Pros: Big, spacious rooms Kitchen with all the essentials Close to the airport Close to the beach On site parking ($15 per night)- book ahead Continental breakfast Separate living area Early check in Affordable Cons: Not walking distance from any main attraction Definitely a great hotel for those planning to stay for a few days or even for those needing to get to the airport early. It reminded me of an efficiency apartment. It had plenty of space. It was clean. We arrived early and we were able to check in early. That was a plus since we wanted to leave our bags and get to sightseeing. It is a 15-25 min lyft ride to most attractions. I didn't try out their continental breakfast, but their kitchen looked pretty big. read more

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I showed up straight from the airport. There was no one to check me in and door was locked. I called their number, and straight to voicemail. I stood there almost 45 mins in the cold calling them as well as Hotwire. I left multiple voicemails Hotwire could not get anyone from the hotel. I got there at 10pm, and it was not even that late. I then had to book a hotel that was expensive on my credit card because I didn't know anyone in Boston. I landed at 9.30 and was supposed to be checked in here by 10pm. By the time I slept it was like 3am. I have never experienced something like this. Days after my voicemails never returned. No explanation, no apology. Crazy read more

I stayed here for one night a couple of Monday's ago with wife. We arrived to the hotel at around 10 PM only to find a drunk or homeless person right outside the entrance. We shuffled on by the find an easy and quick checkin with the person at the desk. She informed us that parking was going to be $15/night and upon us agreeing, we parked in our assigned stall. Since we were leaving early the next morning we probably could have parked on the street but with the lady at the entrance, we decided not to risk it. In any case we proceeded up to our room and were impressed whenever we entered. This building clearly used to be an apartment building and so our room had a hallway, living room, kitchenette and bathroom. The floors were hardwood and there were giant TV's in both the bedroom and the living room. Since it was late I can't say that we used much of it but both my wife and I found the bed to be comfortable. All too soon after we fell asleep it was 4 AM and we were headed to the airport for our flight. Due to the rather short stay, we didn't get to use any of the amenities which was disappointing since breakfast was included in the rate. The bottom line for me is that I would stay at the Winthrop Beach Inn and Suites in the future. Our room was super nice for the price, especially in Boston and it's location was only a few minutes to the airport. Hopefully the next time we can enjoy it for a bit longer! read more

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I'm not sure if this place was taken over by new management or what, but this place has gone waay down hill. My husband and I stayed for two nights just recently and it was the worst hotel experience I've ever endured. ONE towel and bath towel that smelled like smoke. No facecloths. A half roll of paper towels left in the kitchen. Coffee with no coffee cups. My wife is disabled with Lymphedema and must walk barefoot. The floors were DISGUSTING, I had to hand wash them with our bathmat. Gross! The people in the room directly across from us were partying so loudly our first night there, smoking weed & cigarettes in the hallway. When I complained to management, via text, we got no response. In fact, we got accused of our room smelling like cigarettes and we don't even smoke! Please don't waste ur money on this place, we certainly won't be. read more

Winthrop Beach Inn and Suites - Had to clean the floor with the one and only towel provided. So gross! - Hotels Near Me - Winthrop, Massachusetts

Fantastic hotel - suite was really superb. Comfy beds, great kitchenette, quiet and nicely furnished. Great option for Logan airport travel - drive is usually about 15-20 mins to terminals. Friendly staff - breakfast however a little strange and under-supplied - no one was around to help with finding silverware! read more

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Awesome strip of beach a couple miles out of Boston not that crowded mostly local yokels. read more

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Lovely beach! TONS of free parking and it was pretty dead at noon on a hot summer Sunday. Clean, easy to get to, and spacious. However, if you are looking to actually swim, you can't here if it's red tide/hurricane season. On the weekend of 8/23/09 there were signs posted and the lifeguards (not sure why they even have them) will tell you to get out of the water if you go in deeper than your calves. read more

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Small and inconspicuous hotel. Staff was very nice. Electronic key maker wasn't working , so they weren't able to assign key cards, therefore the receptionist needed to let me into my room each time I exited. Very annoying. There was no curtain or blinds on my window which was very concerning. So, if I wanted to sleep in, I wouldn't be able to because the sun would be right in my face, and even more concerning was the lack of privacy. I find it hard to believe that this is actually legal. Housekeeping does not automatically clean your room, if you want your room cleaned, you'll need to put a sign on the door indicating so. Just a bit odd if you ask me. But, you get what you pay for. read more

Winthrop Beach Inn and Suites - No curtains or blinds! - Hotels Near Me - Winthrop, Massachusetts

The building itself is great. The heated pool and the hot tub are great. But there were a bunch of loud and obnoxious yelling and screaming people Outside from 1 AM till 2:30 AM I tried to call the office and I only got the answering machine. read more

I had booked this hotel because the rooms closer to the airport was so expensive. Now I am glad they were - this is an amazing place. Our room was bigger than our first apartment and much much nicer! Full kitchen, huge bathroom and most comfortable beds. Huge tvs (2). Front desk people were friendly and nice. Breakfast has a huge number of choices and very good and filling. Huge I tell you! Sorry about that. read more

The hotel marketing is very misleading. We stayed Sunday night September 23, 2018. NOT all of the rooms have full kitchens. My wife has a gluten allergy, so we look for hotels with full kitchens. When we arrived in our room we were surprised to find only a microwave and a sink! When we went to the front desk to request a different room. The young lady at the front desk was not polite and was totally unsympathetic. She said that since we booked our room through a 3rd party that the Winthrop gets to assign our room. We booked through Hotels Tonight. We promptly called Hotels Tonight and they also confirmed that the marketing was misleading. Hotels Tonight was very concerned and helpful, they issued a partial credit for our stay. Winthrop Beach Inn and Suites did not care at all. read more

Winthrop beach certainly isnt South Beach, Miami but its a perfect little local spot untouched by tourists and trash a like...well ok tourists. There is sand here and there, and a lot of little rocks, so you may need aqua shoes, but its worth just relaxing here as it almost never gets crowded. Bring food and beverage though as there is nothing on the beach itself, unless you go one street over to shirley st. The walk along shore drive is nice, but i really wish dog owners would die...they rarely pick up after pooch, and a lot of pooches seem to be large, therefore leaving large turds on the sidewalk. Its nice that dogs are banned from the beach though, i mean who wants to sit in a litter box? The breakers (aka 5 sisters) is fun to walk out on during low tide, just dont get stuck there! its quiet, its relaxing, its a no frills beach. read more

The Winthrop Beach Inn and Suites is in a perfect location to visit Boston, Salem, or Plymouth. The Inn is in a quaint neighborhood not far from local restaurants. The rooms a nicely decorated with modern amenities. The staff is wonderful and extremely helpful and friendly. Next time I'm in Boston, I'm definitely staying here. read more

Winthrop Beach Inn and Suites - The beach is just a couple of blocks away. Great location to get to Boston, Salem, and Plymouth. - Hotels Near Me - Winthrop, Massachusetts

Ahh Winthrop Beach.. the smaller and lesser known cousin of Revere Beach. This is a great little beach, it's not quite as expansive as Revere by far.. but it has its own unique charm. Like other reviewers have said, Revere Beach is more touristy while Winthrop Beach is more for the locals than anything. I like it BECAUSE it's small. In the summer, while all the mindless drones make their way to Revere Beach, only the locals really go to Winthrop. While Revere Beach has a lot going on like shopping, dining and being 5x longer than Winthrop, I believe that Winthrop has better quality people, and a much much better view than Revere. Though the beach area is small and has a lot of rocks and stuff.. that's a downside. Another downside about Winthrop is that the sidewalk is super small. It's about a third the size of Revere's sidewalk so running isn't always the best choice.. especially if they're numerous people walking about. Overall, I love Winthrop Beach just as much as Revere Beach because each one has something unique about it that makes me go back time and time again. read more

I agree with everything Julia and Dan wrote! It's just a short drive from Revere Beach, but cleaner, less people, and more family-friendly. There's plenty of parking and you don't have to worry about the debauchery or the crowds at Reveah! read more

My Grandma has lived just a block away from Winthrop Beach my entire life. I go here for the sun, not the water. For a walk, not a swim. To sit on the wall and write or read, or just for a walk with better scenery than the firehouse or . I have always liked to take an after dinner walk down to the beach, sometimes walking all the way out to the breakers, it's usually pretty empty- which is nice. You can walk uninterrupted for as long as you like. Even when the weather is nice you seldom have to share much of the beach with anybody else. read more

It's a city beach for city people. You can drive there and park for free, or take mass transit, or walk there from Eastie. If you need some sun in a hurry, there's no reason to leave the penninsula. read more

Great beach. If you want all the shops and craziness of Revere Beach, don't come here. If you want to pack your own lunch, enjoy peace and quiet, watch sea birds, and swim, then this is the place for you. Pay attention to high/low tide. Other negative reviewers here may have experience low tide, which is rocky and not so pleasant. Be sure to wear swim shoes to protect your feet regardless of the tide situation. read more

Great beach. Free parking and lots of it. Plenty of space. It's New England not Miami so don't get too excited. But it can be a fun time. read more

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Although there are sandy areas at both ends of Winthrop Beach much of it covered with rocks and there are large clumps of seaweed strewn about. I went there recently on a sunny beach day, a Saturday, with my two young grandsons and they had a great time playing in the waves and digging in the sand. There were a number of young children with parents as well as quite a few elderly folks, probably locals. The town of Winthrop does not invest a lot of time or money in the upkeep of its beaches so they are in a very natural state and there are no restrooms. However, Winthrop residents seem to take pride in keeping their town clean so there is very little if any trash on the beach. We enjoyed watching the many seagulls. I don't like crowded noisy beaches where you must sit on top of other beach-goers but prefer a nice quiet, civilized place where I can relax and the kids can play. Although it is basically a no frills city beach, Winthrop Beach is just perfect for this. Maybe if the beach were more well tended and there were more amenities, it might become crowded and less desirable to those of us who prefer more solitude. read more

Any beaches within a 1/2 hour drive of Boston need a qualifier: They are within a 1/2 hour drive of Boston! For a beach within a 1/2 hour drive of Boston, this is one of the better ones. Bad things first: there is seaweed EVERYWHERE, so you can't really lay near the water cuz it's gross and there's bugs; it's all in the water too. Also, there is pretty much no breeze. You can go IN the water though! There were lots of people in the water, which I would assume means you will not get diseases from feces in the water. (Looking at you, Quincy.) There are also waves, whoa. And sand that is not full of rocks. All in all not bad for Boston. read more

If you are looking for a clean hotel and spacious this is very nice. However it's not on the beach but just a short walk. Also they did not get through the laundry and was out of wash clothes. Breakfast is not friendly for anyone having dietary needs. Easy to get to airport too. read more

This place is a hidden gem. Close to the city for quick jaunts when you don't have time to go the Cape or North Shore. The crowds usually go to Revere Beach or Carson Beach, so thankfully this place is not crowded on hot, perfect weekend beach days. It's a "higher quality" crowd here, and the beach is clean, with the obvious exception of seaweed and pebbles/stones. But there's plenty of sandy areas. All in all, this place was great and I can't wait to go back! read more

Affordable large comfortable rooms with parking and easy access to the beach. Staff are very helpful. Bed and linens are super comfortable. Close to the airport but noise is not an issue. They offer continental breakfast but we did not partake. read more

Best prices in Winthrop. Friendly staff. Super clean. Can't beat it for the price. We have been here twice, when we want to get a break from the hotels in Boston. read more

Staying here for 5 nights. Was gone most of the day after having a very picked over breakfast which was free. While gone I assumed the room would be cleaned up and fresh towels would be provided. When we arrived back room hadn't been cleaned. So before leaving again for most of the night I asked the front desk lady to at least bring me fresh towels to the room. Once back still no towels. Day two asked cleaning lady to clean room and asked the reception again to clean room. You can see how the stay is going with no cleaning of the rooms or even a freshen up in the rooms. I think they only clean rooms when you check out but come on at least provide fresh towels. We are also out of toilet paper and had to take one off of the cleaning cart I saw in the hallway. This place could be decent as it's walking distance to a small boardwalk beach that's in the process of renovation and some small shops in the area. Won't recommend or stay at this place. My dad is staying up the street at another place with a great view of Boston harbor that I wish we booked now instead. read more

Winthrop Beach Inn and Suites - View out of the room right into someone's house. - Hotels Near Me - Winthrop, Massachusetts

It had been many years since I've been to Boston so my husband and I decided to try the Winthrop Beach Inn as their prices were very reasonable. Plus, it was close to the downtown Boston area. According to the front desk person I spoke with over the phone the first time, they had only been open a month, but there was easy access to Boston and the airport. We are staying here now, and I can attest to the truth of that. We originally thought to rent a car, but discovering there was a daily parking fee (not too bad), and remembering the craziness of Boston traffic, we chose to forgo that option. We were not sure the transit options available, but having been here for two days now, I am SO glad we did not rent a car. Winthrop Beach Inn is one (small) block away from a bus stop ($1.60 per person/cash only or takes the unlimited day passes). We rode the bus (12 minute ride) to the Orient Heights transit station (blue line), and each day boarded the train to Bowdoin in order to go into Boston. The first time we took the train, we realized we could have also taken the transit/bus to our hotel from the airport (however, if your flight is very early/late, the bus might not be running at that hour). We initially called Central Square Livery (recommended by hotel) to take us from the airport to the Inn. Except for being told the taxi was 5 minutes away when really he arrived 25 minutes later, it was a good choice ($14 flat rate to the Winthrop Beach Inn). The taxi driver wasn't very chatty, but...who is at 1:00 am, right? Lol. We arrived at the Inn around 1:15-1:30 am, and after buzzing the front desk, were admitted into the quaint lobby. The building was well-kept from the outside, and the inside was equally as beautiful. It was late, and while they admitted there were no snack machines in the different floors, we eventually discovered the ice machine in the kitchen, where there were healthy drink choices available from breakfast in the cupboards. We got to our room, which was simply and beautifully furnished, and found they had left a small window open to allow in the cool breeze from outside. It was lovely. And so quiet. I'm no decorator, but the room was very well-furnished with what I deem quality pieces. I will insert here though, being a mom of three kids who are now older, the table top and counter was made of some type of marble (round edges, so no worry), but as the glasses and plates/bowls were also ceramic, I would have not allowed my kids (when they were younger) to set their glasses down without making sure they didn't break them. It would be a lovely place to bring a family, but I feel it is more suited to adults. I have yet to see any kids around, and maybe that's also due to Winthrop seeming like a small retirement-sort-of community. However, if you have kids, I wouldn't advise against-just bring some plastic cups. Lol. The view out our window wasn't anything to write home about, but we aren't the kind of people to need a view per se. The room was lovely enough without it. The hotel has obviously been redone, with the decor looking fresh and brand new, and if they keep up the level of cleanliness they currently have, they will be constantly booked. Lastly, the area around the Inn was enjoyable to walk as the beach/waterfront was one block away. It was peaceful and not crowded. Perfect for a quiet getaway. As I stated earlier, getting into Boston was not a problem. One night we returned early, and walked seven blocks to a locally-recommended restaurant, D'Parma. It was packed, but we only had to wait a few minutes for a table-for-2. The service was not incredibly fast, but as we were in no hurry, it was just fine. I wouldn't plan on a quick mea if you are hurrying to your next stop. But when our food arrived, it was amazing. We crossed the street after dinner to grab a scoop of fresh ice cream at Twist and Shake starting at $3.25 for a scoop. Of course, being a small community, businesses close early. D'Parma's was open till 10:00 pm, but most of the little food markets/small grocery shops closed earlier or around then. In other words, get your snacks early! ;) The staff at the Winthrop Inn was so helpful and always willing to direct you as to where you needed to go. If you are looking for 'lively' nightlife, I'm not sure this is the area you would be interested in...however, since we weren't there for that, I can't really speak to what was available in that capacity. There's always Boston for that though. Since I prefer detailed explanations about new places, that is the reason for this lengthy review, but suffice it to say, we highly recommend the Winthrop Beach Inn. We plan to take the bus/transit on our return to the airport, so hopefully I can update about that later. In the meantime, I am excited about exploring this community... read more

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I'll start off by saying that it is beautifully decorated and the room was sized nice with a convenient kitchenette. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with the outside appearance and lack or window in my room. The neighborhood seems sketchy, but not being from the area I don't know for sure. read more

Here for a 3 day stay for work. I like the location due the area having a small town feel with easy access to restaurants and the ocean. An easy bus ride to the train station gets you to the city and points beyond. Room was clean. The shower was very tall. The tv is huge. Only downside really is the seasonal heating/cooling. First night in and I was freezing and on this last night it's so hot the equipment room is overheating and the cable is going out. I'd definitely stay here again. read more

I love Winthrop Beach. I lived down there for 11 years and it was great all 4 seasons. Summertime I rolled out of bed onto the beach!! Beautiful sunrises, refreshing walks along the beach - love it still. read more

My room had no heat in October. No refund because I did not officially check out. They admit to no hear.

Beautiful beach great for swimming and surfing! Clean It is unfortunate that Kim K decided to visit our beautiful winthrop beach during rip tide, Normally the water is swimable and quite refreshing! read more

From checking in and throughout this stay was a complete nightmare. First of all check in area was unlit making it look like it was closed. Assigned a room and key and room number written on the key card and verbalized by Nichole was not the correct room as key did not work. Husband went down to Nichole, in the dark, and she said she gave us the wrong number but gave us new card for room number on the key card. Used the computer in the lobby even though Nichole said it was not for guests but only employees. I got on and she was quite upset. Asked if I could print my plane ticket on the printer listed and she got even more upset saying I was not allowed to use the computer which was clearly in the guest common area. She proceeded to be upset and accused me of threatening her. I don't go on vacation to be faced with a unhappy employee who is so bored she has to be annoyed with questions from a guest. My vacation time is precious. I will never stay here again and if you have other options, take it. I wish I did! read more

This is a fun place to go. You are far enough away from the scum that is Revere Beach but close enough to get to easily. The breakers are a fun breakwall to climb on/in. When it's low tide a path magically appears that lead out to them. Clean beach and usually quiter then other beaches in the area. read more

No one at the desk. I call the number and get voicemail. She finally arrives and says I hung up on her! I'm told to pull my car into the garage, and she'll open it. I wait 10 mins outside garage until I walk back it and remind her to open it. The air conditioning is "seasonal" and not turned on until mid-May, although it was in the 80s today. Not easy to sleep. There are no vending machines. When I try to leave the garage, the door doesn't open and after honking and knocking on the window, a guy comes out miffed and informs me that the door opens by getting out of the car and flipping a light switch on the wall. Of course, just like all garage doors. The place is in nice shape and near the beach, but run by clueless people. read more

I'm so lucky to have friends that just moved to Winthrop, down the street from the beach. This is a such a great neighborhood minutes from downtown Boston. The neighboorhood feel carries over to the beach as well. The regulars were super nice and even shared their paddle boards with our friends! The chilly waters even help us beat the extreme heat that day! read more

Staff was very nice and room very clean. Got to room late since flight came in at 1am. Unfortunately air conditioning is seasonal. Opened windows but still hard to sleep. Looking to sleep in a bit. But blinds didn't block any sun and walls must be paper thin. Could hear vacuuming and all noise. Ended up leaving at 7:30am. read more

Fantastic place to stay and the suites are like small apartments. Very very comfortable bedding, friendly helpful staff. A block from the beach in a residential neighborhood, outside Boston a bit but great price and lots of great perks. read more

Awesome place to stay. Rooms and staff are amazing. Don't be discouraged by outside appearance, the inside is super new and updated. I am staying here on my next layover. read more

I like Winthrop Beach a lot - it's my go-to beach in the summertime. I'd recommend bringing water shoes if you plan to go in the water, because it's very rocky. But, the water itself is very nice, I love to swim in it as much as I can, and sometimes even venture out to the little islands across the way! I could spend all day here! The only annoying thing is that it seems to be forever under construction - it has been for the past two summers; I don't get what they're trying to do and why it hasn't been done already. Free parking right by the beach is a plus. I wish there were some places to get food that were a little closer by, but pack what you can and if you're still hungry, Winthrop has lots of wonderful eateries! I can't wait to go back here next summer!! read more