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Handkerchief Shoals Inn

2.5 star property
Guests lounge by the pool and fire up barbecues at Handkerchief Shoals Inn, where outdoor relaxation creates the perfect getaway setting

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The garden provides a peaceful retreat for travelers looking to unwind, while the bar serves up convenient snacks throughout the day. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, and self-parking eliminates any worry about where to leave the car.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in South Harwich, Handkerchief Shoals Inn is near the beach. Harwich Port and Ocean Edge Golf Club are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Red River Beach and Hardings Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Cape Cod Inflatable Park.
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Map
888 Route 28, South Harwich, MA, 02661

What's nearby

  • Cape Cod Beaches - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Red River Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Harwich Port - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Harwich Port Library - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Brooks Academy Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lanyard Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Drifters - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Handkerchief Shoals Inn

Motel near Harwich Port
Located close to Red River Beach and Hardings Beach, Handkerchief Shoals Inn provides a garden and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Handkerchief Shoals Inn feature comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 December and 31 March.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Handkerchief Shoals Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Handkerchief Shoals Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Handkerchief Shoals Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Handkerchief Shoals Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Handkerchief Shoals Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Handkerchief Shoals Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Harwich Port and Red River Beach. Hardings Beach and Chatham Lighthouse Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Handkerchief Shoals Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 229 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Nice getaway

Very nice staff and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

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

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first time back in 60 years! Classic Motel with your car right outside your room. Updated and very clean. Friendly owners. Convenient to the Harwiches and the Chathams.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

Lissa

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

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

8/10 Good

Liz

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

8/10 Good

David

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

Cape Wedding

Clean, comfortable room. They should replace the hair dryer in room 18 as it only worked on low - no medium or high. Also the electrical outlet in the closet needs to be better secured to the wall/stud. It pulled away from the wall when unplugging the iron. Other than those two minor details the room was quite nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

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

8/10 Good

Carolyn

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

4/10 Poor

Brandon

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

8/10 Good

Cassandra

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

Tannor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

CHRISTINE

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

Mini vacation in Harwich

Great location with close access to beaches, restaurants and shops. Clean, quiet and owners were very accomodating on a slightly delayed checkout and use of the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like it was great area
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

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

Barbara

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

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Wonderful stay on Cape Cod

Very nice clean motel, spacious room, newly renovated, clean large pool, hot coffee and snacks in front office. Convenient to both Harwichport and Chatham, set back from the main road so very quiet. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very freindly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed a night to attend a wedding. The property was very clean and quiet. Would recommend this property to our friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023