Old Sea Pines Inn

2553 Rte. 6A, Brewster, Massachusetts 02631, USA
Fodor's Choice
Brenda Thomson

Why We Like It

Walking into the Old Sea Pines Inn, with its period antiques, photos from its former life as a school and its genteel charm, feels like taking a trip to the past. More often than not, new guests make friends with the many repeat guests, who return for the atmosphere, excellent service and reasonable prices. Its location is also a big plus.

With its white-column portico and wraparound veranda overlooking a broad lawn, Old Sea Pines, which housed a "charm and personality" school in the early 1900s, resembles a vintage summer estate. Ascend a sweeping staircase to guest rooms decorated with reproduction wallpaper, antiques, and framed old photographs. The inn also holds a Sunday-night Broadway musical dinner revue mid-June–mid-September.

Bickford Room's Cheery, Fireplace
Photo: Bickford Room's Cheery, Fireplace

room

A total of 24 guest rooms are located in three separate buildings. Bickford Hall is the main building and center of activity, with rooms on the second and third floors. North Cottage, behind Bickford is a bit more modern, and finally, West Cottage has larger, more spacious accommodations, great for families. Some rooms in the main building are quite large, others have fireplaces, and one of the more popular rooms has a sitting area in an enclosed sunporch.

The inn is one of the few that take children. "Pack+Plays," rollaway beds and high chairs are available as needed. Kids under age 8 (with their families) are welcome in the large family suites, while families with kids over age 8 can book any room.

Bickford Room's Cheery, Fireplace
Photo: Bickford Room's Cheery, Fireplace

bathroom

Bathrooms vary depending on which building you are in.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Family suites share bathrooms.

Sideboard 1840
Photo: Sideboard 1840

lobby

In the main building, the living room with a working fireplace and charming period furniture, as well as the front porch, are where guests can relax.

Sideboard 1840
Photo: Sideboard 1840
Sunporch Dining Room
Photo: Sunporch Dining Room

dining

A hearty, complimentary buffet-style breakfast includes items such as eggs, pancakes, waffles, sausage, ham, cereal, toast, oatmeal, and coffee and tea.

Sunporch Dining Room
Photo: Sunporch Dining Room

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LOCATION

Getting Around

There are plenty of restaurants and shops within walking distance of the inn, plus bike trails and beaches are quite close, but you’ll probably want a car to explore more of the Cape’s charms.

Restaurants

The Brewster Fish House (1-minute drive) is a local favorite and serves local seafood. Chillingsworth (4-minute walk) is another great choice, with modern French cuisine. Its bistro offers a less formal atmosphere.

Bars

The Woodshed (2-minute drive) is a lively spot for drinks with nightly live music in season. The Chill Bistro and Bar (4-minute walk), also located at Chillingsworth, offers a specialty martini list and bar menu in a casual setting.

QUICK FACTS

B&B/Inn
FamilyHistorical
Casual
Central
$

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 508-896–6114