Location perfect. Place looks clean and comfortable. Our room definitely has air conditioning issues. The floors, counter top and tables had so much condensation it's was literally slippery wet. Had to place towels all along the floors just to walk without slipping. Brought this up to front desk, response is this is common. No help at all. Would not return due to lack of response with issues. update Spoke with Merik while checking out she actually came to our room and acknowledged the problem. She was empathetic and professional. Took the necessary steps to help. Management reached out and credited us one night stay. Happy with end result read more

I'd love to give you a review of a fabulous stay here. However when attempting to get information in line with planning a family event with about 20 people and inquiring about booking the stated minimum of ten or more rooms, I was met with a complete unwillingness to even provide me with a quote, simply a response saying that I would have to pay in full and it would be 100% nonrefundable. Funny because I could book rooms on other booking sites and not have this. We'll take our business elsewhere to be honest - suggest this resort update their policies on their website. read more

My long review....My family has been traveling to Falmouth, MA for over 50 years. Over the decades we've stayed in rental homes, hotels, resorts, and with family, so I feel like I have a very good sense of what the area has to offer. To be honest, many of the local hotels and motels have left a lot to be desired. The renovated Falmouth Tides has completely changed that and exceeded all of my expectations. I stayed in a ground-floor harbor view room with my three teenage daughters. The room was cozy without ever feeling cramped. There was plenty of space for all of our luggage and clothes, which is saying something with four women sharing one room! The room was very clean. The room included a wet bar with a small refrigerator and microwave, a large flat-screen TV, and a fun record player with a small selection of vinyl records. There isn't a coffee maker in the room, but that wasn't a deal breaker for us especially with the charming Little Blue Truck right outside of our room. Honestly, the only negative I could come up with is the bathroom. It's very tiny and reminded me of a cruise ship bathroom. The shower stall is especially small, so anyone who is claustrophobic may find it a bit uncomfortable. Other than that, I genuinely have no complaints. Our patio overlooked the harbor and had two comfortable chairs. The only thing I'd suggest is adding a small table between them for drinks or snacks. The location is fantastic- just steps from the beach. Like many beaches on this side of Falmouth, it's small and rocky, so definitely pack water shoes if you plan on swimming. The motel makes beach days easy by providing towels, lounge chairs, umbrellas, paddleboards, and bikes. They even have fire pits in the evenings, which made for a perfect way to end the day. There is a rooftop deck with amazing views of Martha's Vineyard and Falmouth Harbor. The harbor and ocean views are beautiful, and the breeze coming off the water is incredible. Another fun touch is the adorable little blue truck on the property serving coffee, pastries, and ice cream. You're also within walking distance of Falmouth Heights and the Island Queen ferry, making it easy to leave the car parked. The parking lot is a little small and tight, but that's typical for many Cape properties and wasn't an issue for us. One thing I especially appreciated was the atmosphere. This isn't a place with loud crowds or the kind of riffraff I've experienced at another Falmouth resort. The beach was peaceful, quiet, and incredibly relaxing. It isn't a big scene, and that's exactly what I loved about it. Families with very young children should know there aren't a lot of kid-focused activities on-site, but for couples, adults, or families with older kids and teens, it's perfect. After more than five decades of vacations in Falmouth, I can honestly say this was the best stay we've had in a very long time. The Falmouth Tides is now our favorite place to stay, and we absolutely plan to return. I can't recommend it highly enough. read more

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What a wonderful find! Our final leg of our trip was in Falmouth. As we pulled up to this cute hotel I was first impressed by the location and the views of the water/Martha's Vineyard. We checked in a discovered a cute beachy room. They had a record player with beach themed records....so fun. They also had a rooftop space to hang out and enjoy the views. We did end up next to a room with an infant. We could hear the baby cry for over 1.5 hrs at which point we asked for another room as figured the infant may be up several times through the night. They graciously allowed us to switch rooms and were very apologetic. The lady at the desk did not hassle us at all. I'm very appreciative for such a wonderful stay at Falmouth Tides. read more

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Andrea and Barry were amazing! The rooms were impeccable and the location was fabulous. We felt valued and we will definitely be back. read more

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Arrival was smooth, the staff was super friendly. The room came equipped with a fridge, microwave, and record player all of which worked very well! The room was air conditioned, and the views were amazing. The hotel is also very well located. The only issue was the cleanliness, it seemed as though no one sweeped the corners or sides of things (There were quite a few dead bugs). and there were stains on the sheets of both beds. One bed had greenish, brown stain on the inner. The other had a reddish stain on the top cover. Perhaps because of the white sheets stains are always harder to remove. But the amount of stains was something I've never experienced before. Because of that; 4 stars. Also the bathroom is tiny, no room to put anything on the counters or in the shower really...Not a big deal to me, but may be to some. The last couple of things- the walls are very thin, and smells leak through the doors and windows-the air smelled of weed frequently. read more

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Amazing view and very clean rooms. The staff is very friendly. I'd highly recommend!! There is no bad room in this place. read more

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Falmouth Tides blew my expectations away. So grateful for a moment of respite during a busy travel day. Management was so hospitable and, as a frequent traveler, you can tell that care and consideration went into every choice made during the renovation. My room was very clean and well-appointed, with a record player/record selection, Nespresso machine, and extra nice toiletries (Malin + Goetz). The bed was super comfy and the view couldn't be beat. Guests staying from Memorial Day 2024 and beyond will love the adorable blue coffee and pastry truck they are getting ready to launch. My only recommendation for the future would be some thoughtful in-room snacks and beverages available for purchase. Other than that, this place was perfect. Can't wait to come back with my family. read more

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The Falmouth Tides is a great hotel! Clean, modern and has a fun turntable with albums!! I had a great stay there and will be returning! read more

An amazing hotel & the gentleman who checked us in was so intuitive and we even got to check in early!! 180 Ocean view!!! read more

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Spent a week at Falmouth Tides. The front desk service was knowledgeable, efficient, and helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable. We had an ocean view which was spectacular! Daily housekeeping with fresh towels and trash removal unheard of these days. will definitely be back. read more

So cute and cozy right next to private beach. Good pet policy. Staff super accommodating and fire pits at night with little s'mores packages for the kids. Convenient location within walking distance of ferry and good eats and even a short drive to other good shops and eats and beaches. Love- love love! read more

The Tides was the perfect place for a special retreat this past weekend. We loved waking up to the waves crashing on the shore, and it was even more special that they allowed our pup to stay too! The staff was so welcoming and gave great recommendations to make our weekend truly one to remember. We can't wait to be back in the summer. read more

Beautiful view. Was assigned a room downstairs. Could walk out of the room onto a small patio that was next to the beach. Beautiful! Adorable beach theme with records and a record player, refrigerator and microwave! Suggestion for the hotel and those assigning rooms...have the families with young children on one side of the hotel and those who came for rest and relaxation on the other? Having feet run around, hop on and off the bed above you late in the evening ....and then wake up at 6 am on a Sunday to hop around all morning has made the intent for rest impossible. read more

It was amazing staying ocean side , the employees were amazing. They waited on us with no hesitation. It was 5 stars. I will definitely plan another vacation with the TIDES. read more

Buyer BEWARE- all the websites list the deluxe king rooms as sea view,but it turns out that rooms 1,2 3,4,26,27,28,29 are harbor view or really parking lot view. You get charged for sea view but get a parking lot view. You are informed that you got a deluxe king room and paid for a deluxe king room. I beg to differ that there is a difference between Seaview and parking lot view and should be charged accordingly. I paid for a sea view and expected to get a sea view. The front desk and management are useless. I do not like to be hosed! read more

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King room with a slider to our patio on the beach! It was actually near perfect, especially with our dog. Only minus was the very rocky lower beach and under water. Bring water shoes. The food truck was excellent for our after dinner ice cream. read more

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I have not stayed here because reservation system was too sketchy. I reserved a week and wanted to add a day, then found I had never received a confirmation email. So I called (after 10pm), nobody answered, and made the reservation again. No confirmation email. So I cancelled, their website said I get a confirmation of the cancellation and I did not get anything from them. Looked like a nice place, but I will try elsewhere with a more modern and functional reservation system. My gut feeling is the website simply is a "form mailer" and then a person likely on Monday will open email and likely screw it all up. Note I had also had a bad experience similarly with reservations at Falmouth Inn which might be same ownership as the websites look the same. read more

What an amazing stay we had here at the Falmouth Tides. The ocean view here is unbeatable! Can't wait to come back!

Clean rooms with a great view. Look forward to staying here every year. Oh and the coffee cart is a must!

New ownership Life is good at Falmouth Tides Motel Ocean outside your door - lounges and umbrellas provided- the staff even rakes the beach All rooms have been beautifully renovated with a/c ,frig and nespresso machine Take a walk around the marina across the street Highly recommend Falmouth Tides Book your vacation now - you won't be disappointed! read more

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Why are we paying resort prices for such a tiny room, and No hot tub... No Spa... No restaurant... No pool... No exercise room... No meeting space... No breakfast... Plus, the bathroom is small enough for an RV, the parking is like a Rubic's cube, and the beach has more rocks than sand. They put a rack of paddle boards out there which no one uses, because its the wrong kind of surf and the wrong kind of shoreline. The rec staff spends all day trying to look busy, taking and faking social media photos of each other, because there are no guests in the water to take pictures of. This is a clean, but tiny cottage motel. They painted the walls, changed the carpets and linens to try to justify more than doubling the price per room over last year! These new owners are either extremely cynical about their own industry, or know very little about it. It's a nice motel for half of what they charge. However, these prices reveal a business model that must not include repeat customers, because anyone who pays resort prices will expect resort amenities, and look elsewhere the next time when they realize this hotel has none. It's not a bad place. It's clean and well-situated, but for the value, it's way over-priced and therefore, over-rated. Previous owners understood the property, marketed it honestly, and provided great value. These owners thought they could spend $2,500 on cheap plastic lounge chairs and line them up in front of the water, take pictures, and fool you into thinking it was a resort. They look great in the photos, but wait until you see how crowded the chairs are! Why am I posting this harsh, but honest review? Because I have loved this cottage motel for a long time, but the current operation does nothing but insult me, and loyalty works both ways. Why pay resort prices for a bed and a key. read more

Beautiful room. Fabulous view. The staff is absolutely amazing! I can't say enough wonderful things about this hotel! Very well done!

Such a wonderful place to stay!!! The staff is very friendly and the view is perfect. The location is close to downtown but happy to be staying on the beach. read more

I booked this hotel 10 days before my arrival through Expedia. There were multiple rooms available upon booking. The reservation was for 1 night on 7/4. My friend & I took 4th & 5th off from work to be down in Falmouth for the 4th. We picked this hotel because it was on a beach & within walking distance to fireworks that evening. We received multiple texts from the hotel prior to arrival offering us special services like early/late checkin etc. We decided to take advantage of early check in & followed a link from the hotel's text to sign up. We arrived at the hotel around 11:30am (early check in started at noon) When I spoke with the front desk clerk, he asked us to come back in a half hour. We decided to hang at the beach & about 10 minutes later my phone rang. It was the girl in charge & she informed me that there was an overbooking & they could not honor our reservation. I paid (in advance) over $900 for the room for 1 night. I immediately returned to the front desk. I waited in line as she was checking in another Expedia reservation. When I now spoke directly with her she told me Expedia made a mistake. I have used Expedia faithfully for 8 years now and never has there been a problem with overbooking and the hotel was texting me directly prior to arrival about my room. When I asked for more clarification she brushed me off saying the hotel had to pay a fee for finding me another suitable room and I shouldn't have used a third party and there was nothing should could do. It was the 4th of July weekend and there was nothing else available within an hour's drive. For the money I paid I was very upset to be treated this way. We could not find other lodging and had to return home (2 hour drive). I did receive a refund from Expedia but the weekend and holiday was ruined for us. Hotels like this rely on 3rd party bookings to get recognition for their hotel. They were checking in other Expedia reservations. I don't know why this hotel picked mine to not honor but be forewarned when you get here you might not have a reservation upon arrival. read more

Amazing renovation in a beautiful location! What a view! Close to town, ferries, and right on the water with a private beach. Great place to stay! read more

They allow pets now which sucks they are all over the place barking, peeing and pooping. Very disappointing

Clean. Friendly. The greatest location! Watch boats and sunset from your room! We absolutely love it here!

I wish I could post more stars because this place is worth it! My gf and I just got back from our vacation here at the tides in Falmouth, MA and it was perfect! From checkin to check out, everything was perfect and smooth. The gentleman that works that counter is awesome. He takes the time to map out some places to see and eat out while your in town and is very helpful and pleasant. His boston accent helped add to the charm of the Tides. The rooms are nothing fancy and I think that's what's so great about this place. The rooms have no AC but with the pleasant breezes throughout the day and night, you don't need it! Sleeping with the windows opens to the sound of the ocean will be the best sleep you've had in years! The rooms are very clean and nicely decorated. We stayed in an upstairs room with a balcony view of both the ocean and the harbor, both were incredible. The only thing I think I would upgrade is the parking, it's a little tight. Take my advice and try the Tides, you and your family will be very happy you did and so will your wallet! Thanks Tides for making this a vacation my gf and I will never forget. Hope to be back soon!! read more

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One of my new favorites on Cape Cod! Right on the water...it's a gem of a location! Between that, their great rooms which are like new and surprisingly good rates, I can't wait to return. And be sure to get to know Seth, the GM. He and his team provide outstanding service, and he can give you tips on the best places for seafood. read more

We just had a great stay at Falmouth Tides. We had read that this property had recently undergone a renovation and we were not sure what to expect. We were pleasantly surprised with how nice it was! Our room had a modern, beach vibe going on. The views were amazing as you are literally feet from the ocean. You can sit outside your deck all day and watch the boats go by. There is a private beach where they supply loungers, towels and umbrellas (as well as SUP if you desire). I would bring water shoes for the beach as it is rocky, but the water was amazing. The staff was very friendly and we will definitely go back. read more

A wonderful motel to stay in! My boyfriend and I take a weekend "vacation" in the fall each year. This is a lovely ocean front motel. Room was extremely clean and neat. We had ocean front, lower floor so we opened the slider right onto the beach. The staff was friendly. Only drawbacks are there is no A/C, no phone or clocks in the rooms. For us, we did not need the A/C in September/October. We brought our cells so we wouldn't use a room phone anyway. The rooms all share the beach and there were no dividers for each room's patio with the lounge chairs. Luckily we had some very lovely friendly neighbors. A great smaller motel that is a hidden treasure! We definitely plan on going back next year, the view can't be beat. read more

Can't get a better location for Falmouth, MA, located right on the ocean, clean rooms, excellent service!

Just returned from a 2 night stay in this hotel (July 4th weekend). A great place with a view and right on the ocean. To be lulled to sleep with ocean sounds was priceless! AC provided but we chose to leave the deck door open. Sail type cloth dividers between rooms separated the deck. A rooftop deck offered a panoramic view. I don't know if they're planning on putting chairs up there but it was a great place to hang out. Clean, with simple seaside design and decor. I understood the hotel was newly refurbished and they were still working on the finishing touches so some tiny minor things we understandably let slide. The hotel was full when we were there yet we never seemed to notice the comings and goings of others, ie, not too much noise. Again, being right on the beach it was steps from our room to the sand. Beach chairs provided and the young men came around and set up umbrellas (on request) each morning. Seth the manager was on site and visable. One of the things they were waiting on was the markings for parking but he made it work for us when we came back one night and found "our" space taken. I want to give high ratings for the kids working there. I found them to be very polite, respectful and efficient. They all seemed to be working really hard (so don't forget to leave a little something on departure!) Oh! and I would be remiss if I didn't remark how tickled I was to find an actual stereo turntable in the room with some really cool LP albums to play on it! Elvis, Beach Boys, Cool summer jazz music! Great touch!!! Any more trips to Falmouth would include checking availability at this place first! read more

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This place is in a great location. It is right on the water. Every room has a great view. It has has a recent refresh and is neat and clean. Staff is wonderful. Good water pressure and instant hot water. Would definitely go back. read more

Imagine a quiet seaside house, without the bustle of tourists, an amazing view of martha's vineyard, the concoction of all of the above is what Tides motel really is. Set in quaint Falmouth, at the very tip of land is this small motor lodge that is nestled in seclusion between the falmouth harbour on one side and the vast ocean bay and Martha's vineyard on the other. A short walk to the Vineyard Ferry and equally short walk to the town square makes it a very convenient escape from reality destination. A public parking is also available right next to the motel if u wish to tour the vineyard as a day trip after you check out. The amenities at tides, may not amaze u, like the Air conditioning is almost non existent (the ocean takes care of that) , the bathrooms are a bit small, but all this doesn't matter when u have breathtaking views and oh did i mention the private beach already. Again are u paying attention - Private Beach. The staff here is one of the most friendliest ppl I have come across. An icing on the cake was they allowed me to check out extra late cos US and Algeria played the final group game the day i was about to leave, I could never thank them ( and Donovan for scoring) enuff for that. If u are looking for some five star beach resort look elsewhere, if u want a great vacation stay in cape cod , look no further. Also check out their Non-Summer pricing for gr8 deals. Unlike my holiday at cape cod which eventually had to end, my memories of tides motel never will. read more

I had high hopes for this motel after reading reviews that repeatedly said how clean it was, beachfront and close to Martha's Vineyard ferry. So, I decided to give it a shot and stay with my two young adult daughters. The positives were the gorgeous views of the ocean, beachfront, mini kitchens in the room, sliding doors with balcony/patios and close vicinity to the ferry. The negatives were that there was no air conditioning and very limited parking (so much so, to check in, people had to park in already assigned spaces and only one car allowed per room). The outdated, decorated rooms appear clean to the eye, however the musty smell is very evident. I am guessing there is mold in them because I ended up having asthma attacks and broke out in a rash. Our first night there I spent in the bathroom with the window open most of the night after taking medication trying to get relief. I debated sleeping out on the balcony, but it is a shared one so others could pass by. By morning, I had full blown wheezing and one of my daughters also began to have a skin reaction. We both have compromised immune systems due to medical reasons and thus the draw to this motel after reading how clean it was. We had no choice but to leave after that night, as we weren't doing so well there. I donned my mask and went outside for fresh air, while my girls cleaned out our room as fast as they could. I explained the situation to the office and said I needed to check out early. They would not give me a refund of any type for my second night I had scheduled to stay there. They said it was my choice to leave. I wouldn't have chosen to leave if it didn't risk our health further. But, now I am out $160 and I had to drive home that day. If you have any sensitive health conditions, I do not recommend you stay here. read more

I really wish I had the same experience as the other visitors to this hotel. It is right on the water and that is great. Unfortunately for a girls weekend it is not the best option. We were not allowed to have more than 2 people on the beach (exiled to the public beach when our 4th friend showed up), we were not allowed to play music on the beach (acoustic guitar we were playing and got yelled at by one lady inside her room, not even on the beach). There are plastic chairs on the patio and you're not allowed to move them 1 foot down onto the sand, and if you did you would be rudely told to put them back as the manager walks by us. I spoke to all of our neighbors at the hotel before we went to the bars at night and they were all really cool with letting us know if we were being too loud, (because there is no A/C sound easily travels into other hotel rooms). All the neighbors were a little older and mentioned "it's okay we have kids/grandkids your age! And its the weekend, don't worry about it!" Nevertheless, the man working the front desk called the cops on us because we had more than 2 people in a 2 queen size room. We tried to offer more moeny but nope...we were told to vacate the room and were stranded at 3am because there is no vacancy anywhere in the summer down the cape. The nice older women next door even tried to talk to the cops on our behalf to let us stay. When we came back to get our cars and organize our stuff (had to frantically pack because the cops wanted us out) the manager of the hotel came out and told us to hurry up. Jezzz give us a break we're packing our cars!! For a few 25 year old girls I would suggest some place else. We were never treated with respect from day 1 even though we paid for a good time. The one man who was cleaning was the nicest guy but unfortunately his boss was telling him he couldnt grab us beach chairs or help us with anything. Strangest experience ever at a cheap motel. read more

Let me start by saying that this motel is in a BEAUTIFUL spot right on the beach. Imagine falling asleep every night to the sound of waves lapping against the shore and the feeling of a cool breeze floating through your door. You couldn't ask for a more relaxing setting. The motel is also centrally located, with plenty of restaurants, bars, shops and a ferry to Martha's Vineyard all within walking distance. It made getting around very easy throughout the duration of our three-night stay. And now to the real reason for this review - the atrocious customer service we received at the motel itself. Full disclosure: Six of my friends and I booked two rooms at the motel for a low-key bachelor party weekend. (I understand that a lot of you will want to stop reading right now, but hear me out.) Believe me when I tell you that you couldn't find a more mild-mannered group of guys if you tried. But by the way we were treated, you'd think we had just escaped from prison and were running amok up and down Falmouth with no regard for human life. When we got back to the hotel after our first night out, we were being a little loud on our deck and were asked to lower the noise level. We immediately apologized to the staff and the guests near us, and we made sure to be quiet inside our rooms for the rest of the evening. I wish the story ended there. On Saturday night when we returned to the motel from dinner and a night out, one of the owners was WAITING FOR US IN THE PARKING LOT. We were told that anyone beyond the seven people in our original party had to leave immediately. Our plan was to hang out way down the beach so as not to disturb the other guests again, but we didn't even have a chance to get situated. Instead, we just went to bed, which is apparently the only thing you're allowed to do at the motel once the sun starts setting. And now for the kicker. On Sunday night - our last night in Falmouth - our plan was to grab a bite to eat and make it an early night. We were hanging out on the beach in front of our rooms around 6 p.m., when another owner, who had to be in his 80s, sauntered up to a member of our group and started threatening him without so much as a "hello." After acknowledging that we had been well-behaved since initially being warned on Friday night, the owner went off on us, saying things like, "You've been raising hell all weekend" and "If you make so much as a peep tonight, I'm going to call the police and have them bus you down to jail." When we tried to respond to him coolly and calmly, he simply grew more ridiculous. One member of our group asked him if he could understand what it was like to be young and celebrate an important weekend, and he responded with, "I know all about fun, and I probably had more fun than you when I was growing up." If that's the case, then it's pretty clear that he never hung out at the Tides Motel. It got to a point where it was pretty obvious that he wasn't going to see eye to eye with us, so another member of our group basically had to tell him that he was absolutely right and we were unequivocally wrong. But before he left, he made a comment about us "trashing the rooms as revenge." Yes, because that's exactly what seven young professionals are going to do - trash our rooms and then ride off in a blaze of glory, legal repercussions be damned. Spare me. Before leaving on Monday morning, we cleaned our rooms top to bottom and took pictures of the finished product. The housekeeping team couldn't have done a better job if they had wanted. I asked the workers at the front desk if they'd like to accompany me to the rooms to prove we would never trash their hotel, and they declined. Smart move on their part. We will all probably look back at this experience and laugh down the road. But for the time being, I think it's deplorable how all young people are thought of as troublemakers who disturb the peace for everyone around them. And until that changes, we won't be going back to a place like the Tides Motel. No matter how nice the scenery might be. read more

My hubby and I have been vacationing in Falmouth since we met 20 years ago. We've stayed at some fancy, schmancy B&B's, some not so fancy hotels and motels, but we *ALWAYS* come back to the fabulous Tides. I don't think there is a spot in Falmouth with better views than this motel, nor is there a spic n' span cleaner spot for the $$. Yes, you might be awakened by a jubilent wedding party that is staying at The Tides with you, but you may be able to catch that very ceremony that's taking place on the beach right next to the motel earlier in the day! When 3 am happens and all you can hear is the sea waves lapping the shore, it's pure bliss. We love you Tides. Thank you for being there for us. read more