Outside of Boston, Cape Cod is probably the most famous part of Massachusetts, not to mention one of the most popular tourist areas on the East Coast of the United States. When you hear tales of the rich and famous on holiday, you often hear the names of Cape Cod towns and islands thrown into the mix – names like Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket – but just because these areas are well-known as resorts where the wealthy come out and play, that does not mean there are not cheap hotels in Cape Cod as well.
In fact, there are plenty of cheap hotels in Cape Cod, some of which are very basic in what they offer – but they provide access to the same sights and beaches that many of the high-end resorts will. After all, once you are on Cape Cod, you are on Cape Cod! Be aware that some hotels are only open from the Spring through early Fall, so if you are not getting a reply from that hotel you contacted, that may be why. Also note that the high season (Summer) is when hotels can be booked up months in advance – so plan ahead to have the best selection.
The beaches are understandably the top attraction on Cape Cod, but there is more to this area than just lovely beaches and water-related activities. (But if you want to spend your whole vacation lying on a beach or building sand castles, we promise not to judge you for it. Honestly, we will probably be envious.) There are several cool light houses to visit, a few museums and art galleries, and even opportunities to go whale watching. The area is popular for biking and hiking, and in the summer baseball fans can enjoy games played by the local amateur baseball league.
A few of the cheap hotels in Cape Cod you will want to check out are Nashua House Hotel (in Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, 17 rooms, in city center, walking distance to everything, seaside inn, open year-round, shared bathrooms), Chatham Seafarer (in Chatham, in the historic district, walking distance from beach, outdoor pool, 20 individually decorated rooms, private bathrooms, parking available), Best Value Inn Cape Cod (in Hyannis, 84 rooms, parking available, outdoor & indoor pools, free breakfast, free WiFi access), Anchor In Cape Cod (in Hyannis, 43 rooms, waterfront hotel, open year-round, free breakfast, outdoor pool), and Budget Host Inn Hyannis Motel (in Hyannis, 40 rooms, outdoor pool, free continental breakfast, children 16 and under stay free).