The Fairbanks Inn

My husband and I stayed at The Fairbanks Inn recently for four nights. It was our first time in Provincetown and so glad we chose The Fairbanks Inn. It was a toss up between here and The Salt house Inn which is their sister property. both had fantastic reviews here on Unilocal.
The Inn had recently undergone some room renovations and we stayed in one of the rooms that were redone. The colors and décor choices were very tasteful and fresh. We really enjoyed the breakfast everyday as this was one of the highlights for us. The Fairbanks Inn employs some lovely people who really make your stay special. Julia, Daniel and David Thank you.
The best beds, best breakfast, best towels and sheets. Bravo.

Look no further and stay here. Clean, comfortable rooms, enjoyable guests, fantastic Inn Keepers. Everyone was so gracious and kind.
We have booked out next stay here and, if possible, all our future stays.
I will also mention that the owners are extremely generous in their philanthropy. Many business eek every penny they can out of the season, but they make sure that our charity groups have a room either free of charge or with a discount when we need to spend the night due to long running fundraisers. They give generously of their time, their rooms and their money to many worthy causes.
They have helped directly and indirectly with Harbor to the Bay, Camp Lightbulb, Soup Kitchen of Provincetown and to the Boston Sister’s General Gant Fund.
I couldn’t be happier with the Inn and the entire staff!

I highly recommend the Fairbanks Inn. It is very well managed and they really go above and beyond for their guests. Just after I booked my room, Julia reached out to me via email to welcome me and find out when I was arriving so they could be prepared. I was so impressed by the room. Everything in the room was in perfect condition and spotlessly clean. The décor was just so perfectly done. It was uncluttered and perfectly textured with just the right amount if color and patterns. Whoever decorated the rooms, in my opinion has a real talent. I didn’t want to leave the room. The breakfast was also surprising. There were homemade cakes, cinnamon rolls, quiche, greek yogurt with pecan baked on site by their pastry chef.
— Rob W.

Stayed at the Fairbanks Inn on my first ever trip to Provincetown and could not have asked for a better experience. Large and very comfortable accommodations, attentive and sincere staff, and a perfect location right in the heart of the charming town. Had the pleasure of staying for two nights and was greeted each morning with an delicious array of breakfast items next to the beautiful courtyard and garden. Will definitely be back next time I find myself in Provincetown!

My partner and I stayed here for a couple of nights mid-​week. First, I was very pleased that the Innkeeper was able to accomodate a mid-​week 2 night stay (many places have minimum stay requirements). The location can’t be beat — it is smack in the middle of the long stretch of Provincetown, and a long block off of Commercial St., which is the busy main drag. So, it’s close enough for very easy access, but far enough from the bustle to be nice and quiet and peaceful. They have a nice cool shady courtyard and also a roof deck to lounge on. Breakfast was tasty and ample, and included yogurt and hard boiled eggs in addition to the granola and muffins (so protein in addition to carbs). Our room was simple, tasteful, clean and reasonably quiet. We appreciated the availability of a fridge in which to store a bottle of wine and leftovers. I found the Innkeepers very friendly and helpful, and the other patrons courteous, and was delighted to be able to support this women-​owned business. The rates are fair and reasonable in the context of high-​season vacation town. My only complaint is that the bed was springier than I prefer, but that was a minor consideration compared to all the great qualities of the place. I would recommend it, and will stay here again if I have the chance to get back to Ptown.

We were charmed by this cute and historic B n’ B. This house had the first indoor toilet in all of P-​town! And the rooms were very clean and nicely appointed. The innkeepers Alicia and Kathy were very warm and welcoming. The parking is a huge bonus in Provincetown. Breakfast was simple yet filling. One negative, we stayed in room #8, which looks onto a small garden and is by the parking lot. Because of the location of the room, we could hear people checking out in the morning, otherwise we loved the room. We had a lovely fire place in our room to make it feel even cosier on a night of torrential rain. I almost think they need to raise the rates this place was such a good deal.

We just had a lovely stay at the Fairbanks Inn! The owners Kathleen and Alicia are incredibly warm and kind, and made us feel like their personal guests. We stayed in the Carriage House 2 which was great for us because it has 2 beds. The inn has a lovely backyard and a patio on the roof which are great for lazy mornings in the sun.

Love this place and this was my second visit! The Innkeepers are wonderful and really make you feel welcomed. We were in town for a three day event (WOC) and although that was a bust we had a GREAT time spending quality time in room! We had the apartment, so yes there is much more space than some of the other rooms.
If your looking for the Hyatt… then stay in Boston but if your looking for a cute, charming, quaint time in P-​Town then give this place a try.

We’ve stayed here five times now. The inn is very clean and well-​furnished, and breakfast is great. The homemade muffins, cookies, and granola are just amazing.
The innkeepers are very attentive and are happy to give recommendations of what to do in town if you tell them what you’re looking for. They’re active in the local community and will tell you what the locals think of things as well as what’s trendy with the tourists.
The culture here is truly GLBT-​friendly — a lot of places in Ptown can be transphobic or anti-​women or anti-​men, but this place is really welcoming of all types of GLBT folks and straight folks.

Not looking to spend my time back at a college dorm. This place is not cheap in comparison to other places in Ptown so I expected a more refined B&B. What I got was gracious hosts with immature, inconsiderate clientele. When you make reservations at a place that is «Five Palm… Editor’s Choice… Exceptional», that is what you would expect to find. I have found other places in town not as highly rated but much more enjoyable. The hosts are friendly and engaging but it is a shame that the guests can’t be screened better.
The continental breakfast was great, the off street parking was tight but acceptable. The property was very nice and clean, well kept and more inviting than most in P Town. I am not sure I would stay there again because it was too noisy (and not street noise).

Picking a place to stay in Provincetown is not easy. We spent at least a few hours looking online for a B&B room with a private bath and under $ 200/​night during the high season, and we were lucky to find an availability with the Fairbanks Inn. (We were looking the week before going, eek!)
The innkeepers Alicia and Kathleen were very sweet and helpful, and the inn itself has a very warm atmosphere with its hardwood floors and homey furnishings.
The room we got (#7 on the website) was a little smaller than we thought from the picture, but we were told it was one of the smaller rooms at the inn. However, it had a private entrance through the garden and it was charming and cozy. We spent most of our time out in the town, so really it was just the nights that mattered at any rate. :P
There’s a complimentary breakfast every morning from 8:30−11 AM, where bagels, muffins, eggs, cereal, and several different types of coffee are served. Their homemade muffins, pound cake, and granola are delicious!
The patio in which they serve food is open 24/​7, and I would have tried one of their leftover cookies had I not stuffed myself from dinner. There is also a communal fridge so your doggie bags can have an afterlife. Other amenities we used were the free WiFi and borrowable beach towels.
Overall we found the Fairbanks Inn a comfortable place to stay, and the location is very hard to beat by being rather close to the middle of Commercial St., but far enough away to be peaceful.