Chatham Bars Inn
Classic New England resort grandeur with serious modern upgrades. Think white-painted shingle buildings, harbor views, striped lawn chairs, and afternoon sails. Not stiff — families and couples both feel welcome — but unmistakably elegant.
Book boating excursions the moment your room reservation is confirmed — whale watching and fishing trips fill up weeks out in peak summer.
Why It Matters
Forbes Travel Guide Five Star hotel and spa (2026). Named #1 Resort in Massachusetts and #2 in New England by Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice 2025. Ranked #1 Best Waterfront Hotel/Resort in the USA by USA TODAY 2024. One of only 23 Forbes Travel Guide Hotel Icons in the world (2025). The only Forbes Four Star spa on Cape Cod. No resort fees — valet, bikes, boat shuttle to North Beach Island, fitness classes, and Kids Crew are all complimentary.
Chatham Bars Inn has been the standard-bearer for Cape Cod luxury since 1914. The stately Main Inn curves along a bluff above Chatham Harbor, with Atlantic views that haven't changed much in over a century. It sits on 25 oceanfront acres, has its own working farm, a Forbes Five Star spa, and a fleet of eight boats at a private dock — which is still a genuinely rare combination for a New England resort.
Where You'll Stay
12 room types available
Deluxe Cottage Room
Cottage-style rooms located near the golf course and spa. Hand-painted furniture, fine linens. Good choice for spa-focused stays given the proximity to the spa building.
1 King or 2 Queen BedsDeluxe Cottage Suite
Suites set in the cottage buildings with grounds views. Separate living room with queen sleep sofa and full bath. Tranquil garden and property views rather than ocean.
1 King or 2 Queen Beds + Queen Sleeper
Deluxe Main Inn Room
Second and third floor rooms on the back side of the historic Main Inn. Many have private decks or balconies. Fine linens and marble vanities in several rooms. Garden or property views rather than direct ocean.
1 or 2 Queen BedsDeluxe Master Suite (Cottage)
Lavish cottage suites with Cape Cod landscape views. Gas fireplace in the spacious living area, queen sleeper, luxurious bath. A step below the ocean-facing master suites in view, but comparable in space and finish.
1 King or 2 Queen Beds + Queen SleeperOcean View Cottage Room
Freestanding shingle-style cottage buildings set along the bluff or adjacent to the Main Inn. Hand-painted furniture, fine linens, full bath. Many have decks or balconies with harbor views. These are the quintessential Cape Cod accommodations on the property.
1 King or 2 Queen BedsOcean View Cottage Suite
Spacious suites in the bluff-side cottage buildings. Separate living room with a queen sleep sofa alongside the main bedroom. Ocean views from a deck or balcony on many units. Fine linens throughout.
1 King or 2 Queen Beds + Queen Sleep SofaOcean View Master Suite (Cottage)
The finest oceanfront cottage accommodation. Soaking tub and separate shower in the bath. Living area with gas fireplace, queen sleeper, and space large enough to entertain. Deck or balcony with ocean views.
1 King or 2 Queen Beds + Queen SleeperOcean View Presidential Suite
The inn's top accommodation: 1,120 sq ft across two separate bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and a private deck facing the ocean. Sleeps up to six, making it practical for families or groups who need the space.
1 King + 2 Queen BedsOcean View Room (Main Inn)
Located on the second and third floors of the 1914 Main Inn, these rooms look out over Chatham Harbor and the Atlantic. Each has a private deck or balcony. Classic New England styling with fine linens throughout.
1 or 2 Queen BedsOcean View Suite (Main Inn)
Second and third-floor suites in the historic Main Inn. King bedroom plus a separate living room with a queen sleep sofa — good for families or anyone who wants space to spread out. Marble vanities in the bath.
1 King Bed + Queen Sleep SofaSpa Suite
Twelve adult-only suites perched directly above the Spa building. These exist purely for indulgence: in-room hydrotherapy tub, steam shower, sauna, and a fireplace. Guests also get access to the adult-only outdoor pool and Zen Garden at the Spa. No kids allowed.
1 King or 2 Queen BedsSuperior Cottage Room
Classic coastal-themed rooms in the cottage buildings along the scenic bluff. Stone-top vanity, fine linens, full bath. Property views rather than direct ocean — these are among the more accessible entry points at the inn.
1 King or 2 Queen BedsThe Property
Eat & Drink
8 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Bikes available to borrow at no charge. Chatham is well-suited for cycling — the Cape Cod Rail Trail and the lighthouse are both accessible from the inn. A genuinely useful perk.
Multiple Har-Tru tennis courts on the property — a composition surface that plays like clay but is easier to maintain. Complimentary for guests.
Outdoor lawn games including cornhole and field sports on the inn's grounds.
Daily complimentary boat launches to North Beach Island aboard the BarTender, a 29' custom mahogany launch built in Chatham. Exclusive to inn guests. North Beach is a pristine barrier beach on the Cape Cod National Seashore, otherwise difficult to access.
Sport fishing aboard the 34' Regulator StarStruck. Target striped bass, bluefish, black sea bass, bonito, and false albacore in the Monomoy rips. Experienced USCG-licensed captains.
Scenic cruise along Chatham's coastline for close-up views of gray and harbor seals. Seals bask on sandbars at low tide and swim at high tide. A favorite for families.
Dedicated whale watching tours departing from the inn's dock. Humpback, pilot, and minke whales, plus occasional whale sharks and giant mola mola, are common sightings. Departs May–October.
Eight-vessel fleet departing from the inn's private dock. Options include whale watching, sailing, sport fishing (striped bass, bluefish, tuna), pontoon excursions, harbor and seal tours, charters to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, kayaking, and paddle boarding. All crewed by USCG-licensed captains. Boats include a 38' Shelter Island Runabout, a 34' Regulator fishing vessel, a 26' sailing sloop, a 25' Bennington Pontoon, and the Valhalla 46 with quad 600HP engines. Season runs May–October.
Award-winning supervised children's programs run as morning and afternoon sessions during summer. Complimentary for inn guests. Activities are age-appropriate and keep kids genuinely engaged — not just babysitting.
Partnership with Lexus giving guests access to luxury vehicles for exploring Cape Cod. Complimentary. Lexus also provides the shuttle service within Chatham town.
Complimentary group fitness, yoga, and meditation classes available year-round for inn guests.
Classic oceanfront zero-entry heated outdoor pool, open seasonally. Lounge chairs and private cabana reservations available. Pool attendants on hand. Separate from the adults-only spa pool.
Private beach on Chatham Harbor with cabanas. Seasonal. Beach attendants set up lounge chairs, umbrellas, and towels. Direct access to the water and harbor views.
Located a short drive from the inn in Brewster, the 8-acre farm produces fresh greens and vegetables that supply all resort restaurants. Guests can visit, attend farm classes, and shop at the public farm stand. The setting for seasonal Farm Dinners (public events).
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Oceanfront private beach on Chatham Harbor with cabanas, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and towels. Seasonal with attendants on site.
Zero-entry heated outdoor pool, open seasonally. Poolside cabanas available. Ocean views.
Separate adults-only pool at the Spa (16+). Pool is unheated but deck is heated. Year-round hot tub. Access for guests with spa appointments or Spa Suite guests.
Complimentary high-speed internet plus access to a newspapers app with over 100 global publications.
Round-the-clock access. Equipment includes Echelon bikes, TRX treadmills, elliptical machines, Stairmaster, HIIT Rower, and a free weight dumbbell station. Located in the Seamist building near the Spa.
Complimentary Nespresso machines in all guest rooms.
Member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend collection and I Prefer Hotel Rewards loyalty program. Also participates in Virtuoso, Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts, and Signature Travel Network.
Chatham Bars Inn does not charge a resort fee. Valet parking, town shuttle, Lexus Drive Experience, fitness center, boat shuttle to North Beach Island, pool and beach amenities, bike rentals, yoga and fitness classes, summer Kids Crew, high-speed internet, newspapers app, and in-room Nespresso machines are all complimentary.
Pet policy available on the inn's website. Pets welcome under specific terms — check chathambarsinn.com/pet-policy for current details.
On-site private dock at the beach with the full fleet of eight boats. Guests walk from the property directly to the dock.
Complimentary Lexus shuttle service within the town of Chatham. Useful for getting to Main Street or the lighthouse without driving.
Valet parking included at no charge for all guests and restaurant visitors.
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