Providing a garden, The Tern Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages offers accommodations in West Harwich. With a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, the 3-star bed and breakfast has air-conditioned rooms with free Wifi, each with a private bathroom. There's parking on-site and the property provides an electric vehicle charging station. A microwave and fridge are also featured, as well as a coffee machine. At the bed and breakfast, all units include bed linen and towels. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy hiking and bike tours nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Sea Street Beach is 1.1 miles from The Tern Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages, while Nauset Lighthouse is 18 miles away. Cape Cod Gateway Airport is 11 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
9.3
High score for West Harwich
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Guests who stayed here loved

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    Debbie
    United States of America United States of America
    Impressed by cleanliness! We had plenty of room, breakfast was more than adequate and delicious. Innkeepers were very gracious and certainly knew the meaning of “hospitality”!
  • Debbie
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was superb, location excellent, property very nicely kept and the staff and owners are very friendly. We enjoyed meeting them and their dogs and cat. The room smelled great and was very clean.
  • James
    United States of America United States of America
    Very nice and clean property with all the amenities that one would need!
  • Jeffrey
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was great, less than 15 minutes to most of our favorite places at the cape. The breakfasts were very good, considering I'm gluten free, John was able to make each breakfast gf. The pineapple upside down pancake was delicious! The...
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    Gary
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was awesome and relaxing! Innkeepers were friendly, hospitable. And knowledgeable about the area. The grounds were well maintained and enjoyable to look at. Close proximity to everything, especially the beach.
  • Markus
    United States of America United States of America
    The Tern Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages is very unique and it very much different to everything where we stayed before. Not only the family owners are very friendly and kind ,it was very clean and wonderful decorated. The breakfast was...
  • Markus
    United States of America United States of America
    The Tern Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages is very unique and it very much different to everything where we stayed before. Not only the family owners are very friendly and kind ,it was very clean and wonderful decorated. The breakfast was...
  • Jeff
    United States of America United States of America
    John was an excellent host! The breakfast was fantastic and the bed and room were very comfortable. The Tern was centrally located in Cape Cod and exactly halfway between Provincetown and Falmouth.
  • Karen
    United States of America United States of America
    We enjoyed the fireplace in the Gazebo and the spa like bathroom. The breakfast was excellent
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    Beckie
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfasts were all delicious! And the hosts couldn’t have been more friendlier. Or more accommodating. They were VERY NICE!!

Property questions and answers
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  • How far are you from PTown? And do you have handicap accessible rooms?

    We are about 40 miles from Provincetown (PTown) which is about an hour drive in the summer season. We do not have any designated handicap accessible ..
    Answered on 16 June 2022
  • How close are you to a beach? Do you have bikes available for your guests? Are you close to a Downtown, are places in walkable distance from you?

    Our Inn is located 3/8 mile from Pleasant Road Beach - walkable in less than 10 minutes. TWe do have bicycles available for our guests to use. Cape ..
    Answered on 8 August 2021
  • Are we allowed to bring our truck and motorcycle as far as far as Parkin goes?

    Depending upon the time of year, we can usually accommodate this request. You would likely have to park the motorcycle in a spot in the rear of the facility.
    Answered on 11 August 2021
  • Is the pool heated and open through September?

    The pool is not heated. The pool is generally closed shortly after the Labor Day holiday. However, the Ocean that surrounds us stays open all year!
    Answered on 16 August 2021
  • How do you serve meal.? Thank you

    We have an expanded buffet (full buffet selection plus 1 hot item per day). With COVID, we only put pre-packaged items out for self service and will ..
    Answered on 30 August 2021
  • Would you have parking for a truck and boat trailer ?

    During our peak summer season - No. We might be able to accomodate you in the off season depending upon the size of the trailer.
    Answered on 17 August 2022
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Area info

Amenities of The Tern Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Bike tours
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Shallow end
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
The Tern Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Please note, this hotel does not accept American Express as a form of payment. Please contact the hotel for alternative payment options.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about The Tern Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages

  • Room options at The Tern Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages include:

    • Double
    • Studio
  • The Tern Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bike tours
    • Swimming pool
  • The Tern Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages is 2,600 feet from the center of West Harwich. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at The Tern Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at The Tern Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 0.9 miles from The Tern Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.