Hotels in Barnstable and Hyannis

There are a variety of large, generic, but convenient hotels and motels in Hyannis. Anchor In, 1 South St. (www.anchorin.com; tel. 508/775-0357), has a great location on Hyannis Inner Harbor and is a short walk to the center of town. It has numerous decks and a heated pool, all with harbor views. During high season, the 42 rooms are priced at $239 to $309, including continental breakfast. Within walking distance of Main Street restaurants, shops, and the ferries to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, the Heritage House Hotel, 259 Main St. (www.heritagehousehotel.com; tel. 508/775-7000) has an indoor and an outdoor pool, a hot tub and saunas, and a restaurant/lounge with entertainment. During high season, its 143 rooms are $132 on weekdays and $188 on weekends.

If you prefer more amenities, the Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis, at 35 Scudder Ave., at the West End Circle just off Main Street (www.capecodresortandconference.com; tel. 866/828-8259) has an 18-hole par-3 golf course, two restaurants, a fitness center, and indoor-outdoor pools. Summer rates are $190 to $220 double.

Fit for Families in Hyannis

The Cape Codder Resort & Spa, 1225 Iyannough Rd./Route 132 (www.capecodderresort.com; tel. 888/297-2200 or 508/771-3000) was designed with families in mind. Kids love the top-of-the line Water Park that includes a three-story lighthouse slide for the older kids, a “stormy river” ride, and a pirate cove kiddie pool. Its Hearth 'n Kettle restaurant is a family-friendly choice; adults will appreciate that it also has the Grand Cru Wine Bar and a spa. Summer rates for the 260 rooms are $319 to $369 for a double, $479 to $699 for a suite.

In Barnstable

To check on availability at 17 bed-and-breakfasts along Route 6A from Sandwich to Brewster, check out www.historiccapecodbay.com. Being on Route 6A means most of these inns are walking distance to a bayside beach and shops and restaurants in Barnstable Village.

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