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Hyannis MA Lodging Convenient Places to Stay  

Would you like Hyannis lodging with the "walk-to-everything" convenience of an in-town hotel? Maybe you'd prefer the serenity of a seaside inn? Or are you just looking for a clean, comfortable place to lay your head after a busy day exploring Cape Cod?

Whatever your pleasure, you'll find an excellent selection of hotels, motels, inns and B&Bs in Hyannis, MA.

Waterfront Lodging in Hyannis

It might surprise you to learn that there are only a few waterfront hotels in Hyannis - the kind where you can step out of your room and onto the beach.

That's because much of the waterfront is either public property (parks, public beaches, etc.) or owned by private homeowners or businesses.

Even so, there are several very nice locations in Hyannis where you can get a room with a view:

• Anchor In Hotel - set up on a hill overlooking Hyannis Harbor, Anchor In is in a perfect setting for relaxing by the pool or on the balcony, watching the private yachts and island ferries coming into and out of the harbor. Anchor Inn is open year round, and it's within walking distance of the Steamship Authority ferry pier.
• The Yachtsman - this is condominium-style lodging overlooking Lewis Bay, and just steps away from Kalmus Beach, Veterans Beach, the Kennedy Memorial and the Hyannis Yacht Club. Condos rent by the week. Open year round.

Stay Near the Ferry Piers

Are you planning to take the ferry from Hyannis to Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard ? Then you might find it handy to stay somewhere within walking distance of the HyLine and Steamship Authority ferry piers.    Here are some good-value lodgings for your consideration:

• Travel Inn Hyannis - a very reasonably priced place to stay, just one block off Main Street. Open from mid-February to late November.
• Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Hyannis - this is one to consider for basic, budget Hyannis lodging. Open from mid-April to the end of October.
• SeaCoast Inn - The SeaCoast Inn is one of my top recommentations for a spotlessly clean, friendly, and affordable place to stay in Hyannis. Its owners are top-notch hosts, and the location is perfect, only about a 5 minute walk to the ferry piers, the Transportation Center, and Main Street. Open May through October.

Hotels Near Barnstable Municipal Airport in Hyannis

You won't find any lodging on site at the Hyannis Airport .

But, if you need to stay close to the airport, there are plenty of nice, moderately priced hotels and motels very nearby. (Within a 5 minute cab ride.)

FYI: These hotels are just a short drive from Main Street and the Harbor area, too:

• Courtyard Cape Cod Hyannis - located just steps away from the Christmas Tree Shops (one of my favorite shopping spots on the Cape!), the Courtyard's indoor pool is handy for non-beach days. Open year round.
• Hilton DoubleTree - Hyannis - Upscale decor, super-cushy beds, top-of-the-line toiletries, indoor and outdoor pools, beautifully landscaped outdoor seating areas (one with a firepit), 3 restaurants, and to top it all off - a fantastically friendly staff.  Open year round.

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Hyannis Plaza Hotel

Hyannis Plaza Hotel is located in Hyannis, 1 mi from the ferry to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and bar. Certain units have a seating area.

SeaCoast Inn

Centrally located on Cape Cod, SeaCoast Inn is located just 5 minutes' walk from the ferries to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard.

Anchor In Hotel - Hyannis, MA

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Anchor In Hotel - Hyannis, MA is in Hyannis. Free Wi-Fi access is available. John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum is an 11-minute walk.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cape Cod Hyannis

Located in Hyannis, Massachusetts, this hotel is 3 miles from Kalmus Park Beach. It features an indoor heated pool and free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Courtyard Cape Cod Hyannis

Situated in central Hyannis, just .5 miles from Barnstable Municipal Airport and one mile from Lewis Bay, this hotel offers a 24-hour fitness center and rooms with a 32-inch LCD TV.

Best Western Cape Cod Hotel

This Hyannis, Massachusetts hotel is located 4 miles from Kalmus Beach on the coast of Cape Cod Bay. It features an indoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi.

Hyannis Harbor Hotel

This hotel is next to Hyannis Harbor, across the street from the ferries to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. The hotel has an on-site restaurant and guest rooms with free Wi-Fi.

Holiday Inn Cape Cod - Hyannis, an IHG Hotel

Located just a few minutes’ drive from Cape Cod attractions, this hotel has a restaurant, a fitness room and an outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi and free parking are available.

DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Cod - Hyannis

In Cape Cod, this Hyannis hotel is a 10 minute drive from Dennis Beaches and 10 miles from Sandy Neck Beach. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Cod – Hyannis provides free Wi-Fi and has on-site restaurants.

Ocean Street Inn

Located in Hyannis, a 6-minute walk from Bay View Beach, Ocean Street Inn provides accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

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Cape Cod is a classic location for family vacations, weekend escapes, and special occasions. Go admire the beautiful beaches along the National Seashore, and Nantucket Sound, and take a brief ferry ride to visit Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard. Take a leisurely drive along scenic rout 6A to Provincetown, visit lighthouses in Chatham, bring the family to The Welfleet Drive In for a unique movie experience.

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Experience the comfort of intuitive service, well-designed accommodations, and budget-friendly amenities when staying at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Cape Cod Hyannis. Our hotel's premier location in Hyannis, Massachusetts puts guests in the heart of it all whether strolling nearby Main Street, whale watching, relaxing at the beaches, or shopping the Cape Cod Mall. Travel in confidence knowing our knowledgeable and courteous staff is available 24/7 to help ensure a comfortable stay. Guests enjoy a free hot breakfast and complimentary in-room high-speed Internet access along with free Wi-Fi in our modern and inviting lobby. Our hotel's guest rooms and suites are furnished with large work areas, plush mattresses and fluffy pillows allowing you room to work hard and rest easy. A well-equipped exercise room and indoor pool are also available. At the Fairfield Inn & Suites Cape Cod Hyannis, you're our #1 priority. We promise you'll be satisfied, or we'll make it right. That's our commitment to you.

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Check-in: 3:00 pm

Check-out: 12:00 pm

Minimum Age to Check In: 21

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No pets allowed-service animals only

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Languages spoken by staff: English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Carbon Footprint: 9.46 kg per room night

Water Footprint: 354.23 liters per room night

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We’re a mile south of Barnstable Municipal Airport, a short drive from Cape Cod Mall and US-6. Hyannis is five minutes away, home to the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum and concerts at Melody Tent. Bayberry Hills Golf Course is less than five miles from our door. Enjoy our seasonal outdoor pool and a freshly baked cookie on arrival.

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Holiday Inn Cape Cod - Hyannis

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A Newly Renovated Hotel in Hyannis, Cape Cod! Stylish and contemporary, our Holiday Inn® Cape Cod Hyannis Hotel is conveniently located in the center of Cape Cod, and offers easy access to breathtaking beaches, historic charm, fine dining, and entertainment.

While in the area, visit one of the many attractions including the JFK Museum, vibrant Main Street, the Hyannis waterfront district, and a myriad of beaches. While staying in Hyannis Cape Cod, hotel guests can enjoy taking a short ferry ride to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket or a day trip to Provincetown and the National Seashore. World class whalewatching awaits courtesy of Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises departing from nearby Barnstable Harbor.

Just minutes from the Barnstable Municipal Airport, our hotel's address on Iyannough Road is close to the Independence Park Business area - home to a number of local companies including Cape Cod Healthcare. We're also minutes from the Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis Youth and Community Center and 21.9 miles from Joint Base Cape Cod. With our 24-hour Business Center and six spacious meeting rooms, we cover all of your corporate needs.

Enjoy our many amenities including our well equipped Fitness Center, heated indoor pool and whirlpool and seasonal outdoor pool. Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast in our Restaurant and later enjoy dinner and drinks at the Mad Hatter lounge. Make the smart choice and stay at the Holiday Inn Hyannis.

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Enjoy our beautiful indoor heated pool. Seasonal hours in effect. Please contact the hotel at 508-775-1153 for more information.

Plan your next meeting or event at the Holiday Inn Cape Cod - Hyannis featuring over 6,000 square feet of versatile meeting space for small or large groups.

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Kids ages 18 and under stay for free when sharing their parents’ room.  Up to 2 kids ages 11 and under eat free per adult ordering from the main menu in any Holiday Inn ® on-site restaurant. Up to 4 kids per dining party.

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Great Hyannis Walking Location • Modern Comfortable Rooms With Kitchenettes

The Seacoast Inn offers 26 guest rooms with either one king or two double beds. Some of these rooms are kitchenette efficiencies. All rooms are equipped with flat screen cable TV, air conditioning and more. We have a guest utility room with a laundry, ice machine, beach chairs and toys for guest use. We no longer provide continental breakfast, but we do have a pleasant lounging area in our lobby with free coffee all day. Hyannis is the hub of the Lower Cape, and our in-town location allows you to easily walk to Nantucket cruises, fishing, restaurants, shops and entertainment. We are any easy drive to all the fun and excitement of Cape Cod.

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Inside the Kennedy Family’s Historic Camelot Estate: How Stunning Hyannis Port Compound Became Their Ultimate Escape

The Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port, MA , holds almost as much lore as infamous political dynasty itself.

This home was purchased in 1928 by family patriarch, diplomat, and businessman Joseph P. Kennedy for his wife, Rose, and their nine children, including President John F. Kennedy and Sen. Robert F. Kennedy . Over the years, the residence has become closely intertwined with the family’s storied history.

It was at the Cape Cod retreat that JFK planned his presidential campaign in the summer of 1960, and it was there that his wife, Jackie Kennedy Onassis , fled after he was assassinated in 1963 at the age of 46.

Hyannis Port would be where Jackie crafted the image of Kennedy’s presidency as “Camelot” in the wake of his death, taking inspiration from the late politician’s favorite Broadway musical and telling the media in her first official interview after his passing: “Don’t let it be forgot, that for one brief, shining moment there was Camelot.”

The home had been the site of many happy vacations for JFK and Jackie—and it went on to serve as a much-needed retreat for other family members over the years, becoming the site of an annual Fourth of July reunion for many of their descendants.

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Each year, dozens of extended Kennedy family members—from RFK’s daughter Kerry and her children with ex-husband  Andrew Cuomo  to  Maria Shriver ‘s daughter  Katherine Schwarzenegger  and her actor husband, Chris Pratt — gather at the property to celebrate the holiday.

Traditionally, images from Kennedy family gatherings were shared with the media, offering a glimpse inside the dynasty’s lavish lifestyle. Today, those same glimpses are posted on social media—particularly, images from those famed July Fourth celebrations.

As Labor Day approaches and the end of summer nears, take a look inside the fascinating history of this historic, picture-perfect home.

A storied American home

The Kennedys might never have come to Hyannis Port if it hadn’t been for one pastime Joseph and Rose loved: golf. In 1926, and already a millionaire, Joseph went in search of a home near a golf club.

He explored a membership at the Cohasset Country Club, on the South Shore and close to Boston. However, he was iced out, reportedly as a result of his Irish Catholic faith.

Instead, the couple found Hyannisport Club on Cape Cod—then run by an Irish Catholic—and the Kennedys were welcomed. They proceeded to rent Malcolm Cottage, as it was then known and, in 1928, purchased the property for $25,000, according to the website for the JFK Museum in Hyannis.

The 3-acre property on a dead-end street directly faces Nantucket Sound.

While the Kennedy family spent time at other homes in New York, Maryland, and Florida, Hyannis Port is where they would create a multigenerational compound. Joe Kennedy expanded the main house, dubbed the Big House, to reportedly include 21 rooms, 12 bedrooms, a steam room, and a 50-person theater in the basement.

The grounds offer a tennis court and pool, and other recreation options including golfing at the local club and sailing on the sound. Touch football, played on the grassy lawn, was also a favorite.

JFK bought a home behind his father’s Big House in 1956. It became known as the President’s House. Robert F. Kennedy and his wife, Ethel, bought another adjacent home; and those three properties made up the compound, which now spans 6 acres of waterfront property.

Fourth of July gatherings

In growing numbers, the Kennedy clan still gathers at the family compound for its traditional Fourth of July celebration.

This year was no exception. Kerry Kennedy shared on Instagram a video of dozens and dozens of family members assembled for their annual portrait, including some very familiar faces, such as Shriver, Pratt, and  Robert F. Kennedy Jr. —the son of Robert Kennedy, who served as the Attorney General under President Kennedy.

RFK Jr., who recently suspended his long-shot campaign for president as an independent, caused rifts among family members who didn’t support his run. He has gone viral for odd stories involving dead animals, including a baby bear in Central Park  and another wild tale dredged up from 2012 about beheading a whale and attaching it to the roof of the family car, as told by his daughter, Kick Kennedy . (She has been rumored to be dating Ben Affleck , but his rep denies this.)

It was in the main house that JFK apparently decided to run for president, and the home subsequently served as his campaign headquarters.

The morning after the election, it was his young daughter, Caroline, who woke him up in their Hyannis Port home to announce, “Good morning, Mr. President.”

During JFK’s presidency, the compound became the “seaside White House.” He once said of his Cape Cod home, “I always come back to the Cape and walk on the beach when I have a tough decision to make.”

The place became iconic when images emerged of Jack and Jackie spending time there with their children during the White House years.

A place for comfort after traumatic loss

It’s also a place where family members have retreated to grieve tremendous loss over the years, from the deaths of Joe Kennedy Jr., the eldest son, in World War II, to JFK’s assassination in 1963 to RFK’s assassination in 1968, after he won the California presidential primary.

Another tragedy, decades later, took JFK’s son, JFK Jr. , who died in a plane crash with wife Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy  in 1999.

In 2019, another tragedy struck: a granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy , Saoirse Kennedy Hill , died of a suspected overdose at the Kennedy family compound. Her death occurred in the home of her grandmother, Ethel Kennedy , who was 91 at the time.

The compound was designated a U.S. National Landmark in 1972—not surprising for a property that embodies so much American history.

Snag your own compound

While the Kennedy compound isn’t likely to hit the market any time soon, there are some nearby gems available, and hey, some of your neighbors might even be Kennedys. Take a look.

This glorious seaside estate is available as is for $7,999,999. The landmark property from 1920 features 10 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, and 5,500 square feet across a main house and guesthouse. Located on the Hyannis Port Harbor with water views, the estate features a built-in bar, dining room, breakfast room, covered front porch, and three fireplaces. The property includes a basement for storage, three garage bays, and lots of guest parking in the circular driveway.

Here’s one for about half the price in Barnstable, MA, that comes with a lighthouse! Listed for $3,750,000, the waterfront home offers three bedrooms and 3.5 baths across 2,300 square feet. Designed to capture the feeling of living on a grand yacht, the property has a primary suite, wet bar, wraparound deck, and water views. The lighthouse even has a bedroom, bath, and wet bar.

For those with champagne taste on a beer budget (OK, imported beer), this charmer for $899,900 might be just the ticket: The Hyannis beach house offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms in a roomy 1,800 square feet. It’s a quintessential Cape Cod-style abode and features marsh views from the living room, which is nicely outfitted with a gas fireplace. Other outside access includes a dining room with sliding doors to large, private deck and a second-floor deck off of the bedroom.

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