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Handkerchief Shoals Inn

2.5 star property
Motel within easy reach of Harwich Port

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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

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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
The current price is £222
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug

Room options

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Basic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
888 Route 28, South Harwich, MA, 02661

What's nearby

  • Cape Cod Beaches - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Red River Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Harwich Port - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ocean Edge Golf Club - 22 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Cape Cod National Seashore - 26 min drive - 26.0 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 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red River Bbq - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Handkerchief Shoals Inn

  • Handkerchief Shoals Inn offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Harwich Port and 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 26 rooms
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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
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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 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

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 December and 31 March.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

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Handkerchief Shoals Inn South Harwich
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Handkerchief Shoals Hotel 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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Reviews

Handkerchief Shoals Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The pool was clean, nice, and never busy, with some guests even describing it as warm. (7 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Cape
Bathroom
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Couples
Parking
Wedding
Restaurant
Shower
Water

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice with extremely comfortable beds
2-night trip
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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
Verified review

8/10 Very good

This is a charming little inn. It's less than a mile walk to the beach and there are several good restaurants within 2 miles on either side. The grounds are very well kept, and our room was very clean. We would definitely stay here again.
Cassandra, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice getaway

Very nice staff and helpful!
Paul, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My first time back in 60 years! Classic Motel with your car right outside your room. Updated and very clean. Friendly owners. Convenient to the Harwiches and the Chathams.
Darrell, 2-night trip
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
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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
Verified review

8/10 Very good

The room was attractively co-ordinated with fresh looking furniture and soft furnishings. It was all really comfortable and beautifully clean. A great little breakfast diner, Capeside Kitchen, and a fantastic seafood restaurant, Brax Landing, are a couple of minutes drive along the street. And Harwich Port makes a great base for the rest of Cape Cod.
Liz, 2-night trip
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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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Very good

(Note: I am a picky guest to host.) The motel is kept up well with some nice updates, such as fresh paint on the walls, newer bedding and lighting, and cool attention to detail in the bathroom amenities (new floor, barn door, and those faucets!). Everything was clean and well cared for, the pool was warm, the outdoor areas pleasant to relax in with morning coffee. The room was spacious with a good-sized mini-fridge, the beds, (though only full size, not queen), were comfortable, and the staff is very helpful and responsive. The only suggestion would be to upgrade the bath towels. Overall excellent value, not fancy but very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again!
Carolyn, 2-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay
Tannor, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent rooms!
James, 3-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Mini vacation in Harwich

Great location with close access to beaches, restaurants and shops. Clean, quiet and owners were very accomodating on a slightly delayed checkout and use of the pool.
CHRISTINE, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great!!
Barbara, 2-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Very freindly staff
Christian, 2-night trip
Verified review

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
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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