Dartmouth Hotels: Where to Stay in Massachusetts

Finding hotels in Dartmouth MA takes some sorting. The town has two chain hotels in North Dartmouth, and the third property we confirmed sits across the Acushnet River in Fairhaven. This guide covers where to stay in Dartmouth, which old listings we could not verify, and how to pick a base for the beaches, the Lloyd Center, and New Bedford. Addresses, phone numbers, and times come from each hotel’s brand website. We do not quote rates, because rates change daily. We flag every detail we could not confirm, so call the hotel before you book.

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Where to Stay in Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Residence Inn by Marriott New Bedford Dartmouth

This all-suite hotel stands at 181 Faunce Corner Road, North Dartmouth, MA 02747. Call 508-984-5858 or the toll-free line at 800-331-3131. The Marriott page lists check-in at 4:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM.

Each suite has separate living and sleeping areas and a full kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Some kitchens include ovens. Marriott lists free Wi-Fi, a full hot breakfast each day, a 24-hour fitness center, a business center, a convenience store, and free parking. Weekday breakfast runs from 6:30 to 9:30 AM.

The page also lists pets as welcome with limits on number and weight. Ask the hotel for the current pet fee and rules before you arrive.

Check the pool before you book. When we read the Marriott page, the indoor pool carried a notice of closure for repairs through June 2, 2025. We could not confirm whether the pool has reopened. Call the front desk and ask.

Pick this hotel if you want a kitchen, a long stay, or room to spread out. Marriott is the only source we found for these details, so treat them as unconfirmed until you speak with the hotel.

Baymont by Wyndham North Dartmouth

This hotel stands at 171 Faunce Corner Mall Road, North Dartmouth, MA 02747. The Wyndham page did not show a phone number or check-in times, so we print neither. Search the address on a booking site or call the brand reservation line to confirm both.

Wyndham lists a free continental breakfast with waffles, bagels, and muffins. The page also lists free Wi-Fi, free parking, free coffee and tea in the lobby around the clock, and a business center. Rooms are non-smoking and include a flat-screen television, a desk, a mini-refrigerator, and a coffee maker.

Wyndham places the hotel near UMass Dartmouth and Interstate 195. The page names Battleship Cove and Buttonwood Park Zoo among nearby attractions. We did not confirm drive times, so check a map.

The old version of this guide claimed a seasonal outdoor pool. We found no pool on the Wyndham page, so we dropped the claim. Ask the hotel if a pool matters to you.

Pick this hotel if you want a simple room, a breakfast, and quick highway access. Wyndham is our only source, so confirm the details by phone.

Hampton Inn New Bedford and Fairhaven

This Hilton hotel stands at 1 Hampton Way, Fairhaven, MA 02719. Fairhaven lies across the Acushnet River from New Bedford, so the hotel sits outside Dartmouth town limits. The phone number is 508-990-8500. Hilton lists check-in at 3 PM and check-out at 12 PM.

Hilton lists free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a business center, and pet-friendly rooms. Our earlier guide called the pool indoor. The Hilton page says outdoor, so we corrected the claim. Ask about pool season before you pack swimwear.

Hilton markets the hotel as a base for shopping, dining, beaches, Cape Cod, and Martha’s Vineyard. Fairhaven also offers Fort Phoenix State Reservation, a beach, and the 5.2-mile Phoenix Rail Trail, according to Wikipedia.

Pick this hotel if you plan to spend most days in New Bedford or Fairhaven. Hilton is the only hotel source we found, so confirm the details with the front desk.

Old Listings We Could Not Verify

Our earlier version of this guide listed two more properties. We removed both because we could not confirm either one is open today.

The first is a Best Western in North Dartmouth. The Best Western website returned error pages for every address we tried, and we found no second source. A Best Western may operate in the area, but we cannot print an address, a phone number, or amenities. If you want one, search the brand site for North Dartmouth and confirm the current name.

The second is the Delano Homestead Bed and Breakfast in Fairhaven. We found no working website and no independent source. Do not book this inn from an old listing. If you find a current page, call the owner and confirm the address and the booking terms.

Stale listings cause real trouble. A property can close, change brands, or stop taking guests while old pages stay online. Always confirm a reservation by phone and ask for written confirmation.

Hotels Near Dartmouth Beaches and Nature Sites

Demarest Lloyd State Park sits at 115 Barneys Joy Road in Dartmouth. Massachusetts lists an 1,800-foot saltwater beach with warm water through most of the summer. The park offers swimming, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. Facilities include a boat ramp, a picnic area, restrooms, and showers.

Parking fees apply from late May to early September, and the state sells passes through the YODEL app. Hours differ by day. The state lists 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday and 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays. Pets are not allowed, except service animals from April 1 to September 15. Check the state page for current rules before you go.

The Lloyd Center for the Environment sits at 430 Potomska Road in Dartmouth. Call 774-438-7321. The trails stay open from dawn to dusk every day of the year and cost nothing. Dogs are welcome on the trails. The main building was closed for renovation when we checked, so confirm the status before you plan an indoor visit. You can also canoe and kayak.

None of the three hotels sits next to these sites. We did not source drive times, so check a map for your route. A car makes the trip simple.

Hotels Near New Bedford Attractions

New Bedford, known as the Whaling City, lies close to Dartmouth. The New Bedford Whaling Museum stands at 18 Johnny Cake Hill. The museum lists daily hours from 9 AM to 5 PM. Call 508-997-0046. Exhibits include whale skeletons and the Lagoda, a half-scale model of a whaling bark.

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park runs a visitor center at 33 William Street. Call 508-996-4095 during business hours. The park preserves sites tied to whaling history, including Seamen’s Bethel, the Mariners’ Home, and the Nathan and Polly Johnson House.

Wikipedia says Herman Melville sailed from Fairhaven in 1841, and the city inspired Moby-Dick. Frederick Douglass lived in New Bedford from 1838 to 1841. History fans will find plenty to do here.

Of the three hotels, Hampton Inn in Fairhaven fits a New Bedford trip best because Fairhaven lies across the river from the city. Travelers can also reach New Bedford by road from the North Dartmouth hotels. Check a map for current drive times.

Getting to Dartmouth, MA

Interstate 195 and US Route 6 run east to west through northern Dartmouth, according to Wikipedia. Routes 140 and 24 link the area to Boston. Route 177 leads toward Rhode Island.

The nearest major airport named in the source is T.F. Green Airport in Providence, Rhode Island. New Bedford Regional Airport offers scheduled service to island destinations. Ferries leave New Bedford for Martha’s Vineyard and Cuttyhunk Island. SeaStreak runs catamaran service to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.

Most visitors drive. A car helps you reach the beaches, the Lloyd Center, and both hotel areas. Check current road, ferry, and flight schedules before you travel.

Motels and Other Budget Options in Dartmouth

We did not find a verified motel in Dartmouth, so we list none. Search booking sites for motels near Faunce Corner Road, and confirm the property name, the address, and the phone number with the owner. Ask for written confirmation of your dates.

Wikipedia says South Dartmouth holds seasonal summer communities, including Nonquitt, Round Hill, and Barneys Joy. Some of these communities are gated and residential. Do not assume a public lodging option exists there.

If you want more choice, widen your search to New Bedford. We did not verify specific New Bedford properties for this guide.

How to Choose a Dartmouth MA Hotel

Families and long stays point to the Residence Inn. The kitchens and living space give everyone room. Check the pool status first.

Short trips on a tight plan suit the Baymont. Wyndham lists breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking, and quick access to Interstate 195.

New Bedford sightseeing points to the Hampton Inn in Fairhaven. Hilton lists breakfast, an outdoor pool, and parking.

Pet owners should call each hotel. Marriott and Hilton both list pets as welcome with limits. The Wyndham page did not state a pet policy.

Before you pay, confirm the property name on the building, the cancellation policy, parking, breakfast hours, and the front desk hours for late arrivals. Ask for the total with taxes and fees. Compare the total on two booking sites and by phone.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We checked the Residence Inn on the Marriott website, the Baymont on the Wyndham website, and the Hampton Inn on the Hilton website. Each hotel has one source, so we call these details unconfirmed until you verify them.

We checked the Lloyd Center on its own website and Demarest Lloyd State Park on the Massachusetts state website. We checked New Bedford details on the National Park Service and Whaling Museum websites. We took town background from Wikipedia.

We could not confirm current rates, the pool status at the Residence Inn, check-in times at the Baymont, a Best Western in North Dartmouth, or the Delano Homestead. Phone numbers and policies change. Confirm each detail with the property before you travel.

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Conclusion

Dartmouth has a short lodging list we could confirm. The Residence Inn by Marriott gives you suites with kitchens. The Baymont by Wyndham gives you a simple room near Interstate 195. The Hampton Inn in Fairhaven suits a New Bedford trip. Each property has one source, so call ahead, ask about the pool and pet rules, and book early for summer weekends near the beaches.

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