Nestled on the elbow of Cape Cod, this meticulously landscaped hideaway features 120 lavish guest rooms and suites, four acclaimed restaurants, two magnificent pools,two extraordinary beaches, boating and water sports, four Har Tru tennis courts and eighteen holes of exclusive championship golf. Our distinction as the finest resort on Cape Cod endlessly inspires us to create an experience beyond all expectations.
We welcome you to see for yourself.
RESORT HISTORY
Over 400 years ago, the Wampanoag Indians were the first to discover the pleasures of summering at Wequassett, swimming and fishing in the Bay’s clear waters, chipping arrowheads from colored stones on the shore, and gathering quahog and periwinkle shells for wampum.
They named the land Wequassett, which means “crescent on the water,” most likely because the sand-spit curves about the Cove are in the crescent shape. In 1665, Sachem John Quason Towsowett sold the land to William Nickerson, who eventually settled the town of Chatham.
Of the 22 historic buildings that comprise the resort, two boast especially noteworthy stories. The Eben Ryder House, known locally as “Square Top,” was actually built in the nearby town of Brewster. In 1907 it was “flaked,” or disassembled, and moved to Wequassett on large flat-bed trucks. Our registration building, the 1740 Warren Jensen Nickerson House, was also transported to its present site.
The property officially opened its doors to guests in 1925 and continued taking “summer boarders” over the years. The property owners retained control of the resort in 1977 and gradually expanded and upgraded the Inn to luxury resort status.
Today, Wequassett hosts visitors from the world over, offering world-class accommodations, dining, and recreational facilities in a relaxed atmosphere with warm personal service.
THE SETTING
Wequassett sits prominently atop an east-facing rise affording breathtaking views of Pleasant Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. With whitewashed buildings and tidy clapboard cottages nestled into 27 acres of picture-perfect gardens, sun-dappled lanes, salt marshes and woodlands, the resort is truly a secluded paradise for the discerning traveler.
Guests and flowers alike thrive in our temperate, salty breezes! The landscaped splendor of the resort’s manicured grounds harmonizes with the natural beauty of our shoreline, marshes and woodlands as unique plantings, water gardens, frog pond and meandering brick pathways invite exploration. The changing plantscape celebrates each season, from colorful early spring tulips, azaleas and iris through summer’s beach plums and wild roses to fragrant autumn bayberry and windswept sea grasses.
In every area throughout the resort, we look for ways to implement sustainability initiatives and green hotel practices. Our efforts go beyond standard expectations.
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Winning
Resort
Wequassett is proud to be Cape Cod’s only member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., a prestigious brand representing 289 independently owned luxury hotels and resorts worldwide. Preferred promises comfort without conformity, assuring the discerning traveler of extraordinary levels of service and quality.
To qualify as a Preferred Hotel, each property must pass an exhaustive quality assurance program which includes an annual unannounced 2800-point “Standards of Excellence” inspection. Only a select number of hotels around the world offer the top-notch service, first-class amenities and luxurious surroundings required to pass this rigorous inspection.
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Unmatched Landscaping
Many guests pick our gardens as one of the finest amenities Wequassett has to offer.
Wequassett
Resort & Golf Club
On Pleasant Bay
Chatham, Massachusetts
02633
USA
Phone
(800)225-7125
Email
info@wequassett.com
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Take Route 3 South, following signs for Cape Cod. When you reach the Cape Cod Canal, go over the Sagamore Bridge onto Route 6 East. Stay on Route 6 East to exit 11. At the end of the ramp turn left and go 25 yards to Pleasant Bay Road (your first left).
Proceed to the second stop sign; the entrance to Wequassett will be directly ahead.
Take 95 North to Providence, exit 20 to Route I95 East; this connects with 495 South/25 East. Take the second exit off 25 East for Route 6. When exiting at ramp, go three-quarters of the way around the rotary, following signs for Route 6 East.
Traveling parallel to the Cape Cod Canal on your right, the road will split. You will stay to the right, following signs to the Sagamore Bridge and Route 6 East. Go over the bridge and you will be on Route 6 East. Stay on Route 6 to exit 11. Turn left at the end of the exit ramp; go 25 yards to Pleasant Bay Road (your first left). Proceed to the second stop sign; the entrance to Wequassett will be directly ahead.
Take 84 East to the Mass Turnpike East to exit 11A (495 South). After 495 South merges to 25 East, take the second exit off 25 East for Route 6. When exiting at ramp, go three-quarters of the way around the rotary, following signs for Route 6 East.
Traveling parallel to the Cape Cod Canal on your right, the road will split. You will stay to the right, following signs to the Sagamore Bridge and Route 6 East. Go over the bridge and you will be on Route 6 East. Stay on Route 6 to exit 11. Turn left at the end of the ramp. Go 25 yards to Pleasant Bay Road (your first left). Proceed to the second stop sign; the entrance to Wequassett will be directly ahead.
Take 95 North to Exit 20, Route 195 East. Follow 195 East to 495 South/25 East. Take the second exit off 25 East for Route 6. When exiting at ramp, go three-quarters of the way around the rotary following signs for Route 6 East.
Traveling parallel to the Cape Cod Canal on your right, the road will split. You will stay to the right, following signs to the Sagamore Bridge and Route 6 East. Go over the bridge and you will be on Route 6 East. . Stay on Route 6 to exit 11.
Turn left at the end of the ramp; go 25 yards to Pleasant Bay Road (your first left). Proceed to the second stop sign; the entrance to Wequassett will be directly ahead.
When leaving the airport, enter the rotary following signs for Route 28 South. Follow Route 28 to your first set of lights and turn left onto Willow Street. Follow Willow Street to Route 6 heading East towards Provincetown. Stay on Route 6 to exit 11. Turn left at the end of the ramp; go 25 yards to Pleasant bay Road (your first left). Proceed to the second stop sign; the entrance to Wequassett will be directly ahead.
Our GPS is 2173 Route 28
Harwich, MA 02645.
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