South Orleans Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Skaket Beach
Warm, clear waters make this beach destination ideal for casual swimming, watersports or a restorative rest on the white sandy shore.

Jonathan Young Windmill
Jonathan Young Windmill is just one of the places to see in Orleans, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the hiking trails.
Rock Harbor Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Rock Harbor Beach during your trip to Orleans?
Nauset Inlet
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nauset Inlet during your travels in Orleans. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the hiking trails.
Orleans Bowling Center
Enjoy a trip to Orleans Bowling Center and popular activities such as hiking in Orleans. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its seafood restaurants.
Pochet Island
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pochet Island during your travels in Orleans. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.
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Top hotels in South Orleans

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cape Cod Hyannis
The hotel is being remodeled, but the room is very clean. They even had gluten free options for breakfast, which made my little one super happy!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod
Clean room
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Chatham Bars Inn
Room was very clean but a little dated also there is very little space to put your clothes away…no dressers
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Bayside Resort Hotel
Our NYE stay at Bayside was great! The woman who worked at the front desk both at night and the next morning was super helpful and moved things along to get everyone helped (multitasking- towels in and out, food being dropped off, people checking in, etc.) Breakfast buffet was PACKED in the morning, ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

The Corsair & Cross Rip Oceanfront Resort
Clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Courtyard Resort
Room what nice very easy check in.. The only thing is the toilet flooded our room but they moved us to another unit no problem! I always enjoy my stay at courtyard resort
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Orleans

East Orleans
East Orleans is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nauset Beach and Cape Cod National Seashore.

Namskaket
While visiting Namskaket, you might make a stop by sights like Skaket Beach and Rock Harbor Beach.

Nauset Heights
If you're spending some time in Nauset Heights, Nauset Beach and Cape Cod National Seashore are top sights worth seeing.

