Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod is at 1225 Iyannough Road in Hyannis, in the building long known as the Cape Codder Resort & Spa, and it is a large resort aimed at families and groups. Its facilities include St. Somewhere Spa with massages, facials and body therapies, a series of dining options including LandShark Bar & Grill, Joe Merchant's Coffee & Provisions and Salty Rim Bar & Grill, and the Fins Up! Water Park with slides, a lazy river and a heated outdoor pool. The resort also lists a seasonal guest shuttle to local destinations. Expedia's Hyannis hotel list shows the property with a November price and a four-star rating, so it is operating now. Check which parts of the water park and the pool are running in the cold season before you book, since the water park is described as outdoors and many pool features are seasonal.
Location and getting around: Hyannis is the Cape's main transport hub, with the Steamship Authority and other ferries to Nantucket and the bus links to the airport and Boston. The resort is a short drive from the harbor and the downtown, and the main strip of Route 132 has shopping and restaurants. A car is useful for the Rail Trail, the Seashore and Chatham, and parking is on site.
Rooms and who it suits: rooms and suites are listed on the resort's site, with options for families and groups. It is best for families, group getaways and travelers who want on-site dining, a spa and entertainment without leaving the property. It is less intimate than a village inn, and the resort atmosphere may feel busy at weekends. Its price is typically in the mid range, with lower rates in the off-season.
What is good to know: because the water park and pool are largely seasonal, ask what is open in November. The spa and dining options are the winter draw. Check the resort fee, parking and pet policies on the official site before booking, because the page we checked did not list them. The resort is a practical base for an early Nantucket ferry and a convenient place to leave the car on a Cape day trip.
Why stay here
- ✓St. Somewhere Spa
- ✓LandShark Bar & Grill
- ✓Joe Merchant’s Coffee & Provisions
- ✓Salty Rim Bar & Grill
- ✓Fins Up! Water Park (seasonal)
- ✓Heated outdoor pool
- ✓On-site parking
- ✓Seasonal guest shuttle
Good questions
Is this the old Cape Codder Resort?+
Yes. Expedia lists the property as Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod, formerly the Cape Codder Resort & Spa, at 1225 Iyannough Road in Hyannis.
Is the water park open in November?+
The water park is described as outdoor and many features are seasonal, so confirm what is operating on your dates. The spa and restaurants are the main winter attractions.
How far is it from the Nantucket ferry?+
The resort is in Hyannis, a short drive from the harbor where the Nantucket ferries sail. Leave extra time for parking at the terminals.