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Handkerchief Shoals Inn

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Harwich Port

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Exterior
Front of property
Basic Room, 1 King Bed
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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888 Route 28, South Harwich, MA, 02661
  • Place, Cape Cod Beaches
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Red River Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Harwich Port
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

South Harwich

At Handkerchief Shoals Inn you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Harwich Port and Red River Beach. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this South Harwich motel include Hardings Beach and Chatham Lighthouse Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Red River Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Harwich Port - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Bank Street Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Hardings Beach - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Ocean Edge Golf Club - 15 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 23 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lanyard Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Drifters - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Handkerchief Shoals Inn

Motel with free parking, near Harwich Port
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Handkerchief Shoals Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this South Harwich motel.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Handkerchief Shoals Inn offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

This South Harwich motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 December and 31 March.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - C0007821260
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The tax ID number is C0007821260. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Handkerchief Shoals Inn?

Yep, Handkerchief Shoals Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Handkerchief Shoals Inn?

Yep, Handkerchief Shoals Inn is a short 13-minute walk from Cape Cod Beaches.

Does Handkerchief Shoals Inn have a pool?

Handkerchief Shoals Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Handkerchief Shoals Inn?

No, Handkerchief Shoals Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Handkerchief Shoals Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Handkerchief Shoals Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Handkerchief Shoals Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 229 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first time back in 60 years! Classic Motel with your car right outside your room. Updated and very clean. Friendly owners. Convenient to the Harwiches and the Chathams.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice getaway

Very nice staff and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The rooms were clean, however we were there 4 nights and the only day they did any cleaning or taking out the trash was on sunday when most guest checked out. The rest of the time we had to go to the office to get toilett paper and our trash was not taken out or room cleaned. We were out and about all day each day so there was plenty of time for the room to be checked. I also used the cups foe coffee the first night and we never got new ones. Even when they cleaned on sunday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cape Wedding

Clean, comfortable room. They should replace the hair dryer in room 18 as it only worked on low - no medium or high. Also the electrical outlet in the closet needs to be better secured to the wall/stud. It pulled away from the wall when unplugging the iron. Other than those two minor details the room was quite nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cassandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a charming little inn. It's less than a mile walk to the beach and there are several good restaurants within 2 miles on either side. The grounds are very well kept, and our room was very clean. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice with extremely comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attractive, charming inside decor. Non-contact system seemed to work well. On cloudy days the room was a little dark inside. (Had to clean collected dust off light bulbs to improve lighting sources in main room. Bathroom well-lit.)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff was rather rude and unavailable. The place was empty, and we were the only guests besides two rooms of construction workers. Very expensive with no amenities whatsoever. Can only get ice when the office was open. They left us only 1/2 roll of toilet paper for a two day stay. Not a good value. Inattentive property staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Brandon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and beautiful grounds, but the rooms need some TLC. Worst bed I've ever slept on. Totally wrecked my back. The TV was really poor quality and the WiFi didn't even work. The towels weren't great either considering the room cost $530 for 2 nights. That said, the property was convenient for a short weekend but will definitely consider spending a little extra money next time I'm in town to stay at a nicer hotel unless this place makes some upgrades.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Clean room and helpful staff. Easy check in. The pool is very nice. There’s a beach .25 miles away that my husband and I walked to.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

T

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
(Note: I am a picky guest to host.) The motel is kept up well with some nice updates, such as fresh paint on the walls, newer bedding and lighting, and cool attention to detail in the bathroom amenities (new floor, barn door, and those faucets!). Everything was clean and well cared for, the pool was warm, the outdoor areas pleasant to relax in with morning coffee. The room was spacious with a good-sized mini-fridge, the beds, (though only full size, not queen), were comfortable, and the staff is very helpful and responsive. The only suggestion would be to upgrade the bath towels. Overall excellent value, not fancy but very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here for a few days the last two summers when we visit friends in the area, and it's always clean, easy to book, excellent service and communication, and convenient to beaches, dining, shopping, and touring around the Cape.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bibi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Judith

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were smaller than I thought they would be. The microwave was very old. I would have liked my trash emptied and fresh towels on the second day. The grounds were very pretty and I appreciated a smoking area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

mayur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Liz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was attractively co-ordinated with fresh looking furniture and soft furnishings. It was all really comfortable and beautifully clean. A great little breakfast diner, Capeside Kitchen, and a fantastic seafood restaurant, Brax Landing, are a couple of minutes drive along the street. And Harwich Port makes a great base for the rest of Cape Cod.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023