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Chatham Bars sprawls over 25 acres of oceanfront land. At the heart of the resort is the original 1914 main inn, which includes 40 recently renovated guestrooms. An additional 177 rooms are located in cottages spread throughout the grounds. Rooms in the main house include standard rooms with queen beds and larger suites that include a king-sized bed and queen-sized sleep sofa. The cottages offer more spacious accommodations, with one king- or two queen-sized beds; and some suites that also include queen-sized sleep sofas. While some of the cottages include gas fireplaces and private decks overlooking the ocean, sadly they do not contain kitchens, so families aren't able to self-cater meals. Cribs and cots are available at an additional charge of $35 and $25 respectively (Pack n' Plays are complimentary).
Room decor is not going to win any avant-garde design awards -- all of the 200-plus rooms are decorated in a posh but highly understated style, with a palette that might be described as "beach in winter" -- white, beige, and grey. But if the rooms aren't overflowing with character, they are at least overflowing in little luxuries, including such name-brand extras as Frette linens, Aveda bath products, BOSE wave radios, and -- the latest high-end "perk" -- those capsule-based Nespresso coffee makers.
All of the rooms are suitable for families with the exception of the new Spa Suites (limited to adults only) and those rooms in the Beach House, which sit over the restaurant and can sometimes have a noise problem at night. Perhaps the most desirable rooms are those in the cottages that front the beach to the left of the main inn as you are looking towards the ocean. They offer the best access to the water while still being close to the pool and the main lodging. Families with smaller children might be more comfortable in the main inn or in the cottages immediately to the left of the main building, which are more convenient for dining and activities, while still allowing for a short walk to the beach.
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