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“One of the World’s Most Legendary Hotels”

— Forbes Travel Guide Hotel Icons List

“America's Best Waterfront Resort”

— USA Today 10 Best

Beach House Grill: "#1 Best Waterfront Restaurant”

— USA Today 10 Best

“#1 Resort in Massachusetts”

— Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice

“Best Family Experience”

— Boston Common Magazine’s Best of Luxury Travel

“#1 Best Historic Hotel in America”

— Historic Hotels of America

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A 25 Acre Coastal Escape with a Quarter Mile of Private Beachfront Access

Our private beachfront delivers more than a view, it provides an unrivaled connection to the sea.

This premier 5-star destination is where the land ends and your experience begins.

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Just Across the Harbor:
The Cape Cod National Seashore

Private Boating Fleet Exploring the Beauty of Cape Cod's Coast

Our exclusively owned fleet, captained by an exceptionally trained, U.S. Coast Guard-licensed crew, sets sail from our on-site private dock to anywhere you wish across the Cape and Islands, or just five minutes from the Cape Cod National Seashore. Seamlessly arranged by your concierge.

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Meet the Fleet

An exclusively owned world-class collection of vessels, operated for Chatham Bars Inn guests.

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    Explore Chatham with Ease

    Chatham Bars Inn places you at the heart of one of New England's most charming seaside towns. Just moments from Main Street's boutiques, galleries, and restaurants, the resort also offers effortless access to North Beach Island via its private shuttle, making it easy to spend the day exploring pristine beaches, sandbars, and the natural beauty that defines Chatham.

    The Historic Main Inn, A Cape Cod Landmark

    The Main Inn stands as the heart of the property, a landmark that has defined this stretch of Cape Cod for more than a century. Built long before modern zoning restrictions, it occupies a setting that could never be replicated today.

    Our accommodations reflect the legacy of the Inn itself. Timeless, distinctive, and quietly refined.

    Accommodations

    Main Inn

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    Cottages

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    Spa Suites

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      Ocean Views. Farm Roots. Pier Flavors.

      Savor dishes crafted from local fisheries and the freshest produce from our private farm.

      Clambakes on the Beach

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      From Our Farm to Your Table

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      Fresh Catch, Daily

      Experience

      Voted Best Family Experience

      Showing Families the Real Cape

      A coastal escape where every generation feels at home.

      EXPERIENCES

      Stroll through the Heart of Cape Cod Right Outside Your Door

      Explore concerts on the green, lively summer evenings, and a charming main street you can easily walk to directly from the resort. Chatham is home to longstanding traditions, and you're invited to join in on the memories of them all-just beyond your door.

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      Timeless Memories from the moment you say I Do

      From intimate ocean view ceremonies to sweeping waterfront celebrations, every detail is thoughtfully curated and seamlessly executed, creating a day that feels personal, refined, and entirely your own.

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      Timeless Memories from the moment you say I Do

      From intimate ocean view ceremonies to sweeping waterfront celebrations, every detail is thoughtfully curated and seamlessly executed, creating a day that feels personal, refined, and entirely your own.

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      Named One of the World's Most Legendary Hotels by Forbes Travel Guide Hotel Icons List

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      #1 Resort in Massachusetts in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards

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      #1 Best Waterfront Hotel/Resort in the USA TODAY 2024 10Best Readers' Choice Travel Awards

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      #1 Best Waterfront Restaurant in the USA TODAY 2025 & 2026 10Best Readers' Choice Travel Awards – Beach House Grill

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      Forbes Travel Guide 2025 Hotel Icon. Recognized as one of 6 hotels in the US and 23 hotels worldwide.

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