Oxbow Resort Motel
The "Oxbow" area is named after a unique bend in the Deerfield River, and this resort motel has a view of the river and easy access to the Mohawk Trail. An outdoor pool and golf course are located on-site, and the motel offers ski & stay packages in conjunction with the nearby Berkshire East Ski Resort. Most of the 25 rooms feature two double beds, although six of the rooms have a single queen or king-size bed. Rooms feature air conditioning, satellite TV and private baths. The rooms share a porch area with plastic chairs so guests can sit outside in the shade and enjoy the grounds. All rooms in this casual country-style inn are non-smoking.
Oxbow Resort Motel
1741 Mohawk Trail
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
(413) 625-6011
oxbowresortmotel.com
Red Rose Motel
This family-run motel is a quaint one-story building with white siding and red trim. A large lawn features a seasonal outdoor pool, and the motel overlooks the scenic Deerfield River. Rooms feature double beds, satellite TV and phone. At the motel you can play volleyball, have a cookout in the barbecue area, or play horseshoes. Swim or fish on the river or go hiking on the Mohawak Trail without having to drive anywhere. Weekly discounted rates are available.
Red Rose Motel
1701 Mohawk Trail
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
(413) 625-2666
redrosemotel.com
Whitcomb Summit Motel Resort
Located in nearby Florida, MA, Whitcomb Summit Motel Resort is about a 30-minute drive from Shelburne Falls. Set atop a hill in the Berkshires, all rooms at the motel have a view. Guest rooms come with either a queen-size bed or a king-size bed, and two room suites and cabins are available. Pets are not allowed in the motel but are welcome in cabins for $10.57 extra per night as of 2009. Kids under 12 stay for free. Nightly rates include satellite TV and continental breakfast, and Wi-Fi is available in the motel lobby and tavern. On-site you will find a lookout tower for sweeping views of the area and an outdoor pool set in a wooded, grassy area. The motel is near Savory Mountain State Forest and offers convenient access to a number of hiking and biking trails.
Whitcomb Summit
229 Mohawk Trail
Florida, MA 01247
(413) 662-2625
whitcombsummit.com
Article Written By Heather Carreiro
Heather Carreiro is a certified English teacher who has been writing since 2008. The editor of Matador Abroad, her work has appeared online at BootsnAll, Matador Network, GoNOMAD, Journey Beyond Travel and Expat Women. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in linguistics and Middle Eastern studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and is pursuing a Master of Arts in English at Bridgewater State University.
