Inn by the Sea

My family and I booked the hotel’s largest and most expensive room. We did NOT receive service or treatment from the hotel commensurate with the exorbitant nightly rate that the hotel so eagerly took from us. Midway through what was supposed to be a seven night stay, we were summoned back home. Our dog had emergency surgery to save his life. When I informed the hotel, they promised to “try” to resell the room and inform me whether they were successful. The hotel never called. Predictably, they said their resale efforts yielded nothing. I asked for evidence showing the hotel’s resale efforts. The hotel refused to give me anything. My request for a future hotel credit for the 3 nights we had to forfeit was met with an equally inflexible response. “No,” they said. For a hotel that prides itself on being dog friendly, this was the exact opposite. But that’s not all. For about half of our stay, our neighbor had one or two small, but aggressive dogs that barked incessantly. And when I asked for compensation for this nuisance, the hotel, again, refused to do anything. Instead, they said that I “should have complained sooner.” But this ignores the scores of hotel staff that walked by these dogs everyday. Needless to say, we will never return to this hotel nor recommend it to anyone because when we needed compassion and simple understanding, we got nothing. Stay at your own risk.

Inn by the Sea is everything a luxury coastal retreat should be. We stayed in one of the Oceanfront Cottages, and it was absolutely spectacular. The accommodations were spacious, beautifully appointed, and the ocean views were simply breathtaking. The food was outstanding, and one of our favorite parts of the stay was dining on the porch overlooking the Atlantic. There are few things more relaxing than enjoying a wonderful meal while looking at the beautiful ocean. The service throughout the property was exceptional. Every staff member we encountered was warm, attentive, and genuinely committed to making our stay memorable. The entire resort was also impeccably clean and beautifully maintained. What really sets Inn by the Sea apart is its welcoming atmosphere. It is incredibly family-friendly and one of the most dog-friendly luxury properties we've visited. The expansive green lawn overlooking the ocean is the perfect gathering place, complete with Adirondack chairs, lawn games, and evening marshmallow roasts that create a wonderful sense of community. The heated pool overlooking the ocean is small but lovely, and while the walk to Crescent Beach is a bit long via the scenic boardwalk, it's absolutely worth it. The beautiful sandy beach and calm ocean make the stroll part of the experience. This is a property that perfectly combines luxury with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. We left already looking forward to our next visit and would highly recommend Inn by the Sea to couples, families, and anyone traveling with their four-legged family members.

Our room was beautiful and spacious! The bed and pillows were so comfortable and sheets wonderfully soft. Our patio was steps away from the nature preserve which was a birding enthusiast’s dream. Bring your binoculars! A short walk to the path down to the beach. And we took a lovely bike ride to Dyer Cove at the end of Two Lights Rd (near The Lobster Shack at Two Lights) using the complementary bikes. Can’t wait to go back.

I can say the location was perfect. The atmosphere was wonderful. The suites were, two out of three acceptable. One of our suites had no air-conditioning first night and a leaking dishwasher within the first 30 minutes of arrival.Unfortunately this was a VERY hot day and night. My expectations were definitely not met from What one would think from a hotel like this.

We enjoyed a short stay here at the end of June. We loved everything. The food, the room, the beach, the service, the gym-everything. We definitely will be back and will come with our kids and other family.