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Harbor View suits travelers who want Edgartown's shops and restaurants on foot, with nearby beaches and harbor scenery rather than isolation.

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The historic hotel's broad veranda faces Edgartown Lighthouse, giving guests a waterfront place to linger between village walks.

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Ask which building matches your preferred outlook: accommodations vary between harbor, pool, village, and garden views across the property.

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Ask the hotel about bicycles before exploring island paths; choosing a route that suits your pace makes the outing easier.

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Harbor View Hotel

The veranda at Harbor View Hotel faces Edgartown Harbor, with the lighthouse, passing sailboats, and Chappaquiddick Island in the view. The hotel sits at the end of North Water Street, close enough to walk into Edgartown's shops and restaurants while remaining beside the water. Its 117 rooms and suites are spread across the Historic Building, The Roxana, and eight Captain's Cottages. Together, the buildings form a small coastal neighborhood, with gardens and paths linking places to stay, eat, and gather.

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Rooms

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Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool

Experiences

  • Beach Beach
  • Culture Culture

Facilities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible

Rooms & Suites at Harbor View Hotel

Roxana Resort View Room
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Roxana Resort View Room

291 sqft
From 743 USD

Striped headboards, geometric cushions and red padded benches give the rooms a nautical style. In one arrangement, a long desk runs along the wall, with...

Vineyard Room
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Vineyard Room

335 sqft
From 1’135 USD

The room's style depends on its building. Historic layouts have pale panels, botanical fabrics and blue seats. Roxana rooms use striped headboards, geometric cushions and...

Historic Building Room
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Historic Building Room

320 sqft
From 1’160 USD

Set in the main building, the room looks across the resort and village. The front veranda and restaurant are nearby. In the classic layouts, botanical...

Historic Building Ocean View Room
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Historic Building Ocean View Room

318 sqft
From 1’280 USD

The windows face Edgartown Harbor, Chappy Island and the lighthouse. A small sitting area shares the bedroom; in the king layout, chairs and a low...

Captain's Cottage Suite
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Captain's Cottage Suite

435–515 sqft
From 1’280 USD

The bedroom lies apart from the living room, where the sofa opens into an extra sleeping space. A dining table shares the lounge rather than...

Historic Ocean View Suite
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Historic Ocean View Suite

500 sqft
From 1’359 USD

The bedroom opens to a separate lounge, with windows facing Edgartown Harbor, the lighthouse and Chappy Island. Botanical fabrics and pale painted panels carry the...

Historic Building Ocean View Junior Suite
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Historic Building Ocean View Junior Suite

400 sqft
From 1’401 USD

Windows on adjoining walls look over Edgartown Harbor, the lighthouse and Vineyard Sound. Blue chairs and a low table form a small sitting area beside...

2 Bedroom Captain Cottage Suite
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2 Bedroom Captain Cottage Suite

1,063 sqft
From 1’582 USD

The separate bedrooms sit beyond a shared living area, where a full-size pullout sofa adds sleeping space. The lounge looks toward the garden and pool,...

2 Bedroom Townhouse Suite
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2 Bedroom Townhouse Suite

1,200 sqft
From 1’672 USD

The open living and dining area sits on the second floor, with an island and stools beside the cooking area. Two sofas face into the...

Historic Building Room with Balcony
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Historic Building Room with Balcony

440 sqft
From 1’682 USD

In one layout, corner windows occupy adjoining walls, with seats beside the sleeping area. Pale painted panels and botanical fabrics carry the main building's New...

2 Bedroom Captain's Cottage Deluxe Suite
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2 Bedroom Captain's Cottage Deluxe Suite

1,063 sqft
From 1’763 USD

The shared living and dining areas lie between the bedrooms and their en-suite bathrooms. A sofa and chairs face a coffee table, while the dining...

Sky Guest Room
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Sky Guest Room

334 sqft
From 2’672 USD

A sitting area and large dressing room sit alongside the bedroom, with views over the resort and inner harbor. Pale panels and blue accents frame...

3 Bedroom Captain's Cottage Suite
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3 Bedroom Captain's Cottage Suite

1,060 sqft
From 2’913 USD

A large living and dining room links the sleeping rooms, with a sofa and armchairs around a coffee table. White cabinets and a stovetop stand...

3 Bedroom Captain Huxford Suite
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3 Bedroom Captain Huxford Suite

1,195 sqft
From 2’913 USD

The living room and main bedroom sit on the lower level, with the cooking area beside the lounge. A sofa and armchairs face a coffee...

2 Bedroom Sky Family Suite
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2 Bedroom Sky Family Suite

614 sqft
From 2’913 USD

The main bedroom has an ocean-facing sitting area, with the children's bedroom in a separate room. A pitched ceiling rises over the main sleeping space....

Collins Loft
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Collins Loft

753 sqft
From 3’406 USD

A large arched window frames the living area, with French doors leading outside. Views take in the resort and a glimpse of the ocean over...

Presidential Skyhouse Suite
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Presidential Skyhouse Suite

1,044 sqft
From 7’889 USD

The living and dining rooms face the ocean and Edgartown Lighthouse, with glass doors leading from the lounge outside. An island stands beside the dining...

4 Bedroom Presidential Skyhouse - Sky Wing
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4 Bedroom Presidential Skyhouse - Sky Wing

1,991 sqft
From 9’827 USD

At the top of the historic building, the living and dining rooms face the ocean, lighthouse and Chappaquiddick Island. Glass doors lead to an outdoor...

Historic Deluxe Room
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Historic Deluxe Room

202–336 sqft
On Request

The room faces resort and village views on the land side of the historic building. Painted walls and carpet follow the main building's New England...

Captain's Cottage Room
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Captain's Cottage Room

335 sqft
On Request

This guest room looks over the resort from the cottage grounds, outside the historic building. Cedar-shingled cottages stand among white fences and planted lawns. The...

Harbor View has welcomed guests since 1891, when its opening gala brought 400 people to the ballroom and lantern-lit veranda. The hotel belonged to a period when Edgartown's identity was moving from whaling port toward summer destination. Its position above the harbor made the sea part of the social life of the building, from the dining room to the long outdoor seating areas. The veranda still gives guests a place to sit with the view rather than reserve it for a particular room category. The hotel's past also includes the cast and crew of Jaws, who stayed in the building during the film's production.

The Historic Building uses mahogany, polished brass, and oak-leaf motifs to reference the island's maritime character, with cobalt-blue walk-in showers in the bathrooms. Views vary between water, village, and resort. The Roxana borders the gardens and pool, with balconies or patios and a brighter palette accented in red. Its outlooks include the Great Lawn, pool, and Edgartown village.

The Captain's Cottages contain 28 individual units, including one- to three-bedroom suites with kitchenettes and living rooms. A one-bedroom layout has a king bed and a queen sofa bed. Standard two-bedroom cottage suites have queen bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a semi-private porch. On the Historic Building's fourth floor, the Presidential Skyhouse has one bedroom, a kitchen, dining room, outdoor deck, and guest half bath. The separate Sky Family Suite has a king bedroom, a bunk room sleeping four children, and one bathroom. The Sky Guest Room has a king bed and dressing room. Each has its own key within a shared entrance, and reserving all three creates a private Skyhouse Wing.

The outdoor saltwater pool is heated and operates seasonally. Private cabanas can be reserved beside it, with the gardens and The Roxana surrounding the pool setting. It is the hotel's swimming facility; the nearby shoreline is reached outside the grounds. A fitness center supports indoor workouts, while seasonal yoga and lawn games bring activity into the outdoor spaces. The pool and garden form a different part of the property from the harbor-facing veranda, giving guests more than one place to settle outside.

Bicycles are available for guest use, and golf-cart shuttles serve town and the beach. These are useful for short outings around Edgartown without taking a car out of the parking area. Onsite parking and electric-car charging are available for guests bringing a vehicle. In the rooms, refrigerators, Nespresso machines, and in-room dining add practical options between restaurant meals, particularly during a longer island stay.

Bettini serves contemporary American cuisine in a dining room whose large windows look toward the coast. Seasonal ingredients guide the cooking, and the restaurant combines breakfast service with a more formal dinner setting and a bar. The atmosphere is polished without requiring a tie or the ceremony of a white-tablecloth room.

Behind The View starts as a cafe, with specialty coffee and takeaway breakfast, then moves into lunch, dinner, cocktails, and plates to share. Its access to the outdoor veranda makes the restaurant part of the hotel's front-facing social spaces. Seasonal Roxy Pool Bar serves drinks and casual food on a brick-and-bluestone patio beside the pool and landscaped garden. Coral-and-white cushions, umbrellas, and firepit seating give it an outdoor summer character. The three venues range from a coffee stop to a seated evening meal without all following the same service pattern.

Within Bettini, the Wine Room gives the collection a visible home behind framed windows. It has separate climate-controlled zones for red and white wines, with storage capacity for more than 3,500 bottles. Reclaimed barnwood lines the ceiling, and handcrafted mahogany forms the racks. The collection is selected by the hotel's owner and sommeliers, drawing on regions around the world. The room's brick-and-wood exterior connects this specialized wine space to the materials and scale of the historic hotel.

The harbor scene also appears behind the front desk in Zack Raley's View from the Veranda. Commissioned for the hotel, the painting stretches more than eight feet across and combines epoxy, paint, and ink in textured layers. It brings a recognizable outdoor scene into the arrival space, with a three-dimensional effect created through the artist's materials.

Lighthouse Beach lies beside Edgartown Lighthouse, a short walk from downtown and near the hotel. It has no dedicated beach parking or public bathrooms. Fuller Street Beach is another nearby public beach, reached at the end of Fuller Street, where parking is limited. These are local beaches rather than a private Harbor View beach club. Walking and cycling are practical ways to reach this part of the shoreline. Farther out at Katama, South Beach faces the Atlantic and often has heavier surf, with lifeguards in season. A harbor walk and an ocean-swimming day are therefore different outings, even within Edgartown.

The Steamship Authority sails from Woods Hole to Martha's Vineyard in about 45 minutes, with year-round service to Vineyard Haven and seasonal service to Oak Bluffs. These ports are separate from Edgartown, so the crossing is followed by an island transfer to the hotel. Bringing a car requires a vehicle reservation; a passenger-only crossing is a different arrangement.

Flying brings guests to Martha's Vineyard Airport, with onward transportation to Edgartown arranged separately. Harbor View can organize car service, taxis, or an island rental car, and its address is 131 North Water Street. A car is useful for wider exploring, but it is not necessary for every outing from the hotel: the village center, restaurants, galleries, and harbor are close by. The hotel can also arrange car service from the Boston area to mainland ferry departures.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Lighthouse Beach is just beyond the hotel, so a shoreline walk can fit naturally around breakfast or dinner in Edgartown.

Bettini pairs contemporary American cooking with Edgartown Harbor views, making an on-property meal feel tied to Martha's Vineyard.

The landscaped, heated saltwater pool offers a calmer swim than the ocean when the seasonal facility is open.

Location of Harbor View Hotel

131 North Water Street, Edgartown, MA 02539, United States

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What to Know About Harbor View Hotel

Is Harbor View Hotel worth it?

Yes. Harbor View Hotel is worth it for travelers who want a classic Martha's Vineyard stay with harbor views, dining, pool time, and Edgartown access. It is especially strong for couples, families, summer trips, weddings, and guests who want a polished island resort near shops and beaches.

Where is Harbor View Hotel located?

Harbor View Hotel is located at 131 North Water Street, Edgartown, Massachusetts 02539, United States. The hotel sits on Martha's Vineyard, overlooking Edgartown Harbor and close to Edgartown Lighthouse, boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and beaches.

How many rooms does Harbor View Hotel have?

Harbor View Hotel has 117 rooms, suites, and cottages, according to current travel and local partner information. The accommodation mix includes historic guest rooms, Roxana rooms, suites, Captain's Cottages, and the Presidential Skyhouse.

What makes Harbor View Hotel special?

Harbor View Hotel opened in 1891 and has more than 130 years of history on Martha's Vineyard. The hotel stands out for its Edgartown Harbor views, lighthouse setting, veranda, classic island style, and restored resort atmosphere.

Is Harbor View Hotel close to Edgartown Lighthouse?

Yes. Harbor View Hotel is very close to Edgartown Lighthouse, one of the most recognizable sights on Martha's Vineyard. This location is ideal for sunset walks, harbor views, beach strolls, photography, and easy access to downtown Edgartown.

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