Clean Good shower Not…read morenear the ocean Small room Kitchenette Watch out for timeshare sales We had a first floor room next to the small, old pool and hot tub with a view of the parking lot.

I'll go 5 stars for this resort we traded our timeshare with Hilton for a weekend here. The room…read morewas on the second floor and there is no elevator, just beware when booking, that being said our room was clean with good beds and a great kitchenette, with a view of Bass River. We had plenty of towels, and towels in the room to take down to the pool. We had a two bedroom and it also had 3 bathrooms which was great traveling with our young adults. Plenty of parking and nice little indoor pool and little hot tub but these could have used a good cleaning deck area around them full of hair and standing water. The front desk lady gave no info on check in and was a bit brusque but whatever. We would def return here for another weekend.

This is a refurbished resort that is trying to improve. The reason for a four star instead of five…read morestars is the room condition. We came in after the room had been cleaned and found the floors covered with humidity, the maid turned the ac off. I used a towel to wipe off the condensation, and it turned black, see photo. Dirty floors. Breakfast was included on our package. It was the same each day: -eggs -bacon -sausage -potatoes -pancakes Plus. The normal cereal, one type of bread, and one kind of so-so muffin. Nothing to write home about. But it was good, just not "resort" quality. We did see the restaurant manager checking on food, and greeting people. The coffee was good, with real half n half offered. In the evening there was a self serve s'mores table with chocolate, Graham crackers, and marshmallows. Simply take the goodies outside to one of the many fire pits. Nice. One evening there was line dancing lessons. The bar has live entertainment.

Overall we had a great time here. The unfortunate thing was…read morewe were there on a weekend there was some basketball tournament so it was extremely busy. We waited about 25 minutes to be sat for lunch at the restaurant in the hotel and they were so understaffed it took a while just to get waters. I got the steak tacos for lunch though and those were literally to die for I've been dreaming of them since. The pools were overrun by teenagers not being watched by their parents because all the parents were in the bar line or just not paying attention, felt bad for the lifeguards who kept having to literally yell at them and blow their whistles while they continued to not listen. At around 11/11:30PM I ended up in the hallway confronting a group of teenage girls who were literally screaming their heads off for whatever reason, I was trying to get my toddlers to bed and they wouldn't sleep because the girls in the adjoining room were just such a nuisance. However after telling them if they didn't keep it down I was calling security and their parents (who no surprise were at the bar), they kept it quiet the rest of the night. So overall we had a good time, room was nice and comfy, pool area overall was great aside from insane teens and drunk parents. Probably won't be back again anytime soon though.

I stayed at the Cove for almost a week in late June with some other people, and it was a great…read moretime. The location is beautiful, and there is so much to do in the area and beyond (and I'm not kidding). The room we had was perfect, enough to fit everyone. We needed a blow-up bed, which the staff cared for without issue. Setting it up took up some space, but thankfully, it is nothing to complain about. The bed we stayed in was comfy. The important thing was that the room was well-cleaned and organized, which we were thrilled about. The facility provides a lot of that, including an indoor restaurant called the Loft Restaurant and Bar and an outdoor one called the Loft Shack in the middle of the parking lot. They even host events, such as outdoor concerts. The website provides more info on that. There is even an indoor building that offers sports such as tennis and basketball and even an arcade room. The Cove provides an indoor and outdoor swimming pool. Overall, we were very impressed with the Cove, with many memories to take in and cherish. Without a doubt, I would stay here again.

We still enjoy the Cove…read more We have been three times now. It's an annual January tradition amongst the friends. We are up to 5 rooms, 9 adults, 8 kids (4-13 years old.) It's cold in New England so we seek shelter and why not shelter with a pool and hot tub??!!! 1. Easy check-in process- The front desk staff were extremely nice (even though we did watch a set of mouthy kids causing trouble and the staff handled it very well.) 2. Clean- I have never had a cleanliness issue with the Cove. I can share the small living room tables are pretty beat up now but I did see posted proposed updates. 3. Water- Water for everyone! General pool, little kid wading pool and a hot tub (16+) 4. Rec Center- We took for the 4 year old for the arcade. We spent $20 and we were there for about an hour (but I have to admit my favorite game was out of order- the coin pushing off the edge game) The older kids kept coming and going from the rec center playing wallyball and games. 5. Large closet- The large closet plays well into our hand. We put an air mattress on the floor and he had his own little 'room'! It's large without a door and right next to the bed in the loft. Win! My only gripes: The kiddie pooled smelt of cat pee and sweat (I know little kids are gross) and the fitted sheets did not fit the bed, like no elasticity left. Shoutout to the Manager Vinton who set up our room block securing us rooms together and overlooking the pool again! Thanks Vinton! We will be back again!

We were not sure what to expect after reading some negative reviews…read more We found the room to be very clean with no musky smell. The rooms can use a bit of updating which they are doing now. Only real negative I found were the beds. A bit to soft for me and should be replaced. Parking is plentiful in front of the hotel and more across the street in their other lot. Hotel sits right on their private beach with Red Jacket sister hotels along side. Plenty of beach loungers, towels and umbrellas. Attendants take care of everything. Very nice clean beach so take a nice walk. The pool area is nice with a bar and food close by. The staff is very attentive and friendly. We were having such a nice time we added another day to our vacation. Price for the room is reasonable for the Cape. Hotel is only just over a mile to route 28 with all the restaurants and attractions for the kids. Will be staying again next season!

Updated room still sucks. Gross feeling…read more The mini fridge kept going to 50* so all my food went bad. We had absolutely no wifi. The bath water was pure brown for a couple hours. We booked the "beach front" 1 bed 1 sofa bed room. In the pictures online it looked like our room had a door for the bedroom for privacy. NOPE! It was 100% open and the main bed was directly in the mini kitchen area. So that meant no privacy from our kids. There's no toaster or a microwave but there's a stove that can boil water in seconds. Since there's no rugs and no small area rugs, the floor gets incredibly sandy. I would recommend bringing a broom or swiffer.

I was in a double queen room. Room was spacious. Restrooms were ok as well. The place is pretty…read moreold. There were some cob webs outside the room. Shower head in the restroom was of a very old type. It blasts water at a high pressure. Overall room was pretty ok. Not a lot to complain about. They have an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna and fitness center. I went on peak summer. Rooms were listed at $300 online. Finally I took it for $150 on the morning of the day of stay. For $300 this place is 2 stars. For $150, this place is ok.

The Yarmouth Resort is a great place to stay. The front desk staff is extremely friendly and…read moreprofessional. The hotel has a large outdoor pool with numerous lounge chairs to sunbath. There are numerous cooking grill thru out the property for vacationers to use if they want to grill at the hotel. There is an indoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna to relax in. There are numerous rooms to pick from. Standard rooms with double beds, king size beds, jacuzzi sweets, kitchenette room, pet friendly rooms(which you need to follow the hotel guidelines when booking this room) family sweets. The family rooms have 2 bedrooms with 1 and 2 bathrooms. Great for large families. The hotel also has a small gym if you need to get your workout in. The best part is you can do your laundry. Nothing worse than going home with dirty laundry. The hotel is perfectly located next to the Yarmouth House Restaurant. Great place for dinner. There is also a great bagel shop next to the hotel. Bagels and beyond. Both within walking distance. Keltic kitchen great place for sit down breakfast or lunch. Get there early as the place fills up and then you have to wait. The hotel is also close to the beaches. The hotel was clean. The beds were comfortable. The first floor rooms have walk out doors to sit outside. If you are on the second floor you have a personal room deck to hang out on.

Fantastic stay. Two adults for two nights. Easy check-in and check-out. Comfortable, clean studio…read moreat a clean beach. Helpful staff. Will be returning.

We actually had a 1.5 star experience but I rounded up to 2 because they have a pool, hot tub,…read morebeach access, and nice, spacious rooms that include a little sitting area, kitchenette, and tiny balcony. What could be wrong, you ask. Well how about the fact that it was a nonstop weird sales pitch to try to get us to buy a time share. Let me back up. On check in, we were greeted by an unfriendly guy who clearly hates his job, and we were told to wear red elastics so we could be identified as guests when we were in the pool, etc. If we didn't return these elastics at the end of our stay, we would be charged $5 per elastic. For $5, I could buy a bag of red elastics and hand them out all over town. So anyway, right off the bat we were treated like children who couldn't be trusted. We were also given a piece of paper to put on the dashboard to prove we could park there. It wasn't enough to give our license plate and make and model of the car. And the rules continued. Rules upon rules. Only one beach towel per person per day. If you don't return the beach towel, you'll be charged for it. Cheap bastards! Nice resorts have piles of towels available for guest usage, but sure, I'll dry myself off after exiting the pool and then carry a damp towel around for the rest of the day. The pool rules were excessive as well. No diving, no running, no glass, no food, no fun. I mean, I get it, you don't want people to get hurt because you're liable. But then why have us sign a lengthy waiver form on check in? I get the need for rules, but the sign to the pool area was just a big list of don'ts. There was no restaurant, no bar, and no beach chairs to use. The private beach was about 20 feet of sand with fences on both sides and big signs with more rules. No trespassing! No running on the stairs to the beach. Etc. But what really takes the cake is the activities room where three desks are located. We went in on our first morning and were looking around - couch, tv, glass windows showing the patio area - when suddenly a guy behind the desk catches sight of me and my husband, and says "Sir? Excuse me sir?" And proceeds to ask if we will take 10 minutes to listen to a pitch about buying a time share. I think his name was Walter and not only was he sexist and rude, but pushy as hell. We said no thanks, we weren't interested in a time share but he wouldn't take no for an answer. He kept trying to convince us and said "all of our owners are very happy!" Maybe so Walter, because they have all drunk the koolaid at ocean cult on smugglers beach. Time shares are scammy and if we ever wanted to consider one, we would not pick a place with no restaurant, limited towels, sexist staff, and rules against fun. Really, this place has some nerve. It was basically a more expensive motel 6. My husband returned to the room to grab something, and found the room phone ringing. Wouldn't you know, it was Walter calling, wanting to know if we had heard the good news. My husband told him, again, no thank you, we don't want a time share. And that was the extent of our stay. It made me feel gross and in need of a shower. This place has potential. Get a restaurant onsite, or at least a bar. Heat the pool maybe. Provide beach chairs and more than one towel. Fire Walter. Be polite to your guests. Be welcoming, stop charging ridiculous fees. Ice cream socials are a cute idea, but don't charge $5 each for a bowl of Hood ice cream (yes I asked where it was from. What a great opportunity to support a local business. Nope.) It's great that they have movies you can borrow and crafts you can partake in (for a fee). But nothing could make up for the way we were treated and the things this place is lacking. We won't be back Ocean Cult. And we definitely won't be purchasing a time scam.

The Cape and Islands Democratic Council's Annual Kennedy Legacy dinner honoring our dear friend as…read moreDemocrat of the year with a Certificate of Congressional Recognition presented by US Representative Bill Keating provided the showcase for probably the worst meal I've had in a very long time. From 12 o'clock: Stringy, dry braised beef 'short ribs', very dry rice pilaf with a spoon of the beef sauce to moisten it up a little, flavorless, unseasoned butternut squash ravioli in browned butter with pepitas, exceedingly dry, unseasoned salmon with no sauce, gummy, pasty chicken part with a gluey, tasteless sauce and very tasty glazed carrots. The salt shaker did a lot of work on this meal. The crême brulée was nice. The room's ambiance was cold and sterile with no discernable decor. The podium on the riser was visible scratched, nicked and dinged. There was one bartender for 150+ guests and they were apparently short staffed. P.S. If you're planning an event there, beware. The food, service, and ambiance there sucks (in my personal, and formerly professional opinion).

I was here for a two day conference…read more Given what I experienced, I would not book this hotel for a vacation getaway. For what it needed to be for this conference- it sufficed. I know this hotel has been undergoing changes and renovation so I will keep my eye on the reviews to see if anything improves. The good- the food. Lunch, dinner and breakfast were all buffet were to my surprise was pretty good. I had limited interactions with the staff so cannot comment there. I will say we had a fire alarm go off (I get it), and we were told although the firefighters couldn't find the source, they (the hotel) would keep an extra eye on things and be diligent in our wing. Fifteen minutes later- the alarm in my room started chriping (assumed it was the battery). Called the front desk from the room phone 3 times over 15 minutes- no answer. Called the main number of the hotel from my cell phone and the front desk picked up. They sent maintenance, who stood on the vanity bench from the bathroom to reach the ceiling and change it. In contrast, one of the other room (I was a chaperone for a large group)- their maintenance person put a plastic bag and duct tape over the fire alarm. The bed was comfortable. While our shower was clean, two of the other rooms had bugs in the shower. One room had yellow water from the faucet. At this point it was very late so we had the kids shower in other rooms. Our shower had the overspray on the wall tiles from when they repainted the bathtub. Floors are worn and dust and dirt under the bed. No screens on the sliding door. Two bottles of cheap shampoo and one bar of soap were given - Luckily I brought my own. Now the electrical outlets- none of them could charge a cell phone other than the ones in the bathroom. Multiple chaperones reported the same. When unplugged in the charger, it literally fell out of the wall. And the outlet next to the bed- the switch plate was broken and the outlet was ready to fall out all together. Can't comment on the pool but the kids seemed to enjoy it. Everything else is just... worn and tired and dated and if redone it was not redone well. I would not call this a "resort". Conference center it was.