Deciding on a Cape Cod hotel can be tough. Do you want a sprawling resort or a quaint escape? Pelham on Earle combines the best of both worlds, offering a quiet boutique experience along with access to the amenities at the larger Pelham House Resort down the street.
This recently renovated hotel offers a low-key coastal retreat in the charming town of West Harwich, Massachusetts. Leave the highway behind, turn down quiet Earle Street, and just before the street dead-ends at the beach, you’ll find Pelham on Earle. The property consists of 27 ground-level hotel rooms facing out into a lush courtyard bursting with hydrangeas. You’ll find a pool, lawn games, and plenty of places to lounge out here.
The Location
Set on a quiet residential street less than a block from Earle Road Beach, Pelham on Earle enjoys a serene location. If you want to experience a quintessential Cape Cod beach town on your vacation, the livelier village of Harwich Port is less than a five-minute drive away, where you’ll find plenty of small shops and eateries to explore.
The hotel is a short bike ride to the Cape Cod Rail Trail, a 25-mile off-street paved path that’s a delight to cycle in the summer.
Dining
Pelham on Earle has one restaurant, Tides Kitchen & Bar, that is open daily for lunch and dinner. This intimate, airy eatery serves a tightly curated Mexican-inspired menu of tacos, nachos, and quesadillas, along with classic Cape Cod staples such as lobster rolls and local oysters.
The drinks are innovative and refreshing. Standout favorites included the Shipwrecked Margarita, made with tequila, Bauchant, fresh lime, and agave and topped with a Grand Marnier floater, and the Hydrangea Nectar, crafted with Gray Whale gin, lemon juice, and butterfly pea flower simple syrup.
Guests can also take the hotel’s free shuttle to Pelham House Resort and dine at The Rooftop or Pool House. Be sure to make an advance reservation to snag a table at The Rooftop, a beautiful glass-enclosed, heated deck popular with tourists and locals alike for its stunning ocean views. Come for dinner at sunset, where you’ll enjoy gorgeous scenery against a backdrop of live music.
The Pool House is a great spot for lunch. It is located next to the heated, saltwater pool overlooking the ocean, and you can dine next to the water while in the pool (or relaxing next to it).
The Rooms
Pelham on Earle’s rooms are all on the ground level, with walkout access to the pool and restaurant. Each room has an Adirondack-style loveseat for guests to enjoy some private space outside.
I stayed in a Pelham King Room with Fireplace, a spacious room with cathedral ceilings. Air conditioning and a ceiling fan kept the room cool despite the summer heat, but there’s also a gas fireplace to make things cozy if nights get chilly. The room was fully stocked with a microwave, minifridge, and Keurig coffee maker.
Amenities
Earle Road Beach is just steps away from the property and offers plenty of space to sunbathe or frolic in the waves. As a thoughtful touch, all rooms at Pelham on Earle are stocked with a wagon filled with beach essentials, including chairs and towels.
If you’d prefer a quieter beach, guests of Pelham on Earle can take a free shuttle to the larger Pelham House Resort (located a few minutes’ drive away) and utilize the private beach there from 11 am Sundays through 3 pm on Fridays.
Other amenities include:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Complimentary coffee and tea each morning
- Free yoga classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings
- Nightly beach bonfires Sundays through Thursdays
- Free parking
Price and How to Book
Editor’s Note: Pelham on Earle hosted the author of this story.
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