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
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
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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
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 1 December and 31 March.
Policies
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
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
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
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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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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
20 Jul 2025
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
Darrell, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
30 Jul 2024
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
Beth, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 Aug 2024
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
Joette, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
10 Jul 2023
We liked the quaintness of the property the proximity to the water the helpfulness of the staff and the room and bath😉
Lorayne
Lorayne, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Aug 2022
I like it was great area
Oscar
Oscar, 6-night trip
10/10 Excellent
22 Jul 2023
Everything was great!!
Barbara
Barbara, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
9 Jun 2023
Peaceful, quiet, clean and comfortable.
Thomas
Thomas, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
21 Jul 2022
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
Patricia, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
13 Jul 2022
Nice place. Quiet and peaceful
joseph
joseph, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
17 Aug 2023
The staff was unbelievably helpful, the property was quaint and immaculate…. It helped make our holiday memorable:)
Lissa
Lissa, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
5 Jun 2023
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
Melissa, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Aug 2023
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
Laerte, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Apr 2023
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
Daniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Aug 2022
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
Kerry, 6-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 Jul 2022
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
Clifford, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
24 Sept 2022
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
Maurice, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
18 Oct 2022
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
Michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
29 Sept 2024
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
Karen, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
4 Jun 2024
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
Judith, 3-night trip
4/10 Poor
20 Sept 2024
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
Susan, 2-night trip
4/10 Poor
1 Sept 2024
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
Brandon, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
24 Jul 2023
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
Paul, 2-night trip
4/10 Poor
7 Jul 2022
Internet, air conditioner hair drier all sub standard or did not work
James
James, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
20 Jul 2025
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
30 May 2025
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.