Anchor In Distinctive Waterfront Lodging

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Interior entrance
View from property
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $257
$224 nightly
$257 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5

Explore the area

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1 South Street, Hyannis, MA, 02601
  • Place, Main Street Hyannis
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Cod Beaches
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

1 King Bed Lower Partial Harborview

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

1 King Bed Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

1 King Bed Upper Partial Harborview

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

2 Queen Beds Lower Partial Harborview

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

2 Queen Beds Upper Harborview

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 288 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Accessible 1 King Bed Gardenview

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

1 King Bed Gardenview

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Bed Gardenview/Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

1 King Bed Deluxe Harborview

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Harbor view
  • 315 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

1 King Bed Harborview Deluxe Suite

  • Harbor view
  • 512 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

1 King Bed Partial Harborview Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 591 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

2 Queen Beds Upper Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 437 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

2 Queen Beds Harborview Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Accessible 1 Double Bed Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

1 Queen Bed Standard Room

  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Hyannis

When you stay at Anchor In Distinctive Waterfront Lodging in Hyannis, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Main Street Hyannis and Hyannis Harbor. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Cape Cod Beaches and 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Mayflower Beach.

What's nearby

  • Main Street Hyannis - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cape Cod Beaches - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • John F. Kennedy Memorial - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cape Cod Melody Tent - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 10 min walk
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Casual Gourmet Express - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Portside Tavern - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Break - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Embargo - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Anchor In Distinctive Waterfront Lodging

Anchor In Distinctive Waterfront Lodging offers 42 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Hyannis hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2025.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 42 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring DVD players and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Anchor In Distinctive Waterfront Lodging. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Games
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Fenced pool
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1955
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2025
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 28.61 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach towels
  • In-room coffee

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - C0007260200
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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Anchor In Distinctive Waterfront Lodging Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 751 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff that checked me in was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect, the staff in particular at the the check in desk were beyond friendly and helpful. Would 110% recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Anchor In is a lovely hotel with friendly staff and clean, updated rooms. It is very convenient to the ferry and to various dining options in Hyannis. Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

John

I have stayed here numerous times and was satisfied.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very nice. The rooms were nice, spacious, and very, very clean. 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay!! Mary, (at the desk) was very kind and hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My wife and I stayed here for our anniversary and thoroughly enjoyed our accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent! Room was beautiful. Great amenities and very clean. The staff were extremely friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

KATHIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We absolutely loved our stay! Going off-season is key. Sandi, the front manager, was fabulous and we had many engaging conversations. The room was amazing, the room where the breakfast was served was extremely welcoming, the location was wonderful and I honestly cannot say enough great things about our visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Asztrid

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and a nice view of the pier
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was extremely clean, and the balcony has some of the best views of Hyannis harbor there are. The staff is very friendly and helpful I will definitely be staying here again and recommend it to everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff member Sandy very congenial when we checked in. Laid back atmosphere (early December). Will consider for future Hyannis stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful place to stay. Sandy was Great helping us with our room reservation and very very accommodating !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mary, at the front desk, was so extraordinarily kind- she was helpful and went out of her way to be kind. I enjoyed my stay there and felt like any question I had- or anything I needed- I could rely on Mary. She made my stay at the Anchor In- extra special
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Harbor view room was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quaint hotel, with a nice view of the water. The place has a pool, a fire pit and nice spacious rooms. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Nice people, clan room, nice view
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jerilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shkumbim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly front desk staff beautiful property
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodeci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me, my boyfriend and cat enjoyed our stayed. Beautiful view, great space, clean..truthfully everything about it was amazing. Would definitely come back and stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, super friendly staff, property was amazing.Would definitely stay again.
Pool was nice and warm
View from our room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025