Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for a fee, subject to availability.

What is the location of the property in relation to nearby attractions?

The property is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Cape Cod Beaches and Chatham Lighthouse Beach. It is approximately 13.3 miles from Cape Cod National Seashore and 11.3 miles from Ocean Edge Golf Club.

Are children allowed at the property?

Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Surfside Inn Chatham

What guests think

Surfside Inn Chatham is a modest, historic inn with a standout walkable location near the beach and downtown, consistently praised for friendly staff and generally clean, comfortable rooms, plus simple perks like continental breakfast, afternoon wine, and beach gear.

Rooms are often small in this older building, and several guests note thin walls or lobby noise. Housekeeping tends to be limited or on request, with a few reports of missed service and bathrooms that feel dated. Breakfast and happy hour are appreciated, though breakfast quality is described as basic to mediocre. Expect a simple stay rather than a luxury resort.

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Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Common spaces like the porch and outdoor seating are appreciated, and beach essentials (chairs, towels, wagons) are provided.

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Patricia

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable room and bathroom. Great front porch

10

Janice

29 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very accommodating, nice staff, essentials included for the nearby beautiful beach. Will certainly return.

6

william

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautifully situated on a charming quiet street VERY close to a secluded beach. The room was clean well laid out, the lobby and porch were comfortable. For the price, there should have been maid service. At the very least, emptying of the teeny waste baskets and supplying of fresh towels.

10

Deborah

21 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay at the Surfside Inn. The accommodations are modest but clean and comfortable. There is easy access to Lighthouse Beach and to restaurants and shopping downtown. In addition to a continental breakfast, there are beach wagons, chairs, and towels available for use, and a guest shared fridge and ice machine. There is a 5-6 pm wine and cheese hour, and also wine glasses available for you to borrow for your room. There's plenty of outdoor seating for guests to enjoy as well. We will definitely return!

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Cleanliness

Most reviewers describe rooms as very clean, though daily housekeeping is limited or by request, and one guest reported stained sheets.

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Maya

23 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely loud, including the cleaning staff slamming doors and stomping at 7 in the morning and generally thin walls. The sheets had what looked like blood stains and the breakfast and other offerings were mediocre at best.

10

Andrea

3 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This is my eighth visit in 7 years. They are always wonderful, clean friendly Just a great place to stay!

10

James

21 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Cozy funky beach style place. Cleaned to perfection. The Murphy bed wasn’t as comfortable as a king but was fine for the night we stayed. Great beach view location right off the property. Great view of Provincetown the point and the lighthouse. Will return there tomorrow on next visit.

10

Luca

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The inn was perfect. The location way exceeded our expectations, had a tiny beach right beside it that was not busy at all. 5 min walk to the main village in Chatham. The manager is also very nice and helpful. The rooms themselves are clean, recently renovated. I would highly recommend to stay here.

10

Patricia

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable room and bathroom. Great front porch

6

Kirsten

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location - walkable to the beach. Friendly manager/front desk. They offer a Continental breakfast and afternoon wine in the public area. However, this is a historic building and the walls/floors are really thin. I got to hear all kinds of fun things from my upstairs neighbors—from snoring to conversations to sex. No daily maid service; they said it was "upon request," so I requested that the bed be made. Still no service. Would not stay here again.

6

william

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautifully situated on a charming quiet street VERY close to a secluded beach. The room was clean well laid out, the lobby and porch were comfortable. For the price, there should have been maid service. At the very least, emptying of the teeny waste baskets and supplying of fresh towels.

8

Tom

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Value oriented, well Located (beach about 2 mins and downtown the other way 5 mins). Staff was attentive and friendly. Clean, well taken care of. This is not a high end hotel despite its high end location. You’ll find clean, updated rooms. Bit of a throwback when you could bring a family to a Chatham and not break the bank (and be treated fairly).

10

Michaela

23 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Anyone who gives this place a bad review is a picky binch. Rooms are clean and comfortable, property is adorable, proximity to beach spectacular, staff delightful. Yes, it's not the Chatham Bars, but it's also not Bars' prices, so get over it.

8

Jennifer

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was small but clean, Laura was very attentive, location was fantastic.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable but often small, with some dated features and compact bathrooms; noise from thin walls or nearby common areas is a recurring complaint.

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Maya

23 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely loud, including the cleaning staff slamming doors and stomping at 7 in the morning and generally thin walls. The sheets had what looked like blood stains and the breakfast and other offerings were mediocre at best.

8

Kathleen

16 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It is a modest property, clean, well-managed, friendly staff and great location. The only problem for us was the noise in the lobby and hall--you can hear EVERYTHING so even a moderately loud conversation echoes everywhere. Maybe in a room far from the lobby, this wasn't an issue but anywhere close to the lobby and stairs, it is annoying. There was a group there for a wedding and they were very loud. Without a manager on site, there was no one to monitor the noise so it went on until we went to the lobby and said something.

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Luca

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The inn was perfect. The location way exceeded our expectations, had a tiny beach right beside it that was not busy at all. 5 min walk to the main village in Chatham. The manager is also very nice and helpful. The rooms themselves are clean, recently renovated. I would highly recommend to stay here.

10

Patricia

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable room and bathroom. Great front porch

6

Kirsten

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location - walkable to the beach. Friendly manager/front desk. They offer a Continental breakfast and afternoon wine in the public area. However, this is a historic building and the walls/floors are really thin. I got to hear all kinds of fun things from my upstairs neighbors—from snoring to conversations to sex. No daily maid service; they said it was "upon request," so I requested that the bed be made. Still no service. Would not stay here again.

6

Jason

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, was disappointed about the room size.

8

Alan

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

New to the BnB deal. I thought the room was ok but small

8

Jennifer

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was small but clean, Laura was very attentive, location was fantastic.

6

Victoria

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

While the location and the common areas were perfect, the room was tiny and the bathroom was ridiculously small with barely any access to the toilet. The view was spectacular but a dorm room is bigger than this one. Also, I specified that it was for 2 adults and a 17 year old. We knew it was only one queen bed but assumed there would be a sofa or somewhere for the third person. There was nothing. Just the hard, uneven, old hardwood floor. We thought it would be "quaint" but not this rustic. Especially for the price.

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Kyla

8 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Super cute property on a quiet side road. It's outdated, though that gives it most of its charm. Staff were super friendly and was greeted with wine and cheese when we arrived. The only issue was that I was not expecting the stairs to be so steep (was traveling with an older person). Right near the beach and walking distance to downtown Chatham.

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Service

Staff and managers are widely praised as friendly, attentive, and accommodating, though handling of noise and after-hours oversight can be inconsistent.

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10

Andrea

3 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This is my eighth visit in 7 years. They are always wonderful, clean friendly Just a great place to stay!

8

Kathleen

16 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It is a modest property, clean, well-managed, friendly staff and great location. The only problem for us was the noise in the lobby and hall--you can hear EVERYTHING so even a moderately loud conversation echoes everywhere. Maybe in a room far from the lobby, this wasn't an issue but anywhere close to the lobby and stairs, it is annoying. There was a group there for a wedding and they were very loud. Without a manager on site, there was no one to monitor the noise so it went on until we went to the lobby and said something.

10

Luca

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The inn was perfect. The location way exceeded our expectations, had a tiny beach right beside it that was not busy at all. 5 min walk to the main village in Chatham. The manager is also very nice and helpful. The rooms themselves are clean, recently renovated. I would highly recommend to stay here.

10

Deborah

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The service was exceptional.

10

Janice

29 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very accommodating, nice staff, essentials included for the nearby beautiful beach. Will certainly return.

10

Jennifer

3 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great property! Close proximity to the beach, short walk to shops and restaurants, and friendly staff. Daily happy hour and morning continental breakfast add to the experience. We are looking forward to staying again!

8

Tom

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Value oriented, well Located (beach about 2 mins and downtown the other way 5 mins). Staff was attentive and friendly. Clean, well taken care of. This is not a high end hotel despite its high end location. You’ll find clean, updated rooms. Bit of a throwback when you could bring a family to a Chatham and not break the bank (and be treated fairly).

10

Kimberly

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great and the room was exactly what I needed. Highly recommend staying

8

Jennifer

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was small but clean, Laura was very attentive, location was fantastic.

10

Gerhard

7 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location; old building but in decent shape; very friendly and helpful manager (Chris); We plan to return.

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Location

Praised for being a short walk to the beach and downtown, often on a quiet side street; some note the adjacent beach is small or back-bay.

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Greg

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a beautiful property very centrally located. I highly recommend the surfside inn.

10

Luca

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The inn was perfect. The location way exceeded our expectations, had a tiny beach right beside it that was not busy at all. 5 min walk to the main village in Chatham. The manager is also very nice and helpful. The rooms themselves are clean, recently renovated. I would highly recommend to stay here.

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Kirsten

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location - walkable to the beach. Friendly manager/front desk. They offer a Continental breakfast and afternoon wine in the public area. However, this is a historic building and the walls/floors are really thin. I got to hear all kinds of fun things from my upstairs neighbors—from snoring to conversations to sex. No daily maid service; they said it was "upon request," so I requested that the bed be made. Still no service. Would not stay here again.

10

Deborah

21 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay at the Surfside Inn. The accommodations are modest but clean and comfortable. There is easy access to Lighthouse Beach and to restaurants and shopping downtown. In addition to a continental breakfast, there are beach wagons, chairs, and towels available for use, and a guest shared fridge and ice machine. There is a 5-6 pm wine and cheese hour, and also wine glasses available for you to borrow for your room. There's plenty of outdoor seating for guests to enjoy as well. We will definitely return!

10

Jennifer

3 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great property! Close proximity to the beach, short walk to shops and restaurants, and friendly staff. Daily happy hour and morning continental breakfast add to the experience. We are looking forward to staying again!

8

Tom

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Value oriented, well Located (beach about 2 mins and downtown the other way 5 mins). Staff was attentive and friendly. Clean, well taken care of. This is not a high end hotel despite its high end location. You’ll find clean, updated rooms. Bit of a throwback when you could bring a family to a Chatham and not break the bank (and be treated fairly).

10

Dan

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great spot! Not luxurious but absolutely fine and in a super location near beach.

10

Patricia A.

10 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a very quaint inn, close to the water and very walkable to town. The staff was fantastic. The bathroom could use some updating along with places to hang up clothes. Saying all that, I would stay again.

8

Jennifer

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was small but clean, Laura was very attentive, location was fantastic.

10

Kyla

8 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Super cute property on a quiet side road. It's outdated, though that gives it most of its charm. Staff were super friendly and was greeted with wine and cheese when we arrived. The only issue was that I was not expecting the stairs to be so steep (was traveling with an older person). Right near the beach and walking distance to downtown Chatham.

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Dining

Continental breakfast and a wine and cheese hour are popular touches, but several reviews describe the breakfast as mediocre.

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Maya

23 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely loud, including the cleaning staff slamming doors and stomping at 7 in the morning and generally thin walls. The sheets had what looked like blood stains and the breakfast and other offerings were mediocre at best.

6

Robert

30 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was a dated motel room at $375.00. Continental breakfast was mediocre. The beach area (small) was the back bay so no waves. You could walk to the town of Chatham from there around 10 minutes which was nice. All in all very expensive for accommodations. In Mystic we stayed in a literal mansion (Captains Mansion) for $50.00 more a night and it was 5 stars. Surfside was 2 stars.

6

Kirsten

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location - walkable to the beach. Friendly manager/front desk. They offer a Continental breakfast and afternoon wine in the public area. However, this is a historic building and the walls/floors are really thin. I got to hear all kinds of fun things from my upstairs neighbors—from snoring to conversations to sex. No daily maid service; they said it was "upon request," so I requested that the bed be made. Still no service. Would not stay here again.

10

Deborah

21 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay at the Surfside Inn. The accommodations are modest but clean and comfortable. There is easy access to Lighthouse Beach and to restaurants and shopping downtown. In addition to a continental breakfast, there are beach wagons, chairs, and towels available for use, and a guest shared fridge and ice machine. There is a 5-6 pm wine and cheese hour, and also wine glasses available for you to borrow for your room. There's plenty of outdoor seating for guests to enjoy as well. We will definitely return!

10

Jennifer

3 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great property! Close proximity to the beach, short walk to shops and restaurants, and friendly staff. Daily happy hour and morning continental breakfast add to the experience. We are looking forward to staying again!

10

Kyla

8 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Super cute property on a quiet side road. It's outdated, though that gives it most of its charm. Staff were super friendly and was greeted with wine and cheese when we arrived. The only issue was that I was not expecting the stairs to be so steep (was traveling with an older person). Right near the beach and walking distance to downtown Chatham.

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Surfside Inn Chatham

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Vintage Decor 2 Queen Bed Ocean View

Newly Renovated Decor Queen Bed Rear View

Vintage Decor Queen Bed Ocean View

Newly Renovated Decor Queen Bed Ocean View

Vintage Decor Petite Queen Rear View

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