This summer, you don't need a beach house to enjoy the sands and surf.
With built-in services like housekeeping, room service, and access to amenities like pools and tennis courts, beachside hotels make for an easy summer getaway.
Our friends at Hotels.com created a list of the best beach hotels by looking at the highest-rated hotels at popular beach towns across America.
From beachside pools to saunas and 24/7 room service, these hotels are way better than homes anyway.
HAMPTONS, NEW YORK: Montauk Yacht Club Resort and Marina
Guest rating: 4.3 out of 5
The Montauk Yacht Club was named one of the Top Ten Marina Destinations in North America by Yachting Magazine. It's at the tip of the exclusive Hamptons and has indoor and outdoor pools, spas, saunas, tennis, yoga, volleyball, and fitness centers.
"My stay at The Yacht Club was nothing short of excellent. If you're looking for a place to relax with some peace and quiet, then this is definitely it,"Diane wrote on Hotels.com. "I loved the view on the balcony from my room. The hotel staff were all wonderful and helpful. Everything was clean and up to date. The food at their restaurants is superb."
CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS: The Revere Guest House
Guest rating: 4.9 out of 5
The Revere Guest House is located on the northern tip of Cape Cod in Provincetown. The hotel is within walking distance of Art House, Provincetown Town Hall, and Pilgrim Monument.
There's complimentary breakfast, free wi-fi, a spa tub, barbecue grills, and a discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
"A terrific find in Provincetown. The room was perfect, very comfortable and quite pretty,"JDV wrote on Hotels.com."The owners were very available and helpful. There is a lovely garden where you can have breakfast or just relax."
CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY: Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant
Guest rating: 4.7 out of 5
Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant is close to a ton of Cape May attractions including the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts, Nature Center of Cape May, and the Cape May Convention Hall.
The tiny inn offers a restaurant and a garden, along with free wireless internet. The nine guestrooms each include a fireplace.
"We stayed at this beautifully restored Inn on the beach and were extremely pleased with our room and the personalized service by the staff. It exceeded all our expectations,"a Traveller on Hotels.com wrote. "We had a king size bed and it was the most comfortable mattress I've ever slept on. Even the bath towels were thick and plus. The food is AMAZING, and the wine and cheese served in the late afternoon was a delightful bonus."
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