We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Destinations The Best Hotels in Martha’s Vineyard Choose from our list of editor-loved properties and T+L award winners. By Alesandra Dubin Alesandra Dubin Alesandra Dubin is an LA-based lifestyle writer and editor. As a veteran digital journalist, she's covered travel, food, parenting, and more for over 15 years. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, TripSavvy, and countless other online and print outlets. An avid traveler, she often trots the globe with her husband and their twins. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter at @alicedubin. Alesandra holds a master's degree in journalism with an emphasis on cultural reporting and criticism from NYU, and a bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on June 4, 2024 Photo: Courtesy of Mansion House In a world full of global brands and hustle culture, Martha’s Vineyard stands out as an idyllic break from the fast pace. Here, there are no chain stores, restaurants, or hotels, but there’s a lively arts and culture scene, plus plenty of fresh and locally sourced food. It’s somehow supremely relaxed and casual — as well as a hot celebrity draw all at once. (The Obamas and the cast of Bravo’s Summer House are merely a few varied regulars.) The island population can swell nearly tenfold in the peak summer season — as can the lodgings’ price points. But there’s a wide array of hospitable properties to welcome the crowds, from historic icons to newly restored gems. As a travel writer from a family known for decades of return visits to Martha’s Vineyard, I curated this list filled with my own favorites, plus expert recommendations from Travel + Leisure editors, contributors, and readers, along with winners from our World’s Best Awards and It List. Read on to discover the best hotels and resorts in Martha’s Vineyard. Faraway Martha’s Vineyard Matt Kisiday / Faraway Martha's Vineyard Book Now Also available to book at Hotels.com What We Like This hotel has an unbeatable, highly walkable location, and a rich history dating back centuries. What to Consider There’s no elevator on-site. Faraway opened in summer 2023, reinvigorating the Kelley House, one of the country’s most historic inns. The property comprises charming lodging properties, as well as three dining experiences, and a pool and patio, all combining in a magical campus environment. The Newes From America pub traces its history back to the 1700s. There’s also a poolside club and a tightly curated retail space, The Shop by Wheat. Although there’s no parking on-site, the hotel is a short rideshare ride away from the ferry and within walking distance to everything in town. It’s a short bike ride to the beach, and you can score complimentary bike rentals from the hotel. Faraway landed on our It List in 2024. The Details: Location: EdgartownAccessibility: Accessible rooms availableParking: NoLoyalty Programs: NoneResort Fee: YesPet Policy: Pets are welcome in select pet-friendly rooms and subject to a $120 fee per pet with a limit of two pets.Rates: From $695 Edgartown Inn Courtesy of Lark Hotels Book Now Also available to book at Expedia.com What We Like This renovated and updated hotel has an ideal Edgartown location, and thoughtful inclusions like beach towels, chairs, and umbrellas, plus daily breakfast. What to Consider No pets are allowed, and parking is extremely limited. From Lark Hotels (the hotel group that is also behind The Christoper and Summercamp properties on our list), Edgartown Inn is a relaxed retreat inspired by the farms and gardens of Martha’s Vineyard. There are 17 renovated guest rooms here as well as common spaces that together take on an airy modern farmhouse vibe. Breakfast is included, as are plush robes, bath amenities from Lather, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Edgartown Inn made our It List in 2021. The Details: Location: Edgartown Accessibility: One ADA-accessible guest room (king bed, first floor). Wheelchair-accessible lobby and front desk. Ramp for ground level for check-in and breakfast. Parking: Extremely limited parking is available at $50 per day and should be reserved in advance. Loyalty Programs: Lark Hotels’ On a Lark Club Resort Fee: None Pet Policy: No pets permitted. Rates: From $209 Harbor View Hotel Dan Cutrona / Harbor View Hotel Book Now Also available to book at Hotels.com What We Like This hotel offers an ideal location and features luxury touches like Frette Linens, in-room Nespresso machines, and a heated saltwater pool. What to Consider Noise and light bleed into rooms and may be bothersome. With 130 years of history, this historic property has been revamped and redesigned with a $15 million renovation. All of the guest rooms in the Historic Building and The Roxana have been renovated, and there are three varied new restaurants on-site, too. The property meanders with landscaped gardens and a heated, saltwater pool. In the rooms are Molton Brown bath products, Frette linens, Nespresso coffee machines, and wireless speakers. The hotel’s excellent location is steps away from beaches and the shops of Edgartown Village. Bikes are available for guest use. This property made our It List in 2021. The Details: Location: EdgartownAccessibility: Accessible rooms availableParking: Free on-site parking is available.Loyalty Programs: No.Resort Fee: YesPet Policy: No pets permitted.Rates: From $350 Winnetu Oceanside Resort Courtesy of Winnetu Oceanside Resort Book Now Also available to book at Tripadvisor.com What We Like The property offers a supervised kids’ program, shuttle service, yoga classes and other perks — all without a resort fee. What to Consider Some parts of the resort may close for private events, making them unavailable to guests during a stay. Located at South Beach in Edgartown's Katama neighborhood, the family-owned Winnetu Oceanside Resort spans 11 acres in the traditional, elegant style of New England seaside resorts. There are 58 suites, studios and private cottages, all with air conditioning, kitchenettes, and separate living areas — many with unobstructed ocean views. Amenities include a supervised kids’ program, plus a fitness center, yoga classes, and courts for tennis, bocce, and pickleball. There’s also a pool and private path down to South Beach. Shuttle service to and from Main Street in downtown Edgartown is also included. The Details: Location: EdgartownAccessibility: Three one-bedroom ADA-compliant suites are availableParking: Yes, included in the nightly rate.Loyalty Programs: NoneResort Fee: NoPet Policy: The hotel offers four types of accommodations for guests traveling with dogs. Accommodations allow for a dog up to 85 pounds and there is a $70 per night pet fee (plus tax) which is charged upon booking. Special dog amenities are available. (No pets only during the month of August.)Rates: $395 Mansion House Courtesy of Mansion House Book Now Also available to book at Hotels.com What We Like This property is conveniently located and walkable, and all guests have access to the well-equipped health club with a pool. What to Consider Some rooms, especially on the first floor, may be noisy. Mansion House has been a multigenerational family-owned inn since 1985 (though the property dates back to 1794) and was completely rebuilt in 2003. It’s open year-round, and is generally well occupied in all seasons. The property is walking distance from the ferry, and restaurants, boutiques, the beach, live theater, and movies are all within walking distance, too. All guests of the inn have free use of the health club, steam, sauna, 75-foot-long pool and more than 30 club classes, including yoga and classes for all levels. Suites have fireplaces, soaking tubs, and balconies. Some rooms are dog friendly. The Details: Location: Vineyard HavenAccessibility: Accessible rooms availableParking: Yes, free.Loyalty Programs: NoneResort Fee: Yes, $9.75Pet Policy: Limited pet-friendly rooms are availableRates: From $179 The Harborside Inn Book Now Also available to book at Expedia.com What We Like This property has a great location on the harbor, as well as a waterfront pool. What to Consider Parking is located off-site (just a 3-minute stroll), and there is limited accessibility for those with reduced mobility. Situated on the harbor in the center of Edgartown, this well-located lodging is an easy walk to restaurants, art galleries, and sights. It's a historic property whose main building, Old Hall House, was built in the 1700s. (In the 1800s, it was a dry goods store.) The waterfront resort offers 90 guest rooms amid verdant gardens, as well as a heated waterfront pool adjacent to the harbor. Some rooms feature balconies with harbor views. For relaxation or getting ready for a special event, there’s the on-site Pure Touch salon and spa. The property just invested in all new technology for fast Wi-Fi and new in-room tech. The Details: Location: EdgartownAccessibility: One garden suite is available with partial accessibility (not technically ADA compliant).Parking: Free parking in a remote lot.Loyalty Programs: NoneResort Fee: NoPet Policy: No pets permitted.Rates: From $275 Summercamp Courtesy of Lark Hotels Book Now Also available to book at Tripadvisor.com What We Like Standout features include spacious porches and a convivial lobby, plus an overall playful summer camp vibe. What to Consider Rooms and bathrooms are small, and there’s no elevator for upper floors. Think of this place as the best of analog summer camp from childhood — but with grownup amenities. The renovated property’s location overlooks the harbor in the center of Oak Bluffs. It’s the largest oceanfront hotel on Martha’s Vineyard, with 95 rooms and a whimsical, playful decor and vibe. A game room (which doubles as a rentable event space) features games like ping-pong and Twister, and a canteen sells classic snacks. Rooms come with porches and balconies with harbor views and rocking chairs, plus Lather bath amenities and USB charging. The Details: Location: Oak Bluffs Accessibility: Five fully ADA-accessible guest rooms are available. The main building has a ground-level accessible back door for access to the lobby and common areas. Parking: No off-street parking is available. The hotel has 17 guaranteed parking spots available for $50 per night. Call the hotel directly to inquire about a spot’s availability. Loyalty Programs: Lark Hotels’ On a Lark Club Resort Fee: No Pet Policy: Two dog-friendly king rooms with private exterior entrances are available. Dogs must weigh under 70 pounds. The pet fee is $50 per dog per day. Rates: From $229 Inkwell Beach House Book Now Also available to book at Tripadvisor.com What We Like This family-owned property offers warm hospitality and a setting right across from Inkwell Beach. What to Consider This property won many fans under its previous incarnation as Isabelle’s Beach House; it’s now under different ownership and is known as Inkwell. This Oak Bluffs hotel was formerly known as Isabelle’s Beach House. Now, it’s Inkwell Beach House under new family ownership (the family is in its third generation of summering in Martha’s Vineyard, and also operates its sister hotel, Narragansett House). Originally from 1899, this property is perched right on the beach with incredible sunrise views. There are just 12 guest accommodations here — each unique from the others — including a suite as well as a loft duplex with a full kitchen, living/dining room, a queen bed upstairs, and a private outdoor seating area. A full continental breakfast is included with each stay. The Details: Location: Oak BluffsAccessibility: Accessible rooms are availableParking: No (street parking only)Loyalty Programs: NoResort Fee: NoPet Policy: NoRates: From $210 The Christopher Courtesy of Lark Hotels Book Now Also available to book at Tripadvisor.com What We Like With a coastal elegance, this elevated property is modern and well located, plus breakfast is included. What to Consider Guests requiring ADA-accessible lodgings should stay elsewhere. This Edgartown Hotel is charming and cheerful, with a color scheme in blue, purple, and coral for a distinct island vibe. In the back courtyard are both sunny and shady nooks to relax with a drink crafted from the BYOB mixer bar. The location offers easy access just steps away from the shops, galleries, and eateries of Main and Water Streets. Rooms and suites have Lather bath amenities, USB ports, and kimono waffle robes, and some have balconies. The Details: Location: Edgartown Accessibility: There are four exterior stairs required to enter the building. There is no elevator on the property (though there are some first-floor rooms), and guest rooms do not meet ADA accessibility requirements due to the historic nature of the property. Parking: Extremely limited parking is available at $50 per day and should be reserved in advance. Loyalty Programs: Lark Hotels’ On a Lark Club Resort Fee: None Pet Policy: No pets permitted. Rates: From $149 Pequot Hotel Courtesy of Pequot Hotel Book Now Also available to book at Hotels.com What We Like This hotel is well located for the beach, ferry, and Circuit Avenue, with warm and personal service and breakfast included. What to Consider Children are permitted and welcome, but note the occupancy of each room type; there’s no space to add additional beds in rooms. This beloved, historic property has been welcoming guests since the early 1900s. With an ideal location one block from the beach and just four blocks from the ferry, the Pequot is easily walkable to Circuit Avenue. Rooms in the main house are closest to breakfast, common areas, and the front porch. The middle building has rooms across three floors, accessible by exterior stairways above the courtyard. And the cottage-style annex is across the street from the main house, with no TVs for serenity’s sake. Daily continental breakfast is included. The Details: Location: Oak BluffsAccessibility: No fully ADA-compliant rooms are available.Parking: Street parking onlyLoyalty Programs: NoResort Fee: NoPet Policy: No pets permitted.Rates: $149 Hob Knob Courtesy of Hob Knob Book Now Also available to book at Kayak.com What We Like The historic boutique property has been luxuriously restored, and reservations charmingly come with both breakfast and afternoon tea. What to Consider The nearest beach is less than a mile walk from the hotel, but the property is located a few miles from some of the Vineyard’s most popular swimming beaches. With a 19th-century Gothic Revival style, this property has welcomed guests for nearly a century. It’s located in the center of Edgartown, within walking distance to all of the area’s shops and eateries. The luxury boutique hotel is outfitted with restored architectural details, plus antiques and fine art with a coastal New England motif. Reservations come with both farm-to-table breakfast and afternoon tea (don’t miss the handmade scones). The Details: Location: EdgartownAccessibility: Six rooms on the first floor are accessible via the parking lot entrance ramp (one of which is most commonly used for accessibility because it has extra grab bars in the bathroom). There’s no elevator on-site.Parking: Yes, on-site parking is free for guests.Loyalty Programs: NoneResort Fee: Tax and service charge is a combined 25 percent. Pet Policy: Two specific rooms are dog friendly: one standard and one suite. The pet fee for the standard room is $150 and $300 for the suite. Dogs may not be left unattended in rooms. They’re welcome in common areas, but not in dining rooms. Pet rooms must be booked over the phone.Rates: From $349 per night Know Before You Go Consider a day trip to Cape Cod or Nantucket If you have a leisurely stretch of time to work with, consider making Martha’s Vineyard your home base for additional day trips to other iconic destinations, too. For instance, Cape Cod and Nantucket are each only a quick ferry ride away, and there are abundant ferry options in the high season. You may want to rent a car Renting a car is the easiest way to get around the island. However you should know that some hotels offer limited parking and it can be expensive. Affordable, accessible public buses and taxis are also available. (If you’re planning to bring your own car to the island, contact the Steamship Authority ferry to arrange for advanced vehicle reservations, which do sell out.) Martha’s Vineyard is expensive in high season The destination earns its reputation as a pricey place to visit, especially in the high season which peaks in August when hotel prices soar — so prepare for a bit of sticker shock and budget accordingly. That said, many of the best parts of the destination are free — the natural beauty, the beaches, and the charming strolls. And even affordable picnic fare is sure to be fresh and local. How We Chose These Hotels Several hotels made this list because they earned coveted spots on our annual It List and World's Best Awards, in which hundreds of thousands of T+L readers vote on their favorite hotels around the world (see the 2023 winners here). In addition to those award-winning properties, the author of this article, Alesandra Dubin, contributed her expertise in the selection. She comes from a family whose East Coast branch has a rich history of annual seasonal visits to Martha’s Vineyard, and she consulted other frequent return travelers, and pored over hundreds of reviews. She focused on the quality of the guest experience, design elements, amenities, location, value, and service. In her 20 years of experience as a travel writer, Dubin has reviewed hundreds of hotels around the world. And finally, as with all our hotel coverage, editors ensure all hotel recommendations we make align with our core T+L Hotel Values. 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