This hotel sits atop bluffs overlooking Onset Bay, near the west end of the Cape Cod Canal. It operates seasonally from late April through mid-November. The property offers regional access, being under an hour's drive from Boston and Providence. Rooms feature air conditioning, private bathrooms, and views of the sea or garden. Free WiFi and on-site parking are available for guests.
Should you book Inn on Onset Bay?
A seasonal hotel with bay views, convenient regional access, and free parking.
Best for
- Coastal New England retreats
- Easy access from Boston/Providence
- Rooms with sea views
Maybe not ideal for
- Seasonal operation only
- Limited on-site dining
Bay views
The hotel is perched on bluffs overlooking Onset Bay. Rooms and outdoor spaces offer views of the water and surrounding gardens.
Seasonal coastal stay
Operating from late April to mid-November, this inn provides a New England coastal experience without crossing Cape Cod bridges.
Outdoor spaces
Guests can utilize the terrace, patio, and barbecue facilities. Shell Point Beach is approximately 1 km away.
Rooms & rates
King Room with Sea View
17.0 m² · sleeps 2 · 4 full beds and 10 king beds and 7 queen beds
Balcony · Sea view · Garden view · Inner courtyard view · Air conditioning · Patio
Standard King Room
17.0 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 king bed
Balcony · Sea view · Garden view · Inner courtyard view · Air conditioning · Patio
Family Room with Garden View
33.0 m² · sleeps 2 · 2 queen beds
Balcony · Sea view · Garden view · Inner courtyard view · Air conditioning · Patio
Standard Double Room
18.0 m² · sleeps 1 · 1 full bed
Sea view · Garden view · Air conditioning · Patio · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV
Standard Queen Room
17.0 m² · sleeps 1 · 1 twin bed
Sea view · Garden view · Inner courtyard view · Air conditioning · Patio · Attached bathroom
What you'll enjoy
Gallery
Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Shower
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
View
- Garden view
- Sea view
Outdoors
- Terrace
- Barbecue
- Patio
Location
Inn On Onset Bay, Wareham, MA 02558, United States, ONSET, Massachusetts
Inn on Onset Bay is located in ONSET, Massachusetts.
5 sights nearby; the nearest beach, Little Harbor Beach, is 1.5 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- Prospect Parkpark250 ft
- Wabun Parkpark0.3 mi
- Conservation Landnature reserve0.7 mi
- Water Wizzwater park1.1 mi
- Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuarynature reserve1.1 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
8.5 / 10 · Very good on Booking.com, from 57 guest reviews
The Inn on Onset Bay earns strong, largely positive sentiment driven almost unanimously by its unbeatable bayfront location, clean rooms, and genuinely friendly staff — with many guests eager to return. However, a meaningful minority flag real concerns around bed comfort, maintenance upkeep (peeling paint, rusty fixtures), noisy A/C, and tight parking that temper the overall experience. Travellers prioritising views and walkability over polished facilities will likely leave satisfied, while those expecting a fully updated property may be disappointed.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 16 · average 9.8
They wrote about: location, cleanliness, room
Reviews scoring 7–9: 11 · average 7.8
They wrote about: location, room, facilities
Reviews scoring 5–7: 2 · average 5.5
They wrote about: location, room, staff
Reviews scoring Under 5: 1 · average 3
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What parking is available?
The hotel offers free private parking on-site. One vehicle per room is permitted.
Does the hotel have WiFi?
Yes, free WiFi is available for guests throughout the property.
What are the room amenities?
All rooms include air conditioning, private bathrooms, a TV, and a tea/coffee maker. Some rooms have balconies and sea views.
When is the hotel open?
The Inn on Onset Bay operates seasonally, from late April through mid-November.
How far is the airport?
New Bedford Regional Airport is approximately 22 miles away.