Holden Inn

140 Commercial St., Wellfleet, Massachusetts 02667, USA

Why We Like It

This inn is a classic Cape Cod property that doesn’t pretend to be what it’s not, which is to say, it’s a reasonably priced place to stay, with few amenities. The inn is a popular spot for weddings, due to its large lawn and bargain prices. Loyal fans love its location and its Yankee vibe. If all you need from a hotel is a place to sleep while on vacation, this is ideal.

Fodor's Expert Review

If you're watching your budget, try this no-frills place, which has operated for almost 100 years. It’s located on a tree-shaded street just outside the town center but within walking distance of several galleries and restaurants. There’s an outdoor shower and a large screened-in porch with a lovely view of the bay and Great Island, far below. Accommodations are in the main inn, a cottage and a lodge.

You Should Know The inn is closed from November 1 to May 1.

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Room

Rooms are simply decorated with Grandma's house–type wallpapers, ruffled curtains, and antiques. The inn has two double rooms with private baths and two suites. Adjacent to the inn is the cottage, which has four double rooms with private baths and two suites. The lodge has doubles and singles with shared baths.

Tip Come prepared for shabby chic, not luxury, and you won’t be disappointed.

Bathroom

The inn and cottage have private baths with old porcelain sinks and showers. The lodge has shared baths.

Lobby

The main house has a common room and a screened front porch with rockers and a bay view through the trees

What's Nearby

Getting Around

While the beach and some restaurants are walkable, you’ll need to car to enjoy attractions like the drive-in movie theatre and other attractions.

Restaurants

The Wicked Oyster (13-minute walk) offers excellent fresh seafood, as well as other dishes like steaks and burgers, in a cool 1750s structure which was formerly a house. Located right on the water, The Bookstore & Restaurant (7-minute walk) has been serving up seafood since 1964. One specialty is the Cape Cod clambake, with boiled lobster, corn on the cob and steamers. The secondhand bookstore is a treasure trove and the perfect place to pick up a beach read or rediscover a classic.

Bars

Mac’s Shack (2-minute walk), offers creative cocktails with homemade infusions, draft beers on tap, a decent wine list and freshly shucked Wellfleet oysters and clams. Head to the Winslow’s Tavern (8-minute walk) for oyster happy hour (in season from 3-5pm) and bloody Marys on the lovely patio or head upstairs to the bar for a cocktail or glass of wine.

Quick Facts

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 508-349–3450