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Reviews of Belfry Inn & Bistro

3.5 out of 5
Belfry Inn & Bistro
6 Jarves St, Sandwich, MA

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Belfry Inn and Bistro was the most charming property we have ever stayed at. It was historic and quaint and close to everything we wished to visit. We celebrated our anniversary with the most delicious dinner at the Bistro, and our service was above and beyond. The room was comfortable, the bathroom VERY NICE! The only drawback was that it was a challenge to get our 2 larger pieces of luggage up the narrow winding staircase to our 3rd floor room. We would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was amazing. Lovely victorian. Friendly staff. Room was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you live in a Manhattan Studio you'll be right at home in this bedroom. Two people can't walk past each other in many places needing orchestration of movement. The bathroom is no better (one at a time please) and the tile and fittings are NOT what I expect for $350 a night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Spencer, Nyc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay in "the Sara Room" of the Painted Lady. The room and b&b was clean, comfortable -- especially appreciated the AC which was worked efficiently and was noiseless! The breakfasts were delicious and a nice start to every morning. We even had an opportunity to enjoy the badminton court in the backyard one afternoon! Chris and team really did everything possible to make our stay in this post-COVID environment as safe and enjoyable as possible..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Davide

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, but overpriced and limited comfort
The hotel is very nice and in good conditions. However, our stay was negatively impacted by two issues. First, we booked the Jarves room, but when we arrived the host seemed quite annoyed that we booked through a third party website, and told us that something messed up with names. In the end, he gave us another room (Pope room), with fewer amenities (e.g., smaller tv) and prepared for one guest rather than two (there was only one towel, and due to covid the second was never added). Second, the comfort of the room was lower than expected for the price ($300 per night, which was also higher that hotels.com told us): the walls between rooms are very thin, and the first night we heard the noise of the bathroom vent of the neighbor until 1am. The blinds are also not effective, and sunlight came into the room very early in the morning. The host also seems not very attentive to the guests, didn't feel very welcome there. Good breakfast in a very beautiful room. Overall, a fair stay, definitely overpriced for the service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from Manager on 5 Jul 2020
Thank you for your comments but we are extremely excited to have guests as we have been forced by the State to be closed for three months. The only frustation regarding a third party booking was the disclosure information you had NOT received which explains the COVID related issues, which directly impacts service. Just two weeks ago we were not even able to serve breakfast due to the dining room being closed. We wish only for a bit of understanding. We gave you a LARGER room with three windows. We explained during the check in process our inability to enter rooms after check in due to COVID. and that if you require anything our 24 hour telephone number to relay ANY issue. In addition there is staff available at the property 24 hours and each is capable of requests or deal with any issue. We are extremely attentive but are hampered due to COVID of our normal direct presence does not mean we do not care, quite the opposite. We only hope guests would understand the pressures we are under and our inability to share our grand smile upon arrive due to having to wear a masks and social distance. Regarding rates vs amenities and room size you were given a larger room with more windows. If only you dialed the number immediately for anything Staff would have responded in kind any hour of the day.

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Victorian
Beautiful and clean place, delicious and plentiful breakfast
Sarah room in Painted Lady building. Gas fireplace is in the back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Springfield, MA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is unique and perfect. Stay there and enjoy!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very interesting place- architecturally beautiful and lots of history. Innkeeper very nice, Would Definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is very quaint. The rooms are bright- nice linens and towels. Also great breakfast included with the room. Would definitely stay there again and would not hesitate to recommend it highly. Very convenient location on pretty quiet street and only 5 minutes from beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Manager on 1 Oct 2019
Thank you for staying with us. Hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Manager on 1 Oct 2019
Thank you for staying with us. Hope to see you again soon!

8/10 Good

claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Manager on 1 Oct 2019
Thank you for staying with us. Hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, historic setting! Air conditioned rooms; bat mitten, corn hole, and bocce ball games available in the backyard; and a full delicious breakfast included.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Manager on 3 Sept 2019
Thank you hope to see you soon again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful Ikder historical so some access is difficult without handrails Food was superb
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from manager on 3 Sept 2019
Thank you hope to see you again soon!

4/10 Poor

Noeleen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from manager on 3 Sept 2019
Thank you hope to see you again soon!

8/10 Good

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Stay in the Tuesday Room
We stayed in the Tuesday room with the large stained glass windows. Room was very unique with vaulted ceilings, bed was comfy, bathroom was very spacious. Balcony was old looking and needed some refurbishing so we didn't spend any time out there. Cooked breakfast in the morning was good with a variety of choices. One complaint was the thin walls and hearing the loud comings and goings of other guests in the middle of the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

john

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cute old converted church
Just 2 nights, room was on top of the “Burger Joint” next door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor and historical architecture of The Belfry create such a pleasing atmosphere!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique converted church. Beautiful decor. Generous breakfast. Ample parking
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Amy

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The property was nice but the staff was non existent. The names of the rooms were different than the ones at the hotel. I booked the Nye room now called the Tuesday room because the room had a beautiful stained glass window over the bed. For that reason only!!!!! Upon arrival we were put in a smaller room. The Monday room had a small balcony that you couldn't see anything but sky. We are early risers and were up and out at 7:00. The breakfast that is included didn't start until after 8:00. We only encountered a staff member twice once upon arrival (because another guest called them the front desk) and the 2nd time when we passed a hostess on our way out for the evening. The a/c in the room was loud, turning on and off every 10-15 minutes all night long. Most importantly i booked the hotel for the Nye room and i was not given this room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Chris Wilson, Manager on 20 Aug 2019
Thank you for the feedback. We have staff available 24 hours and only wish on your way out or at check in the room situation could have been addressed. The Tuesday room is the one with the large stainglass window. The Nye room which you said you booked is loctaed in our third building with a queen bed and shower only. You were upgraded to the Monday room. Sometimes booking through a third party vendor the rooms may be confusing and mistakes can be made. The A/C is unit is new and wish it was brought to our attention during your stay. Typically its a thermostate adjustment or the constant fan button is left on. All rooms have directories with an after ( 10pm) hour number to call. The main office is right behind the front desk with signage to press the button if no one hears your approach. We have 23 guest rooms and three restaurants and we are available all the time.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the restaurant/bar/ex church. Room was clean and fresh feeling. Bathroom needed a bit of work (taps and shower) but overall an amazing spot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location in Sandwich. Very comfortable bed. An old building with some unique features and some oddities. Shower water ran very hot and very cold without notice. Faucet broke off the tub. We had no internet at times. AC was good for the bedroom but bathroom was very hot and afternoon sun baked the room. Coffee area was left unserviced so we had to help ourselves to fresh cups. The entrance and exit through the service area of the first floor restaurant was a little odd.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Manager on 30 Jul 2019
Thank you for the comments. We endeavor to respond to all maintenance issues promptly. We have a front door entrance as well as the side entrance that you mentioned. We prefer guests to enter and exit through the traditional front door.

10/10 Excellent

Silvia, Ottawa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful and unique place, very well located with a very exquisite restaurant right inside. We were upgraded to the Tuesday room which is absolutely breathtaking. Very welcoming arrival and the room was impeccable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Corryn, Front Desk on 30 Jul 2019
Thank you! Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
This was an excellent Inn full of charm and very clean. We will definitely stay here again. Justus heads up You do have to carry luggage upstairs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

JenD, Westminster,Ma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chris has a beautiful property, rooms are superb and clean, staff are always friendly and go out of their way to make your stay perfect We stayed in both Abbey and Painted Lady this time and both were such a great experience- thank you to all for being awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The most darling B&B we’ve stayed in so far. Thanks for the friendliness, cleanliness and charm!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Adorable Inn
The knobs on the tub were old and broken and there were deposit stains by the jets so we didn’t use the tub. Could used to be fixed/upgraded.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first visit to cape cod and I am so so happy I decided to stay in sandwich!! It is minutes to walk to shops restaurants and liquor store. The hotel itself was stunning! Beautifully renovated while still keeping its Victorian feel. My mom and I stayed in the ida room which was perfect with 2 small beds! Complimentary breakfast was home cooked with a menu similar to a diner! I will definitely be back to this hotel! Our vacation was planned for Plymouth and I wish we had an extra day to spend in sandwich as there is so much to do and see!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Manager on 25 Jun 2019
Thank you so much hope to see you again soon!

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Chris on 25 Jun 2019
Thank you so much hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
10 out of 10
Hotel is very comfortable and quiet. It’s in a nice location - we walked to Town Neck beach along quiet lanes directly from hotel. The next day we walked to Heritage Museums & Gardens, again along quiet lanes. All round a 10/10 visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Chris on 25 Jun 2019
Thank you so much hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable bnb! We had the 2 twin Ida room at the Pink Lady. Super clean room, easy and free WiFi, delicious dining options, both at the Burger restaurant and the Belfry Bistro (breakfast was included) and fantastic customer service. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Manager on 4 Jun 2019
Thank you so much!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Manager on 4 Jun 2019
Thank you so much

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Front Desk on 14 May 2019
Thank you so much! Hope to see you again soon

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely B&B, but avoid if you're disabled
We had a very nice overnight at this unique B&B, which actually consists of TWO buildings, one of which is a converted church with an elegant restaurant and guestrooms, and the second building next door, "The Painted Lady," which consists of a burger/bar restaurant and guestrooms. We stayed in the Painted Lady's Ida room, which is located on the third floor with difficult stairs (old building with very steep stairways). However, the Ida room was a "delight" with two skylights in a spacious (and very quiet!) room with very comfortable beds/bedding, and the breakfast was hearty and delicious. The innkeeper needs to take a class on how to greet guests during checkin (he insisted that I should have known the room I chose was on the third floor--how would I know that if it's not displayed in the room selection?). Other than that, this B&B was very enjoyable in a terrific location (around the corner from downtown Sandwich). As long as you're not disabled and don't mind an innkeeper who's rough around the edges, I highly recommend this inn.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Manager on 23 Apr 2019
Thank you for your comments. We apologize if you thought the comment was a bit off but what I thought I said was as you booked through a third party and did not have a conversation of your recent surgery we could have noted the issue with the location prior to arrival. We offerred a room on the second floor with a king or a queen bed which was declined and had no other rooms with two beds available. We endeavor to take great care of our guests and it was difficult to offer a resolution . Of course your bags were brought to your room upon arrival however you declined the offer at check out.

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Business traveler.
The owner was very gracious and kind. The dinner at the Bistro was amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Chris on 22 Apr 2019
Thank you so much

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ahellujah! Stay in a church from the 1800s
It was a very unique property with interesting history. The dining room & bar were very quiet (with a pianist)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Chris/Manager on 9 Apr 2019
Thank you so much and hope to see you again!!

8/10 Good

Jaclynn, Sandwich

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Belfry Inn was interesting as far as the in cooperated parts of the original Catholic Church it once was in 1901. But with that said it could use some minor fixes.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Manager on 2 Apr 2019
Thank you so much for your comments. We diligently attend to continuing maintenance issues and upgrades in this historic properties, especially after the harshness of winter.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Manager on 2 Apr 2019
Thank you so much hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Manager on 2 Apr 2019
Thank you so much and hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Evelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The food was delicious and the staff was great. The bartender was excellent, friendly courteous and very hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Manager on 29 Mar 2019
Thank you so much and hope to see you again soon!

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed a great weekend at the Belfry. Chris was very friendly and accommodating. The room was comfortable and cozy with nice bedding and towels. The one downside was that you can hear a lot from the room next door and the restaurant below, but on the other hand the piano music from the restaurant is nice background. The surrounding area has some cute shops as well as convenienceslike a cafe, liquor store and convenience store.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Taskin on 18 Feb 2019
Thank you so much and we look forward to you visiting again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cozy property; very accommodating staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Chris, Innkeeper on 30 Oct 2018
Thank you so much hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Usa road trip 2018
Last stop ona 3 week roadtrip and an expensive treat but worth it. Rooms are fantastic and the restaurant superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Chris, Innkeeper on 30 Oct 2018
Thank you so much hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Tish, Sandwich, MA on Cape Cod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel bed and breakfast! Great location, staff, food, and beautiful spacious room. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Chris, Innkeeper on 23 Oct 2018
Thank you so much hope to see you soon!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very unique inn converted from an old Catholic church. Very well done! Innkeeper was very cordial and the breakfast service was really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Chris, Innkeeper on 30 Oct 2018
Thank you so much hope to see you again soon!