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Martha's Vineyard Accomodations

B & Bs - Inns - Hotels


From the moment you step off the ferry you will feel welcome at Martha's Vineyard. The excitement that only an island can offer greets you, whether you are here for a daytrip, a night, or an extended vacation.
If you are here for an overnight stay, or for several nights, you'll need to know your different options in the way of accommodations. By the way, if you happen to be glancing at this section on the boat ride over to the island, we hope you've already made reservations. Even in September and October it is common to see the No Vacancy signs posted.
If your choice is to stay at an inn or bed and breakfast, you'll be happy to learn that there are many sprinkled throughout the island. Some are quaint places; others are majestic showplaces. All are beautiful in their own distinct way. Many of them are old sea captains' houses, or in the case of Edgartown, the former abodes of whaling captains. The history in these houses is omnipresent, it lulls you to sleep each tranquil evening amid dreams centuries old and gently awakens you again each morning with sunlight anew.
For those not in with the inn crowd, there are a number of fine hotels, some with spectacular views. More frugal travelers might opt for the hostel with rates starting around $12 a night. Also, there is a campground starting at around $32 per night for those who seek oneness with nature.
The peak season generally runs from late May (Memorial Day) to late September--in some cases until Columbus Day in mid-October. During this peak season hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts, and guesthouses charge peak prices. During the off-season, room rates are lowered, in some cases substantially. It is not uncommon to see rates cut in half after Columbus Day, and with the crowds gone you feel like you own the island!
Unless otherwise noted, all accommodations are nonsmoking and welcome well-behaved children with prior approval. We'll let you know which places accept pets. Most accept major credit cards; we'll let you know those that don't.

Price Code

Our price code is based on the average cost of a night's stay in a double-occupancy room during peak season, minus tax and special charges. (State and local taxes add up to about 10 percent of the bill.) Since this is an average, rooms may be had in some places for more or less than what's reflected in our code.
$ - Less than $75
$$ - $75 to $110
$$$ - $110 to $175
$$$$ - $175 and more

Reservation Services

Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Reservations

Box 1322, Vineyard Haven
(508) 693-7200, (800) 649-5671 (Mass. only)
www.mvreservations.com

Since 1977, this company, the islands' oldest reservation service, has been booking rooms in inns, hotels, cottages, bed and breakfasts, and guesthouses. While the service does not handle vacation rentals, if you are looking for a room on the island, this is the number to call. About 95 percent of the islands' inns and hotels work with this service. While the sooner you book the better, especially for a room in season, the inns and hotels on the island regularly notify the service of cancellations, making this one of the first numbers to call if you are throwing together plans at the last minute. You pay no fee for the service.

Hotels

Oak Bluffs - Edgartown

Island Inn

$$$-$$$$
Beach Rd., Oak Bluffs
(508) 693-2002, (800) 462-0269
www.islandinn.com

Along the road that connects Oak Bluffs and Edgartown lies the Island Inn. Overlooking the Farm Neck Golf Club, the Island Inn is a short walk to two of Oak Bluff's best beaches, Oak Bluffs Town Beach and Joseph Sylvia State Beach. The inn offers an assortment of 51 rooms, suites, and even a cottage--all sporting fully furnished kitchens, private baths, and cable TV. If you're into tennis, you'll be happy to learn that there are three Har-Tru tennis courts on-site. A full-time tennis pro is available to give you lessons. Families can take advantage of the 7 acres of grounds including a barbecue area, an outdoor pool, and a playground for the kiddies. The Island Inn is open from mid-March to mid-December and has one wheelchair accessible unit.

Wesley Hotel

$$$
One Lake Ave., Oak Bluffs
(508) 693-6611
www.wesleyhotel.vineyard.net

The Wesley Hotel, built in 1879, is the last of the grand hotels of Oak Bluffs--and what a grande dame she is. Open from May to October, she seems to watch over the town from her knoll facing the harbor where you can relax and enjoy the views from one of the rocking chairs on the spacious front porch.
Renovations over the years have restored the Wesley to her former greatness. You will feel yourself being transported back in time as you climb the steps to the veranda, enter the dark oak lobby, and walk up to the old-fashioned registration desk. The main building contains 62 rooms, many with outstanding views of the harbor. These rooms include private baths. Twenty more rooms with shared baths are in the Wesley Arms Building behind the main building. There are wheelchair-accessible rooms located on the first floor of the main building.

Edgartown

Clarion Martha's Vineyard - Edgartown Heritage Hotel

$$$
227 Upper Main St., Edgartown
(508) 627-5161, (800) 922-3009
www.clarionmv.com

Those looking for a modern hotel just a 10- to 15-minute walk from Edgartown's historic waterfront will want to look into the Edgartown Heritage Hotel, built in 1985 as part of the Clarion chain. Each of the hotel's 34 rooms offer queen- or king-size beds, a private bath, cable TV, a radio, air conditioning, and a telephone. A complimentary continental breakfast is provided, while the on-site Beeftender Restaurant and Lounge offers a full menu for dinner. The Heritage can accommodate groups of up to 50 people for business meetings, social functions, and private parties. This year-round hotel has two wheelchair-accessible rooms available. Children younger than 18 stay free with an adult.

Edgartown Lodge

$$-$$$
67 Winter St. (corner of Church and Winter Sts.), Edgartown
(508) 627-1092
www.mvy.com/edgartownlodge

Like to get away but not feel isolated? Try the Edgartown Lodge and one of its six two-room suites. Each suite is set up like its own apartment with a bedroom and a living room and a separate entrance. Each suite sleeps four or five comfortably, and you're just a block off Main Street and few blocks away from the beaches.

The Harborside Inn

$$$-$$$$
3 S. Water St., Edgartown
(508) 627-4321, (800) 627-4009
www.theharborsideinn.com

A complete waterfront resort located right at Edgartown's historic harbor, The Harborside Inn offers seven buildings (some are former 19th-century whaling captains' homes) housing 89 rooms. About half of these rooms have exceptional views of the harbor, and some have huge private balconies. A large heated outdoor pool is just steps from the waters of the harbor. You can relax in the whirlpool or in the sauna after a busy day of shopping, swimming, or bike riding. Rooms include color TV, a refrigerator, a private bath, and air conditioning. The resort is open year-round and provides full-service banquet facilities. If you have children you'll be happy to learn that children younger than 12 stay at the Harborside Inn free with an adult.

The Harbor View Hotel

$$$$
131 N. Water St., Edgartown
(508) 627-7000, (800) 225-6005
www.harbor-view.com

Wow, what a place. At land's end it rests like a princess from another age, commanding your attention and getting it. Meanwhile, the windows command incredible views of Edgartown Lighthouse, Edgartown Harbor, and Chappaquiddick Island beyond. Dating to 1891 as two separate buildings, today the Harbor View Hotel is one large gem of a grand hotel, accented by a magnificent 300-foot veranda. A multimillion dollar renovation a few years ago restored all her 124 rooms and suites to their former Victorian splendor.
Guests are pampered by the accommodating staff. Comfort is the rule. Concierge, room service, and the daily newspaper are just some of the extras that set this hotel apart. Seven townhouses on-site feature cathedral ceilings, kitchens, and outside decks. The 12-acre complex includes two swimming pools, a private beach, and all-weather tennis courts. Guests have privileges at Farm Neck Golf Course. Starbuck's restaurant and Breezes lounge are on-site.

Kelley House

$$$$
23 Kelley St., Edgartown
(508) 627-7900, (800) 225-6005
www.kelley-house.com

Over the past two-and-a-half centuries, since 1742 to be exact, the Kelley House has been open for travelers and vacationers alike. It was formerly a tavern where whalers and sea captains raised their pints, and today all of the inn's 59 rooms maintain the Colonial charm that guests a century ago would have enjoyed. Of course, today's guests also enjoy modern-day amenities. Period antiques, quilts, and an overall early-American personality will make you think you're staying back in 19th-century Edgartown. Some rooms have kitchens and private balconies. A complimentary breakfast awaits you, as does afternoon tea. Bedtime arrives with homemade cookies and milk. A refreshing outdoor pool offers views of Edgartown Harbor. After a swim you can wander into the Newes From America, an American pub at the Kelley House that offers casual fare (see the Restaurants section in this chapter). Kelley House is open from mid-May through mid-October.

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