Wequassett Resort and Golf Club

East Coast Charm at its finest! I cannot say enough about this property, this will be a long review. We arrived for four nights during a Nor'easter and being a travel agency owner who has stayed in more hotels than I will ever remember I can say I will never forget this one and I will return as often as I can during all seasons. The first page of their website is spot on with what they offer their guests! And  we all know as travelers that is not often the case where the print and promise matches the experience. This is a very special place. The rooms are immaculate and perfectly designed and situated for comfort. From high sinks, to beautiful and actually functional black out curtains, to the comfortable bed and pillows, perfect temperature can be achieved, the luggage rack is high with a bottom rack making for very appreciated ease, to the table and chairs which are not just filler, they are actually comfortable and functional of height and design, to the comfortable patio for relaxation and storm viewing and garden enjoyment. The dining options, even in slower season, VERY accommodating and they did not cut any corners even though leisure travel is down this week and the storm. The buffet at Twenty Eight Atlantic, I wish I had a picture - one of the best I have ever had at a hotel. Every single item, not kidding, was fresh and flavorful and arranged presented and prepared with such precision and perfection and I saw them checking on it throughout our meal. Then dinner at Thoreau's, amazing fish & chips and we felt we had stepped back in time in this intimate setting with the fireplace and the dark wood and bar ambiance, just love it and will be back tonight. But what is the most special about my new favorite domestic resort - the STAFF! I will name a couple Brandon who has literally gone so far above and beyond I feel as if he is my personal concierge for the stay and I am his 'only' guest and that is far from the case and hard to achieve, I am very particular. Michelle our breakfast server from Peru, she was so amazing and connected with us on a personal level during a storm where tourist time kinda slowed down to a halt cause it had to. Tiana, our lovely server from Serbia in the pub sharing how much she loved her season at the property and will be returning. What means the most to me in my travels, especially since the pandemic when my industry suffered so, is how the staff is and here I feel to my core that management is doing something special here for everyone to be so kind and servant/guest hearted with a real, not fake or forced care and appreciation towards their guests. From those mentioned to EVERY SINGLE staff that came to our door during this stay (and there was a lot since we were shut in for two days) has had a smile, a kind word, a genuine friendly response - no lie, every single one. This stay in on the heels of a trip of many many nights at other locations abroad and domestic and this by far surpassed all for this particular trip and overall it is in my Top #10 and definitely Top #5 for domestic resorts and what throws it high is the staff. I will be back, already looking at when that can be. Well done Wequassett, very well done!

Noise noise noise. That will be our abiding memory of this place. Our first bedroom smelled musty and had a LOUD air conditioning generator noise even when the aircon was turned off. Complained and the hotel couldn’t fix it so we were moved. This one had no smell and no generator sound thank goodness, but something in the ceiling space would keep banging on and off - like a plastic aircon flap or something. Highly distracting and unrestful. Again, mentioned this to reception. Hotel said they would check it out but they never did (or if they ever did, they didn’t do anything about it). So we gave up asking and gritted our teeth for the next few days. On top on this, can hear clearly: loud and thumping party music from their function space that is still going at 21:50 as I type, the gardeners strimming the lawn early in the morning waking us up, anyone walking past as if they were in the room with us. So unrestful. Lumpy beds with cheap covers and pillows. I never really knew what people meant when they said a bed was “lumpy”. Put it this way, I now do. Apparently the resort had a recent refurbishment - but it all just feels cheap. The sort of thing you’d be impressed with if your friend said they’d done it as a DIY job - but NOT when it’s a supposedly luxury hotel. The one thing you require from a five star hotel at this price point is quiet, peaceful rooms and this was terrible. Food was distinctly average, pool area just CRAMMED with pool furniture, no real actual beach to speak of - and the sea water had sea scum/foam near the shore so you wouldn’t choose to swim in it. Final oddity - the place is very badly linked up so to get from the rooms to the restaurant/reception/adult pool/tennis, you basically have to keep walking through their car parks… They’ve tried to jazz up the boundaries with flowers, but at the end of the day, tarmac is tarmac!

Avoid this place like the plague... The hotel is horrendous. A weird party destination for middle aged people who can't handle alcohol. I witnessed one lady pee'ing in the car park. The food is pricey but lousy. Service is decidely average and predicated on tips. Watch out for the various random taxes for water and local causes that add 25% to your bill. If you're into golf, the hotel advertises as a golf hotel, it is not. They can sometimes reserve slots at the neighbouring club which is a rude establishment that may or may not accept your booking depending on their view of how you look.

Our stay at the Wequassett exceeded our expectations. Our room was spacious for our family of four plus our dog. Additionally, the convenience of being able to travel with our dog and to be on the first floor was a major plus. The staff were friendly, attentive to questions and helpful. The grounds are well maintained. The added touches like ice cream at the pool and movie night were well received by our boys (10 and 12). Additionally, we took advantage of the opportunity to take the boat from the pier over to the beach and had an enjoyable time on what was in essence a private beach experience. While there were many events happening during our stay, the resort was quiet. We look forward to planning our next visit.

Attended a family wedding at this venue. Really lovely! A special, memorable day. Gorgeous views. Note that we didn't stay at the venue as the room prices were over-the-top.