2 Best Hotels in Harwich, Cape Cod

On 27 acres of shaded landscape partially surrounded by Pleasant Bay, 20 Cape-style cottages and an attractive hotel make up this traditionally elegant resort by the sea. Among the many amenities offered at this informally upscale resort are an attentive staff, evening entertainment, two beaches and two pools, four tennis courts, and golf at the exclusive Cape Cod National Golf Club. They host an impressive lineup of special events, including the Cape Cod Jazz & Arts Festival in July and August.

With its graceful columns and welcoming front veranda, the regal Winstead Inn sits along a quiet street; many of the rooms have a view of the heated, outdoor saltwater pool, a real oasis with potted palms, fountains, and flowers. The inn has a second property 1½ miles away in Harwich Port, with 14 rooms on a private stretch of beach fronting Nantucket Sound. Inn guests have use of the beach amenities.