Must-see hotels in Massachusetts

  • Martin House Inn

    Nantucket

    In one of the finest homes in a fine neighborhood, this inn has soothing rooms with four-poster beds and stylish period decor. There are also a few twin…

  • Veranda House

    Nantucket

    The Veranda House puts contemporary minimalism into an old New England shell, with striking results. Frette linens, cozy comforters and orchid sprays set…

  • Shawme-Crowell State Forest

    Cape Cod

    You'll find 285 cool and shady campsites (none with hookups) in this 760-acre pine and oak woodland. It's just 1 mile from the Cape Cod Canal and is…

  • SeaCoast Inn

    Cape Cod

    This small, two-story motel offers neat, clean rooms just a two-minute walk from the harbor in one direction and Main St restaurants in the other. OK,…

  • Isaiah Jones Homestead

    Cape Cod

    There's primo main-street appeal to this Victorian house, with pretty gardens and a fish pond. Inside are five period rooms in the main house, and two in…

  • Sea Lion Motel & Cottages

    Massachusetts

    Less than a mile from Good Harbor Beach, this welcoming, woodsy spot offers excellent value. The accommodations are simple and spotless, whether you opt…

  • Atlantic Oaks Campground

    Cape Cod

    Primarily designed for RVs, this well-run, wooded campground is about a mile north of the Salt Pond Visitor Center, backing onto the Cape Cod Rail Trail…

  • Treehouse Lodge

    Cape Cod

    This roadside motel has renovated rooms that have been upgraded from dated to retro-chic. There's no pool, but it does have a funky outdoor seating area…

  • Clipper Ship Inn

    Massachusetts

    Crisp, clean rooms and efficient service make this redbrick motel a comfortable place to lay your head, even if it's not in a historic home. The place is…

  • Inn on the Square

    Cape Cod

    If your visit doesn't depend on beach-going, the handsome rooms and a good central downtown position are key draws at this large hotel. It's just a short…

  • Crow's Nest Inn

    Massachusetts

    If you want to wake to the sound of fisherfolk's cries and the smell of salt air, and you don't mind basic bunks, stay at the Crow's Nest, upstairs from…

  • Carriage House Inn

    Cape Cod

    Warm hospitality is front and center at this historic inn near Chatham's waterfront. The rooms are tidy, the queen beds comfy and the breakfast home…

  • Clark House

    Martha's Vineyard

    This homey colonial inn close to town has helpful innkeepers and a nice variety of rooms, from small to commodious. A couple of rooms can accommodate up…

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