Hotels in Falmouth, MA

Falmouth, Massachusetts is within walking distance of the Atlantic Ocean on Massachusetts' famous Cape Cod. While visiting the area, you can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including fishing, sailing, exploring the coast by foot or sea kayak, and biking the scenic islands. If you want to take a break from playing in the water, then you can enjoy the paved and unpaved bicycle trails in the area--among them, the Shining Sea Bike Trail, which is more than 10 miles long and includes sections along the beach, salt water marshes and even cranberry bogs.

InnSeasons Resorts Harborwalk

The InnSeason Resorts Harborwalk has views of the Falmouth Harbor and is a short drive from the beaches, so you can explore a number of water-based outdoor activities including sea kayaking, sailing, and fishing. Basic guest rooms include a small refrigerator and microwave; you can upgrade to a suite that includes a sitting area with an electric fireplace and a kitchenette that comes with its own cooking utensils so you can prepare and pack food for a day of kayaking or beach combing. The shops and restaurants of downtown Falmouth are minutes away by car, as are ferry connections. Rates start at around $125 as of December 2009.

InnSeason Resorts Harborwalk
26 Robbins Road
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-4300
innseason.com

Admirality Inn and Suites

The Admiralty Inn and Suites is also located within minutes by car of both downtown Falmouth and the area's beaches, where you can hike, swim and surf-fish. The hotel features a free continental breakfast so you can grab a bite to eat without delaying your morning departure. The hotel also offers guests free wireless Internet access as well as outdoor and indoor swimming pools. After a long day of sea kayaking, hiking, swimming or surf-fishing at the beach, you'll appreciate the hotel's hot tub. The hotel offers guests a variety of guest room options including two-level townhouse suites with enough room for families. Rates start at about $100 per night as of December 2009.

Admiralty Inn and Suites
51 Teaticket Highway
East Falmouth, MA 02536
(508) 548-4240
theadmiraltyinn.com

Falmouth Inn

The Falmouth Inn's guest rooms are set up in a basic hotel configuration but are spacious enough to spread out your gear. The hotel features an indoor swimming pool, where you can stretch your paddling muscles or swim some laps after a day of hiking. The hotel offers a free continental breakfast. In the evening, you can relax and relive your day's adventures in the hotel's Shipwreck Lounge. Rates start at about $85 per night as of December 2009.

Falmouth Inn
824 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 540-2500
falmouthinn.com

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Article Written By Tate Higgins

Tate Higgins is a writer, teacher and outdoor guide. He lives in South Carolina and works on rivers around the country. He graduated from Clemson University and Colorado State University. His work has recently appeared in literary magazines including Phoebe and The Southeast Review.

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