Chatham Bars Inn

Cape Cod, New England

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    Greeting guests since 1914, Chatham Bars Inn is a world-famous turn-of-the-century Cape Cod landmark. With public rooms returned to their original grandeur, it’s a fabulous place to enjoy a very comfortable stay, just minutes from the picture-perfect streets of Chatham itself. Overlooking a private stretch of golden beach, we highly recommend upgrading to take advantage of stunning ocean views – watching the waves come gently rolling in across the sand is nothing short of bliss! Also highly recommended is a trip to the spa – very Zen-like in atmosphere, it’s an oasis of peace and calm, complete with an outdoor relaxation pool and Vichy Shower Room. Choose from treatments such as Summer at the Shore and Citrus Sunset, guaranteed to chase your cares away. Whilst adults are at play, children will be having fun too at their very own kids' clubs. Beach Buddies is for younger children and The Clam Diggers is for those slightly older. Both offer an exciting array of activities including swimming lessons, tennis, sailing and themed parties. There’s plenty to do in the immediate area but not to be missed is a trip to Outer Beach, conveniently reached by complimentary shuttle and hailed as one of the most beautiful barrier beaches in the world! There are also lobstering cruises to join or hire a bike and cycle (rentals available nearby) the Cape Cod Rail Trail – 35 miles long, it winds its way through some very charming towns and villages.

    Amenities

    • Spa
    • Swimming Pool
    • Kids Club
    • Room Service
    • Laundry Service
    • Internet Access
    • Tennis
    • Bicycle Rental
    • Restaurant

    Where is it

    Overlooking Pleasant Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, just a short stroll from Chatham. Transfer time from Boston Logan International Airport: 1 hour 30 minutes.

    Hotel information

    All rooms are air-conditioned and have cable TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi, mini-bar*, Nespresso coffee maker, bathrobes, slippers, safe and hairdryer. Deluxe Cottage Rooms are located behind the Main Inn with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds plus rollaway bed if required, sleeping maximum 5 adults or 2 adults and 3 children.

    Ocean View Cottage Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds plus rollaway bed if required, sleeping maximum 5 adults (no children under 16).

    Deluxe Cottage Suites have a separate living room for additional space, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds plus rollaway red if required, sleeping maximum 5 adults or 2 adults and 3 children.

    Spa Suites for adults only (18+) with sauna, steam shower, Bose sound system, jetted tub and either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

    Stars (premier steak restaurant). The Sacred Cod (seafood restaurant). The Beach House (oceanfront dining). The Veranda (light fare and cocktails). South Lounge (afternoon tea). Harbour View Room (open seasonally, intimate and romantic). Outdoor heated swimming pool. Fitness centre. Spa* with wet and dry treatment rooms, Vichy shower room and outdoor relaxation pool. Classic clay tennis courts. Croquet lawn. 18-hole golf courses nearby*. Nature and beach walks. Beach Buddies kids' club* (4-7 years) and The Clam Diggers kids' club* (8-12 years, Jul-Aug). Room service*. Complimentary WiFi. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. 24-hour front desk. Free valet parking.

    *Denotes local charge.

    Please note: children under 16 are not allocated in Ocean View Rooms.

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    Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nightmare for $2500 a night

    Jul 25, 2025 Brad C

    I have stayed at Chatham Bars in the past and always felt welcomed and valued, not this trip. The room was not ready at check in, parking was inadequate and sometimes not available for the cottage i was told was ocean front (it was not, see photo). pool cabana we rented had stains all over the cushions and sand everywhere and was unstocked (… Read more
    I have stayed at Chatham Bars in the past and always felt welcomed and valued, not this trip. The room was not ready at check in, parking was inadequate and sometimes not available for the cottage i was told was ocean front (it was not, see photo). pool cabana we rented had stains all over the cushions and sand everywhere and was unstocked ( usually they provide water, soft drinks and snacks and extra towels ). The beach grill ( the restaurant closest to ocean and has outdoor bar ) was the main reason i chose this hotel but was closed for private events the first 3 nights of my 5 night stay, causing the other restaurants in the hotel to be overcrowded. in the past, the hotel staff would provide welcome champagne, a reception to meet the chef and mgr. NOTHING, at turn down homemade chocolates from a local shop, I received NOTHING. Room service was inconsistent at best, the maid asked me in the parking lot when i was leaving and said she would be off that day (basically asking me to tip her in the parking lot, truly classless!) The concierge forgot to book our dinner reservations the night i was entertaining friends, so we were at a sold-out restaurant with no table! one good thing, the boat ride we rented was great! Captain was fun and boat was beautiful. Mgr reached out the last day of my stay to see how everything was. when i complained, she asked me to call her, so i did and got her voicemail, she called me back after i was already home. She did offer me a complimentary 2 night stay for another visit, but didnt comp anything for this trip. considering all the issues i had she should of, at least, refunded the cabana and the meal we had to have at the hotel because they forgot my reservation. I don't think i will return to Chatham Bars in, with beautiful house rentals everywhere now. I'm sure I could find something nice for the money i spent at Chatham Bars Inn. My advice, if you want to be a catering hall, be one. don't penalize your hotel guests by removing access to ANY of the restaurants, beaches, or areas of the hotel. Read less
    Image of the Tripadvisor rating Meh, a disappointment for a first time visitor

    Jul 22, 2025 SBegoniaDenver Denver

    We stayed here to attend a wedding at the hotel and found the service and accommodations lacking in relation to the price. Our deluxe cottage room was on the ground floor of a townhouse type building with a view of a chain link fence and a golf course maintenance building. The room was spacious, clean and fairly well maintained - as you would… Read more
    We stayed here to attend a wedding at the hotel and found the service and accommodations lacking in relation to the price. Our deluxe cottage room was on the ground floor of a townhouse type building with a view of a chain link fence and a golf course maintenance building. The room was spacious, clean and fairly well maintained - as you would expect. Unfortunately, we could hear every footstep in the upstairs room. The mini bar contained only a price list, no actual snacks or drinks. The pillows felt like heavy sand bags. There were three smoke detectors on the ceiling - two were the previous old detectors that didn't work anymore. In the early afternoon I told the room cleaner we would be leaving in 5 minutes to go to the fitness center (we had previously been out for over an hour in town). Our room never got made up that day because when we returned to the room an hour later we had to get ready for the event. The vast majority of the staff was friendly and helpful, however one morning I asked a bartender if he could refill my water bottle for me - he threw down down the cash he was counting, cursed and said I can't count with you talking, disappointing for a hotel of this reputation. We found the pool and beach area overly crowded, probably because the hotel sells memberships to non-guests, maybe this is the norm for the cape...This was my first experience visiting the area and I do not plan to return. Read less
    Image of the Tripadvisor rating Go somewhere else: this place is a zoo

    Jul 16, 2025 Jacqueline B Chicago, Illinois

    The property is beautiful, but this is not a relaxing experience. I brought my own kids (teen/tween) and even like kid-friendly resorts, but the property is overrun by little kids literally screaming and running around at every turn. The concierge booked us a ferry to MV, and back from Nantucket, leaving us scrambling with no ferry back from MV.… Read more
    The property is beautiful, but this is not a relaxing experience. I brought my own kids (teen/tween) and even like kid-friendly resorts, but the property is overrun by little kids literally screaming and running around at every turn. The concierge booked us a ferry to MV, and back from Nantucket, leaving us scrambling with no ferry back from MV. And, another guest's welcome gift was in our room, making us wonder if someone was just going to show up in our room. Read less
    Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not the same Chatham Bars

    Jul 12, 2025 Norma B new haven, connecticut

    This is our fourth year at Chatham Bars as a family of seven we had three rooms. The service was definitely lacking and not up to what we were used to in previous years. We had a very disappointing meal at Beach House Grill one evening. We had a cabana all week And the service was minimal they raise the price of the cabana and eliminated the… Read more
    This is our fourth year at Chatham Bars as a family of seven we had three rooms. The service was definitely lacking and not up to what we were used to in previous years. We had a very disappointing meal at Beach House Grill one evening. We had a cabana all week And the service was minimal they raise the price of the cabana and eliminated the snacks that does not make for a good feeling Read less
    Image of the Tripadvisor rating A nice place to be pampered

    Jul 12, 2025 katies877 Cambridge, Massachusetts

    Customer service was amazing, beach and pool were wonderful. I recommend heating the pool. Would have liked more information about in room dining, classes offered, and beach hours. Paid waaaay too much for a KIND bar that was subbed in for a $12 chocolate bar that was out of stock from the mini bar. For $12 I could have bought a whole box of KIND… Read more
    Customer service was amazing, beach and pool were wonderful. I recommend heating the pool. Would have liked more information about in room dining, classes offered, and beach hours. Paid waaaay too much for a KIND bar that was subbed in for a $12 chocolate bar that was out of stock from the mini bar. For $12 I could have bought a whole box of KIND bars. If not for the pool and private beach, this was no different than a lot of other hotels so there should be more to justify the cost. Cliff House in Maine is more luxurious at a comparable price. I would come back, it was comfortable and friendly. But they could elevate the experience in a few ways that would make it match the cost and probably wouldn’t be a huge lift on their part such as a small welcome chocolate in guest room, or at least the in room dining menu plus a list of possible classes in the room to make it easy for guests to see their options perhaps. Read less