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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

“#1 Best Waterfront Restaurant”

— USA Today 10 Best

“#1 Resort on Cape Cod”

— Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Choice

“#1 Family Resort in the US”

— Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Choice

“#1 Best Historic Hotel in America”

— Historic Hotels of America

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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Experience Cape Cod's National 
Seashore a Short Boat Ride Away

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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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

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    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 and #2 Resort in New England 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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