There is no P Town without a stop at Tea at the Boatslip. Period. It's cash only, so first thing you do is hit the ATM right by the entrance near the restrooms and stack up before you go in. There's a cover, but you can also get a punch card if you're planning to come back a few times so you're not paying every time you walk in. Outside of Tea, people are usually just posted up by the pool with frozen drinks, hanging out and catching up. If you don't have plans in the afternoon in P Town, you really can't go wrong just stopping by Boatslip and seeing where the day takes you. read more

Words can't describe our experience here. They police the dance floor, are unaccepting of queer people under the age of 60, and hate hot people. Hosted at a hotel but you can't use the pool, no one is dancing. Cash only for all drinks. Couldn't move furniture without getting yelled at. read more

For as busy as Boatslip gets the crew does an amazing job of taking it all in stride. I would love if they always had draft beer and accepted debit cards but those are my only negatives. It is always a must go to spot for me while in Ptown. read more

I was really pressed with the renovation of the rooms and common areas. It was nice and convenient to have a breakfast in the AM, access to the afternoon tea event, and for sunbathing at the pool area plus the food and drink there. Provincetown is expensive, and the options for value are there in place to help save a bit of money. The service staff there were friendly and gracious to all the guests staying there. I was grateful for them keeping our luggage on our last afternoon in town, as our mobility was compromised. read more

Well, color me confused and mildly devastated. After 15 years of faithfully attending T Dance at the Boatslip -- armed with my trusty little one-shot Polaroid camera to capture the magic -- today, for the first time ever, I was told I couldn't bring it in. Apparently, the same camera I've brought in dozens of times over the years has suddenly become... forbidden. Meanwhile, every person in there is wielding a high-def smartphone camera capable of shooting in slo-mo, night vision, and probably space-time travel. But my charming lil' Polaroid? Too much. What exactly is the difference? One gives you a printed memory in 90 seconds. The other lets you livestream your twirl to your entire follower count. But sure, I'm the security threat. Honestly... I'm kinda heartbroken. It's tradition. It's joy. It's art. And it's how I've kept the spirit of T Dance alive all these years -- snap by snap, one instant memory at a time. Maybe next time I'll just tape a Polaroid to the back of my phone and call it "vintage filter live." Or maybe... there won't be a next time. Boatslip, what gives? #LetPolaroidsDance #TDanceTradition #DisappointedButStillServingLooks read more

Boatslip Resort - Small Polaroid camera - Resorts Near Me - Provincetown, Massachusetts

Now you realize no visit to P-Town would be complete without an extended stop at the tea dance here. Tea may be spilled here but not served. I think the reference is to tea time since it runs between 4-7PM, but it's definitely a shoulder-to-shoulder affair for those three hours. The eye candy can be extensive but so can be the number of horny onlookers hungry to provide attention to the chosen ones with grabbable traps. The entry fee to the huge five-bar patio terrace is a paltry $10 on a warm day with a vivid sunset. Make new friends and keep the old. One is silver and the other gold. We wet our whistles on their signature cocktail, the $16 Planter's Punch, which is basically a jacked-up Tequila Sunrise with pineapple juice (photo: https://yelp.to/RYxvBlV26F). Jamie W and I had a couple of them and were feeling quite sociable if you know what I mean. We probably could've benefited from finger sandwiches and scones with clotted cream, but believe me, it wasn't that kind of tea dance. I was impressed that they offered an indoor dance floor where I saw only one senior straight couple trip the light semi-fantastic. I need to come back for the Tuesday tea dance when Mrs Roper Goes to Tea (photo: https://yelp.to/YtoTP6z5v8). I just need to remember to pack my floral caftan. BTW it's cash only. COCKTAILS - 4 stars...fully loaded with quite a kick AMBIANCE - 5 stars...gregarious, crowded and just plain fun SERVICE - 4 stars...the bartenders know their stuff TOTAL - 4 stars...the essential spot in P-Town RELATED - Exploring Provincetown? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3MzCyr8 read more

See all

Annoying ... cash only and quite rude! Who carries cash anymore? And they seem to have a line of ATMs to rip off patrons w ATM fees

The room renovations are amazing as well as the music. However while most of the staff is friendly others have no personalities and act lIke big queens. Specfically a guy name Tom that was doing ID checks before you enter. He had an attitude when he was asking my friends and I for IDs. Not welcoming at all. read more

I have stayed as a guest of the Boatslip resort in the past and I have been to their Sunday Tea Dance. It's one of the largest hotels in the Provincetown area and it's the destination for Tea Dance on Sundays. Tons of people come for Tea and it's lots of fun. The rooms are a bit on the smaller size, but the staff is very nice and helpful. They have a poolside deck, a casual restaurant called the Deckside Grill, the Buoy Bar and Tea Dance. All open to the public. The Boatslip is situated on the West End of town, and it offers its hotel guests waterfront air-conditioned rooms with newly-renovated bathrooms, views of Cape Cod Bay from private balconies, on-site parking, wifi, continental breakfast, heated pool, huge sundeck and of course, complimentary admission to Tea Dance! read more

See all

A party is always going on underground. $10 cover to dance My bro and me came into P Town on his catamaran so we were in town to check out the scene and have a cocktail before returning to the yacht for the evening. There is a nice outside patio at Boatslip with flowers and a front row view of the passerbys. Our bar tender was awesome and made me a delicious expresso martini and bro had a margarita. read more

Boatslip Resort - expresso martini - Resorts Near Me - Provincetown, Massachusetts

Great place, everything you could wish for in PTOWN. FANTASTIC staff, always offering assistance. Alway something going on. . .

You can't "beat" the DJ or the lively souls @ Tea!! Sunday, Solid Gold is my fav. Always a great time, costumes galore & good bevies makes for an unforgettable afternoon. read more

Front bar manager is an arrogant and rude guy who insults customers and talks to bar clients like he is doing a favor to customers. He also refused to allow our small service dog at the front outdoor patio even though state law allows service dog in outside bar patio. Please be aware of this arrogant Caucasian server in the bar. The woman manager is equally rude and we won't be visiting this place again given we have so many wonderful and dog friendly places in P-Town. This place does not make customers feel welcome and treats them with shocking disrespect. There are so many awesome other options in this beautiful town to avoid this overpriced and overrated bar. read more

Boatslip Resort - Resorts Near Me - Provincetown, Massachusetts

Sad that such an establishment has to rip off the captive audience of hundreds of women that they draw for women's week. They charged $10 cover... Cash only... And anywhere from $11-$14...cash only...for a vodka and cranberry in a plastic cup. The drink prices changed from day today. For that $11-$14 you got a glass of cranberry juice cocktail over ice and what they were calling vodka. The vodka was water. After my first drink, I asked to see the vodka and put a little more in the glass. He filled it up, 3/4 of the way with rotgut vodka and splash and cranberry. I should've been able to taste the lousy vodka, but there was none. No taste. a friend asked for a vodka shot and they selected A different bottle from under the bar to pour it. It was vodka. A friend in our group of seven does not drink. She decided to have a drink and then another and another. Before the night was over she had 4 drinks and not even buzz. Do the math on that ...it's about $60-$70 worth of cranberry juice cocktail, all tax free cash. Do they do the same thing when it's men's week? read more

So not sure what the whiners were going on about... great friendly staff , clean ... yes it's an older hotel but I think it's great . Breakfast had plenty of choices ... well not vegan but hey ! Yea Tea Dance ... it's dancing and yes talking... not texting... read more

Do you like a big deck? Because the deck here is pretty big. And it has a pool, along with a great view. There's a small dance floor inside, but you're in P-town, so why wouldn't you enjoy the sun and the salt air on the deck? This is the place to go for "tea". There is usually a cover, although locals get a discount. Beer is reasonable, bartenders are friendly. Music is pretty good. Coming here for drinks is fun. I don't know about staying here but if you do, be prepared for a lively and noisy atmosphere from 4-7 every day. read more

Boatslip Resort - View from the deck - Resorts Near Me - Provincetown, Massachusetts

Boat slip gets 5 stars because it is the King of Provincetown. Known for the ever fabulous and legendary T-Dance. I am not reviewing a stay in the facilities, which btw, seemed to be renovated and spiffed up. The Boatslip, IMHO, is all about tea dance. The Hat sisters, and did I mention Tea Dance. I loved sneaking in for a drink and hanging out throughout the night, line dancing, ballroom dancing and just leaning over the deck to talk to EVERYBODY. If you are in cruise mode and can't find a hook up then, my friend, you've got to re aim your game. If you want to just hang out and enjoy the salt air, nobody's going to stop you. Come alone, bring your squeeze, straight or gay or lesbian or just looking, the Boatslip is a must for the genuine P-Town experience. read more

I was super excited to stay here. I'd heard so much about this place and my husband stayed here like 12-15 years ago. That being said he had a few requests: He wanted to be sure we had a waterfront room. He wanted to also be sure were weren't ground level. So when booking the room we were sure to relay those requests. They booked room 217 for us. A king size bed second level obviously waterfront. I'll post pictures. We arrived roughly 2 hours early and hey were happy to allow us to check in early. So we dropped our bags into the room and headed to lunch. The room was incredibly comfy. The room was clean, they provided basic toiletries. The towels were large and clean. The bed was verrrry comfy. Mattress was great! The room came with a small fridge and obviously cups and an ice bucket for the in room cocktails. Lots of storage for the long term vacationer. There was an iron and and iron board so you can always look presentable. The heat and a/c was one of the ductless units and had a easy to use remote. The deck had hairs and a table. ALL ROOMS ARE SMOKE FREE. Just a heads up regarding the pool area. Dance music starts at 9am. You will hear it, whether your door to deck is open. It's a gay resort...certainly there will be music. Every person we encountered was friendly when checking in. Irma was incredibly nice. We will stay again. read more

See all

The Boat Slip Resort & Beach Club was a definite win for my wife and I. I have to be honest; we were cautiously optimistic after hearing from friends that it was generally known for being a "hook up" hotel for men. While I can't speak to that, I can say that we were very pleased with our experience and will stay here again. We went during "Women's Week" (October 14-20, 2019 - 35th Anniversary) so perhaps the female population was in abundance during this particular stay! The reservation was easily made online and check-in was a breeze. The staff members were excellent, very pleasant and always willing to help. The room we stayed in was a queen room which does not include parking (but we knew that from reading the details on the website before booking - King size rooms include parking) although the public lot is within walking distance and was only $6.00 flat rate in the off season - $25.00/day in the regular season. The room was clean but could use some updating for those of us who like a more modern look and feel, but they are 1980's motel type, which seems to be part of the appeal. The bathroom was small but seemed to have an updated shower with good water pressure and temperature. The bathroom had a shower and toilet while separated from the sink and mirror which was just outside the bathroom door and in the main room area but separate by a nice shuttered wall which doubled as a closet area for hanging coats, jackets or other clothing. Basic toiletries were provided. There wasn't a fan that we could find for the bathroom so our room fogged up after each shower but not a big deal in my opinion. The room came with a small fridge, cups and an ice bucket. There was plenty of storage in the dresser, a wall mounted TV, two chairs and a table. We had a deck and the view was AMAZING! We had a side view of the water and beach, which was perfect for us. There was an iron and an ironing board. The heat and a/c was one of the ductless units and had an easy to use remote. Wi-Fi access was available. The Boat Slip Resort is known for their Tea Dance which took place from 4-7pm each day of our stay. You could hear the music from our room on the first floor but again, we knew about this going in so it wasn't a big deal for us. And, admission is free for those that stay at the Boat Slip! The deck was HUGE and overlooked the beach and water. The deck area included a pool (closed during the tea dance), designated smoking area, a covered tent with heaters, high top tables and stools. Just inside the covered tent area was an indoor dance floor and another bar. Needless to say it was a good time, even for those of us who don't actually dance! read more

See all

The place to be seeing at T-dance from 4 to 7pm... the drinks are VERY Strong... so even you get to spend some $$$ on them, they are worth every penny. I had two drinks of something (whatever the bartender was making me) and I was a little drunk... did not even finish the third one. There is a cover charge of $10 per person which I think it is a rip-off when paying top dollars for drinks as well. However, the parade of different characters, drag queens, macho men, body builders, underwear showing, plastic surgery ridden people among many others makes it worth it. The dancing does not start until the last 30 minutes of the t-dance and it is fun to get in the crowded dance floor and sing and scream to all the gay favorite songs.... specially at 70's and 80's night. Enjoy the people watching and fun to be had at this place... read more

Boatslip Resort - Resorts Near Me - Provincetown, Massachusetts

The place to BE and to be SEEN between the hours of 4:00 and 7:00 in Ptown. Picture it, huge sun deck, gorgeous men, kick ASS dance music, alcohol drinks with straws, sun, mind bursting views of the sea, and views of hot men of all shapes and sizes. They gather here to dance, drink, cruise, flirt, prance, and parade. The come to celebrate and dance here only for a few hours until the music abruptly stops and the party ends. Hundreds of shirtless men and a few heavy duty women exit hand- in -hand and empty into the street to prepare for a semi-civilized dinner; or continue on down the road for more partying at the Pied Bar, where the Heavy Duty's rule and the a new chapter for the evening dancing begins. Party on! read more

I have to say I'm a fan. I didn't stay here, but I attended the Tea Dance. Silly me I waited to go till the last day of my trip and it was the most fun I had all week. I would have definitely gone more than once. There was an indoor dance floor, a covered tent area and a big patio overlooking the water. Drink lines weren't too long and there were many bar stations. Rum punch! I'd go early because it did get so crowded that you couldn't really move. We ended up leaving for this reason at around 6:30, but it was nearly over anyways. $10 cover. Grab a punch and enjoy the view - whether that of that bay or the dance floor. Fun party. read more

This review is a combination of the Boatslip and Provincetown in general. Lets begin: The rooms were cute! Looks like a newly remodeled bathroom. Even better is the ocean view. To die for. Amenities included a television, a small fridge, a key to get into the deck party, and a lot of fun. One downside for some would be that the rooms are not very sound proof. Could hear our neighbors walking constantly up above. You don't spend much time in the rooms though because there is so much to do in town, everything walking distance: food, clubs, shops, you name it. Almost a shame because our stay for one night cost a little over $300 (each person after the initial two cost $25 a piece to stay). Could of easily just slept on the beach and saved a few hundred. There is a party called tea time from 4-7pm on the deck of this hotel and it's like spring break multiplied by three and full of gay men and women. Sadly it went too fast, and by seven the party is over, the deck cleared, and no ones allowed back to the deck or pool the remainder of the night. There are after parties, though, everything nearby. You probably want off the deck anyways unless you wanna listen to men cruise around below ya. The staff (especially Eric) was very friendly and a good sport in dealing with my parties drunken antics. And in all honesty I drank too much to really recall much.. Ended up on the back of some French dudes bicycle and went exploring. But I do know I had a blast, loved the town and atmosphere, and wished I could of stayed longer. read more

I did not stay at the hotel, but my friends and I rented a cabana at the pool for a bachelorette party. We had a great time here! The location and view is absolutely incredible. The music was great. The vibe was fun, but still very relaxing. They followed all of the COVID regulations so we felt safe while having our fun. Our server was extremely friendly, we just found the service to be a bit slow. It looked like he was a bit overwhelmed and was taking care of too many tables for one person. It was fine, but we definitely would've ordered way more drinks if service was a bit quicker. The bill after being there all day eating and drinking was very reasonable. Hope to come back here in the future! read more

The infamous tea dance from 4-7 always draw a fabulous crowd! What a great place to unwind and drink in the sun while overlooking the bay. Music is always fantastic - thank you DJ Mary Alice! Todd, the bartender is always full of nice things to say and mixes cocktails to perfection! Drinks are a little on the pricey side, but worth it for the experience. I also enjoy going to the pool during the day before Tea Dance and baking in the sun! Great place. read more

Boatslip Resort - A"Brooklyn Gangbang" - Resorts Near Me - Provincetown, Massachusetts

Would not let me in with my service dog despite having proper paperwork. Said she has to wear a vest. Very disappointing. Group of nine. read more

The Unbearable Angle of Invisibility So, I just got back from Bear Week in Provincetown. It's no big secret that I have been a fond follower of Bear Culture. I've been going to Bear Week a few days at a time for years, now. This year I decided to go for the whole week. It was, perhaps, a mistake. Memories that were evoked include: circuit parties and high school gym class. I have to talk about the Boatslip for a minute, to make this all legit: Pool. Big deck. Tea Dance has been great fun in years past. I like drinking at 4 in the afternoon. I like sunshine and my friends. I like the end of the world. There is dancing. I don't do much of that, as you'll learn in a bit. But, I'm told the annoying disco music is fun. I wouldn't know. I stayed at the Boatslip once. The room was hot and someone was doing a lot of clomping overhead. Air conditioning and an anti clomping rule might have made my stay better. During the days of Bear Week, the pool filled up with men until it appeared to be a stew. At 4pm everyday, Tea Dance starts. Tea Dance. 2,000 people, 45 minutes to get a drink, 30 minutes to piss, repeat until it's over. This review isn't of the Boatslip per se. It's more of a general review of whatever the fuck it was that happened last week. This isn't supposed to be amusing, or vindictive. I would say if you want comedy, read some of my other reviews, or better yet, check out David Dancer's yelps. They never disappoint. Moving on to more pressing matters. A new species of bear has risen to prominence. I call them the Alpha Bears. Now, pay attention because I don't want to alienate every bear who reads this. I like bears just fine. I'm still a fan of Bear Culture. I even like bear411, even though it looks like the code was written in 1992. Bears are like any group of people. Some are interesting, some are nice, some can kindly go away. Alpha Bears are defined by the following characteristics. There is a plus or minus scale here of about 10% and only say, 6 out of the 8 criteria need apply. -6 foot 2 or taller; -Darkly tanned; -Annual income of $150,000/year or more; -Large, unimaginative tattoos, most likely ordered out of a catalog and/or given to the discretion of a tattooist who doubtless harbors resentment towards giant hairy rich guys; -Large muscles suggesting steroid use; -Bellies; -35 to 55 years old; -Beards. And lastly, they seem to have problems with their vision. They simply cannot see anything that isn't a clone of them. If that means shoving me to get to the next Planter's Punch, that's what's going to happen. At least until next time. And what is up with the Planter's Punch? And I could look out and see these bears drinking that punch, twiddling with their brand new iPhone 4s, adjusting some stock options with a secure app, catcalling a fat guy in the pool, grabbing other Alpha's packages through Speedos, woofing. Woofing. Grrrrr. Woof. John Waters said something the other day..."Being gay isn't enough. It's an OK start, but you have to do something more." But now, ladies, more is less. Some years ago, a boyfriend at the time took me to the Black and Blue circuit party in Montreal. He thought it might be good for us. After all, we were in a 3 year relationship that was hanging by a thread. How about a party with 20,000 gay muscle dudes and lots of drugs, to shore up a disaster? Strangers, dancing, grinding, in a trance. Hypnotized. Glitter mirror balls and only a dim reminder in the sparkling air, that circuit parties started out as AIDS fundraisers. Circuit parties are like high school with money and muscles and ecstasy and coke. And once again I was last picked to play a game I have no interest in anyway. Those years back, my boyfriend dumped me on the way home from Canada. Was it because I'm short and weird and I don't like dancing with strangers? I'm too old to take drugs people manufacture in their basements, and I don't want to have sex with people I'm never going to actually speak to. What does that have to do with the Boatslip? Not much, except that Tea Dance has turned into a daily circuit party at Bear Week. Circuit boys eventually age. They have to grow up. You can't stop age, even with six figures. You grow a beard and let your tummy get a little bigger, buy that tattoo, and you've transplanted yourself into a new subculture without really doing anything new. Just like Lady Gaga or a scene-for-scene Hollywood remake that takes place in outer space this time around. In the end there are things that will always disappoint because they are un-winnable. Even if I don't particularly like you, I don't want to be invisible to you. And if you think you can shove me out of the way to get to your next trick or drink or BMW, be careful. I'm watching a culture embrace class and vanity, and as you come towards me, looking over me or through me, I'll be sticking my foot out, and you're not paying attention. read more

This place is like something you'd see on an HBO mini-series - a bunch of gay men lounging around in bathing suits on a deck and basking in the sun from morning until early afternoon - there's even a tan and glazed man (almost turkey like) who runs around in tight jeans fetching $5 deck chairs and blowing a whistle when it's time to rotate chairs (let the cancer tan you evenly!) If you have any insecurities about your body (like me), I'd suggest bringing three things with you: 1. A therapist 2. A snow suit 3. A razor blade Cocktail boys roam the deck collecting drink orders - you always look sexier with a piña colada in your hand when flirting with boys. Drinker beware, there is a squirt of pure rum in the straw waiting for your first sip - OH HAY GURL! Come 4 o'clock the pool and deck chairs are cleared for the afternoon Tea Dance. And by Tea Dance, of course they mean a bunch of homos drinking alcohol, cruisin' for that evening's prey, and watching boys in speedos dance on boxes - happy Tuesday afternoon everybody! As evening comes, it's time to leave and make a costume change for that night's clubbing - gays are classy like that. read more

** This review is ONLY for the Tea Dance and the Bar at the resort's deck ** Where to begin? If you are in PTown, and you miss out on the Tea Dance at Boatslip, you have missed one of the most essential experiences of PTown - period. It doesn't matter (according to me) who you are, how old you are (I feel like putting an age limit here - but then I can say - as long as you can dance!!), how young you are (as long as you are 21+) - if you love life and if you happen to be in PTown, you should come to the Tea Dance here at the Boatslip. I have no idea how the term "Tea Dance" was coined and I am not going to google it and try to find the history behind it. I just know of all the Tea Dance's that I have ever been to in the United States, so far in my life - this one is probably the Best one. The spirit of summer and the joy in the air is indescribable... For my first time attending the Tea Dance at the Boatslip - I happened to be accidentally here before the official start time which was 4pm. So for starters, there is a cover charge of $10. What you get is access to an open deck with a pool and beautiful view of the Atlantic - overlooking boats and kayaks and yachts and the lighthouse near the beautiful tip of the peninsula that PTown is - the farthest end of the gorgeous cape. The music flows non stop with beats of the 70s, the 80s, all the way up to the current hits - but what is guaranteed is simple fun, happiness and joy in every beat that you hear. The main long bar is at one end of the deck - farthest away from the pool. There are smaller islands of bars all over the deck, around the pool, to ensure the crowd of god knows how many 100 plus, can have access to whatever they want to drink. And drink they do.... The drinks are expensive, the drinks are small and depending on who the bartender is - they can be light or strong. For someone who is not a regular, I was lucky to get served by one of the bartenders who made Fantastic drinks. And rightly so, there was a line specifically on his side and later I found how certain other bartenders were not making better drinks. But that's that. You should be able to figure out who to get your drinks from. The dance floor is not super big but is big enough that it is crowded by the time it is 5pm. The DJ has a very secure room where access is limited for obvious reasons but there is a window you can go up to, and the DJ who was playing when I was there, was kind enough to play my requests within 10 minutes of me asking her. Now that DOES NOT happen very often in a popular place like that. There is security all around the deck in the form of resort staff wearing the light blue "Boatslip Resort" sweatshirts or Ts. I didn't stay long after 6pm so I cannot comment on the scene later in the night. Maybe someday. And I will be sure to come back and report here! In the meantime, if you do end up going, enjoy every moment of it! Cheers! read more

:'( If you've ever had the urge to round up EVERY gay you've seen in your life (in person, on the internet, in the news, on an episode of COPS, etc.) this is your best chance. Whether they live in Oregon, messaged you on Manhunt during that trip to Chicago, starred in a movie in 2006 taking way too many loads for 1 weekend, or is simply Bruce Vilanch (UGH!) ... the odds of bumping into ALL of them on the deck of the Boatslip are pretty good. The Planters Punch tastes like any drink from ANY Chinese restaurant, a Vodka/Red Bull costs $400, and the DJ's soundtrack is devoted to Cha Cha heels. :'( I guess it's better than sitting in a hotel room and doing meth.* :( (*Don't go alone or you'll have more fun in the hotel room...) read more

Well, I was pleasantly surprised! I assumed from (well-deserved) Tea-Dance fame that the hotel experience at The Boatslip would be loud, dated and dirty - it was NONE of those three things. Pleasant staff, comfy large room with incredible view, balcony, a/c, and perfect location. If you consider that you get into Tea for FREE, (as well as FREE Yoga on the patio on MWF mornings) you can take that off the hotel price and it is a steal! If you are in the mood for a fun time, stay here! If you are in the mood for a super-classy hotel - stay elsewhere - the plumbing is old, and the rooms are not super-trendy, but I will definitely stay again! read more

The boatslip is a "resort" located right on the Harbor in Ptown. Accomodations - so so, but a very convenient location. A little noisy, especially during t-dance (4-7 EVERY DAY) Boatslip deck and swimming pool - AHHHH! Laying on the deck at the Boatslip is my favorite Ptown passtime. Gorgeous ocean views, lots of semi-nude men, delicious frozen drinks delivered to your rented chaise lounge (just $3.00 a day) and a refreshing swimming pool for a quick dip when the sun gets a little to intense. Boatslip T-Dance - daily 4-7 pm. This is fun with a group of friends. You can hang on the deck or try to secure a place on the tiny dance floor to bust a move. An essential stop for ptown vacationers. Music can be a little dated... reisent dj Maryalice has been around the block a few times, after all. read more

Absolutely love this place! Took an east coast trip out of the blue last summer, and kinda just drive around. We found this place and as soon as we got to our room, the drinks started pouring. This place is very party oriented and all about having a good time, so thats exactly what we intended on doing. And what fun we had! Our room was on the second and top floor, we had a balcony and we definitely took advantage of it while the Tea Party was happening. Our view was the deck, and beyond that the ocean with all the sail boats sailing along, it was absolutely gorgeous. Tea Party was from 3-7, and before that lots of people sunbathing, getting drinks from the deck bar, and good music playing. Once three came along...the party really started. three of us were up on the balcony dancing, drinking and partying from above, while the other one was down on the deck mingling. It was so busy, and so many people till exactly at 7PM. After that, the deck is cleared out of people, and it's closed for the night. But the resort has an onsite bar, with a great bartender that was the sweetest and catered to our every whim. But the town of Provincetown, is pretty magical. It's a one lane road, with shops, restaurants, bars, and sun kissed people everywhere. The town, the resort, and the people are worth a visit over and over and over again. read more

TEA DANCE!!! My review is solely for tea dance. Huge outdoor drinking space. People from all walks of life just having a good time. Least judgmental dance floor I've ever seen. So, I don't really understand the need to charge a cover, but the cover isn't that bad. Expensive but strong drinks. I'm not a huge scene queen and that made tea dance perfect for me. read more

Did someone say daytime dance party? I'm so there. We read about the Tea Dance and had to check it out of course. After a fabulous late lunch at the Patio, we wandered over to the Boatslip. Loved that there was a large outdoor space and bar, and tables if your feet got too tired. Our new friends introduced us to a new cocktail, but I can't remember what it was called. But I think it was raspberry vodka, sprite and two cherries. A little sweet for me but they loved them. The we made our way onto the dance floor and danced under the disco ball to Britney, Lady Gaga and Madonna. It was fierce. We'll definitely be back to the Tea Dance next time we're in P-town, that's for sure. read more

A $10 cover to have watered-down drinks, cliquey Bostonians, and an over-methed bartender is not my idea of a good time. This review is only for tea at The Boatslip. I don't know anything about the hotel part. Why two stars? It's a great outdoor space, and the DJ kept the dance floor full by playing great happy music. read more

I am only reviewing the tea-dance, which seems to be a beloved P-town institution, and I can understand why. Having cocktails before dinner surrounded by the fashion show/gay pride parade while enjoying the ocean breezes is pretty hard to beat. The only qualm I had was with the music, which could have been more imaginative. The 70's/80's dance relied a little too much on the obvious choices--if I never hear "It's Raining Men" again in my life it will be too soon--and "YMCA?" Yawn. We all grew up listening to more fabulous music than that. This is what straight people think gay people listen to, not what we actually do listen to. read more

What a great place! We were one of the only straight couples here, but didn't matter at all! Beautiful room with great views of the water. Fun bars on the property. Very friendly, helpful staff. Nice pool! Tea dances are super fun and great people watching! Great location in the middle of town. A good place for people who like to booze and have a good time! read more

Boatslip Resort - Resorts Near Me - Provincetown, Massachusetts

Am currently vacationing at the Boatslip. A previous viewer said it best : this place is MAGICAL! The entire staff has been friendly, helpful and courteous. The entire facility is kept impeccably well. My room is clean, comfortable and made up promptly by the housekeeper. The views from my balcony, the pool deck and the breakfast area are amazing. Tea at 4 pm has been fabulous! Great DJ! My room is directly over the dance area and luv luv luv it! (That might not be for everybody but if you like great dance music you will luv it too). Complimentary continental breakfast is simple but sufficient. Great location as well. Close to everything. Kudos to the owner for running a tight ship and to the hard working staff! Great job ! I hope I am fortunate enough to be able to return again in the future! read more

See all

The Boatslip is the place to see and be seen in Provincetown, especially during Bear Week, when I happened to be visiting Cape Cod. The pool area is always hopping, and even if you aren't a guest of the hotel you can rent a lounge chair for the day for $5. Waiters come around offering lunch special (such as a hot dog and Cape Cod chips for $7) or cocktails. The pool itself is usually too crowded to swim, but if you want to meet some new people, it's definitely a party scene. read more