5 Best Hotels in Falmouth, Cape Cod

At this understated and serene but stylish inn, perched on a bluff overlooking Vineyard Sound, common areas include an art-laden living room with a boulder fireplace and water views, oversize windows, and modern white couches; a bistrolike breakfast room; and a porch with more stunning water views. Contemporary furnishings such as natural oak tables, unbleached cottons, ample shelf space, and ceiling fans adorn each room; four have private decks with views of the Sound. Baked goods are a real treat here, so don't miss breakfast or the free afternoon snacks.

At AutoCamp's first East Coast glamping location guests choose among three types of accommodation—safari-style canvas tents, classic cabins, or 31-foot Airstreams with kitchenettes. The Airstreams are the most numerous (and coolest) option, and will sleep two adults comfortably. A stylish 8,100-sq. ft. clubhouse with a fireplace offers views of Buzzard's Bay, plus grab-and-go provisions such as breakfast burritos, organic wheat pizza, S'mores kits, and local beer and wine. This is now a Hilton partner, so it is bookable through Hilton's booking channels.

With its expansive landscaped grounds ringed by a wrought-iron fence, this elegant 1849 Italianate inn with a wraparound porch and grand foyer resembles a private estate. Guest rooms have many luxurious amenities, including decadent bedding and plush robes, and several rooms are outfitted with gas fireplaces perfect for cozying up in the cooler months.

At this delightful inn, a Lark Hotel property, five buildings of one- and two-bedroom suites ring a landscaped lawn that leads to a scenic wooded pond. Guest accommodations are casually decorated, many with a maritime theme, with bleached wood, white and blue decor, and comfortable furniture. In Eli's Tavern, dishes range from fried oysters to fish-and-chips and steamed lobster, as well as other pub favorites like steak tips and buffalo tenders. Dog-owners will be happy to know 21 rooms are pet-friendly.

Dating back to the 1920s, this storied resort has had many lives—as a speakeasy, a dance club (owned by broadcaster Barbara Walters's father), and a beach club owned by Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach—but now, the year-round resort on a private stretch of Old Silver Beach is a happy place for vacationing families and couples. Thanks to recent renovations, guest rooms, cottages, and public areas are fresh and modern. They've also added a zone of eateries, so guests don't have to leave the property; options include pizza, takeout seafood, ice cream, and a fine dining restaurant, The Lantern Room. There's also a pool bar, but the real draw are lounge chairs and umbrellas lining the beach.