🏨 MVacay's Big Hotels Guide: Where to Stay on Martha's Vineyard
beach views, pet-friendly, budget friendly picks, links, rental home directories, plus pros/cons of staying in each town on Martha's Vineyard
Picking the right accommodations can make-or-break your experience coming to Martha’s Vineyard. We want to help you pick a lovely place to stay so you can enjoy your trip!
This guide outlines the hotels you should consider staying in when you visit and some highlights of each hotel. I’ve also included pros/cons of staying in each town and our go-to picks.
Context if you’ve never visited: Martha’s Vineyard is a large island with 6 distinct towns, with 3 down-island towns (Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven aka Tisbury) close to ferries and relatively busy. The three up-island towns (West Tisbury, Chilmark, Aquinnah) are beautiful but quite rural and far from walkable attractions.
Given the difficulties surrounding bringing a car on your trip, we suggest staying in a hotel within walking distance of town. Our default recommendation for couples is to stay in Edgartown, and if you’re coming with family or friends stay in Oak Bluffs. We suggest staying in a hotel walking distance from downtown, or in a rental home if you plan to stay for more than a few days.
Some things to note about MV hotels- most of them have a minimum number of days you can stay during high-season (2-4 days). The same applies to rental homes which typically turn over on Saturdays and Sundays with 6-7 day minimums. Just a helpful note if your inquiry dates keep coming up as ~unavailable~
Need help with navigating travel getting here? There’s a wealth of resources here.
Happy Hotel Hunting :)
Hotel Amenities Key
❄️ - Open Year Round
🐕 - Pet Friendly Policies
🌊 - Water Views
🥐 - Offer Free, Included Breakfast
⭐ - We have stayed here and recommend it
Please note that MVacay is ad and sponsor-free and all opinions are our own. This list is not exhaustive.
Vineyard Haven (Tisbury)
Pros of Staying in Vineyard Haven: Close to the ferry, walking distance from beaches, great restaurants and historical gems, easy public transport options to get to other towns
Cons of Staying in Vineyard Haven: less nightlife, not as quaint as other options on the island
⭐MVacay’s Budget Pick: Mansion House
⭐MVacay’s Splurge Pick: Nobnocket
Mansion House Inn And Spa: A year-round staple, offering a fitness center and indoor pool, rooftop deck and close to the ferry 🐕❄️🌊
Nobnocket Boutique Inn: An award-winning inn known for its luxury retreat vibe, breakfast, and secluded outdoors space 🥐
Vineyard Harbor Motel: The only VH hotel with a private beach and a location on the harbor 🌊
Harbor Landing: kitchenettes, grills and ACs make this a comfortable option for longer stays, especially in the heart of town.
