What’s included with a room — and what costs extra
Room rates at Chatham Bars Inn include many on-site basics—valet parking, high-speed internet, access to pools and beach amenities, on-property transportation, bike rentals, the seasonal boat shuttle to North Beach Island, fitness center access and summer Kids Crew morning/afternoon sessions. Expect extras for dining, spa treatments, evening childcare, certain experiences and the pet fee ($200/night) for one dog in designated rooms.
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What’s included with every room
The standard room rate at Chatham Bars Inn includes a set of on-property amenities provided to all guests. Included items listed by the property are complimentary valet parking, high-speed internet, access to the pools and private beach amenities, town transportation, bike rentals, and the seasonal boat shuttle to North Beach Island.
You’ll also have 24-hour access to the Fitness Center, complimentary yoga/meditation/fitness classes (select offerings), and access to a newspaper app with 100+ global publications.
- Valet parking (self-parking options also available)
- High-speed internet in rooms
- Access to both heated outdoor pools and private beach amenities
- 24-hour Fitness Center and select fitness classes
- Bike rentals and on-site town transportation
- Seasonal boat shuttle to North Beach Island
- Summer Kids Crew morning and afternoon sessions (see childcare section)
Room types and what to expect in your unit
Chatham Bars Inn has a range of room and suite types, from standard rooms in the Main Inn to cottages and larger suites. Examples of room names you may book include Deluxe Room (Cottage), Deluxe Room (Main Inn), Room, Ocean View (Cottage), Room, Ocean View (Main Inn), Suite, Ocean View (Master), Suite (Spa), Deluxe Suite (Cottage), Beachside Cottage and Presidential Suite, Multiple Beds.
Room amenities vary by type and location (Main Inn vs Cottage vs Beach House). If you need a specific in-room feature—such as a hydrotherapy tub or steam shower—confirm at booking (for example, the adults-only Spa Suites include hydrotherapy tubs, saunas and steam showers and are restricted to adult guests).
- Deluxe Room (Cottage) and Deluxe Room (Main Inn): standard guestroom options (King or 2 Queens in cottages; Queen or 2 Queens in Main Inn).
- Suite, Ocean View (Master) and Deluxe Suite (Cottage): larger bedrooms plus separate living/sitting areas and ocean-facing views on some units.
- Suite (Spa): adults-only Spa Suites with hydrotherapy tubs, saunas and steam showers (no children allowed in those suites).
- Beachside Cottage and Presidential Suite, Multiple Beds: larger multi-bed configurations for families or groups.
| Room example | Typical features |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Room (Main Inn) | Queen or 2 Queen beds; standard bathroom; Main Inn location |
| Suite (Spa) | Adults-only, hydrotherapy tub/sauna/steam shower in-suite (restricted access) |
| Beachside Cottage | Larger occupancy options, cottage location near the beach |
Dining, charges and restaurant expectations
Meals and drinks are not included in room rates. Chatham Bars Inn operates multiple separate dining venues—STARS, The Sacred Cod, Beach House Grill, The Veranda, Bayview Terrace and South Lounge Bar—each with its own menu, hours and pricing.
STARS is the fine-dining oceanview restaurant with set breakfast and limited dinner service; breakfast there runs daily and dinner is available certain nights (reservations recommended). Other venues operate on a first-come, first-served basis or offer walk-ins and seasonal hours.
- STARS: breakfast daily 7:00–11:00 AM; dinner Wed–Sat 5:00–9:00 PM (hours may vary seasonally) — reservations recommended for dinner.
- Beach House Grill: beachfront lunch and dinner service (lunch 11:30–3:00 PM; dinner 5:00–9:00 PM).
- The Sacred Cod: tavern-style menu with casual seating; generally first-come, first-served.
- Bayview Terrace and The Veranda: seasonal, open-air light-fare and cocktails (first-come service).
- South Lounge Bar: afternoon tea and cocktails in a lounge setting.
| Venue | Typical meal/offer | Reservation note |
|---|---|---|
| STARS | Breakfast & fine-dining dinner | Breakfast first-come; dinner reservations recommended |
| Beach House Grill | Beachfront lunch & dinner | Lunch first-come; dinner walk-ins and reservations |
| Sacred Cod | Casual tavern fare and drinks | First-come, no reservations usually required |
What typically costs extra
Many on-site experiences and services carry additional charges. Expect to pay separately for spa treatments, private boat charters and specialty experiences (for example, whale watches, private charters to Nantucket/Martha’s Vineyard and specialty cruises), evening supervised childcare, and most restaurant meals and beverages.
Third-party booking sites sometimes show a daily 'resort fee' or similar charge even though Chatham Bars Inn states it does not charge a resort fee; if a fee appears on a third-party bill, check with the hotel or your booking agent for clarification.
- Spa treatments at The Spa at Chatham Bars Inn (signature massages, wraps, hydrotherapy experiences) — fees apply per treatment.
- Private boat charters, whale-watching tours, sunset/champagne cruises and fishing excursions — charged per activity.
- Evening supervised childcare (Kids Crew evening sessions) — surcharge applies.
- Pet fee: $200 per night for one dog (book only in designated pet-friendly rooms and arrange in advance).
- Special events (private clambakes, private dining, wedding venue rentals) — quoted separately.
| Service | Typical billing |
|---|---|
| Spa treatments | Per-treatment charge (reservations recommended; 24-hour cancellation policy for spa) |
| Private boat charters & excursions | Per-excursion charge; seasonal availability |
| Evening childcare | Surcharge for supervised childcare outside complimentary daytime sessions |
Family, kids and age-restricted offerings
Chatham Bars Inn is family-friendly and runs the seasonal Kids Crew program for children ages 4–12. Morning Kids Crew sessions are complimentary during the season; evening supervised childcare sessions are available for an extra fee.
Some amenities are age-restricted: Spa facilities, the Spa pool and Spa Suites are for guests age 16 and up. Confirm age rules when booking Spa Suites or spa appointments.
- Kids Crew: ages 4–12; morning sessions complimentary, afternoon sessions offered; evening childcare carries a surcharge.
- Young Sailing Instruction: sailing lessons available for children age 7 and older (seasonal).
- Spa access and Spa pool: minimum age 16 for spa facilities and Spa pool.
- Family-friendly room options: Room (Beach House), Suite, Ocean View (Cottage), Beachside Cottage, and others with multi-bed configurations.
Accessibility, pets and practical policies
Chatham Bars Inn is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking, elevator access, accessible public restrooms and accessible dining and pool areas. Guests should request accessible rooms or services at booking to ensure availability.
Pets: the property accepts one dog per stay (minimum 1 year old, up to 75 lbs) for a $200 per night fee in designated pet-friendly rooms; cats are not allowed and service animals are exempt from pet fees. Confirm designated pet room availability with Reservations.
- Wheelchair accessible public spaces and select rooms available—request at booking.
- Pet policy: one dog per stay, $200/night, designated rooms only; service animals exempt.
- ID and payment: photo ID and a credit card are required at check-in. Standard check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM.
| Policy | Key detail |
|---|---|
| Check-in / Check-out | 4:00 PM check-in; 11:00 AM check-out |
| ID / Card | Photo ID and credit card required at check-in |
| Resort fee | Property states no resort fee (verify charges on third-party bookings) |
