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Handkerchief Shoals Inn

2.5 star property
Motel near Harwich Port in South Harwich

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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888 Route 28, South Harwich, MA, 02661
  • Red River Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Harwich Port
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Bank Street Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

South Harwich

Close to the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this South Harwich motel, you'll find Harwich Port and Red River Beach. Hardings Beach and Chatham Lighthouse Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Red River Beach - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Harwich Port - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bank Street Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Hardings Beach - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Ocean Edge Golf Club - 16 min drive - 8.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 23 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brax Landing Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Red River Bbq - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Lanyard Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Seal Pub And Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Handkerchief Shoals Inn

Motel near Harwich Port in South Harwich
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Handkerchief Shoals Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this South Harwich motel.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Handkerchief Shoals Inn offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

This South Harwich motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 1 and March 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - C0007821260
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The tax ID number is C0007821260. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Handkerchief Shoals Inn to the airport?

Handkerchief Shoals Inn is 14.4 mi (24-min drive) away from the Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Handkerchief Shoals Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Handkerchief Shoals Inn.

How close is Handkerchief Shoals Inn to the beach?

This motel is a short 13-minute walk from Cape Cod Beaches and 0.8 mi (3-min drive) from Red River Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Handkerchief Shoals Inn offer free breakfast?

Handkerchief Shoals Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Handkerchief Shoals Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Handkerchief Shoals Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Handkerchief Shoals Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Handkerchief Shoals Inn have a pool?

Handkerchief Shoals Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Handkerchief Shoals Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Handkerchief Shoals Inn to downtown South Harwich?

Handkerchief Shoals Inn is 0.3 mi away from South Harwich.

Handkerchief Shoals Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 228 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cassandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice with extremely comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Brandon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

T

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
(Note: I am a picky guest to host.) The motel is kept up well with some nice updates, such as fresh paint on the walls, newer bedding and lighting, and cool attention to detail in the bathroom amenities (new floor, barn door, and those faucets!). Everything was clean and well cared for, the pool was warm, the outdoor areas pleasant to relax in with morning coffee. The room was spacious with a good-sized mini-fridge, the beds, (though only full size, not queen), were comfortable, and the staff is very helpful and responsive. The only suggestion would be to upgrade the bath towels. Overall excellent value, not fancy but very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bibi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Judith

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

mayur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Liz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was attractively co-ordinated with fresh looking furniture and soft furnishings. It was all really comfortable and beautifully clean. A great little breakfast diner, Capeside Kitchen, and a fantastic seafood restaurant, Brax Landing, are a couple of minutes drive along the street. And Harwich Port makes a great base for the rest of Cape Cod.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lissa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was unbelievably helpful, the property was quaint and immaculate…. It helped make our holiday memorable:)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laerte

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the quaintness of the property the proximity to the water the helpfulness of the staff and the room and bath😉
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful, quiet, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023