Sea Shell Motel

2.5 star property
Beachfront motel with a private beach and free breakfast

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The Sea Shell Motel on Cape Cod's shoreline offers a peaceful beach escape with private sun loungers. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, a manager's reception with refreshments, and practical touches like in-room WiFi and express check-in/check-out services.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Room 1)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
Crib/infant bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Room 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
Crib/infant bed
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Room 3)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
Crib/infant bed
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Beachside (Room 22, Ocean View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Beachside (Room 23, Ocean View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Beachside (Room 24, Ocean View)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Beachside (Room 25, Ocean View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
Crib/infant bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
Crib/infant bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Balcony (Room 31, Ocean View)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Balcony (Room 32, Ocean View)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Balcony (Room 33, Ocean View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (room 10, Ocean View) - No Pets

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Room 11) - No Pets

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Crib/infant bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Room 12) - No Pets

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Crib/infant bed
Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
45 Chase Avenue, Dennis Port, MA, 02639

What's nearby

  • Sea Street Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape Cod Theatre Company – Home of the Harwich Jr. Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Cape Cod Rail Trail - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • West Dennis Beach - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Harwich Port - 8 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Hyannis Transportation Center - 27 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sundae School - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Den - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Jack's 28 Club - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chapin's Fish & Chips and Beach Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Oyster Company & Raw Bar - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Sea Shell Motel

Motel near West Dennis Beach
Located close to Cape Cod Rail Trail, Sea Shell Motel provides free continental breakfast and a free daily manager's reception. This motel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach and sun loungers. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Concierge services, outdoor furniture, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, freezers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Freezer

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 1 to April 14:
  • Beach
  • Parking area

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 59.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 59.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 59.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 59.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Sea Shell Motel Motel
Sea Shell Motel Dennis Port
Sea Shell Motel Motel Dennis Port

Frequently asked questions

Is Sea Shell Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 35 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sea Shell Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sea Shell Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sea Shell Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sea Shell Motel located?

This Dennis Port motel is on the beach, 3 mi (4.9 km) from West Dennis Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cape Cod Rail Trail and Harwich Port. Cape Cod Inflatable Park and Cape Cod National Seashore are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Sea Shell Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful destination, quite and dog friendly after summer season, private beach access.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Amenities
This pet friendly hotel is right on the beach & central to so many charming main streets & good restaurants. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

COREY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Very nice clean comfortable room. Great location and beach. Highly recommend and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay fit my fiancé and I for the weekend! The private beach spot is perfect & so many food spots so close by!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilianna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very cute place had a great time, and loved seeing all the dogs
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. We stayed in room 10, a suite, which was perfect for our family. Motel has a private beach which was very nice. My family didn’t even want to go check out other beaches because they liked this one so much. Well situated, close to many restaurants and attractions. About 55 minutes drive to Provincetown for the afternoon. Continental breakfast in the morning was a nice touch, as were the other amenities (grills, firepit, ample seating areas. Overall a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a classic Olde Cape Cod beachside motel. Clean, comfortable, nostalgic, with an incredible location. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and right on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot right on the water, very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

William

Great beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet comfy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and beachfront property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Getaway

It was wonderful. Great place The beach was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Getaway

It was wonderful. Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice, quiet place right in the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location

Great location, loved the beach access and chairs. Wish they fit two fulls instead of a twin and full.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

See the Sea from the SeaShell!

We really enjoyed the amazing view and location from Room 31. Bea, who runs the motel is awesome - very helpful and really made our stay more enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Spot!!

Very laid back but very clean and everything needed for a comfortable stay. Mattresses could be a little more comfortable. Great place to take pets.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice area, clean rooms, beautiful ocean views. No hot water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sea Shell Motel is a wonderful place to stay. Comfortable, clean. A great place for family and friends. Outdoor seating with a fire pit and grill. Not to mention the beach is right there with an outdoor shower! Staff is fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

TAMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was perfect #23, steps from the beach and watched and listened from our bed as the waves hit the beach, Quiet and private, just what we were hoping for. Unbelievable view!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location, service sparce

Great location but if you arrive a little late, no one is there to show you your room. Also difficult to reach by phone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay with family.

Booked the Sea Shell Motel last minute for a 4 night stay with 2 adults and 2 kids. The location was fantastic-walked right out the door to the beach. There are lounge chairs on the beach for guest use and staff take the beach daily which is nice. Our room was clean with 2 beds-probably more full size than Queen, so a little smaller than expected but ok for a short stay. We appreciated the small kitchenette (sink, fridge, microwave. Stocked with plates, cups etc and coffee maker). It was also nice to have a little extra sitting room area that was bright and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room Wasn’t cleaned for a couple of days but when I asked, they were quick to take care of it and it turns out we just didnt have the sign on our doorknob to let them know we wanted housekeeping. It looks like some things have been updated recently-the bathroom looked fairly new as did the flooring. The a/c was held together with duct tape so could use some attention although the room temperature was comfortable. The room smelled a little musty on arrival, probably hard to avoid with damp ocean air. There is also a little common area with a portable gazebo, table, fire pit and grill which we didn’t use, but others were using it. We did encounter a very strong smell of marijuana one night. The location is fantastic-easy access to restaurants, beaches and attractions in the mid-Cape area and not too far to drive anywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very happy!

This place is was a find! Location, location, location. The best place on the beach, clean, and affordable! Never change Sea Shell!!! The bigger you get the more beach front becomes unattainable for middle class. Thank you. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Kind of strange to have no interaction with anyone on staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023