8 Best Hotels in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

This 19th-century Gothic Revival boutique hotel blends the amenities and service of a luxury property with the ambience and charm of a small B&B with art and antiques that help capture the island's rural, seaside charm. Rooms, many of which overlook the spectacular gardens, are gracious and quite large by island standards; those on the upper floors have dormer windows. The front porch, filled with flowers and rocking chairs, is a perfect spot for reading or relaxing.

A narrow road winds through pine woods and beside creeper-covered stone walls to this posh, handsomely designed farmhouse inn (1790) surrounded by extraordinary gardens and old stone walls set on 8 acres. Guest rooms are named after island farms, and feature fresh, airy, slightly modern farmhouse--style design. Some have decks and porches. 

One of the best hotels in the Northeast, this stylish 1908 Arts and Crafts--style manor house marries "coastal grandma" chic with a personal touch. Innkeepers Annabelle and Simon Hunton are genial hosts that make guests feel like they're family friends on holiday. 

From the moment you walk up to the dark-wood Scottish barrister's desk to check in at this regal 1864 inn, you'll be surrounded by the trappings and customs of a bygone era—beautiful antique furnishings, objets d'art, and paintings fill the property. All guest rooms have hair dryers and robes; those in the carriage house have fireplaces and French doors that open into the brick courtyard, as well as private patios. One room even has a baby grand piano.

The inside of the former home of whaling captain Thomas Worth still evokes its late-18th-century origins—but with the boutique Lark Hotels group now in charge, the updated decor is best described as coastal chic, with airy spaces and vintage notes. Local art adorns the walls and shared spaces, like the lounge, are welcoming. White and grey bedspreads, natural woods, and wicker furniture keep rooms—some of which have harbor views—sleek and comfortable. Curated small plates for breakfast and afternoon snacks are a nice perk.

This 1870s Victorian has charm to spare, and feels like staying at a relative's home—albeit a discerning one, who appreciates Frette linens and Aveda bath products. Located on bustling Circuit Avenue, but at the quiet end of the street so you can still get some sleep, this ten-room inn has hosted such luminaries as Spike Lee, Woody Harrelson, and the late bell hooks. 

This rambling, sun-filled inn by the Aquinnah Cliffs stands alone on acres of moorland, a 10-minute walk from the beach. The clean and contemporary inn, with white walls and polished light-wood floors, is wrapped in windows revealing views of sea and sky in three directions; there are great views of the Gay Head Lighthouse from the wide porch and patio.

In this casual cedar-shingle inn on a tree-lined street, the first floor has a wide porch with rocking chairs—perfect for enjoying coffee or tea with homemade cookies that are set out in the afternoon—and there's a small breakfast room where you can help yourself to muffins and quiche in the morning. The furniture is quirky but comfortable, and the old wing has the most atmosphere. Rooms are set within the main house, an annex (no TVs in the annex), and the 'middle building.' The complimentary mimosas are a nice treat on Sunday.