The Garlands Motel

Freezing cold A/C and as close as you could possibly get to the water. Beach erosion is a thing, so make sure you get out there early on the corners behind the break walls, otherwise location is A+ w/clean rooms and affordable price tag for "on the water" (almost literally) for a low key, low effort beach vacation or getaway. Perfect if you are looking for a weekender too.

I stayed in this unit (#15) last year and thought it was very nice. Well, over the winter it was updated and refreshed with new paint, decor, and handmade tables that added to the beach vibe. I booked a few days off season “ to work from home”. The views and ocean sounds from the unit and deck are amazing. The unit had everything needed from cooking utensils to a keurig coffee maker. This unit even supplied Kona coffee k cups along with extra paper towels , facial tissues and wipes if you forgot to bring them. The private beach disappears at high tide but a 3 min walk brings you to another if you want sand. Not sure how much work I got done, but sitting with a nice cup of coffee in the morn for sunrise and a glass Vino at sunset were unbeatable. The Garlands is not a 5 star resort so don’t expect that, but it is a 5 star reset your hectic life with the “aaawww this is so nice” stay. I can’t wait to “ work from home again”.

We stayed in Unit # 15 on the second floor. The unit was very clean with beach decor thru out. The newly added A/C mini splits really made the unit with the hot days. Awesome ocean views and breeze ( approx 50 yds away) from every window especially the sofa and deck . The beach is great and if tide is high you can walk 5 mins to a beach that still has sand. The Kitchen had a keurig and basics you may need to cook with. A small stove , microwave and fridge , a gas grill is located by office for guest use. Plenty of lounge chairs at ocean deck for relaxing. This complex is a basic I want to escape and not be bothered for a few days destination. Booking the room directly thru the Garlands also saves you fees. Each unit is individually owned and decors and condition differ but a standard is maintained. One parking spot assigned per unit with no additional charge.

We stayed for a week in room #14. The unit was updated, well appointed, and super cute. Spectacular ocean views from every room! Kitchenette had all the basics and grill on site. The a/c mini split and fans kept us comfortable in the heat. Small complex with private beach. We enjoyed snorkeling and fishing there. Short walk to 2 other beaches, Sailing Cow, ice cream and gift shop. Quick drive to bike trail, kayaking, live music and many great restaurants. For my husband, teen and I it was perfect accommodations and location. We’ll be returning.

We just checked in and were so pleased with the space. It's clean and the decor is beachy and cute. The kitchen has everything we need with some nice touches. We are loving being right on the water. I was concerned when reading the reviews but have found the space to be lovely. (Unit 15)

We were a group of 7 who made reservations to stay in two 2-bedroom units in July at the Garlands Motel. We looked all over the Cape a couple of months leading to our planned stay and had trouble finding a suitable waterfront hotel for a girls’ retreat complete with a couple of babies in tow. We wanted to be on the water and this location provided private ocean access as well as a small kitchen with separate dining and living areas. After we had booked the two units through a third party site, we contacted Garlands via email to request an additional reserved parking spot and adjacent units which they readily accommodated. Lauren was an absolute gem. She was extremely helpful getting our group checked in and even helped locate an item we had misplaced after we had checked out. Overall, we were very happy with the location and being local to Massachusetts, we set our expectations appropriately for the property and the area. The motel has two buildings with 10 units each. The buildings face each other which gives each unit a view of the ocean. As with many beachside properties, the interiors of our Garlands units had tired fixtures and furniture (the units were right next to each other, but had different updates and different furniture). We paid a hefty price as we had booked the rooms in June, but were very satisfied with our stay. We used the mini-fridge, stove, coffeemaker, and microwave. We sunbathed on the sun deck. We used the patio to lounge and sip our drinks as we listened to and watched the ocean. There is no air conditioning, so we we lucked out that the weather was 75 degrees during our entire stay. The very small “beach” was covered in shells, but we brought a straw mat and swam. We enjoyed the exclusive use of the area as it was a private beach just for guests staying at the motel. Who is this property best suited for? I would recommend the Garlands Motel for those who absolutely want to be on the ocean but also need the separate sleeping, living, dining, and kitchen areas. The units are small. For those who have not already been to the Cape, keep in mind that many ocean-front lodging options in the area are independently run and do not compare or compete with standard Marriott or Hyatt-type properties. For our future stays, we would bring our own pillows and sleeping bags as better pillows and blankets were really the only things we were missing. We found the Garlands Motel to be perfect for what we needed.