The Inn on Onset Bay

2.5 star property
Beachfront inn with 6 restaurants in Onset

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Front of property
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Courtyard view
Exterior
Bay View King Bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV, books
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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181 Onset Ave, East Wareham, MA, 02532
  • Place, Onset Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Onset Bay Center - Buzzards Bay Coalition
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shell Point Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard)
    ‪98 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bay View Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Bay View King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Garden View - Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

East Wareham

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the inn, you'll find Onset Beach and Onset Bay Center - Buzzards Bay Coalition. Also, Shell Point Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Porter Thermometer Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Onset Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Onset Bay Center - Buzzards Bay Coalition - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shell Point Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Bay Pointe Club - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Water Wizz - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 4 min drive
  • Plymouth, MA (PYM-Plymouth Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Papa Gino's/D'Angelo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Inn on Onset Bay

Beachfront inn with 6 restaurants in Onset
There are 6 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Inn on Onset Bay also features barbecue grills, a garden, and a water dispenser. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Onset inn.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 6 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
The Inn on Onset Bay offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads.

This Onset inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 6 restaurants

Things to do

  • Books

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 150.00 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

The Inn Onset
The Inn on Onset Bay Inn
The Inn on Onset Bay East Wareham
The Inn on Onset Bay Inn East Wareham

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Inn on Onset Bay to the airport?

The Inn on Onset Bay is 17.2 mi (25-min drive) away from the Plymouth, MA (PYM-Plymouth Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Inn on Onset Bay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Inn on Onset Bay.

How close is The Inn on Onset Bay to the beach?

This inn is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Inn on Onset Bay offer free breakfast?

The Inn on Onset Bay does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Inn on Onset Bay?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Inn on Onset Bay?

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

Is there free parking at The Inn on Onset Bay?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Inn on Onset Bay have a pool?

The Inn on Onset Bay does not have a pool.

Does The Inn on Onset Bay have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 6 restaurants on site.

Does The Inn on Onset Bay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Inn on Onset Bay to downtown Onset?

The Inn on Onset Bay is 0.1 mi away from Onset.

The Inn on Onset Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 185 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were here a short time, post high season. The hotel is on the beach with great access. It is walkable to many restaurants. The hotel was clean and ready for our check in. There are some spots on the carpet, and it does look like it had a busy summer. We were comfortable and the bed is really great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view. Efficiency facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lincoln

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay whe lookingnto stay in the area, very rustic and quaint facility, all the team members encountered were great and friendly. Great view of the lake and bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was a great spot and very easy to walk down to the small town for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here numerous times and never a bad experience..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it there! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee, lancaster

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at The Inn on Onset Bay. Our room was immaculate with a spacious. modern bathroom. The mattresses were so comfortable. Our room had a microwave, fridge and sink which was very nice. There was a veranda off our room that overlooked the harbor. Fantastic! There’s a patio where you can relax and bbq if you so wish. The management was so friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Madison

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay overnight. Beautiful view and everything is walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis A Frattaroli

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner Kevin is on site all the time and is very attentive, friendly and helpful. He was watering the plant beds in front of the property one day during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wish there were a couple of chairs and small table in our particular room. Other than that you had to eat, for example, breakfast or lunch sitting on the bed. The bathroom door didn’t close or open all the way without jamming into the floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly people, excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here and the location can't be beat. The inn is clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Starnie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, just across the street from the beach. Love the convenience. Hard mattress, glad I brought my mattress topper. AC kept the room cool. Restaurants in walking distance. Room a good size.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot right across from the bay. Walkable to restaurants and beach! Room was unique and very clean! Comfortable bed too!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Cute inn just across from the beach. Buildings are older and each room is different. Parking is limited.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025