Name: The Ocean View
Address: 966 Craigville Beach Road, Centerville, Centerville, Centerville, 02632, United States of America
Rating: 8

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Craigville Beach

Barnstable Municipal Airport

Martha's Vineyard Airport

Nantucket Memorial Airport

Provincetown Airport

New Bedford Airport

The Ocean View

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Website pictures are false advertising. Room is dirty. Floors soiled and carpet torn. Holes in wall where mirror once was and stains on ceiling. Sheets dirty and the bathroom is a closet.  Partial view is a joke. You can see the parking lot from first floor and maybe the beach if there aren’t cars parked. Hardly worth a free beach pass foe the prices they’re charging.

Old, dirty and need of serious repair

When looking for a place to stay near or on a beach, this motel seemed like the best bet. It is located right across from one of Cape Cod's most popular beaches. Just leave your room and cross the street to the beach. No paying to park. Which is nice. And if spending all your time at the beach is what you plan to do on your trip to the Cape, this place may be the one for you. 

Parking is free, but spaces are extremely tight. And moving out of the parking space into traffic is a challenge. 

The office is only open from 9-5 but there is a number on the door you can call if you need assistance. There is ice available in the office, but you need to have someone there to get it for you. There is a soda machine outside the office, which charges $2.00 for a bottled drink.

I can't speak for the other units, but the unit we stayed in, The Brewster room, was disappointing. If you want a room tucked away from the other rooms, this may be for you. It is the only room on the far right of the property, located under the stairs. There is a little sitting area that mainly looks out upon overgrown vegetation. Looking straight ahead you may be able to see a portion of the beach, if there isn't a car in the way.

The interior does have a lovely beach-themed painting on the wall and two cute beach-themed lamps. Those were the best features. The beds were comfortable enough (I have slept on worse) and appeared to be clean. The carpet was soiled in many areas and is in great need of updating. There is a small table and two chairs  next to the window, so if you don't want to sit outside and look at the overgrown vegetation, you can do it from inside. There isn't much of a view.

There were a few flying insects within the room and one dead one on the windowsill.

The TV has very limited channels and you must crane your neck to watch it, as it sits upon a type of cabinet. Inside the cabinet holds a mini fridge, which came in handy to keep our water bottles cold. There is a ceiling fan which did work but we ran the air conditioner instead, which worked just fine.

There were plenty of outlets to plug in phone/tablet chargers, even the alarm clock had two available outlets for use.

The bathroom is in need of an update. The pedestal sink had very limited space to hold any kind of toiletries. Above it is a shelf with a basket filled with washcloths and typical motel soaps and shampoos. Hand soap was provided, which was a nice feature because usually you have to use the motel bar soap which leaves a film on your hands. The toilet is crammed into the corner with very little space. The shower is a small space with a very low shower head. We were also low on toilet paper and there was not a spare roll provided when we arrived. We actually went out and bought our own roll because we needed some and the office was closed. The next day when housekeeping came in they did change the roll and provided us with a spare roll. I've stayed at many motels but never one where there was never a spare roll of toilet paper provided upon arrival.

My biggest issue was the creaking floor and the thin walls. If you want to know what your neighbors may be saying or watching on TV, all you need to do is listen. And being on the bottom floor, every little creak from above is heard as well.

In looking for photos of what the room looked like on the website, there were limited photos. I actually had to search other review sites to find photos. There were never any photos of the bath. Now I know why.

Our stay was two nights. For me it was two nights too many.

If you just want free beach access, this is the place for you

This has to be by far the best vacation i have had in a while . Im a nurse  and been working  as a first responder and this was exactly what i needed . The room was spotless , very clean smelled great . There covid procedures and how the staff was om top of things was awesome . The manager Janine was awesome. She  was very helpful and believe it or not she was helping the staff clean rooms  ( thats a first at any mote i stayed at ) she was hands on . They also wiped door knobs and railings periodically which was also great and I felt safe and sanitized . Close to hyannis  . Beach is directly across the street . Snack bars are next door that have great food ( a lil pricey ) but good food .  This is now my getaway place and i expect to come ever year . 
Met a guest who  has been coming for ten years they said they love it here and they mainly come to see the manager because they love her and   I want to do the same  . Definitely an experience and again staff was great but the manager Janine was  amazing , excellent and just made our experience the best .  A must experience Motel ( 10 stars )

Best Ever

The location was perfect, walk across to beach. The room was very clean. The furnishings were a bit out dated and worn. The Nantucket sound room, had a very small bathroom, the room it self was a comfortable size for 2.   If you need a beach  fix , sand on toes, it is just the place.  It is a very busy area, with a lot of traffic. It was quite at night for sleeping, because the a/c was on.

Great Location!

Lovely quaint cottage feel directly across Craigsville Beach.  Had ocean views from my windows.  Lot's of outdoor cushioned seating to watch the sunset and play my guitar.  Upon entering the spacious sunny room it smelled very nice, and had a beautifully handpainted coastline mural above the headboards. Each bed had soft coral colored bedspreads and pillow shams.  The little breakfast table for two had a nice Keurig coffee maker and a local travel magazine.  The wi-fi and flat-screen tv with remote was a nice perk, even had a small fridge too.  The bathroom was a good size with ample linens, soaps, and hairdryer.  Memorable stay!

Oyster Room

I have been coming here every year for the past ten years, not only for the fabulous location and extraordinary views, but mainly because of the wonderful front desk manager, Janine. The rooms are very clean and extremely comfortable with all needed amenities including refrigerators, coffee makers, WiFi etc. Janine is amazing, efficient, friendly, welcoming, responsive, helpful and all in all a breath of fresh air. She makes me feel like I am reconnecting with an old friend whenever I see her. We love this place and will return every year as long as Janine is here! I highly recommend the Oceanview to anyone who enjoys staying near the beach as it is right across the street from the motel. Also, the sunsets are gorgeous.

Beach lover

This place is amazing . I give it 5 stars  We have been coming here for the past few years and every visit gets better . Staff is awesome very pleasant and very helpful  . My kids get so excited when we come back . If you plan on staying I recommend you meet the manager Janine she is the SOUL of the Ocean view . She makes you feel so welcomed and at home.   The staff is a  just like little  family  the way they work together and excellent . We give her 10 stars  .  The kids love her and get excited every time to see her . They are older now  16 , 19 and still excited to see her . Thank you ocean view for a wonderful stay it was awesome and thank you Janine for giving us the best hospitality we have ever experience . Your the reason why we love this place and you . See you next season .

Love this place

This is a charming little motel.  We liked the room, loved the location, just across the street from Craigville Beach.  It's very casual, friendly, and comfortable. The motel is a bit old with some items in need of repair, but it didn't bother us. Decor is old time Cape Cod, not modern or high end. The rooms are fairly clean. The loud air conditioner covers most road noise, but it did not seem louder than any other window air conditioner.  There are two great snack bars next door. The food that we ate was delicious, especially the breakfast sandwich and fish and chips! I would stay again. 

Great Location

My daughter and I fly to New England (from Colorado) every first week of December to get our 'ocean fix' and explore the east coast. We try to book far out to take advantage of good deals and the best lodging which means we gravitate towards 'free cancellations' because we just never know what life is going to throw at us. Our original reservation was at a very nice inland motel in Sandwich with free cancellation but about a week out from our departure I found myself going back online in search of beach front or ocean view accommodations. That is when I found the Ocean View. It didn't originally appear on my radar because of its cancellation policy but I couldn't help myself. I called the motel, and though I cannot recall the innkeeper's name, she was friendly and welcoming. The price was certainly right, and when I asked her to please put my daughter and me in the room SHE would choose she assigned us to the Martha's Vineyard. We were NOT disappointed!!!

Earlier reviews of the motel may be a little harsh but understandable. The motel is, indeed, right on the main road so I imagine traffic in the high season can be a bit noisy and constant. In the off-season, though, there is an occasional car whizzing by, but the beach, which is separated from the motel by the two-lane road and a beach parking lot, felt like our own private domain. In other words, I got my heart's desire to have an ocean view AND all but beachfront to boot.

Upon arrival the motel was warm and inviting. Christmas lights and greens adorned the wide outside staircase leading up to our outdoor-access room . A pretty and nautical-themed Christmas tree sparkled out from the office windows. Our room was immaculate and absolutely charming. Yes, the bathroom was small, but we managed, and all the other positives - view, cleanliness, quality bedding, great pillows, VIEW, and did I say view? - more than made up for it's size. An array of windows made it feel more like a cottage than a motel room, and we were content, comfortable, and charmed.

Should we ever stay in this area again the Ocean View will be our top choice. We absolutely LOVED our stay!!!

Absolute Delight!

Lovely, quaint small motel. Just across the road from a very nice beach. Friendly staff, comfortable and reasonably priced. Not a resort style motel, but it is a great, convenient place for individuals or families. The microwave makes it a great way to save money on eating out. I've stayed 2 times and will go back next time I'm on Cape Cod.

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