Name: Mariner Motel
Address: 555 Main Street, Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States of America, Falmouth, Massachusetts, US
Price range: $146–$237 per night
Rating: 8.13

What guests think

At Mariner Motel, reviewers consistently praise very clean, recently updated rooms and a walkable location near Main Street, the Island Queen ferry, beaches, and bike paths, while noting the simple, older exterior and generally basic, no-frills setup.

Many find the staff friendly and accommodating, though multiple reviews mention the front desk being unattended at times and slow access to ice. Facilities are modest: the outdoor pool is appreciated but upkeep can lag, parking is available though some spaces feel tight, and microwaves are shared outside rather than in-room. Guests describe comfortable interiors with cheerful decor, but some note firm mattresses, thin walls, weak Wi‑Fi, or smaller layouts. Best for value-focused stays and short visits.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic with an outdoor pool appreciated but occasional upkeep comments. Parking is available; a few guests found spaces tight, and several mention limited ice access and a shared microwave located outside rooms.

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10

Claire

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay here. The rooms were spacious, so clean and comfortable, with a good sized fridge, coffee and tea maker, and toiletries. We appreciated the pool and all the floaties, fun after a day at the beach. The location was convenient, and the rooms were quiet at night despite being so close to 28. Would definitely book again.

10

Nathan

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Basic room was clean and recently updated, the pool was clean and in good shape as well. The location is great for walking to restaurants in Falmouth and for accessing the shining sun bike path and riding to Wood's Hole.

10

Cynthia

Jun 1, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautifully updated rooms. Great price. Modern bathroom. Would have liked a microwave in the room but they made one available elsewhere. Pool needed cleaning.

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tanya

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

No one at front desk during check in. Number to call staff at desk when needed. Area outside Front door of office to check in dirty- windows and floor- needed to be swept and cleaned. Inside office ok. Office where ice located no one to man inside means you have to call to get ice. Microwave on porch outside - ok. At least easy access.

10

Alex

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Used for a night for business trip. Very clean and instant response from desk. Has cameras on outside of facility so felt very comfortable parking my car.

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Melanie

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is a motel. It’s a clean place. The walls are paper thin!!! The toiletries are tiny. The ice machine is in the main office and there is VERY limited access to ice!!!!!!!!! You can’t get ice!!!

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Leslie

Aug 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice! Would stay again. Ice machine a little inconvenient. Located in office which was closed later in evening. Microwave located on porch of main house so had to walk outside to end of motel to use. Would definitely stay here again though.

8

Elaine

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Super comfortable accomodations. The bed was great. The bathroom very clean and well stocked. I loved that there was a microwave and laundry available. The only drawback was that the A/C had trouble keeping up with the hot, humid days. None of our clothing or beach towels could dry. The staff was very pleasant and kept our room amazingly clean and tidy.

10

Gina

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms are very clean and comfortable. Beautiful pool and excellent location to stores, restaurants, and coffee shops.

10

Michelle

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very clean, nice pool, easy check in, walk to restaurants, walk to ferry

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a strong point across reviews, with many describing rooms and bathrooms as spotless or newly refreshed. A few report issues such as bugs, dirty linens or towels, musty odors, or isolated maintenance mishaps.

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Peter

Sep 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very Clean!

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john

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean spacious and comfortable

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James

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Price gouging for mediocrity. The mandatory stay is 2-nights, this is understandable as it's peak season at the Cape and relatively convenient to the Falmouth amenities. However, when paying a premium, expectation is for some of it to go towards upkeep of the motel. However, instead of putting the money towards upkeep and cleaning, it felt more like the money goes into the owner's pocket. Sheets were dirty with brown spots, pillow cases were dirty (ended up sleeping on a towel), rooms have musty smell, overall grimy atmosphere that didn't make you feel very comfortable.

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Kristen

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall the property was nice. It’s in a convenient location, walkable to many shops, restaurants, and the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard. The bed was comfortable and the room was mostly clean. It was a bit stuffy, I noticed a couple bugs, and the lamp shades were dirty. Other than that, it was a decent place to stay for a weekend at Cape Cod.

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Kyle

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

When we arrived to our assigned room well after check in time started, the door was wide open. Upon inspection of the room there were many bugs in the drawers of the dresser and both night stands. There was also mold/bug nests in both nightstands. We contacted the gentlemen who checked us in, he came to look at the room then agreed to give us a refund and we went elsewhere.

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Xiaoyan

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The towels look dirty.

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Sumi

Jun 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were very clean!

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E

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Immaculately clean room. Which was all new and updated. Very comfortable

10

Debbie

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Extremely clean and cheerful room.

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Sandra

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was very clean and comfortable. The only drawback was the ice machine was locked in the office which wasn't attended. We tried 3 different times. I would still stay again.

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Rooms

Rooms feature simple, cheerful decor and feel comfortable to many; some are spacious while others are small. Drawbacks include firm or dated mattresses, thin walls, occasional weak Wi‑Fi, and limited in-room amenities like microwaves.

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Darren

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was recently updated. Quick walk to Main Street Fun. I will stay here again.

10

Karissa

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing property especially at the price related to other rates in the area. Wish we would’ve stayed longer and will stay again if we turn to the area. Big rooms, nice bed, nice shower.

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Cheryl

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was super cute and clean. The bathroom was very clean and beautiful. The entire room looked recently remodeled.

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Michael

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Old style motor inn in a busy part of town which can be both good and bad. On main road but quiet in room. Never really heard any outside noise nor anything from adjoining rooms. Safe area and convenient to morning coffee. Bathroom was immaculate with brand new shower, floor and wall tile, sink and toilet. Mattress was dated but very comfortable cover and duvet. Slept very well.

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Melanie

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is a motel. It’s a clean place. The walls are paper thin!!! The toiletries are tiny. The ice machine is in the main office and there is VERY limited access to ice!!!!!!!!! You can’t get ice!!!

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Alexander

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room looked recently renovated. Room was clean and comfortable

8

Thomas

Aug 12, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location and very clean place to stay. Rooms are very small but not really a big deal. We had a very nice stay and good experience.

8

Michael

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is not much to look at on the outside, but the rooms were very nice, clean and up to date. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom was very nice.

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Mark

Nov 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was perfect for a one night stay with a young family. It was spotlessly clean when we arrived. WiFi was weak and didn’t really work, but otherwise couldn’t fault this motel.

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Joanna

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was nicely appointed, seemingly new floors, bedding, restroom. The mini-fridge was new and had a separate freezer compartment which was nice. Our biggest difficulty was a very uncomfortable mattress, it was firm to a fault. There were only two pillows available and they were small and one was unusable we discovered. The motel doesn't have an adjacent restaurant and we like to hit the supermarket for fresh healthy food. This is why we loved the fridge! However, there were no in-room microwaves, we were told to go to an outdoor shabby looking "porch" for a toaster and microwave (and share them with the 30 or so other rooms. Completely unacceptable, we felt.

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Service

Many guests highlight friendly, helpful staff and easy check-in. However, recurring comments mention the office being unattended at times, communication issues, and inconvenient responses for simple requests like ice.

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Barbara

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My daughter and I had a lovely stay The rooms are very clean and comfortable. The owner is onsite and attends to any needs promply not matter what time if the day or night. This will be my first choice the next time I'm in town.

10

Jeanine

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I have stayed here many times and the service is consistent and the room is clean and comfortable

10

Heather

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was great. Check in\out was conveinant and room was clean and reasonably priced. When help was needed with our TV, staff came immediately and fixed the problem.

10

Joseph

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an Incredible place to stay!!! Staff is so helpful and kind. Easy parking. Located close to ferry to Martha’s Vineyard and shops. So so safe too!!

10

Thomas

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our brief stay at the Mariner was wonderful. The manager was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. Several updates to the rooms including the updated, clean bathroom. Location was superb as it was walking distance to the church (next door) many shops and restaurants on Main Street and the beach. The bike path was also very close and easy to get to which we used to explore Woods Hole, Nobska Point Lighthouse and Old Silver Beach. Affordable place to stay in Falmouth and close to everything.

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tanya

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

No one at front desk during check in. Number to call staff at desk when needed. Area outside Front door of office to check in dirty- windows and floor- needed to be swept and cleaned. Inside office ok. Office where ice located no one to man inside means you have to call to get ice. Microwave on porch outside - ok. At least easy access.

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Paul

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean but basic. The problem was on Sunday morning the bathroom had two inches of water on the floor and the toilet would not flush. We called the owners and because of a language barrier they told me to send an email. This is unacceptable. I would like a partial refund.

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Brian

Aug 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in process and the staff was very helpful

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Carrie

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was a little rough as we arrived around 4:45 PM which I would consider prime check in time and nobody was at the front door and there were two other guests trying to get in. When I called the number on the door, the gentleman indicated he had an emergency and wouldn’t be back for 20 or 30 minutes, I asked if he was the only one that worked at the place and he said yes. He ended up actually hanging up on me in reading some other reviews. It sounds like this has happened to others as well. That being said he did show up within about 15 minutes check in was flawless after that and our room was newly renovated, huge, and super cute and very clean. So all in all we were happy with the overall stay minus the check in. The outside of the building Could use some updating, but we were extremely happy with our room

10

Anika

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The manager was great. Very friendly and helpful

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Location

Excellent, walkable location close to Main Street, the Island Queen ferry, restaurants, and beaches. Some also note quick access to the Shining Sea Bikeway and that rooms stay relatively quiet despite being near a main road.

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Scott

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a basic clean older motel whose best feature is its location, walking distance to town. We were in Falmouth for my wife to run the Cape Cod half-marathon and we could walk to the start/finish area and leave the car at the motel.

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Nathan

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Basic room was clean and recently updated, the pool was clean and in good shape as well. The location is great for walking to restaurants in Falmouth and for accessing the shining sun bike path and riding to Wood's Hole.

10

Darren

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was recently updated. Quick walk to Main Street Fun. I will stay here again.

10

andrew

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a great property, very well located in Falmouth. We had a short stay to catch the Island Queen to Marthas Vineyard ( a few minutes walk away ). The beds were comfortable, the room was clean, the shower was good. We didn't use the pool. A few minutes walk to shops and restaurants.

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Susan

Sep 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Mariner Motel is an old property but WELL taken care of. Extremely clean and convenient. You could certainly walk to the Island Queen ferry (8 minute walk). So convenient. Several breakfast options within walking distance. Loved the motel. One ice machine in the front office. We stayed two nights. The place was booked.

10

Stephen

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved this place. Clean, convenient, 5 minute walk to food and Main Street, and 20 minute walk to beach (or 5 minute drive).

10

Maria

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Appreciated its close proximity to shops, restaurants & ferry and the free parking.

10

Brandy

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice property. Close to the ferry dock

10

Angela

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A simple room, nothing fancy but it was very clean and everything worked properly. Nice area and a close drive to the ferry, and beach. Walking distance to a lot of restaurants (hotel is right on Main Street).

10

Andrew

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved it was located in the middle of everything restaurant, stores ext. very clean and very friendly staff

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Cynthia

Sep 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff and facilities were fabulous. Everything was so clean and the continental breakfast was fresh and provided more than the normal continental breakfast. The staff went out of their way to be helpful including carrying our luggage up to the second floor. The front desk clerk provided lots of helpful advice for our stay also. Location was outstanding. Thanks for a wonderful stay!

10

Kaimoon

May 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I’ve never stayed at a better and cleaner Motel in my life. There is a special charm and cleanliness to the rooms and it feels very comfortable and at home. Minus the no breakfast and only. Minus the seasonal pool, I cannot complain about anything for the reasonable price.

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Month	Average price
February	$139
April	$112
May	$129
June	$171
July	$213
August	$223
September	$156
October	$141
November	$129

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $158	2	3
4 $146	5 $146	6 $146	7 $146	8 $146	9	10
11 $192	12 $146	13 $146	14 $146	15 $146	16 $169	17 $169
18 $146	19 $146	20 $146	21 $146	22 $147	23 $169	24 $169
25 $146	26 $146	27 $146	28 $146	29 $146	30 $169	31 $169

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $180	17 $215	18 $237	19 $237
20 $157	21 $157	22 $157	23 $158	24 $158	25	26
27 $157	28 $158	29 $158	30 $158

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

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