New England Hotel Deals for April Vacation 2016
If you are looking to get away for a couple of nights during April vacation here are some local deals that you can drive to in New England Boston, Cape Cod, New Hampshire, Vermont and more
South Shore Hotel deals
Nantasket Beach Resort – Hull, MA
Nantasket” is a Massachusetts tribe word meaning “low-tide place”—which is apropos for Nantasket Beach today, as it seems to stretch on and on at low tide. The sandy, 3-mile swath of sand is just steps from the Nantasket Beach Resort, about 18 miles south of Boston. In fact, you can see the Boston skyline from several vantage points on the Nantasket Peninsula, including Fort Revere Park, just 4 miles from the resort.
In-room amenities: Each guest room comes with an LED flat-screen TV, gas fireplace, whirlpool tub, private balcony, microwave, coffeemaker, and mini fridge.
Grab a bite at Paragon Grill, which serves fresh seafood, steaks, and pasta.
Go for a swim: The heated pool is both indoor and outdoor—a retractable roof is open or closed, depending on the season.
Catch live entertainment at the Surf Lounge, a casual bar that hosts comedy acts the last Saturday of every month.
Cape Cod hotels Deals
Harbor Hotel Provincetown – Provincetown, MA $69 a night
Situated just off Provincetown’s bustling downtown, Harbor Hotel Provincetown pairs the old-fashioned seaside charm of a vintage motor lodge with the modern amenities and upgrades of a posh hotel. The hotel’s courtyard and bay-view rooms include creature comforts ranging from free WiFi to flatscreen TVs.
CapeWind Waterfront Resort Falmouth MA $69 a night
This secluded resort is right on a bay that leads out to the Atlantic Ocean. But it’s also on a 5-acre swath of greenery, dotted with country-style touches—think a wooden bench swing and a shady gazebo. It’s a picturesque setting well into autumn, when the surroundings explode into a rainbow of colors as summer fades in New England.
•Local experts: The front-desk staff are happy to make restaurant recommendations or help book kayak rentals.
•Guest rooms are equipped with microwaves, fridges, coffeemakers, and free WiFi.
•A long wooden dock extends into the water and provides a great spot for group photos.
Chatham Bars Inn – Chatham, MA $189 a night
There are panoramic views of Pleasant Bay and the Atlantic Ocean from nearly everywhere in this four-star inn, which sits on 25 acres of waterfront property at the southern end of the cape. With tennis courts, a 24-hour fitness center, and plenty of nearby outdoor activities, there’s never a shortage of things to do.
•Pamper yourself at The Spa at Chatham Bars Inn, which offers antioxidant-rich facials, therapeutic massage, and seasonal body treatments infused with essential oils. The spa was also awarded the Best Day Spa, Cape Cod award from Boston Magazine in 2013.
•Dine on grain-fed midwestern beef at one of the four onsite restaurants, where you’ll also find local oysters, clams, and lobster.
•Room perks: Guest rooms contain Nespresso coffeemakers and Red Flower bath products. Some deluxe cottage rooms have gas fireplaces and bay windows.
Vermont Hotel deals
Stowehof Inn & Resort – Stowe, VT
Movie buffs might recognize the petrified maples that stand at Stowehof Inn & Resort’s entrance or the Green Mountains that surround its 30-acre estate; the inn, which was built in 1949, served as the setting for the 1981 Alan Alda and Carol Burnett film The Four Seasons. But you don’t need experience as a Hollywood location scout to recognize Stowehof’s picturesque setting. Sweeping views stretch from the resort’s small pond to the top of Mt. Mansfield (one of Vermont’s tallest peaks), while the interior surrounds guests in dark woods and floor-to-ceiling windows that maintain a close connection with nature.
Breakfast: Included with your stay
Toss back a cold one: With this Groupon you’ll get a four-pack of Heady Topper Beer.
Read near the communal living room’s fireplace, play cards in a game nook, or shoot pool at the pub.
Sip cocktails by outdoor pools on nice days, or stay warm inside at the hot tub and sauna.
Tee off: 36 holes of golf wait just 5 miles away at Stowe Mountain Resort, where you can also hike a mountain trail or soar on ziplines.
Other outdoor fun: Play beach volleyball on a sand court or throw nine holes of frisbee golf on the free on-site course. Hiking trails are also available right off the property
Green Mountain Inn Vermont
Built in 1833, Green Mountain Inn started out as a way station for 19th-century travelers. Over time, the site has been a grand dance hall, a spot for famous newscaster Lowell Thomas’s broadcasts, and a host to Presidents Chester A. Arthur and Gerald Ford. Although the inn, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has undergone extensive renovations, it still pays homage to its past with handmade quilts and other charming decor.
The Inns at Equinox – Manchester, VT
With this Getaway, you’ll stay in one of the partially renovated townhouses or in a room inside of the historic 1811 House in rural Vermont. The townhouses have a fresh, contemporary look, thanks to bright splashes of color, stylish light fixtures, and photographs of the surrounding countryside taken by local artists. The 1811 House is an architectural gem with a fascinating 200-year history—it served as the home of Abraham Lincoln’s granddaughter.
New Hampshire Hotels deals
Black Bear Lodge – White Mountains, NH
If you look out from the grounds of this New Hampshire lodge, you’ll see stretches of rolling hills and distant views of the White Mountains. Black Bear Lodge is located in the Waterville Valley Resort area, and you can explore the park by hiking down tree-lined trails or sightseeing around Corcoran’s Pond. Inside the lodge, roomy deluxe suites are decked out with quilted bedding and woodsy decor, and loft suites feature separate floors for living and sleeping areas.
Merrill Farm Inn – North Conway, NH
Like many New England properties, Merrill Farm Inn has a history that predates the American Revolution. The plot of land was purchased in 1766 by Thomas Merrill, a lieutenant in the French and Indian War, and the inn was built in 1885. Stroll along the historic halls to the game parlor, where you can play dozens of board games and puzzles.