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Handkerchief Shoals Inn

2.5 star property
Motel within easy reach of Harwich Port

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Guests can enjoy meals or drinks in the shaded outdoor patio area with tables and chairs.
Relax by the central pool surrounded by lush greenery and ocean views.
Enter through the office door, where a wicker chair invites you to sit and take in the view.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, a convenient nightstand, and a small dining area near the window.
Welcome to the Handkerchief Shoals Inn, where a charming entrance sets the tone for a pleasant stay.
At Handkerchief Shoals Inn, unwind in the garden or savor a snack at the bar. Take advantage of free WiFi and self parking while you enjoy your stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cable TV service

Room options

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
888 Route 28, South Harwich, MA, 02661

What's nearby

  • Red River Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Harwich Port - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Bank Street Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Hardings Beach - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Ocean Edge Golf Club - 16 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 24 min drive
  • Provincetown, MA (PVC-Provincetown Municipal) - 59 min drive
  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 28.9 miles/46.6 km
  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brax Landing Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mom & Pops Burgers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ember Coal Fired Pizza & Wings - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sundae School Ice Cream - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Handkerchief Shoals Inn

Handkerchief Shoals Inn offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Cape Cod Beaches. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks. A snack bar/deli and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 26 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
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Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 December and 31 March.

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
State tax ID – C0007821260
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Handkerchief Shoals Inn South Harwich
Handkerchief Shoals South Harwich
Handkerchief Shoals
Handkerchief Shoals Hotel South Harwich
Handkerchief Shoals Inn South Harwich MA - Cape Cod
Handkerchief Shoals Inn Harwich Port
Handkerchief Shoals Harwich Port
Handkerchief Shoals Inn Motel
Handkerchief Shoals Inn South Harwich
Handkerchief Shoals Inn Motel South Harwich
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Frequently asked questions

Is Handkerchief Shoals Inn currently open?

The property is closed between 1 December and 31 March.

Is there a pool at Handkerchief Shoals Inn?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Handkerchief Shoals Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Handkerchief Shoals Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Handkerchief Shoals Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Handkerchief Shoals Inn and nearby?

Handkerchief Shoals Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

What's the area around Handkerchief Shoals Inn like?

Handkerchief Shoals Inn is a short 13-minute walk from Cape Cod Beaches and 15 minutes' walk from Harwich Port.

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Handkerchief Shoals Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The pool was clean and warm, providing a pleasant spot to relax. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice with extremely comfortable beds
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice getaway

Very nice staff and helpful!
Paul, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We have stayed here for a few days the last two summers when we visit friends in the area, and it's always clean, easy to book, excellent service and communication, and convenient to beaches, dining, shopping, and touring around the Cape.
Beth, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cape Wedding

Clean, comfortable room. They should replace the hair dryer in room 18 as it only worked on low - no medium or high. Also the electrical outlet in the closet needs to be better secured to the wall/stud. It pulled away from the wall when unplugging the iron. Other than those two minor details the room was quite nice.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay

Clean room and helpful staff. Easy check in. The pool is very nice. There’s a beach .25 miles away that my husband and I walked to.
Joette, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

The rooms were clean, however we were there 4 nights and the only day they did any cleaning or taking out the trash was on sunday when most guest checked out. The rest of the time we had to go to the office to get toilett paper and our trash was not taken out or room cleaned. We were out and about all day each day so there was plenty of time for the room to be checked. I also used the cups foe coffee the first night and we never got new ones. Even when they cleaned on sunday.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We liked the quaintness of the property the proximity to the water the helpfulness of the staff and the room and bath😉
Lorayne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I like it was great area
Oscar, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great!!
Barbara, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Peaceful, quiet, clean and comfortable.
Thomas, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay on Cape Cod

Very nice clean motel, spacious room, newly renovated, clean large pool, hot coffee and snacks in front office. Convenient to both Harwichport and Chatham, set back from the main road so very quiet. Highly recommend!
Patricia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place. Quiet and peaceful
joseph, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff was unbelievably helpful, the property was quaint and immaculate…. It helped make our holiday memorable:)
Lissa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Is old property but the owner keeps in good shape the pool is small but deep inside and area safe for the kids playing I loved the room clean was big enough for us
Laerte, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

My husband and I stayed a night to attend a wedding. The property was very clean and quiet. Would recommend this property to our friends.
Melissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We love staying at Handkerchief Shoals Inn. It is so clean, quiet, economical, and conveniently located between our two favorites: Harwichport and Chatham. All rooms have been updated too. It is a little hidden treasure!
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the free excellent coffee and snacks. Loved the fresh towels exchange. Loved the helpful attitude of the owners. Loved the outside chairs and grill and beautiful grounds. Going back again!
Kerry, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot!

This is an older property that the new owners have done a great job updating. The location is perfect for access to both Chatham and Harwichport. It's also under a 5 minute drive to Red River Beach and 10-15 minutes away from the Chatham beaches. The pool area is mid sized but nice and never busy. Overall a great location, nice owners and amazing location that's close to everything couples or families would need.
Clifford, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Totally happy staying there! Just the right spot to go fly fishing in that area. Told them I’ll be back in the Spring but it’s going to be easier than that, we still have the Fall run.
Maurice, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Attractive, charming inside decor. Non-contact system seemed to work well. On cloudy days the room was a little dark inside. (Had to clean collected dust off light bulbs to improve lighting sources in main room. Bathroom well-lit.)
Karen, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

I arrived before check in and they were happy to accommodate. I’m sure it helped that it was off season (the best time to enjoy the Cape) Very nice people. Reasonable rates. Nice and clean. Bathroom is a tad dated, but that goes with the charm of Old Cape Cod.
Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The rooms were smaller than I thought they would be. The microwave was very old. I would have liked my trash emptied and fresh towels on the second day. The grounds were very pretty and I appreciated a smoking area.
Judith, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

The staff was rather rude and unavailable. The place was empty, and we were the only guests besides two rooms of construction workers. Very expensive with no amenities whatsoever. Can only get ice when the office was open. They left us only 1/2 roll of toilet paper for a two day stay. Not a good value. Inattentive property staff
Susan, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Great location and beautiful grounds, but the rooms need some TLC. Worst bed I've ever slept on. Totally wrecked my back. The TV was really poor quality and the WiFi didn't even work. The towels weren't great either considering the room cost $530 for 2 nights. That said, the property was convenient for a short weekend but will definitely consider spending a little extra money next time I'm in town to stay at a nicer hotel unless this place makes some upgrades.
Brandon, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The stay was OK until the third night,,,the battery in the smoke alarm started to fail, and we were rudely awakened every few hours...we should have been paid for the last night!! The pool was very clean. No housekeeping, but we are clean folks...so that didn't matter. There was no ice machine in sight, if in fact they did have one. No tissues in the bathroom was a poor way to save a buck.
Paul, 2-night trip