Your dream visit to Cape Cod probably includes staying on the ocean, waking up only a few steps from the beach. In one of the most varied towns on the Cape, your dream is possible! Yarmouth has perhaps the most hotels of any town on Cape Cod, and many special places located on Nantucket Sound offer rare water views and direct beach access. Plus, there’s something in every price range. If you’re planning a family trip to the Cape, here’s an overview of where to stay on the water in a town that offers it all.
Everything Under One Roof (Or More Than One!)
Red Jacket Resorts features four Yarmouth waterfront properties; each resort has its own style and features beautiful private beaches and lots of family-friendly options. Red Jacket Beach Resort is a luxurious experience, with a restaurant and lounge, heated indoor and outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. A short distance away, the Blue Water Resort has its own restaurant and lounge but also offers access to the Red Jacket Beach Resort amenities, and provides rooms with bunk beds for families, dog-friendly policies, a putting green and basketball hoop, and programs for kids.
Red Jacket’s Riviera Beach Resort has heated indoor and outdoor pools, a café and bar, and access to the indoor and outdoor dining options at the other resorts. For a different approach, Green Harbor Resort, on Lewis Bay, offers beach houses with hotel services, an outdoor pool, mini-golf, bicycles, canoes, and more.
Coastal Beauty in Blue, Sand, and White
The colors of summer blend beautifully at these coastal locations. For an upscale experience, the boutique Ocean Mist Beach Hotel & Suites sits directly on a private beach. The site also features a gorgeous heated outdoor pool, hot tub, and fire pit next to the beach, plus a heated indoor pool, as well as renovated rooms and suites (many with full kitchens).
The Surf and Sand Motel is an oceanfront resort with a private beach, a large heated outdoor pool next to the beach with plenty of lounge chairs. Rooms have private balconies or patios with ocean views and fully equipped kitchenettes. Common areas include an extensive lawn, a patio with tables and umbrellas, a shuffleboard court, a shared outdoor grill, and lounge chairs facing the water.
The Ocean Club at Smugglers Beach has one- and two-bedroom suites with kitchenettes and water views. Situated on the public Smugglers Beach, also known as Bass River Beach, the Ocean Club features a glass-enclosed pool and hot tub under a retractable roof. The Ocean Club also features a community kitchen and outdoor gas grills, so you can whip up your own meals or take advantage of the many local restaurants.
Seaside Cottages has a private beach where guests can relax. Over 30 charming, shingled cottages circle the shared barbeque and picnic area; the accommodations range from studios to one-, two-, and three-bedrooms. All have either kitchens or kitchenettes, and some feature water views! A line of lounge chairs on the grass above the beach offers the perfect place to relax.
Seaside Charm
A row of bright blue lounge chairs sits at the top of Surfcomber on the Ocean’s private beach, just past the hotel lawn. This family-friendly property also offers a heated outdoor pool surrounded by a white picket fence and a shuffleboard court. Many rooms have full kitchens.
The pet-friendly boutique hotel Parker Beach Lodge, as the name implies, is just steps from Parkers River Beach, a public beach with a food concession and a playground. Enjoy the outdoor pool and serene coastal charm. The nearby Village Green Motel is across from Parkers River Beach and is a great budget option for families, with a heated outdoor pool, shared grills, and cozy, eclectic décor. Both locations are walking distance to restaurants. Cape Cod Cottages lets you rent one or more of four adorable cottages for small or large family gatherings, with a short walk to the public Sea View Beach. Each cottage has a full kitchen and an outdoor charcoal grill, or you can use the pavilion’s gas grill, tables, and fire pit.
Stay in Yarmouth and Enjoy the Best of Cape Cod
All these accommodations have the benefit of being either within walking distance or a short drive to all that Yarmouth offers, including a wide variety of great restaurants and lots of fun activities for families. Everything you need for a Cape Cod vacation is right here.
Don’t forget that fall is a wonderful time to visit, too!
Written by Ellen Cliggott, Freelance Content Marketing Writer and Editor
Photos by: Amie Medeiros
This blog is funded through the Town of Yarmouth’s Tourism Revenue Preservation Fund.
