5 Best Hotels in Provincetown, Cape Cod

One of the Cape's most luxurious small resorts, this meticulously kept getaway comprises a beautifully restored main house—originally a sea captain's home built in 1828—and several other carefully groomed buildings and cottages all centered on a beautifully landscaped pool area. A widow's-walk sundeck has a panoramic view of Cape Cod Bay. A nightly wine-and-cheese reception is a nice perk. As this has been a favorite for Ptown visitors for more than 55 years, with many repeat guests, it's wise to book early.

Created meticulously from six different buildings, this inn hasn't a single detail left unattended—period furniture and antiques fill common areas and guest rooms; a queen-size bed is the smallest you'll find, dressed in 300-thread-count linens; treats are left on the pillow for nightly turndown service; and there's complimentary wine and cheese in the afternoon. Penthouse suites have two floors of living space with a full kitchen, and many rooms have private balconies with water or town views. Other perks include use of the hot tub and sauna, free coffee, tea, and infused water, and free parking.

This sterling, light-filled B&B offers a soothing respite from the bustle of town; opt for one of the carriage-house rooms for even more seclusion. Most guest rooms have gas fireplaces, and two have spa tubs, and the white, tan, and chocolate color schemes, beadboard walls, and pedestal sinks in the bathrooms (some of which have radiant-floor heating) impart a crisp, clean, modern-beach-house flair. Guests can also enjoy the property's integrated art gallery with original works from artists around the world.

Though one side of this aged beauty sits right on busy Conwell Street, the interior is all serenity, bathed in white, an ideal backdrop for the brilliant wood floors, statement furniture, and art pieces—think Colonial farmhouse with a decidedly modern edge. Guest rooms range from the standard double, tiny but lovely at 125 square feet, to deluxe king, with a small sitting area. Outside there are several very private seating areas on brick patios, shaded under a pergola of greenery.