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Harbor Watch Inn

Harbor Watch Inn
167 Onset Avenue, P.O. Box 1629, Onset, MA 02558
Property Type: Inn
  • Small hotel often including dining facilities and/or a bar/tavern; often provides an intimate or historical atmosphere.
A stately waterfront Victorian Inn and Restaurant, the recently restored Harbor Watch Inn and acclaimed Blue Oyster Grille overlook the spectacular... A stately waterfront Victorian Inn and Restaurant, the recently restored Harbor Watch Inn and acclaimed Blue Oyster Grille overlook the spectacular panorama of Onset Bay and beaches. Waterviews from all 12 rooms, each with private bath and air-conditioning (some balconies) Enjoy the Harbor Terrace pool and poolside bar, stroll charming Onset Village, walk our three miles of beaches, avoid bridge traffic, savor a taste of Old Cape Cod. Golf, fishing, kayaking, boating steps away. more » « less

TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars Based on 10 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 2.5 based on 8 reviews Rooms
    • 2.5 based on 8 reviews Service
    • 2.5 based on 8 reviews Value
    • 3 based on 8 reviews Cleanliness

Reviews of Harbor Watch Inn

( 1-10 of 10 )
3 of 5 stars
Massachusetts
Oct 6, 2008

The Harbor watch Inn closed this August. It is under new management and is currently being renovated. Years of neglect have let it shabby and tired looking. We were one of the last people to stay here. The rooms are a good size and ours was clean and comfortable. The location is great and the place has great potential. It... more

Oct 9, 2007

Unfortunately I should have read the reviews on this property before I visited this Inn. The guest rooms and the Inn are filthy. The rooms, linens and atmosphere do not even seem remotely fresh. The carpet in the room I was supposed to stay in was stained and worn out. The doors to the room are very flimsy and offer... more

Aug 26, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Onset MA has some beautiful views, nice people and reasonable prices. I do NOT recommend the Harbor Watch Inn, which is shabby, dirty, and noisy. This time we had no hot water in the shower. The toilet in the room across the hall (where we went for a shower) nearly overflowed. The room was not 'cleaned' until nearly 5PM, even... more

Aug 21, 2007
2/3 found this review helpful

This was our first stop during a 10 day vacation... We booked 3 nights here and were meeting up with family who were flying in from Lebanon and Italy. My father, husband, one-year old daughter and I checked in before everyone else arrived and were greeted by an extremely rowdy group of drunks hanging out in the hotel pool area.... more

1 of 5 stars
New Jersey
Aug 15, 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

The South Water St Inn owned by the Hotel was simply a flea bag dump in terrible dis-repair lacking any amneties and services. If you wanted a clean suite none is avaiable, dirt was evident in every corner and around the base of the stove. Gross ! There was no rug but rather a felt liner normally used underneath a... more

1 of 5 stars
New York
Aug 5, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Although we made a reservation to stay at the Harbor Watch Inn we were given a room which was supposed to be a suite at the South Water Street Inn which is now owned by the same owners. The suite was a (small) room that had in it a Queen bed, table and chairs, stove, refrigerator and sink, so you... more

2 of 5 stars
Amherst, MA
May 28, 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

This inn is right on the main drag in Onset, so any room facing Onset Bay is subject to lots of traffic noise. In addition, the inn prides itself on its live music many nights of the week and the bar at the pool (outside the rooms) is a favorite with the locals and the motorcycle crowd. If you are... more

4 of 5 stars
Boston, MA
May 18, 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

This hotel was very comfortable and clean. I stayed on the 2nd floor; loved the view & the private balcony. The staff was nice. I enjoyed my stay very much. The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the restaurant, Rickets. The bartender (my waiter) was a blast, but the cook...lets say, has a sweet tooth. Everything I ordered was... more

Jan 2, 2007

Inn was very nice and food was good but the food service was horrible. Sat for dinner at 7:30, got entree at 10:15! Waiter walked out half way thru the evening and all his tables were just ignored! i think the cook needs an assistant to handle any crowds. May try this again but hopefully service will improve. Wine list... more

5 of 5 stars
Atlanta, Georgia
Oct 22, 2005
2/2 found this review helpful

We stayed at this hotel last week and was pleasantly surprised at quality for such an inexpensive price. Hotel is clean, rooms are large, staff is very pleasant and location is directly located on the beautiful Onset Harbor. Couldn't have been happier with the choice! more

Reviews of Harbor Watch Inn

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167 Onset Avenue, P.O. Box 1629, Onset, MA 02558