2 Best Hotels in Falmouth, Cape Cod

With its expansive landscaped grounds ringed by a wrought-iron fence, this elegant 1849 Italianate inn with a wraparound porch and grand foyer resembles a private estate. Guest rooms have many luxurious amenities, including decadent bedding and plush robes, and several rooms are outfitted with gas fireplaces perfect for cozying up in the cooler months.

Dating back to the 1920s, this storied resort has had many lives—as a speakeasy, a dance club (owned by broadcaster Barbara Walters's father), and a beach club owned by Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach—but now, the year-round resort on a private stretch of Old Silver Beach is a happy place for vacationing families and couples. Thanks to recent renovations, guest rooms, cottages, and public areas are fresh and modern. They've also added a zone of eateries, so guests don't have to leave the property; options include pizza, takeout seafood, ice cream, and a fine dining restaurant, The Lantern Room. There's also a pool bar, but the real draw are lounge chairs and umbrellas lining the beach.