Harbor View Hotel

I can’t say enough about how perfect this resort was! The staff was so attentive, friendly and helpful and made us feel like royalty. The restaurants and bars are great. If you have a chance, definitely stay here…simply the BEST!!

Loved the classic vibe of the hotel overall. The restaurant is excellent. The location is just far enough yet close enough to the heart of town. And they shuttle to town if you don’t want to walk.

Ana made our experience here beyond anything we could have imagined! She was so kind to my daughter and we will definitely be back!

Came to Bettini on our first night in Martha’s Vineyard and had a great time! Our server Anna was warm and attentive and food was great. They sat us by the window also for a lovely view. Overall nice place, would recommend.

Get the lobster bucatini - you won’t regret it. The burrata salad was really special as well. Our server Ana was wonderful!

We had a magical anniversary get-away. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The views are stupendous…so peaceful. Excellent location.

The server we had was very attentive. Ana came back every few minutes to check on us. The bolognese was delicious and the bread was very good too. She gave great suggestions for dinner items. My sister ordered the sea bass and really enjoyed. My sister and her family come back every year to the Vineyard and this is our second time coming and we will definitely be back.

Everything exceeded our expectations except the cabana rental. Service there was nearly non existent and for $500 you’d think that would be better. Everyone else was above and beyond. Bettini for dinner was exceptional. And the Bellman, Lou, was the highlight of the trip. Incredibly personable and went above and beyond to make our stay easy and comfortable.

We had dinner at Bettini. Food was fabulous and the service was excellent. Luciana was our server and she was the best. She was knowledgeable and friendly and took the time to both listen and explain the food choices. All in all it was a memorable experience.

The golf cart staff taking you into town and picking you up were great--chill, friendly guys and the transportation is practically essential for the hotel. While walkable, it would too much of a hassle for daily coming and going if not for the golfcart rides. We did not have a full meal at the Bettini but did stop in to snack a bit--clam chowder and olive oil cake were both delicious. The food we ordered by the pool (poke bowl, flatbread) was also pretty good. Good amount of seating to just relax on the wrap-around porch. Super short walk to the lighthouse. Comfy SOFT robes. Umbrellas for guest use in case of rain. Easily accessible charging outlets and near the bed (not always a given for "historic" properties so its appreciated in this phone and tablet era). Our room was ready early so we were able to get in and rest about an hour before standard check in time. The staff we interacted with were all wonderful.

Expensive, and its debatable whether the experience was worth the price. Did I have any major issue with the room or the food? No. But at this price point I would expect a bit more polished experience. Bathroom door wouldn't shut (maybe due to how wood expands when weather is hot, but this still results in a nonfunctional door). One of the USB charging ports doesn't charge--did not notice immediately and ended up with a near dead phone next morning. Food ordered by the pool can take awhile (hit or miss). Another couple's order took about 30 min which I thought was reasonable but when we ordered shortly after them, it took about an hour. Shower water pressure was pretty weak (strong water pressure makes quite a difference getting shampoo/soap out of hair quickly). Surely, at this price point, the Nespresso pods could be refilled when the room is made up? More information could be provided to the guests in the rooms. Like in-room ordering/pricelist. Different dining options and hours. Common information like bus routes to/from other towns. Sure, I was able to go to the hotel website and dig this info up myself. Bus routes are posted at the bus station I can go and check, or search online. But making some basic info readily available is pretty standard. Also, from a personal preference standpoint, the bed was a bit too soft for me--calling it out as something I didn't like but someone else might love the bed. These are all small things. It certainly didn't "ruin" anything and we enjoyed our time there. But value for money is an aspect of the experience and at the price point of the Harbor View, my expectation would have been to not have to encounter these "little issues".