Chatham, there is ample to do within walking distance of the property—be it wandering into the local shops, exploring the fine dining scene (which is quite memorable), and even embarking on a sail. 

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The Mansion at Ocean Edge

If you’re traveling with your family, this is the place to stay. Hands down. Between the spacious accommodations (including bedrooms, a living room, full kitchen, even laundry machines), the onsite bike rentals, the pools, beach access (and bar), restaurants, and sprawling golf course, the property has everything you need. If you venture out into Brewster, don’t forget to check out Cobies for an authentic lunch and Brewster Fish House for a fancy dinner. Oh, and if you want a house to stay in, check out The Villages at Ocean Edge.

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Wequassett

For a secluded and opulent stay, look no further than Wequassett. From private cottages to stately suites, the resort features stunning accommodations that embody the Cape’s lowkey glamour. With high-end food and beverage offerings and a world-recognized golf course, this Harwich hotel has it all.  

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Chatham Inn

A Relais & Châteaux hotel, Chatham Inn houses just 18 rooms for an intimate getaway. The five-star hotel has a restaurant featuring locally sourced ingredients, and the property also curates special activities, like a private sail, vintage biplane tour, and even a cranberry bog experience.

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Land’s End Inn

Head to Provincetown for a vibrant, artistic, and food-centric trip, and stay at Land’s End Inn. The panoramic views from this bed and breakfast are unparalleled. Blending elegance with uniqueness, the accommodations are all a little bit different, many with private decks and patios off of the rooms. To top it off, the hotel even hosts a lively daily wine and cheese reception.

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