6 Unbeatable Spring Hotel Deals
There's no better way to shake off a long winter than taking a spring trip. Plus, springtime is shoulder season, which means your wanderlust dreams can come true at slashed prices, some with savings of more than 50 percent. Before the crowds descend for the summer, beat the rush—and the high-season surge pricing—with these six spots during the month of May.
Sea Crest Beach Hotel: Cape Cod, Massachusetts
The deal: Score a room for $134 per night before the summer rates kick in, from $266, seacrestbeachhotel.com
Why go: Think classic Cape: long walks on the hotel’s private Old Silver Beach, a spin on two wheels on the trails of Shining Sea Bikeway, and keeping the kids busy on rainy days at the indoor swimming pool. Nearby, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and Marine Biological Laboratory and Nobska Lighthouse make for great educational excursions.
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort and Spa: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The deal: Rates drop as much as 38 percent to just $143 per night, marriott.com
Why go: The boutique-style resort calls Pompano Beach home. The up-and-coming locale boasts some of Florida’s best diving, offering prime views of sea creatures, reefs, and wrecks. The nearby South Florida Diving Headquarters offers training for beginners, so it's ideal for all levels. After a dive, chow down and kick back with a craft cocktail at the property's Prohibition era–themed McCoy’s Oceanfront.
Harbor View Hotel: Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts
The deal: Snag a room for $159 per night, compared with $319 in the summer, harbor-view.com
Why go: Join the storied property in celebrating its 125th anniversary. You’ll feel like an insider on Martha’s Vineyard before the summer crowds set in, since that’s when you can get the best access to the top beaches, boutiques, galleries, and restaurants, including the hotel’s new eatery, Lighthouse Grill, serving contemporary New England fare.
1000 Islands Harbor Hotel: Clayton, New York
The deal: Rates start at $129 per night in May, which is 24 percent off the June rate, 1000islandsharborhotel.com
Why go: A boater’s dream, the hotel is in the Thousand Islands region, right next to the newly completed 49-slip Transient Dock Facility. For a nautical adventure, charter a yacht for a private cruise down the St. Lawrence, or rent a fishing charter or boat. Once you’re back on dry land, the river village offers quaint shops, museums, vineyards, and plenty of outdoor activities to keep you entertained.
Kelley House: Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts
The deal: The typical $252 starting summer rate is slashed to $117 per night, kelley-house.com
Why go: Location, location, location. Kelley House is tucked into an historic home right in the heart of Edgartown, one of the most elegant and charming towns in Martha’s Vineyard, and houses Wave Pool Bar, a hot spot on the island. Take a rental bike to explore, go golfing at one of the nearby clubs, or visit the Kelley House Gallery to see local artists' work.
Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort and Spa: Palm Beach, Florida
The deal: Prices drop up to 58 percent to $207 per night, palmbeachmarriottresort.com
Why go: Private beach. Need we say more? The luxury all-suite resort features condo-style rooms with kitchens and a washer/dryer, so it’s perfect for families. While Mom and Dad are at the beach, at SiSpa, or relaxing poolside in a cabana, the little ones can have fun at the Kids Club. They also offer Parent’s Night Out on Fridays and Saturdays, with a long dinner at 3800 Ocean.