3 Best Hotels in Brewster, Cape Cod

Step inside this light-filled circa-1790 inn and you'll quickly see why this has been called one of the best inns in America—every detail is spot-on, from the fresh pastries at afternoon tea to the gorgeous landscaping surrounding the garden patio, where guests enjoy multicourse breakfasts. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the nine-room inn has been home to sea captains, artists, and author Horatio Alger. 

Named for the sea captain who had the home built in 1866, this gracious inn exudes mellowed elegance with original ornate plaster ceiling medallions and marble fireplaces, along with a fun modern touch—a heated saltwater pool, open year-round. Guest rooms are adorned with antiques and offer luxurious amenities like Turkish towels and artisan bath products. Most rooms have fireplaces; three rooms upstairs have their own private sunrooms, perched above the trees and the pretty back lawn.

The expansive Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club, set on 429 acres of prime Cape Cod real estate, offers a host of amenities and perks, from a Jack Nicklaus--designed golf course and a private beach to several pools, tennis courts, and a gorgeous spa. Guests can choose to stay in the main building, called The Mansion, an English-manor-inspired house built in 1890, which includes townhouses, villas, suites, and guest rooms. The other option is The Villages, comprising one-bedroom to three-bedroom vacation homes. There are several dining options, including Ocean Terrace, Bayzo's Pub, Linx Tavern, the Roscommon Room, the Beach Bar, and Shark Bah. You could easily spent a vacation on the Cape without ever leaving the resort and never being bored.