Hotels in The Harwiches

There are several above-average motels in Harwich. The Tern Inn, 91 Chase St., West Harwich (tel. 800/432-3718 or 508/432-3714; www.theterninn.com), is in a quiet residential neighborhood. Summer rates are $159 to $189 for a double, $995 per week for a one-bedroom cottage, and $1,295 for a three-bedroom cottage. The Tern has a small, unheated pool. Rooms do not have phones, but all have TVs, minifridges, and air-conditioning. Just 75 yards from a wide Nantucket Sound beach, the Commodore Inn, 30 Earle Rd., West Harwich (tel. 800/368-1180 or 508/432-1180; www.commodoreinn.com), has 27 lovely rooms resembling upscale condos with cathedral ceilings and an outdoor heated pool. It's a short walk to the beach. Rates are $235 to $260 double and include a full buffet breakfast in season. All rooms have microwave ovens and minifridges, as well as air-conditioning, TVs, and phones with dataports. Some have Jacuzzis and fireplaces. Closed mid-October to March.