9 Top Resorts in Massachusetts (2025)

From historic houses with manicured gardens to beachside family-friendly resorts, Massachusetts offers an array of choices. You’ll find properties here with golf courses, luxurious spas, relaxing pools and numerous activities. Whether you're after a fun-filled family getaway or a wonderful wellness retreat to recharge those batteries, Massachusetts' resorts will have something to suit. 

For historic charm

• Wequassett Resort and Golf Club is a charming choice overlooking Cape Cod’s peaceful Pleasant Bay. This 18th century colonial house sits on 20 acres in a manicured garden with a golf course, pools and tennis court. Enjoy New England comfort here with plush rooms and luxurious marble bathrooms. 

For a family getaway

• Winnetu Oceanside Resort in Katama, Martha's Vineyard is a great family choice with its kids' club, pools, beach and children's play areas. The property puts on resort games such as foosball, outdoor chess, ladder golf and corn hole, plus there's a complimentary shuttle taking you to and from Edgartown.
• Another Edgartown stay is Faraway Martha's Vineyard with its chic, mid-century style rooms with modern beach vibes. The hotel’s 58 guest rooms are spread out across a campus of fully renovated houses surrounding the pool and sun deck. Suites with bunk beds, full kitchens and washing machines are ideal for families with young kids or groups of friends.
• The Nantucket Hotel is a classic New England retreat with crisp modern interiors. Think cedar-shingle charm, airy rooms with muted tones, tactile linens and vibrant art. Families get two heated pools, terrace dining, a lively weekend kids’ club and easy access to five sandy beaches, bike paths, museums and harbour adventures.
• Chatham Bars Inn offers an upscale oceanfront escape with a nautical aesthetic, from polished suites to private beachfront cottages. Families enjoy tennis by the shore, a spacious pool, kayaking and sailing, plus croquet and lawn games. Evenings bring refined dining with sea views, while the spa and gym keep everyone relaxed or energised.

For a private beach

• A Cape Cod resort with its own private beach, The Mansion at Ocean Edge Resort has lots to offer. There's an 18-hole golf course, kids' club, spa and several dining options. Rent one of the hotel's bikes and hop on the Cape Cod Rail Trail or just relax indoors surrounded by quintessential New England style.

For a spoiling spa

• Slow down in style at Mirbeau Inn & Spa Plymouth, an elegant chateau-styled rural retreat an hour south of Boston. Expect opulence here with turrets, plush rooms and a gorgeous garden. The extensive spa features 20 treatment rooms, a relaxation area, fitness centre, oversized whirlpool, waterfall and solarium.
• Canyon Ranch Lenox is an all-inclusive lakeside wellness retreat in the heart of the Berkshires. The 100,000-square-foot spa has saunas, cold-dip pools and inhalation rooms, plus guests have access to fitness trainers, nutritionists and spiritual wellness guides. Set in a handsome mansion, it's the perfect place to relax and recharge.

For foodies

• Lambert's Cove Inn, Farm & Restaurant is an intimate farmhouse stay framed by lush lawns and a heated pool, but its real draw is the kitchen: a culinary hub turning just-harvested island ingredients into sharply focused, flavour-driven plates. Rooms feel relaxed yet refined, and long lunches, garden herbs, and chef chats make this a dream base for food-obsessed travellers.

Still not sure? 

• Browse through our full list of accommodation options in Massachusetts,
• Refine your search to include our recommendations for The Best Hotels in the Berkshire Hills or The 14 Best Cape Cod Hotels For Couples,
• Alternatively, contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.