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Harbor View Hotel

Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.

1,963 guest reviews analysed

Harbor View Hotel, 131 N Water St, Edgartown, MA 02539

Distinctions

EMPTYJET Consensus

89.0 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 1,963 guest reviews across Tripadvisor and Booking.com.

Most noted: service.

Best for

  • beach
  • couples
  • city breaks
  • food & wine

About Harbor View Hotel

Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown opened in 1891 and offers beach access and a single outdoor pool. Dining includes Bettini Restaurant, serving contemporary American cuisine, and Behind The View, a bar and cocktail lounge. The property markets itself as an island destination with balcony vistas overlooking the pool scene. Memberships and affiliations include Virtuoso and American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts. The hotel received World Travel Awards — Winner — Massachusetts's Leading Hotel — 2023 and maintains an EMPTYJET Consensus rating of 89/100.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET listing reflects the hotel's long history (opened 1891), beach access, pool, recognised awards and affiliations, and on-site dining options including Bettini Restaurant and Behind The View bar.

Key facts

Official classification
5-star (google_maps)
Opened / renovated
1891
Architecture
Historic building renovated and redesigned, originally opened in 1891
Type
Beach, Historic

Amenities

Verified 6 Nov 2026

Activities

  • Beach access — Situated just 7 miles off the coast of Massachusetts, this luxury seaside resort
  • Swimming pool — Balcony vistas overlook the lively pool sce

Dining

  • Bar — Behind the View, a vibrant cocktail lounge serving up a delectable array of elevated comfort fare

Dining

Verified 6 Nov 2026
Restaurant
Bettini Restaurant — contemporary American
Bar
Behind The View

Beach

Verified 6 Nov 2026
Beach
Beach access

Services

Verified 6 Nov 2026
Pools
1

Awards & affiliations

Location

25.0523, 121.5624 · approximate

Position is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.

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