About Cape Sands Inn
Enjoy a picturesque New England coastal getaway on a budget at Cape Sands Inn. Located in West Yarmouth, Massachusetts, this unfussy hotel boasts ample free parking and is less than one mile from the nearest Atlantic Ocean beaches.
Traditionally-decorated air-conditioned rooms feature an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, fridge, tea and coffee-making facilities, ironing facilities, cable TV and a safe. Selected spacious suites add microwaves. Accessible rooms are available.
Amenities comprise free Wi-Fi throughout, a games room, indoor and outdoor pools plus a hot-tub, sauna, 24-hour reception and business center. Kids can stay free too.
A free continental breakfast is provided and several dining options including seafood restaurants are located within five minutes’ walk.
Cape Sands Inn is about five minutes’ drive from Barnstable Municipal Airport, John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum and ferry terminals. Cape Cod National Seashore is about 40 minutes’ drive away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Handy location for beaches and sightseeing
The location of this hotel just off Massachusetts State Route 28 was popular with reviewers who enjoyed the hassle-free access to nearby beaches, sightseeing and the unspoilt Cape Cod National Seashore. It was also conveniently close to the airport and ferry terminals for island-hopping and whale-watching trips. Another bonus was the proximity of gas stations, convenience stores and several restaurants.
positive:
Clean, comfortable and affordable
Reviewers generally said the rooms were basic but more than suitably spacious, comfortable and clean for a seaside getaway on a budget. There was praise for the pleasant views towards the coast from some rooms. Guests appreciated the spacious free parking lot and free continental breakfast, but some criticized the small bathrooms. Considering its usually competitive room rates, many travelers felt they got a decent amount of bang for their buck.
positive:
Upbeat about customer service
Many guests made positive remarks about the customer service at this motel, often describing staff as friendly, helpful and accommodating.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Maintenance and cleanliness could be improved
Cleanliness critics reported there were bathrooms that weren't always sufficiently cleaned and sporadic visits from housekeeping plus dirty carpets and dust in some rooms. Some reviewers claimed the hotel would be enhanced by further remodelling to address issues like dated decor, aging furniture, poor quality towels, old televisions, malfunctioning air-conditioning and broken lighting in certain rooms.
negative:
Nuisance noises and smells
Light sleepers sometimes blamed thin walls for enabling them to hear noises from adjacent rooms and corridors. Occasional traffic noise was reported too. Meanwhile, there were occasional claims of annoying damp odors or cleaning products smells in certain parts of the building.
negative:
Mixed views on free Wi-Fi
The free Wi-Fi access was welcomed by reviewers, although some occasionally reported that the network suffered from poor speeds and patchy coverage.