Falmouth Tides

We stayed at Falmouth Tides as we wanted a hotel that was close to a ferry option to Martha’s Vineyard. We loved it! The lady on reception was very helpful and the room was fantastic - we had a fantastic view of the harbour. The beds were comfy and we loved the record player. Highly recommended!

The sea view was absolutely fantastic during our stay for 2 nights in early Oct. Our ground floor room (12) opened onto a small patio and then we were on the beach. The weather was superb so we enjoyed blue skies and water and the sound of the sea lapping on the narrow beach. The sunrise and sunsets were stunning, too. The other side of the hotel is Falmouth Harbour with a plethora of boats. Our room was spacious and comfortable with 2 double beds, an armchair, a kitchenette with a microwave and fridge. Paper beakers/ plates/ plastic cutlery were available from the reception office. The patio had 2 chairs and 2 small tables. Two sunbeds and a parasol on the beach were assigned to our room. A "nice touch" was a record player with 5 albums including one by the Beach Boys (very appropriate!). There was good storage and hanging space. The bathroom was a reasonable size with a shower cubicle (watch your head for the door frame though if you are 6ft plus tall) and an excellent supply of soft white towels. There were 2 fire bins on the beach which were lit each evening of our stay and, on request, the office would provide marshmellows for clients to cook. A parking spot was assigned to our room. The location may be an issue for some as it is a 30 minute walk to the Main Street which has a good selection of bars, restaurants (we can recommend La Cucina Sul Mare & Flying Bridge Restaurant) and shops but the lovely Black Dog Heights cafe is only 7 min walk away for breakfast/lunch and there is a reliable UBER service for taxis. The nearest pub/restaurant is Shipwrecked - c 15 min walk on Grand Avenue along the coast - we didn't try it. The Island Queen ferry terminal for crossings to Martha's Vineyard is c15 minute walk from the hotel. Edgartown (served by a half hourly bus service during our stay from Oak Bluffs) is well worth a visit and we can recommend The Seafood Shanty overlooking the marina/Chappaquiddick Island.

Perfect Cape getaway! I stayed at Falmouth Tides with a few friends for a girls’ weekend. The room was spotless! The a/c is quiet and works well. The bed was comfy, and the shower pressure was fine. The property is right on the beach. We didn’t purchase anything from the food truck, but it was cute. There’s a rooftop deck for drinks and watching the sunset. I would suggest water shoes if you’re planning on going in the water as the shoreline is a bit rocky. There are a couple of restaurants in walking distance. We thoroughly enjoyed are stay! The property provides loungers and umbrellas for guests too! I’ll be back!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Hidden Gem! From the moment we walked in, we were blown away by the incredible service and beautiful ambiance of this hotel! The staff were so friendly and welcoming, going above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect. The room was spotless, well-equipped, and had such a cozy, luxurious feel. We loved the little details, like the sea salt caramel chocolate in the room and the complimentary welcome drink. The location is ideal — right in Falmouth, but tucked away enough to provide a peaceful retreat. The hotel’s little Blue food truck was convenient and the coffee was 10/10. We were also really impressed with the hotel amenities, the paddle boards, the bikes, & the rooftop deck with breathtaking views. The fire pits and smores finished our day. It’s the perfect place to relax after a busy day of sightseeing. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a top-notch stay. We can’t wait to come back!

We loved the place and would hurry back if in the area! The proximity to the water, the feel of the place, and the general ambience was fantastic. It was exceptionally clean. There was a turntable in the room with some LP 60s, which was very fun ||That said, there were a few things we didn’t like, but not enough to override highly rating the experience. There was only one small trashcan in the room and we wound up having to put trash on the floor. They didn’t offer in-room coffee but there was a coffee vendor that you could walk to and buy your coffee for $4 up.

Gorgeous beach views! Very nice and clean rooms, record player in room is a cute touch. Nice little balcony/patio for each room. Super easy parking (assigned spots by room #). I was here off-season so it was pretty quiet. Walls are a bit thin between rooms, I would probably pay the extra for a corner suite if I'd known this. Could hear my "neighbor" coughing throughout the night but luckily nothing more than that!

We went to the Tides for the Falmouth Road Race. They did a nice job with their renovations. The last time I was there was 10 plus years ago. It is still pretty minimalist, but the locations is everything. A resort fee of $29 dollars seems a bit silly, as it is not a resort, but we did have clean chair towels and the beech was nicely maintained. |The room was always clean. The ladies cleaning, were VERY nice! The front staff was also very nice. We would stay there again, if I run next year. I am hoping to get the same room, Room 15 is great! If you say in this room, bring a little folding table, because there is no place to put extra stuff.

We would highly recommend the Falmouth Tides Hotel. The rooms at the Tides Hotel offer an unparalleled experience with immaculately clean rooms and breathtaking views. I loved the unique touch with the in-room record player with vinyl collection. The hotel staff consistently demonstrated kindness, friendliness and were attentive to our needs. The rooftop deck was a perfect spot for enjoying our coffee and croissants from the adorable Little Blue. Lastly, this hotel boasts an excellent location with proximity to the Flying Bridge Restaurant, easy access to Flying Bridge boat rentals and ferry, and the beach. We will definitely return for another visit.

An amazing hotel & the gentleman who checked us in was so intuitive and we even got to check in early!! 180 Ocean view!!!

Arrival was smooth, the staff was super friendly. The room came equipped with a fridge, microwave, and record player all of which worked very well! The room was air conditioned, and the views were amazing. The hotel is also very well located. The only issue was the cleanliness, it seemed as though no one sweeped the corners or sides of things (There were quite a few dead bugs). and there were stains on the sheets of both beds. One bed had greenish, brown stain on the inner. The other had a reddish stain on the top cover. Perhaps because of the white sheets stains are always harder to remove. But the amount of stains was something I've never experienced before. Because of that; 4 stars. Also the bathroom is tiny, no room to put anything on the counters or in the shower really...Not a big deal to me, but may be to some. The last couple of things- the walls are very thin, and smells leak through the doors and windows-the air smelled of weed frequently.

Clean rooms with an amazing view!!! I love the coffee cart outside "little blue" the staff was very friendly

It was amazing staying ocean side , the employees were amazing. They waited on us with no hesitation. It was 5 stars. I will definitely plan another vacation with the TIDES.

Falmouth Tides blew my expectations away. So grateful for a moment of respite during a busy travel day. Management was so hospitable and, as a frequent traveler, you can tell that care and consideration went into every choice made during the renovation. My room was very clean and well-appointed, with a record player/record selection, Nespresso machine, and extra nice toiletries (Malin + Goetz). The bed was super comfy and the view couldn't be beat. Guests staying from Memorial Day 2024 and beyond will love the adorable blue coffee and pastry truck they are getting ready to launch. My only recommendation for the future would be some thoughtful in-room snacks and beverages available for purchase. Other than that, this place was perfect. Can't wait to come back with my family.

I have not stayed here because reservation system was too sketchy. I reserved a week and wanted to add a day, then found I had never received a confirmation email. So I called (after 10pm), nobody answered, and made the reservation again. No confirmation email. So I cancelled, their website said I get a confirmation of the cancellation and I did not get anything from them. Looked like a nice place, but I will try elsewhere with a more modern and functional reservation system. My gut feeling is the website simply is a "form mailer" and then a person likely on Monday will open email and likely screw it all up. Note I had also had a bad experience similarly with reservations at Falmouth Inn which might be same ownership as the websites look the same.

Beautiful view. Was assigned a room downstairs. Could walk out of the room onto a small patio that was next to the beach. Beautiful! Adorable beach theme with records and a record player, refrigerator and microwave! Suggestion for the hotel and those assigning rooms...have the families with young children on one side of the hotel and those who came for rest and relaxation on the other? Having feet run around, hop on and off the bed above you late in the evening ....and then wake up at 6 am on a Sunday to hop around all morning has made the intent for rest impossible.

Buyer BEWARE- all the websites list the deluxe king rooms as sea view,but it turns out that rooms 1,2 3,4,26,27,28,29 are harbor view or really parking lot view. You get charged for sea view but get a parking lot view. You are informed that you got a deluxe king room and paid for a deluxe king room. I beg to differ that there is a difference between Seaview and parking lot view and should be charged accordingly. I paid for a sea view and expected to get a sea view. The front desk and management are useless. I do not like to be hosed!

King room with a slider to our patio on the beach! It was actually near perfect, especially with our dog. Only minus was the very rocky lower beach and under water. Bring water shoes. The food truck was excellent for our after dinner ice cream.

Beautiful room. Fabulous view. The staff is absolutely amazing! I can't say enough wonderful things about this hotel! Very well done!

I booked this hotel 10 days before my arrival through Expedia. There were multiple rooms available upon booking. The reservation was for 1 night on 7/4. My friend & I took 4th & 5th off from work to be down in Falmouth for the 4th. We picked this hotel because it was on a beach & within walking distance to fireworks that evening. We received multiple texts from the hotel prior to arrival offering us special services like early/late checkin etc. We decided to take advantage of early check in & followed a link from the hotel's text to sign up. We arrived at the hotel around 11:30am (early check in started at noon) When I spoke with the front desk clerk, he asked us to come back in a half hour. We decided to hang at the beach & about 10 minutes later my phone rang. It was the girl in charge & she informed me that there was an overbooking & they could not honor our reservation. I paid (in advance) over $900 for the room for 1 night. I immediately returned to the front desk. I waited in line as she was checking in another Expedia reservation. When I now spoke directly with her she told me Expedia made a mistake. I have used Expedia faithfully for 8 years now and never has there been a problem with overbooking and the hotel was texting me directly prior to arrival about my room. When I asked for more clarification she brushed me off saying the hotel had to pay a fee for finding me another suitable room and I shouldn't have used a third party and there was nothing should could do. It was the 4th of July weekend and there was nothing else available within an hour's drive. For the money I paid I was very upset to be treated this way. We could not find other lodging and had to return home (2 hour drive). I did receive a refund from Expedia but the weekend and holiday was ruined for us. Hotels like this rely on 3rd party bookings to get recognition for their hotel. They were checking in other Expedia reservations. I don't know why this hotel picked mine to not honor but be forewarned when you get here you might not have a reservation upon arrival.

Such a wonderful place to stay!!! The staff is very friendly and the view is perfect. The location is close to downtown but happy to be staying on the beach.

New ownership Life is good at Falmouth Tides Motel Ocean outside your door - lounges and umbrellas provided- the staff even rakes the beach All rooms have been beautifully renovated with a/c ,frig and nespresso machine Take a walk around the marina across the street Highly recommend Falmouth Tides Book your vacation now - you won't be disappointed!

Why are we paying resort prices for such a tiny room, and No hot tub... No Spa... No restaurant... No pool... No exercise room... No meeting space... No breakfast... Plus, the bathroom is small enough for an RV, the parking is like a Rubic's cube, and the beach has more rocks than sand. They put a rack of paddle boards out there which no one uses, because its the wrong kind of surf and the wrong kind of shoreline. The rec staff spends all day trying to look busy, taking and faking social media photos of each other, because there are no guests in the water to take pictures of. This is a clean, but tiny cottage motel. They painted the walls, changed the carpets and linens to try to justify more than doubling the price per room over last year! These new owners are either extremely cynical about their own industry, or know very little about it. It's a nice motel for half of what they charge. However, these prices reveal a business model that must not include repeat customers, because anyone who pays resort prices will expect resort amenities, and look elsewhere the next time when they realize this hotel has none. It's not a bad place. It's clean and well-situated, but for the value, it's way over-priced and therefore, over-rated. Previous owners understood the property, marketed it honestly, and provided great value. These owners thought they could spend $2,500 on cheap plastic lounge chairs and line them up in front of the water, take pictures, and fool you into thinking it was a resort. They look great in the photos, but wait until you see how crowded the chairs are! Why am I posting this harsh, but honest review? Because I have loved this cottage motel for a long time, but the current operation does nothing but insult me, and loyalty works both ways. Why pay resort prices for a bed and a key.

They allow pets now which sucks they are all over the place barking, peeing and pooping. Very disappointing

Amazing renovation in a beautiful location! What a view! Close to town, ferries, and right on the water with a private beach. Great place to stay!

Clean. Friendly. The greatest location! Watch boats and sunset from your room! We absolutely love it here!

Just returned from a 2 night stay in this hotel (July 4th weekend). A great place with a view and right on the ocean. To be lulled to sleep with ocean sounds was priceless! AC provided but we chose to leave the deck door open. Sail type cloth dividers between rooms separated the deck. A rooftop deck offered a panoramic view. I don't know if they're planning on putting chairs up there but it was a great place to hang out. Clean, with simple seaside design and decor. I understood the hotel was newly refurbished and they were still working on the finishing touches so some tiny minor things we understandably let slide. The hotel was full when we were there yet we never seemed to notice the comings and goings of others, ie, not too much noise. Again, being right on the beach it was steps from our room to the sand. Beach chairs provided and the young men came around and set up umbrellas (on request) each morning. Seth the manager was on site and visable. One of the things they were waiting on was the markings for parking but he made it work for us when we came back one night and found "our" space taken. I want to give high ratings for the kids working there. I found them to be very polite, respectful and efficient. They all seemed to be working really hard (so don't forget to leave a little something on departure!) Oh! and I would be remiss if I didn't remark how tickled I was to find an actual stereo turntable in the room with some really cool LP albums to play on it! Elvis, Beach Boys, Cool summer jazz music! Great touch!!! Any more trips to Falmouth would include checking availability at this place first!

We just had a great stay at Falmouth Tides. We had read that this property had recently undergone a renovation and we were not sure what to expect. We were pleasantly surprised with how nice it was! Our room had a modern, beach vibe going on. The views were amazing as you are literally feet from the ocean. You can sit outside your deck all day and watch the boats go by. There is a private beach where they supply loungers, towels and umbrellas (as well as SUP if you desire). I would bring water shoes for the beach as it is rocky, but the water was amazing. The staff was very friendly and we will definitely go back.

Can't get a better location for Falmouth, MA, located right on the ocean, clean rooms, excellent service!

One of my new favorites on Cape Cod! Right on the water...it's a gem of a location! Between that, their great rooms which are like new and surprisingly good rates, I can't wait to return. And be sure to get to know Seth, the GM. He and his team provide outstanding service, and he can give you tips on the best places for seafood.

This place is in a great location. It is right on the water. Every room has a great view. It has has a recent refresh and is neat and clean. Staff is wonderful. Good water pressure and instant hot water. Would definitely go back.

A wonderful motel to stay in! My boyfriend and I take a weekend "vacation" in the fall each year. This is a lovely ocean front motel. Room was extremely clean and neat. We had ocean front, lower floor so we opened the slider right onto the beach. The staff was friendly. Only drawbacks are there is no A/C, no phone or clocks in the rooms. For us, we did not need the A/C in September/October. We brought our cells so we wouldn't use a room phone anyway. The rooms all share the beach and there were no dividers for each room's patio with the lounge chairs. Luckily we had some very lovely friendly neighbors. A great smaller motel that is a hidden treasure! We definitely plan on going back next year, the view can't be beat.

I wish I could post more stars because this place is worth it! My gf and I just got back from our vacation here at the tides in Falmouth, MA and it was perfect! From checkin to check out, everything was perfect and smooth. The gentleman that works that counter is awesome. He takes the time to map out some places to see and eat out while your in town and is very helpful and pleasant. His boston accent helped add to the charm of the Tides. The rooms are nothing fancy and I think that's what's so great about this place. The rooms have no AC but with the pleasant breezes throughout the day and night, you don't need it! Sleeping with the windows opens to the sound of the ocean will be the best sleep you've had in years! The rooms are very clean and nicely decorated. We stayed in an upstairs room with a balcony view of both the ocean and the harbor, both were incredible. The only thing I think I would upgrade is the parking, it's a little tight. Take my advice and try the Tides, you and your family will be very happy you did and so will your wallet! Thanks Tides for making this a vacation my gf and I will never forget. Hope to be back soon!!

I had high hopes for this motel after reading reviews that repeatedly said how clean it was, beachfront and close to Martha's Vineyard ferry. So, I decided to give it a shot and stay with my two young adult daughters. The positives were the gorgeous views of the ocean, beachfront, mini kitchens in the room, sliding doors with balcony/patios and close vicinity to the ferry. The negatives were that there was no air conditioning and very limited parking (so much so, to check in, people had to park in already assigned spaces and only one car allowed per room). The outdated, decorated rooms appear clean to the eye, however the musty smell is very evident. I am guessing there is mold in them because I ended up having asthma attacks and broke out in a rash. Our first night there I spent in the bathroom with the window open most of the night after taking medication trying to get relief. I debated sleeping out on the balcony, but it is a shared one so others could pass by. By morning, I had full blown wheezing and one of my daughters also began to have a skin reaction. We both have compromised immune systems due to medical reasons and thus the draw to this motel after reading how clean it was. We had no choice but to leave after that night, as we weren't doing so well there. I donned my mask and went outside for fresh air, while my girls cleaned out our room as fast as they could. I explained the situation to the office and said I needed to check out early. They would not give me a refund of any type for my second night I had scheduled to stay there. They said it was my choice to leave. I wouldn't have chosen to leave if it didn't risk our health further. But, now I am out $160 and I had to drive home that day. If you have any sensitive health conditions, I do not recommend you stay here.

Imagine a quiet seaside house, without the bustle of tourists, an amazing view of martha's vineyard, the concoction of all of the above is what Tides motel really is. Set in quaint Falmouth, at the very tip of land is this small motor lodge that is nestled in seclusion between the falmouth harbour on one side and the vast ocean bay and Martha's vineyard on the other. A short walk to the Vineyard Ferry and equally short walk to the town square makes it a very convenient escape from reality destination. A public parking is also available right next to the motel if u wish to tour the vineyard as a day trip after you check out. The amenities at tides, may not amaze u, like the Air conditioning is almost non existent (the ocean takes care of that) , the bathrooms are a bit small, but all this doesn't matter when u have breathtaking views and oh did i mention the private beach already. Again are u paying attention - Private Beach. The staff here is one of the most friendliest ppl I have come across. An icing on the cake was they allowed me to check out extra late cos US and Algeria played the final group game the day i was about to leave, I could never thank them ( and Donovan for scoring) enuff for that. If u are looking for some five star beach resort look elsewhere, if u want a great vacation stay in cape cod , look no further. Also check out their Non-Summer pricing for gr8 deals. Unlike my holiday at cape cod which eventually had to end, my memories of tides motel never will.

I really wish I had the same experience as the other visitors to this hotel. It is right on the water and that is great. Unfortunately for a girls weekend it is not the best option. We were not allowed to have more than 2 people on the beach (exiled to the public beach when our 4th friend showed up), we were not allowed to play music on the beach (acoustic guitar we were playing and got yelled at by one lady inside her room, not even on the beach). There are plastic chairs on the patio and you're not allowed to move them 1 foot down onto the sand, and if you did you would be rudely told to put them back as the manager walks by us. I spoke to all of our neighbors at the hotel before we went to the bars at night and they were all really cool with letting us know if we were being too loud, (because there is no A/C sound easily travels into other hotel rooms). All the neighbors were a little older and mentioned "it's okay we have kids/grandkids your age! And its the weekend, don't worry about it!" Nevertheless, the man working the front desk called the cops on us because we had more than 2 people in a 2 queen size room. We tried to offer more moeny but nope...we were told to vacate the room and were stranded at 3am because there is no vacancy anywhere in the summer down the cape. The nice older women next door even tried to talk to the cops on our behalf to let us stay. When we came back to get our cars and organize our stuff (had to frantically pack because the cops wanted us out) the manager of the hotel came out and told us to hurry up. Jezzz give us a break we're packing our cars!! For a few 25 year old girls I would suggest some place else. We were never treated with respect from day 1 even though we paid for a good time. The one man who was cleaning was the nicest guy but unfortunately his boss was telling him he couldnt grab us beach chairs or help us with anything. Strangest experience ever at a cheap motel.

This is my favorite spot to be :) place is immaculate and the staff is always super friendly. Been coming back every summer now for the last 7 yrs. I just so happened to be there the weeked of august 1st and i see some bad reviews posted below about the same weekend. There was a room of unruly,loud,half naked women that were extremely intoxicated that woke up the entire hotel when they returned from a bar at 1am. The comments they posted where completely false. The manager was trying to reason with them and was continuely trying to quiet them down since there were numerous guests and small children who were being woken up by screaming drunk girls.. as u can see by the police log, there were 6 of them...not 4 like the poster claims. Also, the manager was trying to reason and even said 4 could stay. Again, the poster is false in her claim. I wish i could attach the police log directly to my post but yelp doesnt have that option :( i will put it in the photo section. This place is fantastic and id hate to see it get a bad name due to a bunch of young girls who obviously dont know how to handle their liquor.

I want to start off by saying the location of the motel is perfect and right on the water if you are looking for a relaxing quiet trip. However, as you will see by other reviews below and also the "not recommended review" by Nick N from 2014, you will see that it is not a good place for a group of people to go have a good time. The staff was so unprofessional. I have never experienced anything like it. I was a paying customer and treated so poorly from the start. Apparently our first night there we were loud and woke neighbors due to NO AIR CONDITIONING AND THIN VENTED DOORS. However, no one came to tell us and if they had we absolutely would've toned it down but because no one told us we had no idea people could hear us. Then the next day we were not allowed to use the beach because of too many of us and were told about the noise complaints. I very respectfully apologized and we went to the public beach. We also apologized to the neighbors and offered our cell numbers and told them to let us know if we were loud again but promised to be extra cautious. Everyone that we talked to was very nice and understanding. We went to dinner and didn't come home until around 1:30 very quietly. The office manager was literally waiting for us to come home and immediately let himself into the room( when some girls were changing) and told us he was calling the cops for over capacity. We offered to pay him money and tried to reason with him explaining that we had a couple drinks and couldn't risk driving and had no where to stay. The cops showed up and we were so upset to be dealing with this all because we had two extra people. THERE WAS NO NOISE COMPLAINT ON THIS NIGHT. Someone should have told us earlier that they knew we had extra people and that we had to pay or leave ... THEY SHOULDNT HAVE WAITED UNTIL 1 am to kick us out on the street. It's like they were waiting for us. We were respectful and understanding the entire time and were barely at the motel. I feel that things were handled very poorly. I have never had issues with any motel that I have stayed at before and definitely never with the cops! Needless to say if you are planning on having some drinks and playing low key music and wear bikinis. DO NOT COME HERE.

Let me start by saying that this motel is in a BEAUTIFUL spot right on the beach. Imagine falling asleep every night to the sound of waves lapping against the shore and the feeling of a cool breeze floating through your door. You couldn't ask for a more relaxing setting. The motel is also centrally located, with plenty of restaurants, bars, shops and a ferry to Martha's Vineyard all within walking distance. It made getting around very easy throughout the duration of our three-night stay. And now to the real reason for this review - the atrocious customer service we received at the motel itself. Full disclosure: Six of my friends and I booked two rooms at the motel for a low-key bachelor party weekend. (I understand that a lot of you will want to stop reading right now, but hear me out.) Believe me when I tell you that you couldn't find a more mild-mannered group of guys if you tried. But by the way we were treated, you'd think we had just escaped from prison and were running amok up and down Falmouth with no regard for human life. When we got back to the hotel after our first night out, we were being a little loud on our deck and were asked to lower the noise level. We immediately apologized to the staff and the guests near us, and we made sure to be quiet inside our rooms for the rest of the evening. I wish the story ended there. On Saturday night when we returned to the motel from dinner and a night out, one of the owners was WAITING FOR US IN THE PARKING LOT. We were told that anyone beyond the seven people in our original party had to leave immediately. Our plan was to hang out way down the beach so as not to disturb the other guests again, but we didn't even have a chance to get situated. Instead, we just went to bed, which is apparently the only thing you're allowed to do at the motel once the sun starts setting. And now for the kicker. On Sunday night - our last night in Falmouth - our plan was to grab a bite to eat and make it an early night. We were hanging out on the beach in front of our rooms around 6 p.m., when another owner, who had to be in his 80s, sauntered up to a member of our group and started threatening him without so much as a "hello." After acknowledging that we had been well-behaved since initially being warned on Friday night, the owner went off on us, saying things like, "You've been raising hell all weekend" and "If you make so much as a peep tonight, I'm going to call the police and have them bus you down to jail." When we tried to respond to him coolly and calmly, he simply grew more ridiculous. One member of our group asked him if he could understand what it was like to be young and celebrate an important weekend, and he responded with, "I know all about fun, and I probably had more fun than you when I was growing up." If that's the case, then it's pretty clear that he never hung out at the Tides Motel. It got to a point where it was pretty obvious that he wasn't going to see eye to eye with us, so another member of our group basically had to tell him that he was absolutely right and we were unequivocally wrong. But before he left, he made a comment about us "trashing the rooms as revenge." Yes, because that's exactly what seven young professionals are going to do - trash our rooms and then ride off in a blaze of glory, legal repercussions be damned. Spare me. Before leaving on Monday morning, we cleaned our rooms top to bottom and took pictures of the finished product. The housekeeping team couldn't have done a better job if they had wanted. I asked the workers at the front desk if they'd like to accompany me to the rooms to prove we would never trash their hotel, and they declined. Smart move on their part. We will all probably look back at this experience and laugh down the road. But for the time being, I think it's deplorable how all young people are thought of as troublemakers who disturb the peace for everyone around them. And until that changes, we won't be going back to a place like the Tides Motel. No matter how nice the scenery might be.

I wish there was a way to give this hotel zero stars. During our stay we only met one friendly employee of the hotel. He offered to get us some beach chairs but when he tried to come back with them this termagant of a "manager" came yelling at him in front of everyone outside. After that she demanded we leave the private beach because we were "crowding" the almost empty beach. We told our neighbors to please let us know immediately if we were being too loud or bothering anyone. On the last night of our stay we were kicked out for having more than two people in our room even though the room had two queen size beds. The man at the front desk would not listen to a word we said and proceeded to call the cops on us. Meanwhile there was a man yelling sexual profanities at us from his room, and the man at the front desk did absolutely nothing about it. He said "that is not the problem at hand right now," even though this guy was disturbing other guests by yelling and basically harassing us through his hotel window. We took all of our belongings cleaned out the mini fridge and left the room in the condition it was found, however the hotel WILL NOT refund our $200 SECURITY DEPOSIT. We were asked to leave solely for the reason that we had more guests than what we had registered. It is $10 per extra guest which we immediately offered to pay but the feebleminded man at the front desk would not accept. We DID NOT damage the room and we technically did not have any extra guests because we were told to leave so there is absolutely no reason for our deposit not to be refunded. I most certainly will not be staying there again.

My hubby and I have been vacationing in Falmouth since we met 20 years ago. We've stayed at some fancy, schmancy B&B's, some not so fancy hotels and motels, but we *ALWAYS* come back to the fabulous Tides. I don't think there is a spot in Falmouth with better views than this motel, nor is there a spic n' span cleaner spot for the $$. Yes, you might be awakened by a jubilent wedding party that is staying at The Tides with you, but you may be able to catch that very ceremony that's taking place on the beach right next to the motel earlier in the day! When 3 am happens and all you can hear is the sea waves lapping the shore, it's pure bliss. We love you Tides. Thank you for being there for us.

My family and I (two kids age 5 and 9, and husband) just got back from a three night stay at Tides, and I would highly recommend it! You really can NOT beat the location. It was perfect for our kids since one is a beach bum and the other not so much. My son could come and go into the room/on the beach at his leisure. No packing or committing to being 'stuck' onthe beach for long periods of time. This made our trip less stressful. The beach is very rocky, but wasn't a problem if you have water shoes, which we all did. It is a small beach, but room to roam, and walking down to the rocks by the harbor was one of my sons favorite things to do. The room was clean and met our needs although none of us were too fond of the pillows. They were really fluffy and felt like alternative down, which seemed 'nice', but they were too fluffy to sleep on. Not a problem per say, we'll just bring our own next time. All the bedding and towels were very clean and smelled very fresh. There is no air conditioning, which I didnt really mind, but it made the room kind of damp (which is understandable seeing as you are like 50 feet away from the ocean- not necessarily a BAD thing), but air conditioning would have been nice to dry things up a little during the day. The breeze and the sounds of the ocean at night was fantastic! We kept our door and window open all night (there is a lock on the screen door which made us feel better about doing this). I could go out inthe morning and enjoy my coffee onthe patio while the kids played on the beach five feet in front of our room. Exactly what I hope for in a vacation. The kids loved watching the different types of boats coming in and out of the harbor. The private beach for the yacht club next door had a small dock kids were jumping off of and a small swing set onthe their beach, I think that would have been a nice addition. But I still preferred being directly on the beach rather than having to pack and walk. The room was stocked with a nice little kitchenette that included a microwave, toaster, decent sized mini fridge and a coffee maker. As well as dishes and silverware. It is walking distance to some restaurants as well as the Island Queen farry to Marthas Vineyard. Walking to these places was a terrific way to keep the kids active instead of being cooped up in a car/motel room the whole time. We were able to walk along the ocean on our way to dinner, it was really beautiful. The owners and employees were all very pleasant and very accommodating to anything we needed. We had a fantastic vacation at Tides and will most definitely return next summer! A really great place if being right on the beach is your thing!!!

This was our second visit to the tides in three years. The location is hard to beat as you are only steps to a private, quiet beach. The beach has plenty of room so you never feel like you are on top of another party. The beach is QUITE rocky so make sure you invest or bring water shoes or sandals (it's even rocky in the water, I cut my foot pretty significantly). You are a two minute drive to supermarkets, coffee (Starbucks and Dunkins), fast food (McDonald's, BK, Papa Gino's, D'Angelo's) and also other local dining options. I really like that it's on the water and very secluded, yet two minutes from commercial eating and shopping options. I've stayed there a total of seven nights and six were great. On the last night, there was a group of kids who rented two rooms and treated the place like it was Cancun. I mentioned it at check out and found the woman at the desk to be a bit dismissive and not apologetic for the disturbance (they received multiple complaints). All in all, I wouldn't let the one night of the bunch ruin it and I'd be willing to go back. It would be my hope that party was kicked out the following night. (I would have been irate if there were two nights of that) I've found the Tides to be a great romantic, quiet get away. No one bothers you, the location on the beach is incredible, and you are a short drive to anything you need. The amenities are very simple, so make sure you're going there to be close to the beach, and not for finer luxuries. My only suggestion for the management of the tides is that you have a great place that will attract people looking for a relaxing get away. Don't let it turn into a rowdy place or you'll lose your niche. Pros: Location, beach, clean, sounds of the ocean while you sleep Cons: Rocky beach, simple amenities (only full size beds, ancient TVs)

I absolutely love it here. My fiancé and I have stayed this past weekend. I went for the first time about a month ago to have a girls weekend, and I immediately wanted to go back. The beach is awesome. It's so nice to be tucked away on an oceanfront family/ couple friendly property. The owners, husband and wife are wonderful people. I had the pleasure of meeting them, the lobster rolls they were selling were amazing, fresh and huge. My dad started going the past few years and just raved about the atmosphere, people, the stay, the view. The Tides manages to keep you tucked away in one of the most beautiful parts of Falmouth away from all the chaos, but at the same time, walking distance and close to the action. I love being at a cozy place run by genuinely good people that work hard to provide a perfect cape cod weekend.

Ahhhh ...the Tides Motel. An amazing, relaxing getaway. Minutes away from the Vineyard ferry (it is walking distance to catch a boat) and only a few feet away from the beach, the Tides is a quaint place to relax and fall asleep and awake to ocean sounds and air. The price is not bad, but book in advance, as regulars return year after year. The rooms are decorated in a very simple way but are very clean and taken care of. There is a mini fridge and television to accommodate your every need. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable as well. There are plenty of restaurants in the area and most are within a 15 minute drive. Again, the MV ferry is within walking distance from the Tides, making it easy to slip away to the Vineyard for the day without having to worry about transportation or where to leave your car. The beach is literally right at your door and is very clean, quiet, and relaxing. Definitely a little place that is not associated with by the masses of tourists..hopefully it stays that way to ensure it's current success!

Recently returned from out first visit to the Tides. Awesome location with a fantastic view. Very clean. Helpful friendly staff. Reasonable price. Can't wait to go back.

Terrible experience. If you are the age of 35 or younger do not plan to be treated equally. We were constantly scolded the entire day at the beach , couldn't put the chairs on the beach which was only a foot away from the patio. Beds were uncomfortable , uncleanly room and rude management . My girlfriends and I thought we had registered 2 guests but unfortunately on our 3rd night there is when we found out we had to leave because we had to many girls in our room. We had just walked in the door , our friend was already sleeping and a few of us were going to walk down to the beach so we wouldn't wake up our neighbors. Embarrassing enough the night before we were a little to loud and apologized to both neighbors but were told by multiple guests staying we weren't that loud and it's a Friday night they weren't bothered . The man manager knocks loudly on our door too open up and I am in the middle of changing , proceeds to open the door and start screaming at me that there are too many girls in the room. Things escalated and he called the cops on us and the cops made us take a cab to a nearby friends house because we were not sober enough to drive home. Needless to say the next morning the woman owner got in my face and started screaming pointing her finger in my face saying she was going to call the cops if we didn't get off her property. Like I mentioned earlier , rude staff , management , cheap motel if your 55 and older .